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I drove aa/sr 32 roadster for part of a season.It had a 671 on a small block,39 box,torque tube rear without failure. His instructions were to...
Thanks CAD,.That car is a very similar setup as the one I mentioned .A real beauty. Is it still around?
Who won B/SR in 61? I own a car that was there,but not sure who won the class. The car I own is the CONFUSION 34 roadster. What car did your...
Thanks for recognizing the real world cars so long overlooked at this event. For years I looked at coverage of this most important show,seeing...
Not real sure,but isnt oil splash the main lifter lube source? In that case the rods are needed,and why RPM is 2000 +-. No expert,but a long held...
Can I writein Don Dillard?
My choice is #3.Change headlights,headers, plus full hood= perfect.
If you would like to see a video,look on youtube under ingenuity in action. As you watch this great film,and notice a blue 34 roadster called...
Seems to be the same weekend of NSRA Springfield,one of my favorites.
I love the old pictures. It is a great comparison of midwest style hotrods to cal. lakes roadsters of the same prewar era[big/little tires,deuce...
I have one and can think of seven other real 32 roadsters in St Louis,not counting restorers.
I am pretty sure it is the car used as a model for the race car on trophies. The profile is so well proportioned and pleasing to the eye. I ve...
Enjoyed the old stuff. Good to see Jack CHRISMANS COMET, the first fuel funny car. They made him run B fuel dragster,as there was no other class...
I have a Speedway pushbutton timed signal on a car,and its very reliableeasy to install,and doesnt show.I recommend it. The longer you hold the...
Been going to Knoxville the week after the nsra nationals over 25 years. Both are my favorites of the year. Would love to see Haud win from the c...
Has anyone converted a lid/bail master cyl. to a remote fill> I have a double chamber mustang and am considering tapping the side for fill...
There should be a crowd at chuckaburger in St Charles,370@ elm st exit. Maybe call first . Regular cruise night.
If you mean the black Hemi powered coupe, it's from O Fallon , Mo. You are right, its got the look and workmanship,and it's homebuilt.
Save us a shade tree,we are coming.
Probably not your issue,but my 454 street motor for years dropped pressure above 3000. Drove that way many years and asked a lot of people before...
Ben Christ and Bob Doss ran a dragstrip management company called The Gold Agency. They did commercials,print ads,management,a magazine called...
more down............more better
What a great car! All the right stuff in one package. One thing odd, why a steering arm and drag link on both sides?
A group of St Louis Hot Rods went there two years ago,and it was fun. A village of 50,s buildings,movie,food in a diner,some old cars.A very...
I think Steves Auto Restoration is coming out with one soon.
Thanks for the pictures. Great coverage. It will be interesting to see if a traditional roadster is considered for AMBR. I saw several that were...
I was fortunate enough to drive a 410 wing car for 10 seasons,and it is by far the most intense and thrilling thing Ive ever done.It is true...
I have seen the one from Denver. WOW.! The engine has a long history of lakes,circle track and street use.It is in a roadster built as a hotrod...
Dont forget to put a step ring to support the inner part of the wheel. if you forget this,when you tighten the lugs the wheel distorts leading to...
I ve used one and give it an A+ for fit and Quality
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