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Yes, we do need pictures of a 64 Ford Galaxie with S/S Cragars !
This head should be using a guide plate to center the rocker arms. Something must be really amiss for that intake rocker to be so cockeyed. Maybe...
I watched it this weekend. A good race movie that was period correct. It was good to see the real racers at the time in the last big race.
The car build and the Grandfather story will both be good to follow along with !
For the 318 Poly intake manifold, call Jim at 410-866-7660 after 12 pm eastern time and he and fix you up.
Special people are the ones that are missed most. Pat was special to many. My condolences to the family.
Cool stuff overload !! Great cars too.
AHotRod, I have really enjoyed this thread ! This is the car that hooked me at a young age.[ATTACH]
Ditto. It is a drain back hole that is supposed to be there. I just needs a little grinding. CP
Each company made their engines enough different the cams will not interchange. The bigger issue is that they are ground on different lifter bank...
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Bangingoldtin, I have a C5TA-7505-B bell housing for my 390 and am needing a trans for that. Either a 3 or 4 speed top loader. You mentioned...
Call Davin at The Chassis Farm. Nice chassis. 231-263-7043. Also has a web site chassisfarm.
This build is so cool. I will follow along.
The 347" Pontiac engine shows to be a 1957 engine. There were 2 different lifts of cams. If your cam is in good condition you could have it...
I was going to ask about the ground also. From the battery to the frame to the engine needs to be good. Have you seen oil pressure yet while...
Don't count the days, Make the days count.
Marsh had a lot of really cool tires. I raced with a pair of the Checker Flag tread tires. They worked. i always wanted to try the Sprinter series...
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Depending on the compression ratio of this engine, with this hydraulic cam and the 195 heads 375-400 would be a real horsepower number. The...
Thank you. Nice set up. Spirit does make a nice quality body. CP
Very Nice Build ! What brand of body and frame did you use?
That is sad to lose Marion. I enjoyed visiting with him a few times. A very nice and interesting man for sure ! CP[ATTACH]
Just be sure to use the proper break in oil with an additive and proper RPM and time. You should have no issues.
[ATTACH]This is the Hot Rod that bit me and hooked me for life. Never knew who owned this other than being from Polk County Iowa and 1974. Was at...
Thank you Rootie for the picture. cp
Does anyone have any pictures of the Sprint car races at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA from 1967-1972? As a young kid I stood out side...
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