Features "Snoopy" Model A Hot Rod Survivor

The old Tech School where Snoopy's motor was built recently shutdown & is now sold, had to get a shot

 

Looking real sharp there.

 

looks good

 

As I have been driving Snewp's this summer I was wondering if the car was running too rich, the plugs have been ok, but a bit fouled, horrendous gas mileage, had a subtle "surge" when letting off the gas going down a hill & at higher rpm's it almost seemed like it had a miss... last night as I realized all was damp thanks to recent rain ( no dust) I pulled the air cleaner & seen if there was a difference... Instant improvement ! Would accelerate smoother & ran nice at 65 mph - no surge - Bugger All !! Even though I had a K & N Filter it was still a tiny filter, no problem if used on multi carbs but not on a single I guess !
I took the old one off an old flathead I had ( with mesh type serviceable filter) & sure enough, runs much better under heavy acceleration & plugs are perfect.
Its now painted black, what's people's thoughts ? Leave this in place or find a suitable period chrome piece ? Original builder said he had an oil bath type on there originally, thinking this one might be a close style just not as clumsy as a full on oil bath...

 

Function over form.

 

I believe that air cleaner is a '34.........kinda rare.
I'd leave it on.....looks period to me!

 

That would make sense, the rad shell that came with the motor was a 34 Truck.. I was wondering if it was original to the 34 !
Ya kinda growing on me...

 

Works Good, Looks Good! Gary

 

Have it Chromed.

 

I'm thinking for this coupe paint is a better choice.........JMHO!

 

Yeah just paint it silver and be done.

 

What he said.....

 

I was thinking of sandblasting & clear'in so we're on the same page !

 

That works but the clear goes on after the silver paint.

 

Has the Mrs. Been doing any more "skids"? Let her have a rip with the newfound power.

 

Ha ha
Seeing she isnt the one that fixes it - She would be happy to try out the new power !

 

I hear ya, paint will go on Friday night - gotta show to attend on Saturday !

 

A case of happy wife, happy life!

I like it. ☺

 

Ok.. I have to admit, I'm proud of this one... look what's hitting new stands in a couple weeks... (picture from Canadian Hot Rods FB page)



Never expected this -

 

Well deserved, very cool.

 

I'll have to keep my open for this magazine. I have bought Canadian Hot Rods magazine at my local supermarket in Rockford Illinois on one prior occasion. But congratulations on the well-deserved recognition.

 

WOW and you and snoopy are so deserving! Gary

 

The Mag article is just one of many more rewards you deserve for your courtesy and thoughtfulness of others, well done.
Earl

 

Thanks !
I'm excited to read the article & see what pictures were used, just very honored to share Snewp's story, going to be strange to be reading a car magazine article about my car !

 

Ya! It just keeps gettin' better and better!!

 

Came home from work, headed to a cruise night & look what was in the mailbox

 

Jer,
Ya do the right thing, for the right reasons, and ya get to reap
the rewards, and then they excede your expectations!
Again Great Job!!

 

what a great car! survivors are the best!! I love all the old photos!

 

Thanks so much !

On the note of old photos, I was at the widows daughters tonight & the widow said she found another photo for me... This would have been taken in 1969 as I know the plate number it had in 1969
Cool shot, she isn't sure what he climbed up on, but it was his parents driveway, & he obviously had the removable top off that day !

 

Just Congrats again! You and the car are so right for each other! Gary