Hey Everyone, I'm finally joining the H.A.M.B. after many months of reading through the technical threads and the build threads. I am amazed at the craftsmanship and technical skill, not to mention the p***ion for all things traditional, shown by so many of the members here. As a quick introduction, my experience so far has been with modern drag cars and I have a later model (mid 80s) European car set up as a street/track compromise. (I promise this is the one and only time I will mention these OT vehicles). My interest in the traditional rod has increased over the past couple of years and I appreciate how these vehicles allow the mechanical details to become the focal point of a build. I want to thank you all for the help you have already provided, and I look forward to learning so much more. D
Welcome also from Manitoba. If you need any help in locating local parts I have a few guys I've been dealing with over the years Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Hi 48 Stylemaster, sorry about the late reply. Thanks for the local welcome to the HAMB! I managed to dig out a 30 tudor from the woods of NW Ontario a few weeks ago. I'm not sure what direction I will take on the build (I'm going blind reading all the model A threads on this site). Once I know what I need I'll definitely message you for some possible contacts. Do you know of any good local machine shops that have experience with flatheads? I have talked to Millar in Winkler, but I have never worked with them. Thanks again, good to see some other Manitobans on the site! haha
Yeah I've dealt with Millar in Winkler a few times. Everything he's worked on for me is still on the road today. I got a 14hp koler bored over and valves changed. Heads done on a 460 ford and got a 429 built by him. Nice work and even nicer equipment. His machines have tighter tolerances than factory equipment. I have been doing the reasembly myself as I am a mechanic by trade. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
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