Termites and Bowties- Early Chevy Group

hope you like my 1929

 

What is not to like?

 

Excellent project @snoop74! The look of your '35 Standard is spot on, lovin' your engine choice of either a 348/409 with a Manafre 4 deuce setup - where in this world did you find this manifold setup for a 348/409? I didn't think it ever existed - years back, I found a 6 deuce setup for the 348/409 and thought that was ULTRA rare... Keep us posted!!

 

Offenhauser repops both the 4x2 and the 6x2 for relatively cheap. Going to start getting the engine together here in the next couple of the weeks. Frame is about done- just need to plumb lines and put the body back on

 

Got a roller, rear break lines done and motor painted and assembly started

 

Really looking good @snoop74 - keep up the great project on hand! It was a choice between your Chevy big block or my hemi...

 

Chevy BB-Hemi? You may have to replace the Chevy wood with rubber!
I really like seeing 348s & 409s.

 

Let’s hope this doesn’t blow up

 

Finally in

 

32 today(yeah sorry about the fact it’s a street rod) at a local show.

feel free to blur the billet or I’ll take it down if needed.

 

wheels are awful.be a very nice car with some steel wheels on it

 

I agree. Perhaps something like this...



Glen.

 

A little closer every week

 

Your Man-A-Fre setup is just a killer look. Do you have all four linked up to run together? What CFM are those Holley 94's/Stromberg 97's?

 

Yeah I have all 4 linked together with linkage from Stromberg. They’re factory jetted 97’s so they’re around 200-250 cfm I’d think. I’m waiting on the barb fittings to come in so I can finally break in the cam. Super nervous for that with 4 carbs

 

You may need a fuel pressure regulator if the carb bowls get flooded. Thinking of making a small video (using Youtube, copying the entire link and paste into your post) on the first startup and long idle, knowing all too well that you're putting a big smile on all of us hambers!!

 

Hmmm I hadn’t thought about it, I’m using a mechanical fuel pump so I wasn’t sure if I’d need one. Even with aFactory 3x2 set up I think Rochesters are more cfm than the strombergs. I’m going to record it for sure. I just bought some exhaust hangers so just a few more smaller things before cranking it. May get to do it Sunday, if so I’ll have it posted

 

A stock/high performance mechanical fuel pump puts out maximum 5-6 psi. WARNING! Stromberg 97, 81, 48 and 40 carburetors are designed for between 2.5 psi and 3.0 psi MAXIMUM fuel pressure measured at the carburetor. Excess pressure can cause flooding which may cause a fire or explosion resulting in property damage, serious personal injury or death. This clarifies that a fuel pressure regulator should be used and set at 3.0 psi for your Stromberg 97's. We're in your corner always and wish you the best on your start up!

 

I had no idea, thanks so much for the info. Typically I’m a GM guy so the Strombergs are a bit new to me. I’ll have to grab one and set it up. I was under the impression the pressure would drop with it going to 4 carbs

 

anyone aware of any cool regulators? I remember vintage speed use to make the Edmunds but can’t seem to find them

 

Check this out:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/906673.jpg
Malpassi Filter King Fuel Regulator FPR004 from Merlin Motorsport
Fuel Pressure Regulator with See Through Filter Housing (cbperformance.com)

 

Thank you sir!

 

We have oil pressure. https://youtube.com/shorts/ux7gXrTYrVg?si=hLTtbAr7S3JYz8_D

 

She’s broke in. https://youtube.com/shorts/hPyf0reXvzs?si=f3rzS0Ie0fecyRLL

https://youtube.com/shorts/pqKXP8Cz9bk?si=iLdFXMJwSO5m_mY7

 

Way Cool!!

 

X2!!!! Another great looking CHEVY HOT ROD will soon be hitting the streets! We're proud of your efforts @snoop74!

 

Appreciate it everyone, should be running fuel like and finishing up the exhaust then we can get the body on.. gotta fix the doors, get a fresh air vent in and then the deck lid is a bit rough

 

Show us some progress pics when you have the time - thanks for sharing!

 

Yeah, Don't leave us now!

 

haha I'm not leaving. If I get some stuff plumbed in this weekend i'll snap some pics.