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Mine is 5.5 lock to lock, it's super slow.
Are the Howe 5224/5225 strong enough to use on a build like mine?
I designed and fabricated a 1930's style race car and it needs a steering upgrade. It drives and handles great, but the steering response is too...
What engine is this?
Overhead cam(s) would be my first choice, the main thing would be exhaust on one side and intake on the other, both on the same side are kind of a...
I've been asked several times about my choice of engines, the SBC that's in it now was the most practical choice during the build. Now that it's...
Where do they tend to leak at? I haven't had any issues yet, been driving it for a couple years now, got about 4,000 miles on her now. My problem...
I designed it with no welds in the body, but the lower 5" of the tail piece was welded with a spool gun, don't have Tig welding skills. The scale...
"One guy was prepared to give him a Packard straight eight but he didn't like the low hp." The engine was not FREE, it was a flathead Hudson not...
That is definitely a great engine for my car. The seller is asking $2250.00 plus $1500.00 for shipping, plus $250.00 tax that's about $4000.00 for...
It will be difficult to choose and engine without knowing what he's willing to spend, or maybe I should request a blank check. I'll start looking...
I use these, they're simple, reliable and small. Standard Motor Products SLS127 Stoplight Switch [ATTACH] 1930's Style Race Car Build...
My first chop. [ATTACH] -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1930's Style Race Car Build...
That's a great looking build! 1930's Style Race Car Build https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1930s-style-race-car-build.1266721/
Yes it flexes a lot, that's why I had to run the piece through so many times, once you have the first pass laid down the rest are easy.
I used 1/8" aluminum wire where to parts met, not necessary anywhere else.
The small sprocket on the drill is the smallest available, the large sprocket was the largest I could find, the ratio is still to high, the drill...
A budget bead roller will not feed .062 Aluminum very well. You must have at least a 1/2" flange so that the die has enough friction to pull the...
The music in the video is supposed to be Royalty Free, however YouTube detected a 3rd Party claim on one of the songs. I'm currently uploading a...
Are you trying to respray parts of the car or doing a total repaint? Do you plan on stripping to bare metal? I'm no expert but I have done plenty...
I recently completed a build of a 1930's style race car. At local shows a few people have asked me how I created the rolled edge on the body...
Sweet ride! 1930's Style race car build http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1930s-style-race-car-build.1266721/
Great looking build, reminds me of the process I used for my build. 1930's Style Race Car Build...
I fabricated the frame out of 2" x 5" and 2" x 4" rectangular steel tubing.
That's a great looking car! My little toy gets a little uncomfortable after about 45 minutes, sitting position is not that great. 1930's Style...
I've posted a short video on Youtube, it's kind of short but I do plan to add content in the future,[MEDIA]
I'm shooting some video and more pictures tomorrow and will post them ASAP.
So I designed and fabricated this car and since it is not an original car from 1930's it's difficult to place a value on it. I'm not trying to...
I cruise that location on the weekends. It looks like we have a lot in common, cars and art.
Sounds great, hope to see some post of your progress.
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