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I’m ready to paint. Would have to reconfigure the dash, bracing, pedals, fill in the cowl. I did a build thread many years ago. It’s all pretty...
25 year old me vs. 51 year old me would like easier steering. Probably won’t change it though.
[ATTACH]I always read these cowl steering threads with interest. I have a 8 to 1 midget box. Norm Rapp in South SF used to sell these boxes for...
I’ve had good success with 2 part epoxy primers on bare metal. I used a lot of ppg DP in different colors. Bodywork then followed by a high build...
I’m late finding out about Al’s passing. After reading the first post I understand why. I met him at the Portland roadster show 23 years ago....
Any Tig with high frequency. Old millers or Lincolns with hi freq are great if you have the space. I like er70-s2 1/16” rod. Some people like...
Made a big move to the Santa Cruz mountains. Mid century log cabin and some land. Been working on that every free moment since we moved in 2 years...
Still have it. Moving to the mountains and everything that goes with that has put the roadster on hiatus. Should be starting on paint and assembly...
Pretty cool! Not the most attractive Ford product. Add a couple more bars and you'd have a 8.50 cert cage!
I would definitely run the carbs with straight linkage. Not progressive. Not sure if the Weiand has balance ports. But I would set it up like it...
I set up a Man-a-fre. 4x2 for a friend.(Like Milner’s coupe). Used a uni sync. Linkage has to be perfect. No flexing. All carbs have to be matched...
This came as shocking news yesterday. I was honored to be interviewed by him for a Rodders Journal article many years ago. His words definitely...
I’m a fan of the hydraulic TO bearing. Just a line running up to the clutch master. I’m running a Howe. McLeod makes one also. Clutch masters by...
Wow! Incredible find! I immediately thought of the green t in Cox's book also.
The hold downs look like 30s Jag. I agree looks British.
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