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Why do so many people say to dejet a carb when installing it on a smaller engine? Maybe that makes sense to some . . . but not me. A carb releases...
Original frame yes. Original cowl yes. Original body?? Not so fast :)
Absolutely. Thank you. My engine can and is sitting father back than yours. But if I wanted to go with cross steering, I think I could snake the...
Malcom, thanks for the Vega info. Did you see my firewall is reversed ?Do you have some detailed build pics of yours? I'd love to see more.
I have been building cars my entire life. I taught Auto Shop for 20 years as well. I'm not a newbie. I'm an oldie . .that hasn't built a Model A....
So you just want to start crap??
But for the sake of exploring . . when doing a cross steering with Vega box . .where is that box mounted usually? I just like the look of the...
Stock '30 frame.
No Vega, this is old school, early sixties build. Pitman arm will stick out the frame rail like stock. I have a Toyota box I'm trying to use.
Good info!
How is it too far forward when there is room for a normal water pump, a normal mechanical fan and a fan spacer in the front?
I take back my question about height as mine is sitting close to the way yours is . .height wise. In these pics, I raised the frame, front and...
That's a good picture, thanks. Your mounts sit on top of the frame. Mine do not. But of course you have to factor in the entire mount assembly as...
Sure, but I don't have the frame sitting at any specific angle yet. lever means nothing if the frame isn't sitting how it will be sitting. I...
That was never a consideration. I didn't ask that in the beginning. I was asking about best placement for items, like steering, bell housing etc....
LOL seriously? I didn't know that? I said it gained 4 inches of clearance, where would it have come from?
Toploader. I mentioned above I am mounting the bell.
The engine is sitting behind the cowl now. The firewall is flipped, so I have a lot of room. But from the side, part of the head is actually...
Yep, that is why I have it positioned so far back at this point.
I think the flip added 4" or so. I actually didn't measure, but there's at least that much. I flipped the center part to get the beads looking...
As it sits in the picture, there's 13" from the front intake bolt to the crossmember. There's at least an extra inch, as is, even with a 3 1/2"...
After welding the engine mounts, I will mount the front suspension. I have it ready to go. it's just easier to place the engine with it lower to...
Right, and with the engine sitting higher as is, hard to tell how much interference there will be. I think I need to put a bell on it and lower...
You're looking at a 1930 Model A cowl.
Because I have plenty of SBFs in the shop. In cars, on stands etc. I know how much they stick out in the front. I have more than enough space in...
The engine is sitting a little too high in these pics . . it's just on wood and stuff on the floor. The firewall has been flipped and the center...
Correct in that the crossmember is carrying the load.
Wasn't trying to save a buck, I want to gain clearance above the crossmember since I raised the center.
No, I build a lot of vehicles, do Automotive restorations, rust repair, paint, etc. I have built many modified trucks and motorcycles. So, many...
Whats old? I do restorations. I 'm using a part that many have used, sold and made by at least two manufacturers, but everyone wants to argue...
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