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Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
Most of you know that I came out to Cali last month to deliver and pick up a couple of Mustangs. I picked up a 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1...that needed a new motor, bad. Long story short, I traded some parts here and there, worked a few deals...and it's done. Here's a pictorial of the work...enjoy.

Dead motor...going to Kansas.
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A rod that got a bit hyphy...
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The build begins...
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Fresh shortblock...
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Fresh heads. All new springs, seals, 5 angle job...
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Longblock done...
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Back in, ready to go. [Cool]
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Posted by 89_Fakesnake (Member # 1253) on :
 
Damn John lookin good dude...you turned that car around in no time! So....what's next? LOL
 
Posted by fstryde3 (Member # 8436) on :
 
Nice car man
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
Thanks to Justin (lilstock3valve), Terrance (50deep), Aaron (Ttop50), and AED (Drew and Shaun) for helping me out with everything from parts to meeting up to lend a hand to make this happen while I was in Cali. The car turned out great...and under 30 days. I fired it for the first time last night...and it sounds great. Here's the combo:
Stock WAP block, power honed. Casting flash removed.
03 Cobra rotating assembly (Kellogg crank, Manley rods, Mahle pistons).
Mahle file-fit rings.
Clevite race-series bearings.
All new hardware (ford replacement mains, head bolts, etc)
Factory MLS head gaskets
Heads have a 5 angle valve job, milled, and all new hardware.
96-98 Cobra cams
Vortech Supercharger with 3.10 pulley and aftercooler
The rest of the drivetrain is stock, with the exception being the Steeda Shifter.
And yes, for the right price...it's for sale. [Cool]

I had a helluva time finding the seats for the front. Then I came across www.car-part.com - it's a search engine for auto salvage yards. USE it. It rocks!
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 89_Fakesnake:
Damn John lookin good dude...you turned that car around in no time! So....what's next? LOL
07-08 GT500...eventually. Of course, one that needs love...nothing off a dealer lot! Plus, School is back in session, so my time is limited again with classes..so no rush on it.
 
Posted by blk96gt (Member # 9765) on :
 
Damn nice job, what part of kansas are you from. My girlfriend goes to KU.
 
Posted by 89 306 (Member # 9042) on :
 
Damm that was quik...looks good man..i can ship u my car nd let u work on it nd make it a beast wen ur bored then u can send bak wen u done. Lol. Jp car looks good man. No vid??

[ March 17, 2011, 08:22 PM: Message edited by: 89 306 ]
 
Posted by SAMACH1 (Member # 7042) on :
 
Nice...
 
Posted by g-ride14 (Member # 9143) on :
 
looks good john. how is everything going for you out there?
 
Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on :
 
Its ridiculous how fast you put stuff together. Wish I had the know how. Looks good
 
Posted by JohnCM (Member # 1076) on :
 
Bad ass... How do you find the time to do this stuff witha full time job lol
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
Congrats John! That was definitley a fast turn around time on a dead car! It looks great and I bet drives even better! I wish you were still local so you can put an engine together for me!
 
Posted by wht2000gt (Member # 10127) on :
 
Damn. You finished that so fast. Good shit. What are you thinking she will run? Looks really good. Congrats.
 
Posted by dubfive-0 (Member # 8965) on :
 
this was quicker than I tought.. I was hoping to see this most like in April or may but as alwayz john, great job man [patriot]
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Great job John!

You are mechanically motivated man!
 
Posted by 707notchback jaejae (Member # 7958) on :
 
you vortech whore [Razz] ..haha nice mach john [patriot]
 
Posted by Pure Stang (Member # 7251) on :
 
jeez man. you build cars quick. been doing mine for 6 years and still no where near what you have. [worship]
 
Posted by 89bluenotch (Member # 7454) on :
 
very nice [Cool]
 
Posted by 70mach351 (Member # 7528) on :
 
looks good man, hope the tires hook.
 
Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
Looks good John. Glad we could help eachother out.

Black96gt I wouldn't introduce John B to your girlfriend. She may be his next project car [Razz]
 
Posted by Layzie650 (Member # 10274) on :
 
Nice job!
 
Posted by 99 blue bird (Member # 10367) on :
 
holy crap! you drove from kansas to Travis AFB to pick up a car? u sir are motivated. post a vid if u can.
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Must be nice to be able to build those cars so fast can't wait till you retire from the air force and come back out here and open you a shop. There something to be said who gets things done right and right now not too many shops with many mechanics gets cars done as fast as you and done right the first time. Can't wait to see your next project! [patriot]
 
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Damn John you work fast, didn't you pick it up like a week ago? lol
 
Posted by Rigo5.0 (Member # 5247) on :
 
You're a beast!
 
