I'm just yanking on your chain Marine. If you have been keeping up, I got a "NEW" AM radio. Well, at least it is new to me thanks to Mustanglover66. And, I appreciate your MP status. Remember, my son was an MP in the Army for 9 years.

 

Hey Marine....Do you guys need anything we can send you to help make life more comfortable while you are in Iraq? I am sponsoring a troop in Afghanistan, and they are having a tough time getting shaving cream, tooth paste, etc. If you or any of your troops need anything like that PM me, and I will hook you up.

 

I really like the style of those valve covers. Has that "period" look to them.
If you've got a 302 crank in that block, let her warm up well before "free reving" the engine much over 3k rpms. Also set your rev limit to around 5,500 rpm. Stay away from high rpm light loads too.
The 289 block had shorter cylinder skirts, so with the longer throw of a 302 crank the pistons tend to rock at the bottom a little more.
Nothing to worry about. Plenty of engines have been built this way. You'll get plenty of mileage with a little care.

Very nice job on the detailing. Really looks nice!
Have fun!

 

I know I know, If someone had told me 5 years ago I would say "my exhaught is too loud", I would have said "dude, you are crazy. Maybe even kicked em in the nuts. But the truth is, to me, headers w/ dual to flowmaster 40s souds cool, but is not the sound and feel I want in a daily driver. Damn, i'm gettin old

 

I second that. I would love to send you and your buds a care package. Really appreciate the job you all are doing. Just say the word.

 

Hey everyone. First, Im sorry for getting off topic. The base Im at, is very homey. Its very modern, and we have all the luxuries. I have ac, hot daily showers, hot daily cooked food, the net duh, .04/minute phone calls to the States, a PX aka store with everything we need to get by. This is my first time in Iraq and I actually feel really guilty because of all the great stuff we have. I actually really like it out here. I just tried to sign up for a 2nd tour out here, but the Unit that is replacing us has too many MPs already and dont need any more. I know there are Marines and soldiers that have it really hard. If you still want to send out care packages to me and the rest of the MP platoon, PM me and Ill get you the address and a list of suggestions of what to send. We are all greatful that we have so many people back in the States who support us. Thank you all for everything. Semper Fi

 

smothers,
i love the color of your car. the engine looks great, too.

 

Looking good man!!! Gota love them 289's....

 

Thanks Scott, I really dig those valve covers too! I wish I could ID them, but they have absolutely no markings on them, inside or out. They were on the car when I bought it.

Thanks for the info on the engine too. What do you mean by "high rpm light loads"? Does that mean reving in park or neutral?

 

Thanks! The guy I bought the car from painted it. He has a 65 fastback which he painted the same color. He lives in the same town I do. I can't wait to pull up to him at a red light. He doesnt know about the rebuild and upgrades. His fastback sounds very mean, dont know if I could take it or not, but I bet I could give him a run for his money!