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Projects John Gerber's 1920's sprint car

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by T__N__A, Nov 23, 2015.

  1. T__N__A
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    Thanks! Here is it installed and nickle plated.
     

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  2. What size are those Winfields? When I ran 2 B's on my A engine. 213 CI I found that it ran best with the intermediate needles set at 27 or 28 clicks, with the BB's on a 229 C I engine the intermediates were set at 31 to 33 . The first was with a SU1R the second engine has a SUIA grind I think the current set up with C's is close to the BB's. Prolly talking apples and oranges here but I just thought to pass it on.
     
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  3. T__N__A
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    Thanks for the info! I believe they are C's. The Engine belongs to Scott Hills, I'm not sure if you know him, so all the tunning will be left up to him, but I'll pass on the info! I'll see if I can find all the specs on the engine for ya.....
     
  4. T__N__A
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    Here are a few engine pics
     

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  5. T__N__A
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    Finally got the Gerber Spec running


     
  6. Atwater Mike
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    "Land o' Goshen, Martha...That rig's 'suped-up'!"
    Clear revs, lotsa RPM... Snappy!
    (think about reinforcing the seat back...this little gem'll pull yer head off!)
     
  7. gnichols
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    Snappy INDEED! Gary
     
  8. Ooh that does sound good. Looks good too...
     
  9. hotcoupe
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    that`s gunna be a hand full!
     
  10. brian aldridge
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    Mike I have a filling that your rear axle isn't going to hold up.
     
  11. F-head
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    yea careful you'll break the rearend
     
  12. F-head
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    looks like charles is sniffing the tailpipe
     
  13. Jet96
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    I do not know how I missed this, but Damb that is very cool ! I just love those early bobtails !
     
  14. T__N__A
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    Hahaha broke BOTH axles after a couple test drives. The rear end is welded too.
     
  15. T__N__A
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    T

    Thanks!!
     
  16. T__N__A
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    Hood is now painted and installed
     

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  17. T__N__A
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    Thanks!!
     
  18. I would love to see this car run at the west coast trog. Any plans on being there??? Thanks. It sounds awesome.
     
  19. T__N__A
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    Yup, I'll be there, got invited to run the car
     
  20. flyin-t
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    best build on the hamb!
     
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  21. Awesome I can't wait to check it out and see her ran down the beach.
     
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  22. T__N__A
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    Thanks!!
     
  23. captainjunk#2
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    that car is to cool ,
     
  24. orangeamcs
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    Is it coming to the east coast trog?
     
  25. T__N__A
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    Yes, I will be bringing this and two other cars
     
  26. T__N__A
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    We will have these racing, the coupe is my uncles.
     

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  27. orangeamcs
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    Awesome I've been hoping it would be there so I can see the car in person
     
  28. Six Ball
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    Well heck, how about Bonneville?
     
  29. T__N__A
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    I'm not sure about Bonneville but we will be going try Cheynne Wyoming to meet up with my mom, we will also be looking to park her vehicle some where.

    You can come check it out if your close by!!
     

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