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Technical Down the FRONTENAC Rabbit Hole....

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Retson the Racer, Feb 6, 2023.

  1. Frontenac Water pumps: Who has one? Who knows about them?

    I've got an empty housing of one, and would love to rebuild it.
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  2. Pete Eastwood
    Joined: Jul 27, 2011
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    Pete Eastwood
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    from california

    I have the side drive & the water pump
    I believe Dan McEachern was tooling up to make them.
     
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  3. I'll just leave this here... IMG_20230206_173846.jpg
     
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  4. Holy cow, what's the skinny on that?!

    Do you have any photos to spare of it all setup? I'll go ahead and search for Dans email!
     

  5. 25mercury
    Joined: Aug 14, 2010
    Posts: 103

    25mercury
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    from California

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    Max dares you to touch the Frontys.
     
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  6. hudsonjoe49
    Joined: Jan 1, 2007
    Posts: 241

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    I have some neat hand typed procedures for the Frontenac D.O. That was typed by Joe Gemsa. I can make a copy for you if you like.
     
  7. Joe that would be seriously awesome, thank you!!
     
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  8. I’ll bring a couple of dog treats in exchange for picking your brain!
     
  9. Kevin Pharis
    Joined: Aug 22, 2020
    Posts: 515

    Kevin Pharis

    I now a guy that makes the water manifold…

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  10. 25mercury
    Joined: Aug 14, 2010
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    25mercury
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    from California

    Yup, Kevin's water manifolds and Dan's impellers can't be beat !
     
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  11. hudsonjoe49
    Joined: Jan 1, 2007
    Posts: 241

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  12. Dan from Oakland
    Joined: Jan 16, 2009
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    A picture to ponder- on Rush Street, El Monte, CA HAMB.jpg around 1976
     
  13. hudsonjoe49
    Joined: Jan 1, 2007
    Posts: 241

    hudsonjoe49
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    I can post the complete book if you
    Joe!!!
     
  14. Wicked cool! What’s the story behind that photo?


    Yes please!!
     
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  15. hudsonjoe49
    Joined: Jan 1, 2007
    Posts: 241

    hudsonjoe49
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    I have his arc welder
     

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  16. Kevin Pharis
    Joined: Aug 22, 2020
    Posts: 515

    Kevin Pharis

    I recognize the sideburnz and the glasses… is that a DiAntonio in front…?
     
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  18. hudsonjoe49
    Joined: Jan 1, 2007
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    Nice!! I think I used to own that frame
     

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