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I had forgotten about this thread but I always drive by the place when I get a chance. I will ask around and see if anybody remembers anything...
Stay traditional. . .go flathead.
I was born in 1950 to give you a point of reference. My Dad still regrets selling his Model A chopped top with a Merc engine. In the early 60's...
I am working on a 454 now with a wiped exhaust lobe. Engine was popping thru carb when intake opened. Tear down time since I don't know what...
Sorry about draggin an old thread up but, the rules have changed and the TX DMV will no longer allow YOM Farm Truck plates. I tried to register...
Welcome from Midland. . .I hope you don't hold it againt me for being from Midland. I would like to see some of your work sometime. Bo
Pyote Dragstrip was owned by Wayne Long from Monahans TX. It was a WW2 base with 9,000 ft runways known as the Rattle Snake Airbase. You can see...
thank you guys. I appreciate the help.
Thanks Guys!
I picked up the following items today at an estate sale. The guy had passed on and his wife and grown kids are cleaning up the place and selling...
Correct me if I am wrong Ryan or Diceman, but I believe the story was if during the speed run if the car went out of control the driver was to...
This is so much more than an amazing story. From the initial build, the preparation, the hemi in the push vehicle, the driver change, the rope,...
Hey Mike you can sit with Terry and me in the parking lot. Come on down. There will probably be about 6 to 10 cars from my club along with the...
Well said. Link to CNN story - http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/02/28/obit.coddington.ap/index.html
Did the guy getting out of the 5 window have a tie on? There was something red there on the front between the lapels on the jacket. Very cool...
Wow, someone as short as me with a camera. Great pictures! Thanks
Congrats. They grow up with lightning speed. My son is 35 and my baby daughter is 31. Where oh where did the time go. Give your new job your...
Congratulation! I am going to a pre-retirement seminar tomorrow. I still have at least 2 years to go.
Damn that is funny. . . I would pay to see that.
This site has a lot of info on alternators etc. - http://www.madelectrical.com/index.shtml
That is the first time I ever heard anyone brag about having sand storms. :) Leave it to a Texan.
The current issue of Popular Hot Rodding has an article on a ZZ4 (350 355hp) that they take to over 400hp and there is a list of parts.
Thanks!
Be very careful working on a car up on its side especially if you start pushing around on it to get the grill.
It looks like it is coming along. Keep up the good work but rest some too.
I like that truck. I was having trouble getting the link to show too. try this -...
This past weekend at GoodGuys at Texas Motor Speedway there were a lot of sedans. I mean alot of them. They are very handy for carrying a bunch...
Is that pic of your truck taken over in the awards area? Congratulations! Very nice ride you have there. It was great to meet you and some of...
My '39 with a 3 3/4" chop, nova sub. Please keep us updated on the progress of your car.
What did you gap the plugs? I had a similar problem with bad miss and I had plugs gap too close. With HEI you can go .050.
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