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Got this "holleyish" thing in a box with some other carburetors. Does have no markings other then "Made in U.S.A." and some paint dark blue/black...
Got a box of nos king pin kits the other day. But don't know what they are good for. So could anybody check the old parts book for me and wise me...
Maybe a little off topic. Got a flathead valve train kit from ex MAC's today and spend an hour to count and sort out pieces. 144 !!! little...
I tried to hook a 283 to a original Ford 3spd. via adapter (offy). But it seems the engine ist too far up front. Trans is in original location,...
Got this with a pile of other parts. But it doesn't fit a Ford 33/34 passenger car. Is it Lincoln or Ford truck or custom made or what is it???...
Does somebody have a picture of an model A with a Iron duke installed. Or a hint to old magazine articles from the 70/80s about that swap. Plan is...
Had some fun at the track lately. Here some flicks..... Btw, that's my wife in the #44 [MEDIA] [MEDIA] [MEDIA] [MEDIA]
What does it take to put a Chrysler industrial engine in a 1941 Plymouth? The engine block casting number is 870729-8. Bell housing and flywheel...
What do I do with the wire that goes from the kick down switch to the ign coil terminal when I go breakerless (pertronix, MSD, unilite). Do I skip...
Does anybody have pictures of home build quick change rear ends? I have heard that it was done pre war.
Does somebody know where to get a shift cable for this trans. Or is it possible to switch to floor shift by using an earlier 5 bolt 36-38 floor...
Who besides MAC's or kanter sells a new cam shaft and water pump for a 1959 352? Plenty of 60's parts on the market but no 58-61 stuff. Cam could...
Last weekend at the Hindenburg dirt track. Enjoy..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsF2OxNfcL8&feature=related...
Friend of mine is doing a 32 3 window coupe. It's gonna be a 100% original. What we need is detailed pitures of the complete exhaust system (...
I bought this engine yesterday merely for a song. It seemed kind of interesting with the Fairbanks/Morse magneto and ohc/vertical cam shaft...
Does anyone have bored a 221 block to 3 3/16 std bore. They had done it in one of the older Tex Smith books, but my concern is that the lower 4...
I got a couple 97 here for restoration. At a first glance they looked just like any other 97. Taking the bases off i realised that the lower...
I will have a 58 Buick special here next week and it needs a new starter. I ordered one and got a new one from cardone. It has a GM 3683S number...
I got a 41 coupe here and the owner don't want to mess around with the original shocks no more. Is there somebody who makes a bolt on tube shock...
The 23T track roadster is taking shape now and I got a 39 lincoln box which has the shifter on the right side. This gives me enough space between...
I got a model A here with a C crank, 060 over, winfield head, 2x81, Mallory unilite, truck fan, new radiator, closed cooling system with a 7lbs...
I got this set of spindles/brakes. It's almost identical to the US stuff, even the brake drums have a 78 parts number. Thing is the backing...
I'm about to start building a t track roadster strict for track use. Nothing streetable. The front end, engine and body are mocked up so far. But...
I picked up this 39 sedan last weekend. When back home I realized one tire was loosing air, had the wheel off for changing the tube and took a...
I have a set of 3 5/16 x 3 3/4 pistons from speedway here. I just realized they don't have any front markings as usual. Did some measuring and it...
There is a 40 deluxe coupe here, that should get a T5 and open drive conversion. I dont want to split the front bones, any suggestions regarding...
I just got a few nos Monmouth #A161 kits. The look like 30/40s chevy standard kits, but I'm not shure. Would be great if someone can look them up...
I have a merc crank here that is out of a really gummed up engine. Shure needs the oil channels cleaned. Since the plugs are 5/8", what is a...
Can somebody here tell me what a Wagner MC73323 fits? My parts supplier says it's for a late 60's Mustang 4drum/no power brake. Due to the...
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