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Projects Original 1959 Chassis Research K88 project

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by 51HenryJ, Sep 21, 2013.

  1. 51HenryJ
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    This is my real deal, original Ch***is Research K88 project. It has original friction shocks, dash and direct drive unit. Im running a 6-71 supercharged Hilborn injected Ford flathead with a Paul Kosma manifold.
     

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  2. mcbay
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    Nice, I had one just like it. Lets get it together......;)
     
  3. dragsled
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    Looks like a great build , keep the updates coming ,, Tim Jones
     
  4. 51HenryJ
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    Ch***is Research direct drive for Flathead Ford.
     

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  5. 51HenryJ
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    Kosma 6-71 supercharger manifold for flathead Ford
     

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  6. 51HenryJ
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    a quick little mock up with some parts laying around
     

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  7. 51HenryJ
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    a quick engine test fit
     

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    This gives me envy issues
     
  9. what is a KOSMA manifold ? new, old .
     
  10. 51HenryJ
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    It's old, it was made by Paul Kosma, he only made 12
     
  11. ronnieroadster
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    Using the 671 on a Kosma intake your going to be making a lot of HP. I know this since I have been using Kosmas original setup he ran on the salt in my cars for many years now.
    To date running the ***embly turned 172 MPH in the standing mile on gas.
     
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  12. 51HenryJ
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    Ch***is Research catalog for reference
     

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    I might be contacting you in the future for some Kosma Flathead knowledge. I still have a lot of parts shopping to do first.
     
  14. ronnieroadster
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    When your ready send me a PM and I can help guide you when needed. Kosma and I are working together this weekend at the ECTA Wilmington Land Speed Race.
     
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  15. 51HenryJ
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    one of Dyno Don's 6-71 superchargers on the flathead
     

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    Another great old company that made great racing products and left it's mark on the racing world.

    Jimbo

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  17. 51HenryJ
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    Dyno Don Nicholson's 6-71 supercharges on a Paul Kosma blower manifold on a Flathead Ford
     

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  18. dragsled
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    Cool setup are the top lines on the blower oilers or fuel lines,, Tim Jones
     
  19. 51HenryJ
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    the top lines are oil lines from its previous life
     
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    from Sweden

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    cant wait to hear it run.......
     
  22. 51HenryJ
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    test fitting
     

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  24. dragsled
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    Thanks for the update ,what master cylinder did you use? Thanks' Tim Jones
     
  25. 51HenryJ
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    last "Ch***is Research" piece to the puzzle, finally got my original steering wheel.


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  26. ss34coupe
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    Nice project. These old dragsters were cl***ics and you are bringing one back to life.
     
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  28. das858
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    The body turned out nice!
     
  29. rgdavid
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    Hello, what is the front axle in this photo ?
    Hope you finished this car,
    Thanks, david,
     
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