History Grandpas el mirage roadster recreation p.r.c

Awesome Job, I can't believe how cool your grandpa is, he's wearing a Pendleton

 

Thanks Bruce - it is meeting people like you, giving back what I've learned and comments like the above that make it worth it. Just knowing that you've transported your Grandpa back in time, gave him some fun things to look forward too and also deepened your relationship with him - how cool is that?. I can't imagine how he'll feel when both of you get to drive this car and be together in the front seat - now THAT is Fxxking priceless! Now get back there and get it ready for the road! HaHa!

 

Its been an epic journey. I'm happy for both you and Grandpa!

 

Bruce, my wife and I somehow ended on the beach at the precise location where Kevin was working. He asked how the Hell I got there. Anyway, to say the least, this has been the neatest day we have spent at a race. The only thing we have to do is meet you, Grandpaw, and Dennis,l and maybe some other HAMBers I have talked to. Gotta see you and Co. tomorrow. Gary and Joyce

 

I've read every post, and the car is basically done. Next year without this self imposed schedule, the car will be in top shape. I can't wait to see it once all the little bugs are worked out.

 

Just got back from trog-west. Pretty rad. Max from H&H flatheads has one hell of a banger car. Haul ass he did. There was a belly tank that was just insane. Motor cycles were jammin. Great times. We got home and Oh yea lite rain all day...

 

Gary I will send you a pm with my phone number call me and we can hook up.

 

Gary it's funny I was there all day and never seen Kevin till the very end we seen him riding in the back of a tub and I told Dennis well hell there goes Kevin right there. And then he gone....

 

Yup, had been working since 6am after leaving at midnight from the campground duty, my dogs were tore and we were hungry, just returned from AJ Spurs, we needed some steak.

I'm really sorry that I missed ya both......it was a tough day, but fun.

 

Hey y'all I uploaded a video of the motor running around 2300 rpms as I was doing the first 20 min. Break in run. I have no clue how to get it posted here as I only have a stupid/smart phone. YouTube title is Bruce's running ford flathead. Go check it out.

 

There ya go

 

Thanks tim. I just put a part.2 if you could post that too tim thank you. Same name just add pt.2

 

Gramps has worn pendletons his hole life. He has a huge collection. Very rare to see him not in one.

 

I will if I get a chance before someone else

 

Sounding good - nice and clean out the exhaust . . . good breakin session. Fantastic achievement!

 

Freakin' awesome! Love the look and thumbs up from grandpa. Maybe that'll give me a kick in the ass to finish up my father in laws coupe. Motors broken in, it's just everything else that needs to be done.


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Bruce, I keep looking at that fan... Ive got the correct deuce fan for you... Not sure if you or someone from here is headed to the hot rod reunion.... If you'd like, I can bring it with me. It would find a better home on your car than in my shop.

Just let me know if you'd like it.

Brant

 

Paintslinger
That flattie absolutely purrs!!!
You and your Grandpa and your friends have done an amazing job in a very short time!!!
Keep at it!!
Dave


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Grandpa wanted to tune the carbs says he may still have an old tuning tool for the mixture screws. Says it has a socket that goes over the screws with a flexible T handle to adjust.

 

Here he is with the the guy that built this sprint car back in the forties. He's 90 and grandpa is 86. They talked racing for about a half hour. Bobby green now owns the sprint car.

 

I take it he must of had a hell of a weekend?
I get all weird when revisiting things or places from my past of even 20 or 30 years ago. I can't even imagine firing up the smells, sights, and sounds of significance that sparked seventy years before.


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Grandpa, me, 383 deuce Dennis, and Gary addcox. We had a great Sunday. It's been a blast with grandpa and to see and hear him talk about the way the motor is running is amazing. It's been a wild weekend. That's Gary's red duece he drove out from Texas.

 

Where's the hot rod reunion at? If it's in Bakersfield I will meet you there. The fan would be nice to have thank you. I would like a fan that is closer to the radiator for better cooling

 

Bruce, that's the one! I should be there on Wednesday for the weekend.



Look for my little orange digger, I'll be around some where. I'll also pm you my number.

Brant

 

Hey Bruce, I made it out Friday night but got caught up helping on the Blue T that Justin and the guys brought out from San Diego, what an awesome event and I am glad I was there to spectate, but next year we can finally run if they let us in.........

 

Cool pics, Bruce. I was so glad to get to meet you guys and bench race. It was more fun jawing with y'all than seeing racing on Sunday. Absolutely the best time in California, actually the best time I have ever had with fellow rodders. Next time I see Ryan, I will shake his hand and thank him for creating this HAMB thing. Couldn't have been better, no shit. Surely hope the powers that be see fit to have another go at it next year. Grandpaw and I talked on the way to Big Bruce's house, and he talked about Colorado Blvd being THE place in his early days. Please tell him we "trolled" for races on Colorado Blvd. but didn't find any "victims". LOL. In fact, we stayed at the Comfort Suites at 2300 Colorado Blvd. REALLY enjoyed hearing the crack of that flatmotor. Again, thanks for the hospitality you all showed. Vaya con Dios, Amigos.

 

Brake time. Whatcha all think good enough? Finish them all and straighten them, then blow them out and install my new wheel cylinders should be able to stop here in a few days. I haven't got much done in the last week. Had some health problems so today I'm feeling good enough to work on it for a few hours.

 

Glad to hear you are feeling better Bruce.....A little fine tuning on the lines and they will be fine. Every day it is getting closer to being a driver.....Can't wait for the day you and grandpaw take it out for that first drive down the road.....Take care of yourself, Dennis

 

Out of curiosity how are you attaching the line clamps to the radius rods?