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This car was at the Beech Bend event last weekend.
Well we’ve finally got the dragster finished and cackled it at the Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals this past weekend. Some photos....
Hilborn fuel pump pulley for Flat Head. Has been in storage in climate control since 1962. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Joe Hunt Magneto with plug wires. This will fit 241 270 dodge and other short deck hemis.
[ATTACH] 20’ ring slot parachute. Has been stored in climate control since 1962 In extremely good condition. 1950s surplus chute purchased by my...
Engine is in with just a little wiring and plumbing.
Thanks for the info. I was lucky that the frame has always been stored inside. We did as thorough a check that could be done including some repair...
Making a lot of headway. Engine goes in next week.
Have the engine/powerglide mounted with handmade firewall and handmade motor mounts. Dad is doing all the Fab work and he is 85 years old.
Also made a oil filter bracket to clear frame and supply remote oil filter
Finally have the engine mounted with handmade motor mounts and firewall.
Finished disassembly of front end. Cleaned 4 layers of paint off front axle. Cleaned and cleared the axle. Not going to Rechrome from axle.
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