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ratrodrodder liked jordabennett's post in the thread Projects BENNETTS ‘Midnight Special’ speedster.
Pistons arrived! Time to get this motor back in between making a floor for the hemi coupe. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Apr 17, 2024 at 8:17 PM
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ratrodrodder liked jordabennett's post in the thread Projects BENNETTS ‘Midnight Special’ speedster.
Grill mesh. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 16, 2024 at 5:10 PM
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ratrodrodder liked jordabennett's post in the thread Projects BENNETTS ‘Midnight Special’ speedster.
Update: Motor is about to go back in- crank grind, new bearings, new pistons/rings and whole new gasket kit. Pair of water pumps. I...
Apr 16, 2024 at 5:09 PM
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ratrodrodder liked Flatrod17's post in the thread Hot Rods The "Whatever" project.
If that is the case, I may have more parts Dave can use!
Apr 16, 2024 at 4:01 PM -
ratrodrodder liked Marty Strode's post in the thread Hot Rods Top Banana Style Slingshot Dragster- Marty Strode-Chris Kopp..
Another buddy that has done body work for me for 30 years is moving back closer to me. He will do the final assembly of my 40 pickup. I...
Apr 16, 2024 at 11:51 AM
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ratrodrodder replied to the thread Hot Rods The "Whatever" project.
Nice progress on the garage clean-up! You can finally get to all the things!
Apr 16, 2024 at 11:51 AM -
ratrodrodder liked Dave G in Gansevoort's post in the thread Hot Rods The "Whatever" project.
And I could see flatrod17 using all 3 of those I4 engines. 2 in a streetable car has been done, why not 3? 12 cylinders, 3 engine...
Apr 16, 2024 at 11:49 AM
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ratrodrodder replied to the thread Hot Rods Top Banana Style Slingshot Dragster- Marty Strode-Chris Kopp..
Is it mostly justly idling in the pits, or are you doing WOT passes down the strip? :D
Apr 16, 2024 at 7:19 AM -
ratrodrodder liked Marty Strode's post in the thread Hot Rods Top Banana Style Slingshot Dragster- Marty Strode-Chris Kopp..
I reserve those moments when no one is around !
Apr 16, 2024 at 7:18 AM -
ratrodrodder replied to the thread Hot Rods Top Banana Style Slingshot Dragster- Marty Strode-Chris Kopp..
Great work as always Marty, and thanks for documenting it all for us. If a name hasn't been decided on yet, I'd vote for Second...
Apr 15, 2024 at 1:55 PM -
ratrodrodder liked Marty Strode's post in the thread Hot Rods Top Banana Style Slingshot Dragster- Marty Strode-Chris Kopp..
[ATTACH] I got up with the chickens, and was able to get the rear radius rod brackets tacked in place. I bought some tapered bungs from...
Apr 15, 2024 at 1:49 PM
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ratrodrodder liked Pist-n-Broke's post in the thread Hot Rods Top Banana Style Slingshot Dragster- Marty Strode-Chris Kopp..
Just Google Aircraft tool supply and then search rivet layout tool. There's several different styles and they are very inexpensive.
Apr 15, 2024 at 1:43 PM -
ratrodrodder liked wrenchbender's post in the thread Hot Rods Top Banana Style Slingshot Dragster- Marty Strode-Chris Kopp..
Marty I am not sure what you mean by HEF I really wish I knew more about this trans so I could look for another one as if I break it I...
Apr 15, 2024 at 1:41 PM
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ratrodrodder liked Marty Strode's post in the thread Hot Rods Top Banana Style Slingshot Dragster- Marty Strode-Chris Kopp..
Lat night, I dug out a transmission I have had for 25 years, just waiting to be back in service. It's a toploader Ford 3 speed, the...
Apr 15, 2024 at 1:29 PM
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ratrodrodder liked Marty Strode's post in the thread Hot Rods Top Banana Style Slingshot Dragster- Marty Strode-Chris Kopp..
The original chassis was very clean, but was built out of rectangular tube. Making it safe and getting it certified would not be easy....
Apr 15, 2024 at 1:18 PM
