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When I started in the automotive trade, a lot years ago, we were told inspectors allow no copper brake lines, not because work hardens etc, but...
Not a body style, but 1932 Pontiac flathead V8, is got to be an oddball
[ATTACH] Here’s my solution 2 x 6 volt batteries in series to give me 12 volts, in my coupe, the floor has been replaced at some time, with a...
Crazydaddyo, what brand is that electric water pump setup?
Checking in, it’s been a while. All these photos of heads reminded me of a decision I have to make on a motor that I need to build. The stock...
Lots of interesting stuff here, any idea on the head, homemade?
I think that’s a SROD version of the 60’s Ford top loader, they came out in the 80’s, SROD stands for single rail overdrive, 4 speed with 4th gear...
Been in the trade most of my life, still working for a dealer, get paid well because I know how to fix /diagnose stuff, diffs, gearboxes,...
Just thought I would put a finishing note on this. We’re home now, had a fantastic trip, love the USA , meet a lot of great friendly people, saw a...
Thanks to all, sounds like Pomona is the one, lots of other attractions close by, NHRA museum etc. will be definitely returning to the states, my...
Sorry :confused:, forgot to mention, once VLV is finished, we will travelling around, we have hired a camper van, no fixed itinerary yet....
Not sure, there was no carb on the motor when I got it, it does have a Bosch distributor, but it’s needs a complete rebuild, the front pulley is...
Which swap would be good for a day out? A bit of background, a group of us are coming over from Switzerland for Viva Las Vegas, not the most...
it’s not a Y motor, it’s a Model A motor, everything is normal Model A , just a small bore. I believe they were built so you paid less road tax....
Checking in, picked up a English model A engine for parts, they are about 122 cu inch, [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] One more thing to be aware of, I’m running buick drums on original ford hubs, I balanced the drums on wheel balancer where I...
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Got one for the model A, easy install, quality product
I’m a bit late to the party, first get some brake hose clamps, or locking pliers, vise grips, but protect the hose with a bit of cardboard, clamp...
Checking in Parts arrived from the states, always a good day Got the gearbox in for a trail fit, enough room for the t t clamshell [ATTACH]
Hey thanks for this, going to come in really handy
Checking in, went to a swap meet last weekend here in Switzerland, first one in two years, so good to be returning to normal hotrod life
Checking in, waiting on parts deliveries :-( Sent from my iPad using H.A.M.B.
Hi hardtimesaint, they are not exactly lying around, they come up occasionally on local eBay type sites, or if talking to people in the scene,...
Hi, I usually don’t post that often, my progress on the coupe is so slow, but a high point this month. Dragged home a G28 engine, now the fun...
Sorry to hi jack, but where do you get these crown toploader covers ? Sent from my iPad using H.A.M.B.
Just thinking about camshaft bearings, if you dunked a whole engine block, they are very soft, would they survive? Sent from my iPad using H.A.M.B.
@poshdbs what’s the deal with the flywheel? Haven’t seen one like that before Sent from my iPad using H.A.M.B.
It could be one of the diodes in the rectifier is bad and then the its like fighting against itself, trying to charge, check the voltage engine...
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