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It was in a parts car (53 Hornet) that was all crashed up on the driver side. The interior is some of the best I have seen in an old unrestored...
Dollar per pound HUMM I think my engine alone weights 700 or so. Not to mention the heavy ass tranny. My guess is mine will weigh at least 15 to...
Alittle more progress. Got the driver side drum and backing plate off. Only about a 20 min job. On to the spring and mounts. Dusty
Good news maybe we can put the North West on the hagr map? Dusty
Thanks I'm all over it
Just got the hs-8s today. Also my wheels I are to use. 19 in front 16 in the rear. I'm thinking the carbs are missing a linkage on both carbs?...
Sounds like there might be more in it with some good weather? Nice runs to say the least!! Great job!! Dusty P.S. Can't think of...
Well upon further thought I'm going to run the origional hydro for starters. Then switch to a glide or a 4 speed muncie. I just want to get this...
Just some pre build parts shots. A couple of greasy Hudson motor shots and a couple of front axle pics. The good news is the 50% of the front...
Well I'm finally going to get started on my car about 3 months later than I wanted but it'll have to do. Getting the Model A front axle about...
Hey four banger I have a 153 chevy with the glide attached. It was in a 1970 Nova and runs like a top. Its been in my shop for about a year and a...
I don't know what the motor weighs But the hydro is a load for sure. Last time I picked mine up it took about ten years off the end of my usefull...
There is a 334 Lincoln flatty V-8 on the ebay under the heading Edmunds. Has the Edmunds dual intake and heads on her already. It also says it has...
Anybody want to consider an automatic class??? Just kidding Good for you Ron for speaking your mind and all the rest of you that did the...
Yeah the art of the mock up right? I must admit this will be more challenging that it first looks like. Must find time inbetween welding up rock...
I'm still collecting parts and such. Have the rails front axle,rear end, muncie and the engine. Oh yeah the steering box. Gettin the stuff to...
They are everywhere but the women keep them locked up in their pants:D Dusty P.S. is any one running a sprung rearend?
Hey J Man there is a crosley dual carb intake on the ebay now. Might be worth looking into? Cool concept Dusty
I don't know what the other guys are doing but I had a couple pieces of x-10 (the same type steel they make truck frames out of) 12 feet long...
Sure thing Roy I'll PM you tomorrow. The numbers at work? Dusty
Hey 348 I am sticking with the Hudson but that place has what most of the folks here are looking for. Thought I would pass on the source to others.
Hey guys I found a source that has a bunch of engines that fit the pre 62 6 banger theme. A couple of old Dodge flatties in trucks. Also an old...
If I were to do it I would just run the straight shaft with the sprocket on it. Slide the clutch some and see what happens. I've seen a couple of...
I think Don Garlits ran a sidewinder in TOP FUEL or at least tried it at one time? In the 70s I think? Why not use a chain drive with a straight...
Building one of these has crossed my mind more than once!!! Cool as hell! I havn't started mine yet maybe this would be the way to go???...
Well shit !!! I guess I should get to doing some probing around at the track myself before I get all crossed up and can't even run the thing. Too...
Keep your chin up Roy and good luck. Dusty and family
The speed this is moving along is inspiring!!! Great work bob keep it up Dusty
I'm still trying to get some info on the ol girl from the guy that used to drive it for us. More info to come when I get it.
The only thing I could find for power ratings is 161 to 202 hp and 358 lbs pounds. This does not sound to impressive but I think the max rpm was...
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