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I’m a Powergen away from qualifying, guess I better get one ordered! The only thing that isn’t kosher is the Nu-Rex
EDF646A6-D6B1-46F5-A6FE-D676B18F89FD by modelacrazy posted Mar 17, 2021 at 2:58 PM If I bring my pickup you’ll have to put me in the back of the...
30-31 model A roadster drivers door. Rough and beat but it could easily be fixed. $250 Shipping on buyer
Dang it! Luckily it’s just paint, but it can be aggravating. I’m just leaving mine rusty, and not worry about scratches. That’s going to be a...
Pretty sure I have an AR passenger front fender and a later Drivers side or vice versa
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It’s probably not kosher but I found a little fiber washer out of a carb kit that fit just inside the nut on the line, snugged it to the sediment...
Good save, that will be a nice little hauler!
It’s the small wins that I like, got the map light functioning
Thank you! It’s really a pile of cast of parts that I’ve squirreled away for the most part. Plans call for a set of cast iron drums and basically...
I think they popped up now! The truck has a reverse eye stock spring as well. It’s still a long way from road ready but I generally try to get at...
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They didn’t show up? Boy it’s tough to get this format down for me
By the way, bone stock worn out engine/trans but a nice new radiator and fairly tight steering box. Shield is chopped 2” and a top is in the...
EDF646A6-D6B1-46F5-A6FE-D676B18F89FD by modelacrazy posted Mar 17, 2021 at 2:58 PMCB4871DB-29AD-4064-9553-93CACD114B77 by modelacrazy posted Mar...
Is that a Ford engine in a (gasp) Chevy!?!? Just kidding, that banger looks killer! Is that a FSI dizzy? (Don’t mean to hijack a mans thread but...
I want to say it’s only 125 ft lbs but I don’t have the book near me. 200 may well strip the threads
I am in the same boat on the rear hub situation. I just ordered a puller from Vintage Precision, it’s the improved version of the old KR Wilson...
Well said Rod! These old cars can test your patience for sure
Might be time for a new bendix the improved version that the repop places carry are a good upgrade
Nice! Looks/sounds like you are getting it sorted. So awesome, you be ripping around in no time now! Those little engines are pretty amazing how...
To the best of my knowledge you should be able to use the 30-31 fuel line, I assume it attaches the same on a Zenith as a Tillotson
I would probably look into an intake/exhaust gasket and check the carb flange for warpage
It could be a touch lean, causing the high idle and heat. If you rotate the choke rod clockwise until it just stops then counter clockwise an 1/8...
Also there is an adjustment procedure once you get the rods on, it involves a board with notches in it that wedges between the seat riser and the...
I feel you on the cold weather killing the hot rod progress.
Also you will find mechanical brakes really need to be within service limits and adjusted correctly to function. That includes straight brake rods...
My guess is the car those rods came off of had sketchy brakes, the previous owner was trying to get all the braking power it could muster. B+ for...
Looks like a daunting project for sure but I’m glad you saw the potential! Good luck and I will be following.
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