History Grandpas el mirage roadster recreation p.r.c

Those heads look bitchin', and especially so when you have your Bud's name on 'em. Love 'em.

 

That freaking goat took a selfie.

 

Probably little rough for what you want. But the patina looks like good match. Love watching this. Keep it up. Cool to see a roadster built on an obtainable budget. Even if it is 1 of 1.



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Thanks as it looks like he got word that I was going to bunk up with them.

 

Almost done with the aerodynamics. LoL. Hypersonic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Don't you just love the work of art that this CAM is? Pete is one super human being and I'm happy that you're working with me/us on this engine. Keep me posted and drop me an eMail on your progress. I'll be happy to keep the good karma coming your way . . . . keep pushing on!

 

Bruce, I hope your Flathead gets done soon because at least one of us needs to make a pass on the Sand in October.

 

Well just talked to machine shop Friday and now that they have the new cam they can finish the valves. I'm on track to start building the motor by the 15th. It will take me around two days to build it because I'm super picky, and am a clean freak when I build a motor. I like to hand massage all the parts once I in stall them. So hopefully it will be back in the car by the 17 th and then work the bugs out and get it broke in. Then trog here we come.

 

DAM! Bruce you are on a great mission.......I can't wait to see this beast in it's running form.

 

I think he is asking, "when do I get a ride?"

 

Well, you know.........My old Grandpaw use to say something that is kind of fitting to those above pics. "Son, that's a little too much of the good". LOL

 

How did you mount the weed-whacker? And what type of old school drive are you using to run it? Will two carbs on the flattie going to be enough with the extra drag of the whacker?

 

Are you still on the hunt for a 32 fan? I have one up here in the great white north if'n you cant find one down your way!

 

The weed whacker is mounted to the rear end. It's a real gopher killer.

 

Hey flashback yes I still need a 32 fan. Nobody has one but you I guess. Is it the long snout so it is real close to radiator. I have had guys send me pictures but they turn out not to be the right ones. Pm me with pictures if you would like to sell it please.

 

Speaking of fans... [emoji6] $$$?


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What is this guy doing???
Stretching the wheel base or new transmission I have no clue.

 

That thing is a Hot Mess, as they say.


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HOTROD MESS!!!! Clearance one must have... Shift I must do... Stop I shall...

 

Hey Bruce - keep after it! Keep me posted along the way - will help in any way that I can!

D

 

Stopping is important.
As the airplane guys say,"take offs are optional, landings are mandatory."

 

Bruce, It is looking good with the motor setting in it's place......My plane ticket is bought and my TROG ticket is printed off and in my wallet.......So it is a go!!!!!! Man I am pumped to the max about this. Big ass thank you for all that you & Kevin have done for me to make this happen.

 

Bruce, it looks like the fan is 4.25" from the face of the generator pulley to the face of the fan, if that is roughly the number that will fit in your car, I will shoot some pictures and shoot them and a price off to you.

Brant

 

Bruce, Can you post a photo of the fan you are looking for.......

 

Yes please do thank you.

 

Here Dennis,

 

If you are as committed to taking and posting photos, that would be the most awesome trip in the longest time!

 

Man I just sit down and read every post I am not a crybaby but my wife seen the tears She ask me why was I wiping my eyes . I told her I just read the coolest thing ever . I hope my son and grandson take up my passion . Wow what a Grand Dad ! and man how much fun to be his grandson .

 

Thanks for the photos Bruce. I looked at a couple fans this weekend that I thought might be what you were looking for. It has been so long since I seen one I was not sure about them, but your photos tell me what I had in my mind was correct and the ones I seen were not the right one.
Sorry dude, but I will keep digging