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Using a calculated CG height of 21" and given the 63" track (same as an old Caddy), anti-roll bar in front, the calculations say I'm good...
I'm thinking perhaps dual 530 superbike chains and sprockets might do it.....
Ulu, Thanks for taking the time to write a thoughtful, lucid letter! I do feel that this thing is truly in the spirit of hot rodding. I agree...
Chapter 25 is fresh out of the oven. Tribaker starts and moves under its own power, though the votes are not in as to whether the chain drive can...
Here is chapter 24
Been land speed racing in Ohio and Bonneville this summer..... Since the last chapter (23) I have made the windscreens, added an overflow tank...
The Stude Champion motor was used in all sorts of race cars due to its short block (siamesed cylinders) and massive mains. I set records on the...
Don't forget about Brico's Hot Rod forum next Saturday morning at Leonardo's Basement St. Paul 1188 Hubbard. Bring your build questions, show and...
Love the Blackjack! Scouts are another passion....My first car was a 66' "800" with a truck cab. Used to plow with it and start cars during high...
This engine makes 240+ horsepower, 290 ft-lbs torque and has 17psi boost. That driveshaft would last as long as a piece of black licorice.....
In Minnesota, at least, with three wheels, it is a motorcycle. The only cycle part on the thing is part of my favorite British bike "silencer"......
I won't be asking "Does this make me look Fatt?" I think the technical guys (and gals) who look at it will appreciate what I've done. There are a...
Thanks so much Woodster. Those are some stirring and thoughtful words. They echo my sentiments! Really like the Woodster.
Chapter 23 is up... http://tribaker.wordpress.com/chapter-23/ [IMG]
Wondering if anyone knows about the trick to keep the dual range hydromatic in first gear longer? Something like putting a dime under the spring...
Brico's Hot Rod Tech sessions continue this coming SATURDAY March 9th from 10 to noon at 1188 Hubbard st. in St. Paul (Leonardo's Basement) We...
I took one of those 17" wheels, cut it apart and made it 13" after welding it back together. Wrapped it in that spongy tape used on cable run...
Turbocharged flathead six Stude Champion motor running on LPG with handmade steel head and intake. Stroked to 190 ci. 240 hp, 290 ft-lbs torque,...
It is just metal. Do something, stand back, look again, bounce it up and down, and realize that you can grind it off and start again. Works for me!
Thanks. That's what I'm going for! I think it qualifies as a real "Hot Rod" by my definition of the word....making old stuff perform way better...
Chapter 22 just published.... [IMG]
If you check out the picture showing the homemade head, you might also notice the reverse flow cooling I did. That will help a little with...
I will dig around for pics. I do have them somewhere....
I think you put that one to bed!
You are right. Haven't seen a 5 window. I was thinking of this..... [IMG]
I'm pretty sure that is a Stude M-Series. They built those stubbys to haul cars. I have seen a number of R-series done like that.
Yup. Steel. Aluminum and flatheads and high boost I think, is asking for leaks. Maybe I'm wrong. I wanted something that would expand closer to...
With the high boost will come head problems and blown head gaskets. I talked to some flathead guys on the salt running Hudsons and they had tried...
We may do some on Saturdays if there is enough interest. [IMG]
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