First drive in the Banger RPU

Here it is:
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Keep in mind that I've only been messing with the idle screws so far and for the first half of this it was basically out of gas - lot of tuning to do! My neighbor gave me 3 gallons or so and she ran much better! That engine is brand new, so the rings aren't seated - so don't worry about the smoke.

I switched shirts halfway through because I promised Artiki that I would wear the flathead meltdown T on the first drive.

Today, the car got hubcaps and hood sides.

 

Looks great- even the dog likes it! Don't move to Ca- we're all trying to get out of here!

 

Now that was bitchin'...way too cool!

 

Yowser! Reminds me of that Larry Shinoda picture. Good work!

 

What a way to end the weekend. That's so damn cool.
Looks like you'll have a ball with that buggy.

 

That is sooo cool! Any details on your engine, tranny, etc..?

 

Cool little truck. Congrats.

 

That's awesome man, congrats on your first drive! The rpu looks great, bet it's a blast to drive

Dan

 

Damn nice and a cool t shirt to boot!

 

if the neighbour .the dog.and the kid likes it its a recipe for fun.thanks for the video wildfire

 

Awesome is right!

That thing looks like a blast!

Sam

 

WOW, what a great little rpu. I like the shock/headlight combo and how the car even goes backwards on it's maiden voyage.

 

Brian doesn't look too comfortable in there. Congrats on the drive

Pete

 

Engine = Counterweighted banger with inserts (Ron Kelly built it), 2x94 carbs, winfield head 6.?:1 compression, FS ignition distributor

Trans = t-5 from an S10, lightened flywheel with a dampener in it, open drive on a 46-48 rear

Vega steering, stepped model a frame, lincoln brakes up front, stock in the rear, 35 Ford wire wheels, Coker tires, 4-spoke sprint car wheel, autometer gauges, springs reversed with leaves removed, Brookville body (the tub in my avatar is supposed to be on there...)

This could not have been built without the HAMB and Eric at Riley Auto.

 

perfect.
and now you have all summer to play with it !

 

Ha ha! Just seen this. Great video and thanks for wearing the shirt!
The little fella will be a hot rodder for sure!