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My guess would be that it was dropped or mishandled in shipping that caused it to crack most of the way in that spot.
Thank you for taking & posting the pictures! It was a great turnout! I’m looking forward to going again next year.
Very cool car & history! Hats off to you for donating it to the museum. I have been wanting to visit the museum & now I have one more reason to....
[ATTACH] Had my headers done @ my local powder coater in satin black high heat about 3 years ago. They’re holding up well so far.
I had a SB chevy in my ‘32 pick up (w& ugly big HEI) I didn’t build it. I know your firewall is bigger but it should definitely fit with a small...
I would pull the pan & retrieve it; just so I could sleep good not wondering where it might end up.
This is definitely one of the more controversial threads that I’ve read. I truly feel that camshaft companies & engine developers/manufacturers...
I like the column drop Walt. It should definitely drive better with cross steer. I’m curious what you find with the oil leak; I also used the...
Looks like they shaved a little too much around the top rear head bolt boss in the valley & had to weld it. Pretty cool find. The valves look much...
It’s looking good Walt! Sorry to hear about your issues with the primer but you’re lucky it happened before you put the color on. I like the red...
Looking good Walt! Glad to see some progress, can’t wait to see paint on it. . Have you decided on a color yet?
Cool car for sure. Congrats! I always wanted one to stuff a poncho V8 in........
I’m running Coker/Firestone 8.20-15 in the rear & 5.00-15 fronts. It drives & handles well. I plan on upgrading to 16’s when I wear these out.[ATTACH]
I personally didn’t spend 9k on a 65 yr old multi carb hopped up engine to put in my 89 yr old traditional hot rod with any expectations of...
I’m fairly certain that the thin oils (0w20) recommended in new vehicle is the help them meet the EPA fuel mileage standards.
I’ve been running the holley low pressure regulator for several years with no issues. I thought I was having problems but it ended up being my...
As many others posted; remflex are great! I swapped my leaky copper header gaskets out with remflex & have had no issues with them.
Great idea on the die & clamp for the tube clamp. Thanks for posting the pictures. Looking forward to seeing the finished headers. Sent from my...
I’ve put together many SB Chevys w/o slots in the connecting rod bearings & they’re still running strong with no problems. Sent from my iPhone...
I’ve had my blue point for 20 years No problems yet..... Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Here’s a close up of the front oil gallery plugs in the correct location.[ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Very cool build! The Olds rocket mill is killer. I’ve never really seen how much wood is actually in the body of early GM’s. Thanks for posting...
75w90 gear oil will be fine. Like others have mentioned; if it’s a traction lock ( I would be surprised) add limited slip additive. Sent from my...
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I have ordered parts from them over the past 10 years. Quality was decent for the price. There are definitely much higher quality parts out there...
Possibly lean misfiring under higher load? Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Wow! I love it, nice find! Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Definitely more time behind the wheel & probably working on it too! Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Very nice work! Thanks for taking the time to show the steering box flange mods. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Very cool car, I always wanted one. Nice work on the engine! Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
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