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Removed for auto conversion. M21 close ratio ( 1965) No issues. 1000 with shifter. I know I haven’t posted in many years but it’s me....
I purchased a couple pairs of winfield carbs today and one had a tag saying from Wes Cooper, and one with a tag saying from Leon Atwood. I gather...
I am looking for contact info for Dick McKee. I came across some of his work and really need his help. I need some detailed info on his ovh...
I stumbled across a four port, eight valve, 1 3/4" port, overhead cam model a ford head. Any clues to who may have made it or which design it may...
What cfm are 1.5" riley carbs? Is it possible to run two of these on a 100 cubic inch MG? I am guessing too big of total venturi for this size...
Tis the season to share, and I don't know if it has been discussed before so here it goes. Tin foil works excellent for keeping paint off things...
Well I can't believe I sold the carbs off my ford. The winfield's, a matched pair, were expensive and a bitch to find. They were the coolest...
I could use a hand here guys and first off I appreciate your time on this O/T post. I will try to keep it short and to the point. My mother in...
I was at Donut Derelicts show the other day and I came across a black 4 door Ford Phaeton convertible with 35 plates. I am assuming it's a 35...
Well guys I have read some great posts here on sandcasting and this one is a tribute to the guys that came before me, this is just an example of...
Ok guys, If you were going to weld up something rare and valuable that is an aluminum casting what is the best process? I own a tig and am a...
This is tough to explain but I am gonna try. ex valve XXXXXXXXXXXXX ex valve...
I sent $60 for a rulebook and to join the club and have seen hide nor hair of it? Any one know what is up? I am not being slanderous and not in...
I found a volvo overdrive unit that replaces the stock driveshaft assembly. Heard any good or bad about it? What's the percentage overdrive?...
Who's hitting 4000 rpm with their model a b engines? I guess it's not too tough, that's about 80 mph with stock 4.11 gears 28" tires. How bout...
77.6 mph did this to my model a. Stock gears 'll do that to you. I ordered a new alloy gear from you know who and I am still waiting , bummer....
Thanks for the help, on that note, is there a proper way to store a perfectly good auto tranny? I can't be the only one who takes forever to...
Just wanted to share how happy I am with Joe's craftsmanship, professionalism and the performance of his distributor. The car is a completely...
I bought a truck and I need it shipped. First hand experience is appreciated. Thanks alot guys for sending me in the right direction.
Sorry about my naivete, Do 34's cost as much as 32's? Would 20 thou even get me close to one?
Here's some pics, I know they suck as it's buried under a resto project. It will be delivered next weekend. Pretty excited. This is a project...
Here are some pics for you to enjoy. DAMN this guy is gifted. You don't buy speed equipment for a v 12 lincoln you make it. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]...
Hey guys I found an F 86 sabre drop tank. I would like to use it to go 200 or so on the salt. Any reasons why this tank would or would not be a...
Here's a teaser vid that isn't buried in a tired build up thread. [IMG]
I found this beast on a wine tasting expedition in Napa Ca. Monroe and First st. I didn't bother to ask if it was for sale. Needs a big block...
I found a belly tank and I only have a couple cam phone pics for you to help me id it. Anyone know how to put up camera phone pics? I only have...
Discovered a cool shop for vintage carb parts in Orange today. Chad has all the cool new Stromberg stuff, nostalgic fittings and a rod shop out...
Here ya go, Lots of bits to find yet but it's coming along. Fixed threads, pulled valves. I have all the stuff to fix the threads if your...
What do you think of this design? I copied/ blended some manifolds I found in old pictures. The runners are the same diameter as the intake...
I caught this car at CW Moss in Orange today. I thought you guys might find it interesting with it's straight buick 8 and quadruple winfield...
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