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So how did this turn out? Updates?
Any new updates on this cool build? Hope it hasn't gone by the wayside.
Bump - seriously, no interest? Give me some feedback here, guys.
Enough good roadster stuff to take you a long ways toward a complete traditional hot rod build: - The body is on rough side, but usable if...
30 and 40 by Just Jones posted May 7, 2011 at 12:24 AMRoadtrip to Viva Las Vegas by Just Jones posted Mar 29, 2011 at 1:16 PMThe old 283 by Just...
Here's mine: first modified as a mild custom back in the early-mid 50s and used as a tow vehicle for the original owners model A racecars. This...
I know this is an old thread, but I'm here near Roseburg too, and trying to get together with a few other Traditional guys. I'm trying to find...
Ill be looking forward to seeing the updates
Here's mine, not sure if this is what youre looking for or not: '39 Deluxe car sheetmetal on a '40 pickup. It was done back in the early 50s by...
[ATTACH] Hey guys, thanks very much for the info! Really do appreciate it, and Im sure I won't be the only one who will find this valuable in the...
Hey Guys - I've done some searching on this but keep coming up with conflicting and vague info, so I'm going to try posting this question here...
Updates?
Update?
^ Man, that is right on the dang money. Absolutely beautiful. Its tough to get the proportions right with altered wheelbase cars sometimes, but...
Corvairs were - and still are - great little road race cars when set up right. For that reason, Minilight style wheels are very fitting,...
So, any updates? Im hoping we're going to get to see a build thread for this one!
I've gone to this one a bunch over the years and have always had a great time! Moldy knows how to throw a party!
Think you'll have this up and rolling to hit some of the local shows this summer? I'll be looking forward to seeing it around town! I never get...
updates?
This is good to know, makes me feel I am on the right path. Did you also have problems with getting the engine to idle once warmed up?
I have also learned the importance of always using the correct took when addressing carburetor issues such as this...
I have a hood that is louvered, however I usually run with no hood at all. Here is a picture of my 3x2 intake...same thing as pretty much any...
Had to wait to get a paycheck, haha! I'm going to start by getting fuel pressure under control with a regulator set at about 3lbs, then take...
No worries at all! I appreciate you trying to help out. Didn't mean to call you out on it or anything.
ClayMart, you are right about intakes on Y-blocks having separate valley covers, but I'm running an old Chevy 283 in this truck (but would rather...
51 Norm, I was interested in what you mentioned in this post and did a little research. I found this picture of a '58 Pontiac factory tripower set...
Good thinking...I'm pretty sure this manifold does have a heated crossover passage. Ill have to look into that. I am running old exhaust...
Yep...already got hold of him and considering the options he layed out for me. Im certain Ill be buying one kit or anther from him, but I'm...
Hey - Recently installed an old Edelbrock tri power set up on my Chevy 283. Im running a set of original tri-power Rochester 2g carbs which had...
Excellent thread. This exemplifies why I love The HAMB. Such a beautiful, understated, and unique build. Thanks for posting, and please keep the...
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