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Awesome! I'll definitely be looking into this Sent from my SM-G955U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
That's what I thought...[emoji51] Just hoped it might work...lol so we plod forward with the 200 then Sent from my SM-G955U using The H.A.M.B....
Plan is to attempt to use the carb and distributor to get the 144 going first...then I can make sure the 200 is in proper shape...note the freeze...
I did get the motor. Sorry for the late response...plan to get back at it on Monday! Busy week this week...[ATTACH] Sent from my SM-G955U using...
I may get with you once I get the motor[emoji106] Sent from my SM-G955U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Pros and cons to both...smaller doghouse, smaller motor, no crossmember, no weight over fuel tank...but....its older, which means it's cooler to...
This sure is an awesome ride...are those the 13" wheels? Sent from my SM-G955U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Yes they did...mine is one that does not have it...[emoji51][emoji23] Sent from my SM-G955U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Thanks...I'll try to pick up some 14s from "the pile"[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] Sent from my SM-G955U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Can anyone tell me whether I should keep the 13" wheels on it or can I get some 14" wheels? I worry about clearance...but I'm going to get the...
Lol...yeah I posted there first...but, I am going through the thread again now...[emoji6] Sent from my SM-G955U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Nice, Chaz!!!! Sent from my SM-G955U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I will see what is on this motor I'm getting. Going to pull it on Sunday Sent from my SM-G955U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Thank you for this. I have read about the dual pattern motors. I hope this one is. If not I'll have to just make whatever changes I need to make...
I'm probably eventually going to go with a 9" rear end. I've looked into the brakes and will definitely be doing the conversion in the future!...
Wheels blasted. Will shoot primer tonight. Even kept the "Fomoco" stamp on there![emoji12] Oh and also...I scored a running 200 motor for $50!!!!...
I likely will...but, part of me wants to rebuild it...just because...[emoji12] Sent from my SM-G955U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Thanks! [emoji106] Sent from my SM-G955U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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Well...brake pedal has been locked up...so I pulled the brake lines to see if relieving pressure would help. Bone dry. I then pulled the cap off...
Not sure if 15s would work without some major modifications Sent from my SM-G955U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Gimpyshotrods, Thank you so much for this reply! It's awesome to have this forum and great people that offer up this kind of help/time. Will be...
I have a lead on a running 200 motor...is this an easy swap? Aren't the mounts the same as the 144? Sent from my SM-G955U using The H.A.M.B....
Lol...it's been in the dry part of Texas!!! Sent from my SM-G955U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Oh it'll have a 6 in it for quite awhile I'm sure... Sent from my SM-G955U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I have access to plenty of 9" rear ends...(I'll just have to narrow them). Woukd love to find an old parts vehicle though! I even like the idea of...
So, what are my carb options to bolt up as is? The Holley 1904, the Autolite 1100, and what else??? Sent from my SM-G955U using The H.A.M.B....
Thank you Mr. T Body! I will look into this as well! Sent from my SM-G955U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
The '61 has a much smaller "doghouse" for the motor. I've read that a 250 would require substantial cutting and fab work, which isn't totally out...
While I wait on a carb, I'm going to try to pull the oil pan and check the bottom end. I know there's gotta be a ton of sludge in there from years...
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