Small Block & Big Block Chevy Specific - Ever seen a small block like this?

We get to see some pretty freaky stuff. This kinda takes the cake.
We had the opportunity to tune this "creation" last summer. The builder is an engineer, with a background in foundry/casting.
Its a small block,383, upright, turned into an outboard!!
He cast the valve covers, as well as the housing that the back of the block bolts to. He made the shaft housing, the tilt/trim/jacking plate. Basically everything except the engine and the "foot".
It is a masterpiece of machine work. And one of the most enjoyable things I've ever tuned.
Thought everyone might enjoy seeing this......
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p58/edcmat-l1/DSCF0720.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p58/edcmat-l1/DSCF0721.jpg

That Is Badass.

That Is Badass.

Pictures hrdly do it justice. It is really a work of art. My partner is a machinist of 25 years. I have a couple years machine shop/manufacturing exp. Both of us were VERY impressed with the level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
As is anyone else that has seen it in person.

how does it get proper oiling? badass........

Is that a Virginia plate on the trailer? I would really like to see that in person.

i would hate to be sitting in the back seat if ti threw a rod

i would hate to be sitting in the back seat if ti threw a rod
LOOKS DANGEROUS. :judge: :) COOOOL THOUGH... :)

i would hate to be sitting in the back seat if ti threw a rod

I say the same things to guys who race bikes. I don't wanna be on one when they throw a rod.

LOOKS DANGEROUS. :judge: :) COOOOL THOUGH... :)
Whaddaya mean?

Is that a Virginia plate on the trailer? I would really like to see that in person.

Chesapeake Virginia.....

i would hate to be sitting in the back seat if ti threw a rod
:jest: I rode in the back tuning at up to about 55 MPH. Not real fast, but it was alot of fun......
It only was turning about 5000 rpm

I have seen one with a Corvair motor on an out board

Whaddaya mean?
you wanna be in the boat if it throws a rod....read the other posts. :judge:

Yep, looks like it was built by an engineer to me.....:devil:


I work with 200 of those characters everyday and that is definitely some over-engineering :jest:


I bet you do see some S~T~R~A~N~G~E stuff Ed. Definitely a head turner on the water, I'm sure.


Jeff