Author: Scout63

Built 440 Engine For Sale

I had this built recently for my 65 Sport Fury then changed plans. Block dated 11-3-69. Built by Jeff Ross of Ross Performance in Champaign IL. Located in Orleans, MA. Original forged crank. Comp roller cam. Edelbrock heads, manifold and carb, C body o…

Built 440 Engine For Sale

I had this built recently for my 65 Sport Fury then changed plans. Block dated 11-3-69. Built by Jeff Ross of Ross Performance in Champaign IL. Located in Orleans, MA. Original forged crank. Comp roller cam. Edelbrock heads, manifold and carb, C body o…

Mixing brands?

I’m selling off my motorcycle collection since I quit riding, and now redirecting my energies into 60’s cars. It started with my chance drive-by find of my 65 Sport Fury. I love the car, but now that I have a convertible I want a hard-top just for me…

Engine Color

I’m having a ‘69 date code 440 block professionally built up this winter for my ‘65 Sport Fury 383-2bbl 4 speed convertible. I’m going to install the 440 while I pull and rebuild the 383. I may end up keeping the 440 in for a while, reinstalling the …

Cam choice

I know this topic is well hashed out, but I could use some help. I’m having a 440 motor built for my ‘65 Sport Fury four-speed Convertible. I want it to look stock, provide usable low rpm torque, be fairly smooth and have a little bit more rumble than…

440 in a ‘65 Sport Fury

I’m going to pull the 383-2v in my ‘65 Sport Fury convertible this winter for a rebuild. It will be my first automotive engine rebuild although I’ve rebuilt many motorcycle engines.

I have purchased a 1969 440 short block bored .040 over, rods recond…

Loose Side View Mirror

Any tips on how to tighten up a loose side view mirror on my 65 Sport Fury? It flops around on the ball. Thanks. Ben