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And a lot of them made it from drawing board to prototype in the air in less than 6 mo, one of two in 30 days. Like the man said no computer. A...
Tuning up the generator is a GOOD idea. Also check to see if the commutator has worn out of round - causes the brushes to float at higher speeds....
Try this on for size. What if -your- son left his project in your hands and went off to war. Maybe WWII, maybe Korea, Maybe Nam and was killed...
Re the crank pulley - Size is kinda crucial. Too small and you wont get the boost you hope for and too large you can over rev the thing. Dont know...
Heres another thread, has pics and some links to McCullogh website for further info Like the man said that old a unit will be exceedingly hard...
My .02, A guess. The orig manifold was for two Strombergs (or Chandler Groves), Not sure what thes guys are. The additional tall piece was to...
And I sent one from Md. Also let him know that I have a friend in Wheaton Il who will spread the word locally among the car crowd there. He swings...
Im not positive, just my $.02, (and this doesnt impact the Model A question) but I thot the 'many months before year end' for new models started...
Im familiar with Devcon F. It comes with several different kinds of metals. Might be more expensive but it doesnt crack. Back in the 60's the...
1) Years ago a friend bought a new Corvette - a R E A L lemon. After the dealer refused to do anything he had large yellow lemons painted all over...
IMHO it is so much cheaper to add a little lead to the gas (AND as has been suggested, more importantly, zinc to the oil) than to face an early...
I sure am sorry to see the conclusion to this thread. All the way down I was hoping for the best. When I was in H.S. I had a friend that was...
My brother-in-law worked closely with Chrysler in the 70's and 80's as they supplied engines and drive trains for the large motor home his company...
Without realizing it you have at hand the perfect solution to another problem. Anyone who ever gets lost in the wilderness should have a live...
The Doctor came -TO- our house in a black 34 Ford 4dr sedan in 1935.
I think he's talking about -emergency type - blinkers because a 1929 isnt gonna run 65 out on the highway. :) IMO it would be a good idea to...
Barney has always been my idol!
Have known two cops up close and personal (as neighbors) and the comments are correct. Both were a......s Became cops so they could legally...
Personally I dont think its such a sad story for all of the guys who -WONT- have their cars stolen now!!
Everybody needs to take a listen to this 1931 Chevy AD!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dks4nsBVhQQ&feature=related
I did some more lookup on cars Arky Shibley Hotrod race #2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egkxeAfcSBQ 29 Model A hotrod (with music)...
I think you got the wrong link. Here's Don and his Merc....... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1yJaqLrWzI
Quote: ......... What I want to know is why the fuck did the Model T get 25+ MPG and Detroit has not figured out anything better in 90 years? GM...
Hey rarefish, welcome from Glen Burnie Md. Back in 69 thru 78 I owned and raced a 68 Formula S 340 fastback in Ohio at Magnolia. 'The Green B'...
Altho it may well have done what you say, the real reason was, its the area of lowest pressure at the rear of the car so you get a bit of exhaust...
Be sure and have a few pasties while you are up there :) (an honerary yooper)
I70 has three lanes out there. The model A was in the RIGHT lane. Maybe 50 was slower then the -65- limit! Ive been tailgated and honked at...
Just an FYI. Back in the early 70's at a strip in Ohio I saw a guy spin the rims inside his wide slicks - about 5 inches. :( If you had enuf...
Ill go with the clerical error. In 1958 I bought a 53 Ford that was listed with the state as a 54. It had king pins and bushings not ball joints...
These guys can help you a lot. This is the 61-63 Tempest page. http://forums.performanceyears.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=427 I envy you. Back...
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