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Laurent
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Thanks for sharing, Laurent!
See u in july in Germany and at Le Mans Charlie !
We'll have great time.
Thx
Laurent
We'll have great time.
Thx
Laurent
Laurent, what a beautiful car and great colour (I've never seen an orange goose before). Your restoration is impeccable and with that engine, it must just scream. Your photos and website are also really nice. As Charlie said, thanks for sharing!
Dear Laurent,
I notice you moved the alternator. Was that necessary to fit the Rouch 342 motor. I heard of 347 small block Fords but I was wondering how the 342 came about. Also I notice you moved the stock ignition switch to the right of the steering wheel. What was the reason. Thanks Ben
I notice you moved the alternator. Was that necessary to fit the Rouch 342 motor. I heard of 347 small block Fords but I was wondering how the 342 came about. Also I notice you moved the stock ignition switch to the right of the steering wheel. What was the reason. Thanks Ben
Hi "Benchu",
I can't remember if the alternor has been moved due to the integration of my stroker engine but regarding the position of the ignition switch, it is the way the last series Goose came out of the factory with other details like rear defroger, handbrake located at the right of the driver seat, ...
I suspect the all exterior black trim was also part of the last series but I'd never had any confirmation about that.
1266 was built in 1971 and it really is one of the very last produced and she certainly crossed 1st serie Panteras into the factory at that time...
Never heard about a 347 Ford small block that could be integrated in a Goose but heard a lot of nightmares of so-called tuned engined that blowed out after being integrated... Watch out !
I use my 342 since more than 2 years now and have driven it about 10K miles since and never encountered any issue (engine related...). The only real drawback was... pricing, but to me, it was really worthwhile and I'd be ready to do it again considering how happy I am with it.
PI mag published a story about 1266 and its engine specs & integration, if you send me an e-mail adress, I'll be happy to send it to you.
All the best,
Laurent
I can't remember if the alternor has been moved due to the integration of my stroker engine but regarding the position of the ignition switch, it is the way the last series Goose came out of the factory with other details like rear defroger, handbrake located at the right of the driver seat, ...
I suspect the all exterior black trim was also part of the last series but I'd never had any confirmation about that.
1266 was built in 1971 and it really is one of the very last produced and she certainly crossed 1st serie Panteras into the factory at that time...
Never heard about a 347 Ford small block that could be integrated in a Goose but heard a lot of nightmares of so-called tuned engined that blowed out after being integrated... Watch out !
I use my 342 since more than 2 years now and have driven it about 10K miles since and never encountered any issue (engine related...). The only real drawback was... pricing, but to me, it was really worthwhile and I'd be ready to do it again considering how happy I am with it.
PI mag published a story about 1266 and its engine specs & integration, if you send me an e-mail adress, I'll be happy to send it to you.
All the best,
Laurent
Fantastic car. I have a 302/347 and I love it. I think that a stroker is the perfect thing to do in a Mangusta.
Here's wishing you many happy miles.
Here's wishing you many happy miles.