Identify this speed part

Here is a speed part from 1955. Do you know what it is?

 

that looks good. I think its a "scamabobber" that hooked to the muffler bearing. Very primative

 

If we told you we would half to KILL you .

 

is it an INVIS-O-MATIC??

 

Cant be from 1955 they was painted red then that one is white which makes it a repop that was made in 1983.

Dawg

 

Oh, this is great. You can replace several things on your car with this, making it lighter, and therefore, faster.

What do I win?

Ugh, crap. Figures I get the reply in just after the real pic was posted....now I look like a goon.

Carry on.

 

You guys are better than the part! Pogo

 

Ol' skool line lock?

 

Looks like a stoner-built pot pipe.

 

That looks like a Vac-U-Trim made by my gradfather Ollie Morris (OMEC). It was sold through Offenhauser dealers. "The precision micrometer-like adjustment in the Vac-U-Trim offsets the lack of vacuum control resulting from multiple carburetion."

 

uhhhhhhhhh" drapner valve" or a" gloist kit"..........

 

You nailed it dead on!

 

if i'm not mistaken that's an early radar detector from about 1954. it was taken from the space craft that crashed in roswell NM in '47. it slipped through the cracks in '52, and an ex arm inteligance officer turned hot rodder found the use for it in '54.

 

Sbc?

 

Hope I didn't ruin the game so early! I've got some to sell if you're looking for one. They really make a big difference on early distributors. You can precisely tune your distributor with one.

 

Thats a Kuhneutson valve, prevents reduction of bore. Your engine will be more boring than ever once installed. Not compatible with modern computer controlled cars tho....

 

I'll take one!!! Any dealers in Canada?

Flatman

 

The photos don't reveal enough detail. At first I thought that was a SPDT switch on the left. It's a needle valve similar to what you would use to inflate a basketball but with a flow rate adjustment controlled by the knurled knob. You screw that end into the vacuum can on the distributor.

 

i'll take one. how much ya askin?

 

Will they work on the Load-a-matic distributor? I've been trying to figure out how much to adjust my breaker plate return springs to compensate for the dual carbs. If they do work, PM me and we can talk money, etc...

Flatman

 

I have a few of these. They are used for tuning the vaccuum advance. If anybody wants email me [email protected].

 

This HAMB is unbelievable. Someone posts a picture of an obscure speed part from 51 years ago and the designer's decedent ID's it right off and someone else has a whole box full for sale. Gotta love it!!

 

YGM

 

emailed ya

 

Just so everyone knows, there are 2 versions of the Vac-U-Trim. Part number 3666 is for all car EXCEPT 1949-early 1956 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury. FoMoCo cars of that vintage need part number 3667. My grandfather got a real kick when I told him about this thread. He has had alot of inquiries about the Vac-U-Trim and is in the process of remaking them. If anyone has questions regarding these shot me a PM, I'll be more than happy to help.

 

I put 50 of these on ebay for $13.85 ea. shipping inc. You can get to it by searching for Vac-U-Trim HAMB or visiting my website www.flamineyeball.com

I got these from Eels' warehouse after he died. Eelco distributed them.

Thanks,
Ken

 

Do you have both 3666 and 3667?

 

The packages are not marked so I do not know which ones I have. Instructions that come with the units explain how to install on a 49-56 Ford, Lincoln or Merc.

Thanks,
Ken