The Jalopy Journal
Excellent work!
As a Hawk owner (1960 as it happens!) it's good to see another one being saved. Any updates?
Geoff, a great site for identifying lathes and general information, spares etc. http://www.lathes.co.uk/
It was built by the owner after long talks with Frank Costin, so well spotted! It is all wood and uses Citreon 2CV mechanicals. Reported to get...
Not strictly true. Peter Tork was a very competent musician who played piano, banjo, guitar and harpsichord. Mickey Dolenz was a guitarist who...
Like Blackjack (Hi Geoff!) I live in the UK. I have one scrap car in my drive and work on my POS '55 daily next to it. I have oil stains, lots of...
W12 Napier Lions. Some more film here http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=58172
500" 10,000rpm, 1300hp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr_gl2cgl1o&feature=autoplay&list=PL2F73D4B3960D3E62&index=19&playnext=1
Looks like a Ford GAA. 1,100 cu. in. 525 h.p. @ 2800
Put a four bar on the front. A tube axle with hairpins is not the best way to go. As Langy said, the rear top link is a bit short on radius....
Just seen this thread. Awsome roadtrip! We are not worthy.
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And now I'll take mine:o Comprehension and context-bah.
Excellent save!
Just wrong all the way. Ever hear of voltage drop? Ohms law? Kirchoff's law?
I believe it's the cam/distributer gears that push the cam forward. Doesn't matter if it's FT or roller, it still needs a cam "button".
I saw one drill a hole at college back in the early '70's. It has to have a square guide plate and also a pilot drilling first. Totally...
I'm lovin' this build! Great stuff Jerry.
Or replicate the cones in Teflon? High melting point and "beds" nicely to its mating surface. Great project:cool:
49 cu.in.:D
My healthy 460. Ported D0ve heads, forged pistons,Eagle rods, balanced, solid cam etc. [IMG] Lives in this. 1948 Morris Six. [IMG]
OK Guy, I give up. Me and Sandra have spent too much time in pubs but we have no idea what these are. Give us a clue mate.:D
Ayup Guy! You decided to risk it then!
Pipe in 1905 predates that. Belgian company.
Wow! Vacuum and pressure in the same statment. So which is it?
I'm guessing they just ignored all the people killed by new cars in the same period...
My wife does. She drives this as a daily.
There has been a few used back in the '70's over here. A rare engine now, not missed because it was a total turd.
How did you do? http://www.justinbaker.co.uk/
Tim, there's a guy makes english wheels in Kettering, Northants (I know you are local-ish). Maybe a source. Sorry I have no details but he...
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