The Jalopy Journal
Ha, no...I didn't go boom. So far I have about 40 hours of steam-time and the car is getting better and better. No major issues besides snapping...
I've been busy! Summer is getting into full-swing...the BBQs, 3-day weekends, camping trips etc. seem to be cutting into my precious...
I finally added a much-needed improvement...floorboards and footrests! The car feels almost "comfortable" now haha. I'll be making some chain...
Thanks! Yep, that's my 73 Pantera. 351C with 180 degree headers. Sounds amazing.
Or a challenge, depending on how you look at it.
They Tyrrell P34 is one of my all time favorite cars. I still have no idea what ELF does, but that car burned the brand into my mind as a kid.
Thanks! Here's a quick and dirty rendering of how I think the body will end up. Did I mention I'm adding a second steering axle? Seems more...
Thanks Ron, I'm going to be testing a couple variations of my valve timing this week, I'll see if I can do the hose trick correctly. I've noticed...
1,210 with full propane, no water (or very little water, maybe 1 gallon). It'll be closer to 1,300 wet. I think I can keep it under 1,500 lbs with...
Thanks Ron, I agree that at some point a vaporizing kerosene system might be in order. I was looking at your Olefelt blue flame burner system and...
When I bought the chassis it was 1310 lbs. That was a rolling chassis (axles, wheels, brake etc) plus the engine and trans. You are close.
Any guesses on how much she weighs? I got her on the scales today... [IMG]
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Have you seen the rest of the car? :)
Thanks Jay, it's been my favorite project to date. I'm really enjoying the learning curve and making improvements along the way. This project has...
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