Posted by SAV650HAB (Member # 10324) on :
 
you da man [patriot]
 
Posted by LILstock3valve (Member # 4702) on :
 
Wow you brought her back to life in almost no time at all and she looks better than ever!!!! Congrats John. So uh...I'll buy it back for the same price!!!!! LOL. Can't wait for some dyno/track results.
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
"A rod that got bit hyphy" [worship]
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by blk96gt:
Damn nice job, what part of kansas are you from. My girlfriend goes to KU.
Wichita, about two hours south of KU.

quote:
Originally posted by g-ride14:
looks good john. how is everything going for you out there?
Things are good, well...as good as it can be in Kansas. [Big Grin]

quote:
Originally posted by JohnCM:
Bad ass... How do you find the time to do this stuff witha full time job lol
A few hours each day after work during the week, a few long days on the weekend. It helped having my son do the dirty work (cleaning parts, etc) not to mention being the driving factor to get it done so fast.

quote:
Originally posted by 707notchback jaejae:
you vortech whore [Razz] ..haha nice mach john [patriot]
That I am. [Smile] Although I still have this Whipple hangin' around. lol

quote:
Originally posted by 99 blue bird:
holy crap! you drove from kansas to Travis AFB to pick up a car? u sir are motivated.
It worked out good, as I trailered a car out too. Not to mention I made a vacation out of the trip on the way back. Vegas, SLC, and Denver made it an enjoyable trip back.
 
Posted by blk96gt (Member # 9765) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by JohnB:
quote:
Originally posted by blk96gt:
Damn nice job, what part of kansas are you from. My girlfriend goes to KU.
Wichita, about two hours south of KU.
Yup i know witicha, her mom's side of the family lives in Wellington

[ March 19, 2011, 07:13 PM: Message edited by: blk96gt ]
 
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 50 Deep:
Looks good John. Glad we could help eachother out.

Black96gt I wouldn't introduce John B to your girlfriend. She may be his next project car [Razz]
LMAO
 
Posted by dubfive-0 (Member # 8965) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Slowback67:
quote:
Originally posted by 50 Deep:
Looks good John. Glad we could help eachother out.

Black96gt I wouldn't introduce John B to your girlfriend. She may be his next project car [Razz]
LMAO
^^^^LOL^^^^
 
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by JohnB:
And yes, for the right price...it's for sale. [Cool]
I miss my Azure Blue Mach. I might buy another one... for the right price. [Razz]
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by iceman302:
quote:
Originally posted by JohnB:
And yes, for the right price...it's for sale. [Cool]
I miss my Azure Blue Mach. I might buy another one... for the right price. [Razz]
I'm sure it would love to come back to Cali... [Smile]
 
Posted by 5LTR SVT (Member # 7080) on :
 
good shit john [patriot]
 
Posted by Eddie510- (Member # 2354) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by JohnB:
quote:
Originally posted by blk96gt:
Damn nice job, what part of kansas are you from. My girlfriend goes to KU.
Wichita, about two hours south of KU.

quote:
Originally posted by g-ride14:
looks good john. how is everything going for you out there?
Things are good, well...as good as it can be in Kansas. [Big Grin]

quote:
Originally posted by JohnCM:
Bad ass... How do you find the time to do this stuff witha full time job lol
A few hours each day after work during the week, a few long days on the weekend. It helped having my son do the dirty work (cleaning parts, etc) not to mention being the driving factor to get it done so fast.

quote:
Originally posted by 707notchback jaejae:
you vortech whore [Razz] ..haha nice mach john [patriot]
That I am. [Smile] Although I still have this Whipple hangin' around. lol

quote:
Originally posted by 99 blue bird:
holy crap! you drove from kansas to Travis AFB to pick up a car? u sir are motivated.
It worked out good, as I trailered a car out too. Not to mention I made a vacation out of the trip on the way back. Vegas, SLC, and Denver made it an enjoyable trip back.
Hey JohnB , I was wondering since you have so many fans if you need I can be your personal moderator to reply to posts,emails,pm's , people wanting to know if you know there gf's, hell they would prob share them with ya,were talking about John B here! I know this can be very difficult for you as a busy gentleman like your self can be. Vote for a candidate like me for johnb's manager/mod! (Im Eddie C. and I approve this message) lol

[ March 20, 2011, 07:21 PM: Message edited by: Eddie510- ]
 
Posted by Eddie510- (Member # 2354) on :
 
Nice build john, cars always putting down numbersand especially proving track numbers aswell
 
Posted by 5LTR SVT (Member # 7080) on :
 
ibtl
 
Posted by Eddie510- (Member # 2354) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 5LTR SVT:
ibtl
cmon willie have some faith!! "no more lock doors!"(threads) "Next Friday"
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
I'm good Eddie, thanks.
 




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