Good to see you are still at it. I've owned mine since 1985 and I'm just now at a point were I can focus on it.
Great to see that you are back on this. Now on the cusp of driving something you built, that's a big deal man. Good luck and have fun!
It happened - I drove this today for the first time. The linkage came together with the help of some friends who were able fabricate a solution. It will need the bugs shaken out of it, but I was all teeth today driving this loud, ill mannered, and slow hot rod around my neighborhood. I am thrilled!
Thanks dmar836! Mostly original parts. It was a struggle to stay true to my original idea of a late 30's to mid 40's hot rod, but here it is.
F100 steering box in a Model A? F-Yes! Randy Gross's kit made it EASY. My column slipped right onto the box and everything fit perfectly. No more wander or play, and it feels like it has power steering(almost).
2 new Stromberg 81's? Yes please. Purr's like a kitten at idle, and roars like a lion at WOT. Direct 1:1 linkage. Offenhauser fuel pressure regulator set to 2lbs.
The new 81’s are the same carb as the 97 with a reducer for the venturi, a reducer for the accelerator pump, 36 hers, and a #71 power valve
Speedway only sells their Chinese made 9 Super 7 clone of a 97. I tried one and it was problematic and sent it back for a refund. Speedway was good about it with no hassles. Summit Racing, Millworks, and a number of other vendors sell them.
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