Fellow Y-Blockers,



Wanted to give you guys an update on the progress of Dad's Pickup...he still has not figured out how to post pictures yet...LOL!!! So I am going to start.



Here is pops...doing some super critical adjusting to the rear main inner structure alignment thing with the all but necessary Snap-On special tool #332....







And here is the special Ted Eaton Forward Motion improvement upgrades







Slowly getting it ready for the new un-natural aspiration of the latest centrifugal compressor...high tech stuff for sure.







We hired the super guru, only known as Matt...for all the super confusing engineering stuff, as you can see...he is well worth the money









***For real, have not been around here much, work has me busy! Dad and I are getting something done (finally!) with his new engine...we will be ready for Columbus. Looking forward to driving the '60 up and having a good time hanging out with everybody!***



My buddy Matt...the "super engineer" in the pics is coming up also, he is die-hard blue oval guy...just likes a little newer version of the "V-8!"...



I'll post up some updates as they get done...I'm excited! Looking forward to a little R&R up in O-hi-O!



---Reed










Reed Patridge
Birmingham, Al
1936 Ford Pickup, Flathead powered cruiser
Model A Roadster, 292" Y-Block "project" vehicle

Looks Great!

Hello Reed and Bill,

Been a while, looks like the Alabama boys have been busy.  Those engine parts look serious, just a little more boost?  Corene and I would give anything to watch it in action and visit with you guys at Columbus, it's not likely, but miracles do happen.

Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)



BurnsRacing981@gmail.com

Hey Charlie...

I know Columbus is a road trip for you guys, but I am sure everybody would be thrilled if you guys could make it...but if not, we just need to make a road trip to one of your races in the near future.





Yep, we are **planning*** on a little more boost this year, we now have the engine parts to hold up to it. Last year we were still on the original 40K mile engine So hopefully the updates will help us out a little.



Currently it is getting the H-beam Rods, Forged pistons...top secret stroker upgrade, big valve heads, a "turbo specific" camshaft and a much needed rebuild.



Dad has already installed an electric fuel pump with return line style regulator...last year we were loosing fuel pressure past the 1/8th mile traps...not good on a turbo motor's air/fuel ratio...so we had to lift a little so it would still drive us all the way back home .



He also has some upgraded suspension in the rear to help the launch, as well as a few other surprises in store....but rest assured the "re-bar" shifter is still in the truck



Say hello to the family from the "Alabama gang"!!! Hope to talk to ya soon!



--Reed

Reed Patridge
Birmingham, Al
1936 Ford Pickup, Flathead powered cruiser
Model A Roadster, 292" Y-Block "project" vehicle

Oooh. Can't wait to see what it will do.



Any changes to the turbo since you've made so many with the engine?


Lawrenceville, GA

Looking good Reed, I have talked to your dad a few times about some parts deals we were working, but really look forward to meeting ya'll in person. Which motel are you staying at?

Glen Henderson



Freedom is not Free

Letohatchee, AL

Bill & Reed,

Sure will miss you guys . Can't make Columbus this year ,but I sure will be trying next year . Best of luck .Send photos of your new motor .Watch out for those " Northerners " .Hope they don't try and mess with you good'ol boys from the South .Ya'll have a good time ,now .

Best Wishes .

Lon,Brad,Darryl & Jayson

yblocksdownunder

Bill & Reed

Too bad I cannot make it this year, would love to race you again!!  Next time I might actually figure out where the brake pedal is so I don't break out again!!!  AARRRRGGGG!!!  It was still a fun race and at least I wasn't sleeping on the line like a certain Aussie ALWAYS tends to do!!!!  LOL

Safe trip and LOTS of fun at Columbus!!!!

I love the smell of burning rubber in the morning!

Glen,

   Looking forward to putting a face with the screen name!  Dad and I are staying in Heath...Super 8 I believe, but I will check!

  What day are you driving up?  I think we might leave Thursday Nite and stop and rest somewhere around Bowling Green or Louisville...did that last year and it worked out great.

Reed Patridge
Birmingham, Al
1936 Ford Pickup, Flathead powered cruiser
Model A Roadster, 292" Y-Block "project" vehicle

Have not changed anything yet with the turbo...but that could change.  The current turbo does not "come in" until around 3800-4000, but that was on the stock engine.  I hope with the additional displacement it might spool a little faster.  If it does not, then I will repalce the exhaust housing to help it out a little.

His current turbo will support an honest 450 HP at 8-10 psi...so, that should be enough for now

Reed Patridge
Birmingham, Al
1936 Ford Pickup, Flathead powered cruiser
Model A Roadster, 292" Y-Block "project" vehicle