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Broken valve spring = bent push rod. Possibly damaged lifter, or cam lobe. Sorry
Bob; Glad you will be able to come. Swappers will enter thru gate 15. This is on Arrow Highway, by the starting line for the dragstrip. Spectators...
Our condolences for you and your family. Beverly was a beautiful, kind, wonderful person. A privilage an honor to know her. Thinking of you. The...
There are several cam grinders available. Bullet, Crower,Iski, etc. I would suggest an increase of valve lift, but not much increase of duration...
Check with Frank, at the Arizona/SoCal store. There is aguy in Phoenix that has the dies to stamp the recessed oval in a flat dash. Does a nice job.
On your server, go to: L A Roadsters then click on "Show news" It has information about the 2013 show. Everything will be the same except the date...
Nice looking project. Welcome to east Tucson. Looks like your project is coming along fine.
Been here 70 years, north/east of Tucson. 1/2 mile west of the Mount Lemmon Cut off, on a small ranch. Tucson has a rich history of racers and...
The "Golden Greek" built by Johnny Caples. The body was built for him by Hank Arnold. The car was also called "The twisters Sister". Beautiful and...
I'm very proud to have one of these. Yes, it is hanging on a wall in the living room. Pure art !
I like the way you think. I quite agree with you. Would like to sit down and discuss your project with you. I think I would be able to contribute...
This isn't an example of the swap meet at the roadster show. This "car" was for sale in the So Cal booth. Enuf said.
You're right on about the oval flared inward with a stainless ring. Ford only made one instrument panel. The tunnel type. As you know, the...
Your question was about which cam to use. With 4 carbs you are going to need alot of vacume from the engine. No matter which intake is used. Try...
Buy and own any hot rod books by "CALIFORNIA BILL" or FISHER BOOKS. They are very informative. No Bull.
The 59a block uses a steel can or tube that fits in between the block and the intake manifold, and connects to the breather/fuel pump stand. This...
Have enjoyed your daily post, and photos. Thanks. If you have down time on Tuesday, try and contact Lynn Pew, at "pewsplace.com" they have a bench...
There is an RV park accross the street from gate 15 . On White Blvd.
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