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Kerry I'm not sure what we are gonna do if we ever run at the same time guess we need some more help lol probly best we don't though I'd hate to disappoint the fans when the ol flatcad out runs your hemi lmao
Same one we use in the bonneville car cad to FE ford I have a nice scattershield already just need the adapter plate don is working on it and when he gets it made it will be top notch


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Looks good Randy, Maybe John will make a cool Glass body for you,, Tim Jones

 

It's coming along very nicely Randy , and I didn't forget I need to give you a call about the T parts Beth

 

Damn that is lookin goooood!!!!

 

We'll figure something out for crew. I'll take my chances running you. ;-)


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Buddy came over tonight and tore into the motor for the digger to see what it was like inside and boy were we surprised this thing is like brand new inside. This thing was supposed to be a running recently overhauled motor and much to our surprise it actually was what the guy buddy got it from said it was so with a cam change and some new gaskets we are gonna put it back together and run it however we have to change valve springs and will probly add a main girdle just for some added strength to the bottom end being it only has 3 main bearings. Stay tuned more to come gotta get some parts ordered before we go back together














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Good to see Randy, most of the time ,Just overhauled means 20 years ago and running means ( well it still turns over with a breaker bar),,,,, Tim Jones

 

Well, that is just awesome! Are you going to take a grinder to the ports - or just throw the huffer on it and push it through? I think with just a day of port work, you could dramatically improve flow . . . but that would probably require a valve job afterwards (always does).

Or - drop the cam in, throw some gaskets on it and run the sucker!

PS: I'll be back in the barn this weekend on the distributor machine - got side-lined a bit working on the mag setup for the FlatCad and cleaning the shop up. I'll spin up the Vertex this weekend and send it your way.

Dale

 

Damn Randy how do you guys get so lucky??????????............ and it ain't clean livin.

 

Tim I know most of the time someone says it ran when they took it put means it ran when it was new from the factory lmao.

Carl it's rare we get lucky like this and how do you know it ain't clean living we are all angels who do no wrong lmao

Dale buddy and I decided we are just gonna gasket match the ports for now change the cam and maybe a main girdle then dyno it to see what can be done on a real low budget then work our way up from there


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How cool is that!

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Careful now, Kerry! We'll try and even things up by giving you a fair lead to start! LOL!

Car is looking great, Randy!

 

:-D Might be kind of hard on my ego, getting beat by a flathead!

 

Great thread, guys. You know how to stir up a dormant guy's blood - lol
Please give me a little more info on the mag specs you are going to go with specific to the Flathead Caddy - it doesn't react like a SBC, so I am curious on what your experience with Flattcad motor has given you. Also, what are you doing about the base - I would like some more info on that.

 

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We'd sure like you to register and vote for the FlatCad coupe in the Champion Spark Plugs 'Search for a Champion' contest that starts tomorrow. Lets be honest, we could use the money to help us be the first flathead powered competition coupe to go over 200 at Bonneville. The world needs more things 'flat' that breathe fire, make noise, haul ass and excite the masses - and we plan on delivering just that!

Our Entry: - you can vote once a day, so do

Dates: January 6th - February 2 . . . if we make it to a Top 15 finalist, we'll be begging for more support.

http://alwaysachampion.com/search-fo...4#.Usltv_RDtuJ

Voting Registration: - Yes, you have to register, not a big deal . . . its the 'rules'

https://alwaysachampion.com/search-f...register/voter

Purpose: We'd like to show Champion and the entire racing community that a traditional, totally bad-ass engine stuffed in what once was Dad's old 'grocery getter' coupe, built buy a talented team of average guys . . . who all came together on the HAMB - is exactly what they should care about and WANT to sponsor. Why the hell not?

So hey gang, check it out . . . we appreciate all the support you've given us over the years!

Thank You!

 

I got cha!

 

First, I want to thank everyone for all of the support! We've received a tremendous amount of support up to this point, and for that, I'm very thankful!

Now, I need to ask for even MORE support. # days into the contest, and we stand at 28th. We need to be in the top 15.

Please, vote as often as you can, daily if possible. If you have time, please share the link and encourage your family and friends to vote too!

See you on the salt!

 

BEST OF LUCK i don't like joining things i did and voted.

 

I REALLY appreciate all of the help and support we are getting! A week into the contest, and we are running 25th, so we have some work to do still.

One more time I must ask you to share the link with all your friends, and encourage them to participate. I know we can do this, but it won't be easy!

Thanks again!

 

OK Randy, update is needed on rail?????

 

I would Carl but haven't Had much time to work on it I'm in Pomona right now for gnrs with the flatcad bonneville car but hope to get some work done when I get home


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you comin up this way for the autorama with the crew?

 

Unfortunately I am not gonna make that one Carl as I gotta work so I can get this dragster done i got approval to have this thing at the meltdown drags so I gotta get busy

Thanks to dale (bored and stroked) the dragster will now have a magneto so here is a little eye candy before I modify it to fit the flatcad




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Thanks to everyone's diligence and perseverance, we have moved into the 20th spot!

If everyone who is currently voting could send this link to all of their friends, we could take this straight to the top!


Here is the link:http://alwaysachampion.com/search-for-a.../entry/1568064

If everyone who is currently voting could just convince one other person to vote through Feb. 2, we could take this straight to the top!

.....And if you're reading this and not voting, PLEASE VOTE! Your vote really DOES make a difference!

Thanks again, everyone!

 

Come on HAMBers - we need to get to #15 . . . give us a much needed hand!

B&S

 

You'll want to run a Cad/LaSalle floorshift or sideshift behind that brute - I've got a couple of both, if you're interested. Also a flat Cad out of '38 60 Special - badly weathered, but has crank, rods, pistons, etc. I'm in Paris ON Canada. 519.442.1143. Reply to flatheadquarters@rogers.com. Bill Halpenny

 

With just 2 days left of voting, I just want to thank you all again for taking the time to watch my video and for supporting me by giving me your vote. http://alwaysachampion.com/search-for-a-champion/entry/1568064

I appreciate even just one vote but I owe more than just a huge thanks to those of you the continue to vote day after day. I appreciate it more than I can say.

Buddy Walker

 

My votes are in and I sent a shameless plug out to my eMail list. I'll probably be 'deleted' from most of the inboxes!

Thanks for your support gang!

B&S

 

Thanks again everyone,for all of the support!

Today is the last day to vote, so hopefully we'll have a good turnout.

Then, we wait until Feb.18, when Champion will announce the top 15 finalist

 

Thanks to ALL for your time, efforts and support - one last day to vote, get em' in!

B&S