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SOLD PLEASE DELETE Probably good parts engines. Neither have carbs. These were spares and I believe fresh when stored years ago. $100.00 for...
[ATTACH] Don’t know how this little brass lantern was used. (Salt shaker for perspective) It still has fuel in it.
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Won these high dollar trophies drag racing in 1960 thru 1964. Most in Mobile, Al., one at Aquasco in Md., and one in Houston, Tx.[ATTACH]
Amen to California Car Cover. Not cheap but good stuff. Did a custom cover for my dragster. Perfect fit from details over the phone.
[ATTACH] I bought an old dragster sitting in an enclosed trailer a couple of years ago. This was in a box of papers, receipts, etc. I believe...
On Jalopy Journal almost daily and seldom post but since I started watching this site it has rekindled my interest in the entire site. Hope it...
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Some years back Ford’s base model pickup was an F-100. Company I worked for bought 2 or 3 pickups yearly and one we bought had an F-100 emblem on...
I shipped an old dragster to Finland with a company called SETEC in Theodore, Al., 251-231-8707. The owner 's name is Ivar Carlson and he is...
Well I'm challenged! Sorry. 1953 Olds. It's stuck but was rebuilt in 60's and heads crank and other parts probably OK. $200.00 1948 Cadillac. Not...
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Wheelbase for that age car would have probably been less than 120 inches. If the bottom tube at the very back and bottom around the seat area of...
I bought this from an estate and believe it was last raced in the 80's. I disassembled and sandblasted the chassis. 147" wheelbase (lengthened at...
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Finally ran compression check. High is 140 psi low is 130 psi and other cylinders fall between those numbers. If it is a head gasket, it must be...
Y'all have answered my question. Your responses pretty well confirm my suspicions as well as other items to check. i.e., head bolts too long...
I have a 170 CI slant six rebuilt less that 2K miles ago. Car is not a daily driver. I now notice that the coolant is becoming dirty and air...
I own two early 60's front motor cars, one 135" wheelbase (originally 120") the other 147" (originally 125") and this chassis looks typical of...
I bought a '48 Cadillac flathead engine a few years ago and it had a hydramatic with it. I'll bet it weighs as much as the engine as it has a...
More nostalgia. Sugar rations, tire certs to go with gas rationing, and a War Ration Book all fitting into a nice leatherette holder. Everyone...
1963 Boogie Scott chassis. Flames by Full Blown Graphics[ATTACH]
2- Firestone slicks currently mounted on 15" X 12" steel wheels. (5 X 4 3/4) Size 12.2/31.25-15. Very good condition. $350.00 plus shipping.
The chassis was built prior to '64. The bottom tube on the back half is 1" and I'm told that NHRA outlawed the 1" tubing in '64. I'm pretty sure...
See pictures above. Thanks for any help.
pictures attached above. Appreciate any help.
Some pictures taken a while back before cleaning up and some are doubled up. Also bodywork off then. .[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Good to know! Thanks
Haven't fired it, but engine is "free" with between 200 to 210 in each cylinder. Oil in tranny is reasonably clear and doesn't smell burned....
Recently bought an early 60's front motor dragster untouched and in a trailer for over 25 years Has a 400CI SBC and a TH350 transmission. The...
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