b6vt Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 The items named, dual intake and finned aluminum heads are the holy grail of treasure hunts when it comes our beloved V12. This is a thought, If There were enough members interested, could we approach the producer with a mass order and bring the price down. Currently I was quoted just short of $5k for the lot- WAY beyond my budget. Any thoughts? Glenn Lorei b6vt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_Overfield Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I'd be interested for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest notnow Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Count Me in on this Project !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b6vt Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) Is This concern in California the only foundry doing this kind of work--does any one know.? Competition is always the item that makes the world go around. Please advise--anyone. thanks Glenn Lorei b6vt Edited February 13, 2011 by b6vt spelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peecher Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Glenn, Beware of this place ( empire motors). I have heard horror stories about them. EmpireMotorsINC.com Automobile Castings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken/Alabama Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I would be interested. But I cant understand 5K when you can get all that for a V-8 for under a grand. I know its a matter of supply and demand but come on. And everyone wonders why our jobs are going to China . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abelincoln Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Me too. Hopefully price will be $500 to 1000 range. I recall someone in Texas was making intake manifolds, but not heads, Austin maybe?. Seems like someone who already makes aluminum flathead V8 heads could put a mold together for V-12's. Doesn't look like it would be hard to cast. One problem will be heads are not interchangeable due to the water heater outlet on the left head.Abe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest frenchy dehoux Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Amember of the Lincoln Zephyr club back in the early 90's was doing a production of the heads and intake manifolds I had a pair of these heads installed on Roy Thorson's 36 sedan. Nice heads and never had a problem with them. Jon Scobel was the owner of the foundry in San Jose Calif. Frenchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimNap Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I also would be interested up to a certain price point, depending upon quality, etc.Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b6vt Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 I have been asking any source that I have found regarding the number of orders we would need to get a decent price--so far no one has responded--I will keep at it. Glenn Lorei b6vt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest notnow Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Glen;Is there any Up-date on this Head And Carb Project ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b6vt Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 I'm sorry I havn't had any firm figures on cost and the source that I was given was not given a very good review. since I am fronting this effort I want it to be flawless. I will continue my effort--there has to be an acceptable source someplace that is also reasonable in cost. Glenn Lorei (b6vt) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSpringer Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Hey, thanks for taking it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b6vt Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 I recently received a reply from a supplier in California. The indication was that they could only consider "breaks in price " with orders that exceeded 20 pairs of heads. And then no price was quoted. It would seem to me that if there were enough SOLID interest that the LZOC org would or could swing enough interest to make it a worth while endeavour for some party that already had the r and d completed and the casting molds in a ready position. Is there or better yet are there other people in the org that have any ideas on this. glenn Lorei b6vt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abelincoln Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Glen:When I don't know where to start, I google (or Yahoo, Bing) "cylinder head casting" and get a few e-mails to try. We don't necessarily need an automotive manufacture, but you'd think anyone who makes flathead V-8 heads could do the job. I've seen some "Precision Cast Parts" stuff in aircraft much more complicated than we need. Maybe Alcoa would have some leads. I have no experience in ordering castings myself. Might be discouraging, but keep looking.Abe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezdusit Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I suggest that you discuss this topic with Earle Brown, Jr., former LZOC President and well-known parts supplier. Earle is a retired Alcoa engineer and I believe he was familiar with Jon Scobel's enterprise in California. I recall Earle having some of the limited edition heads available one year at the Winter Swap Meet in Harrisburg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b6vt Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Thanks for the responses. I know we can get something done if we put our heads to this. I will contact Earle. Thanks again. Glenn Lorei b6vt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b6vt Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 The search continues. It would appear that the people who have this skill and the equipment to create these parts require lots of time and dollars. I would not expect them to do this for their health. The limited market that our organization would provide is just not enough. Therefore, the high prices.I am not quitting on the quest--I will share the info when and if it happens.Glenn Lorei b6vt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wayne38Zephyr Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Hi Glenn , i'm new on here but i have a friend here in England that casts Aluminium (aluminum !) parts , i'll run it by him and see what he thinks ,CheersWayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abelincoln Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Glen:In the new Hemmings Motor news, May 2011, page 457, is the following:"Aluminum cylinder heads, hi-compression, finned and non-finned, show quality, Zepher, K Model, made to order. Randall Freeman, 585-943-6596, NY"Maybe he'd give a price break for 20 sets? Anyone have experience with this fellow? You might also find the ad at Hemmings Motor News: Auto Classifieds - Hemmings Auto Classifieds feature cars for sale nation wide. as well.Abe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b6vt Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Abe,I called and left a message for this fellow. He called me last night--I saw the same ad. He seemed a really nice guy and I told him what we were interested in doing. Do you think we can get 20 interested buyers?? If you do, that would be a great bargaining tool. Glenn Lorei b6vt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abelincoln Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Glen:Looking at the entries in this thread, must be at least 10 who would buy at up to some reasonable price. Maybe we could suggest a value that might be good per your discussions with suppliers, and get us to say we'd be willing to spend up to that amount. Perhaps one of the AACA suppliers would be willing to take a few to sell? There is always e-Bay. I don't think a set would be difficult to sell if one of us has a set and for some reason can't install. Abe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie1942lc Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 just saw the post on finned alum. heads i would also be interested if the price is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harry Connors Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I am interested in a set of heads as well, depending on the price. Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b6vt Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 To Those interested: I have found a foundry in California that is producing the heads. finned or stock in aluminum alloy plus the the intake manifold. In three carb set up--no two carb. He suggested that the center position is blocked off if a person only wants a two carb system. The intake is a common plenum system so you don't need an equalizing system. The price on the intake manifold by itself is $900 plus. I Found this in the latest edition of the Hemmings magazine. I have personally found a dual intake manifold, dualplenum set up .It has to be modified with a equalizer. There is a fellow whohas been referred to me to do this. The heads are still an item on my wish list but 3k+ is still too much for my budget. For those who would like to pursue this please contact me personally at glorei@kc.rr.com. Glenn Lorei b6vt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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