351c Piston

Have an odd request... I bought a ton of parts from a guy who's friend had wrecked a 71 and ended up with 7 pistons w/ rods attached. Most of the pistons looked like they had valve contact (or chewed on a valve) or were cracked etc. Either way they were pretty much scrap.

It turned out that when 2 pistons/rods are stacked on top of each other they are perfect height for a coffee table! So I ended up welding the ends of the rods together, and am making a coffee table for my appt (my other 2 roomates are car guys as well).

So basically I'm looking to get my hands on a stock piston/rod so that I can complete the 4th leg... Anyone got one that they would be willing to part with for cheap? Damaged/dirty doesn't matter just looking for cheap way to complete the table (or any other cool ideas to complete the table!).

Thanks,

Dan

You can probably buy an individual piston if you can't find one at a local pull a part

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sealed-Power-Piston-Cast-Dish-4-030-in-Bore-FordEach-427NP30-/390425393202?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1971|Make%3AFord&hash=item5ae72ab832&vxp=mtr

single rods may be available as well.

Will be going to my shop later today. I know I have some odd ones there. Will get back to you tonight.

Jim

It turned out that when 2 pistons/rods are stacked on top of each other they are perfect height for a coffee table! So I ended up welding the ends of the rods together, and am making a coffee table for my appt (my other 2 roomates are car guys as well).

Thanks,

Dan

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It turned out that when 2 pistons/rods are stacked on top of each other they are perfect height for a coffee table! So I ended up welding the ends of the rods together, and am making a coffee table for my appt (my other 2 roomates are car guys as well).

Thanks,

Dan

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Thats what I was thinking I gotta see this to belive it!:huh:

I've got some you can have.

Well my table won't be quite as cool (or heavy!) as that one. Still deciding what do do for a tabletop, but attached is a picture of the 3 legs that are completed so far...

I'd rather not buy a new piston/rod, as it will be used in a table I'm just looking to see if anyone has a spare used (junked one would be fine even) piston/rod that would be cheap/cost of shipping.

Any cool ideas for the top would be appreciated as well!

Looks good. Keep in mind that 3 legs, like a stool, is actually more stable than 4. I think it would be cool to look for the old 1960's kidney shaped glass tops. Maybe you could take some old camshafts and weld them into a "T" to attach the legs to?

Using camshafts had crossed my mind, and if I can locate some old used (cheap!) camshafts I'll definitely have to work them into it!

they should be nearly free at a wrecking yard. I have 2 but they both look usable, so I wouldn't sell them cheap enough

Cut up some chevrolet or chrysler camshafts.

No I wouldn't want to use up any good camshafts (although if they were chevy that might be ok )

I found a couple on ebay for ~$5-$10 each, plus ~$15-$20 S&H. Might have to pull the trigger on those if I can't find any cheaper local (S&H is the killer there on a $5 item!).

I'll be sure to post pics as soon as I finish this thing!

Well, what do you guys think?

I think it looks friggin' awesome! I may have to make my own version!

Pretty darn cool table!

Whats in the bottle in the third picture?

+1 on the table. It turned out awesome! Where'd you finally pick up the cams and pistons?

And the XXX jug is intriguing. What's in it? Good job!

Thanks Guys, my roommates and I are pretty happy with it too!

I had 7 pistons and rods (they were beat and a couple had hairline cracks) from a giant pile of 71 Mach 1 parts I picked up for $300. The cams were off Ebay, $10 each and another $15 for shipping. Glass was free from a buddy I stored my car at.

As for whats in the bottle - I'll never tell

Just kidding, its a growler of beer from our local brewery Middle Ages.

Well done !! That is cool as hell, nice work !!