Yep, they sure are Jim. They run really nice down the road. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Damm, Should have kept them!!! Was Worried that they were not gonna work for. No telling how long they layed around in that warehouse. Did you ever find any dates on them?
They are in incredible shape. I've never really been able to figure out if any of the numbers on any of my old tires correlate to a date. They all predate DOT codes by a while. From what I've read, being Mobil Socony Vacuums, they are early 50's at the newest. They dropped that brand then. I'd have to look through my saved info to find the exact dates. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Socony and vacuum merged in 1931, and in 1955, socony vacuum became socony Mobil, so I think they'd have to be between those dates. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Ok, so I haven't had much time to work on or drive the roadster lately. Between work and school, I just haven't had the time. I did get a pair of hopefully functional shocks bolted on the rear and got the shock links shortened. I've also been working on a tach drive. It's almost done. Also, still have a gas tank leak. The tank is unbolted and ready to come out. I'll be working on the car most of the weekend, so I should have some kind of updates by Monday. After that, it's a trip to New Jersey. When I get home from there, the car is coming back apart to get finished and to fix some small leaks, etc. Not a lot needs done to the chassis, so this winter, time permitting, will be all about getting the body ready for paint. It's got a long way to go. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Damn man....this is looking so good!!! Where did you find the knobby 17's???!!! That's what I've been searching for, for my roadster and finally gave up and bought Excelsiors!! Excellent work, Bro!!!!!
Thanks, man. Bought the 17"s at a swap meet a couple years ago. I've had pretty good luck finding NOS and great condition cool old tires. Wish there were more options for 17 & 18" wires. Sent from my H866C using H.A.M.B. mobile app
Lucas Classic tires sells a real close copy of that Goodyear tire in 17". They call it the "700-17 Bedford BW" they don't have anything thinner in that style though... Posted using my Lil' Orphan Annie Secret Society Decoder Pin
Check this thread: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=832691 '27 T Roadster build: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=734383
Yep, already on the list. Not for this car, though. I don't want to go any bigger than the 6.00-18s that are on the back now. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Tell me more about that stare cable you had and how it works pic. if possible . I have a 30 coupe hard to reach the starter thanks
Tell me more about that starter cable you had and how it works pic. if possible . I have a 30 coupe hard to reach the starter thanks
show that starter cable you put in your car I got a 30 coupe and its hard to get to the starter pics if you can thanks
It's a stock model B starter cable mounted in the column drop. I can't seem to post pictures from my phone, I'll keep trying. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Just got done pulling my leaky gas tank out. Going to install one I borrowed off of a good friend. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I just saw in one of of your first posts that you got your Stantions and top from Nick Spragg, Those where on a 28-29 Roadster i had a few years ago! Nick got it from the guy i sold it to and then he sold off some of the parts. Pretty cool that they made it back on a wicked Roadster again! This is what it looked like when i had it
That is cool. Some of these parts get around, eh? Got my borrowed gas tank installed and put some fuel in it. Hopefully tomorrow there will be no leaks. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I like the pre war builds alot. Any idea what you are going to do about a hood? My 31 is very similar to yours and I still can not decide just a hood top or run sides also. I think they look good with the sides but on the other hand sure do like showing off the Winfield stuff.
I keep hood tops in the trunk in case I need them, but I don't plan on running a hood very often. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Well, the borrowed tank is a leaker also. Damn I need to find a tank fast! Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Probably could, Zach, but I've never soldered a tank, and I don't have much time. Also, don't have a big iron, and don't like the idea of doing it with an open flame.
You could heat up a piece of metal of some sort with the torch and use that as the iron. Keeping the flame away from the tank. Just a thought. Good luck!
We welded up a couple pinholes in my tank with a MIG. I drained the tank long in advance and left the cap off for a week or so and the day of sloshed a mixture of water and degreaser in it more than a few times before attempting the weld. Was it the 'right' thing to do? Maybe not, but my tank doesn't leak any more, we all still have our eyebrows... Posted using my Lil' Orphan Annie Secret Society Decoder Pin
Haha, yeah, welding on tanks makes me nervous. I know the proper way is to purge with inert gas while welding, but still... Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
If it comes down to it, I'll strap a couple gallon tank in the trunk and run a fuel line as a temporary solution for this weekend. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
if you need it welded up dave, i can have it tig welded without a problem. should be an easy fix. let me know man.
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