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Now there is something I’ve never seen before. What does the rest of the car look like?
Yep. I’ve done it before. Very simple and no problems. There is nothing to fall apart.
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I still do.
This book is super helpful for building one. [ATTACH]
I hope you can post pictures at some point. I’ve assembled plenty of these engines, and I’ve never had any problem finding a gasket that fit them.
And here I thought I had the only hot rod SBC in the world with plain stock valve covers![ATTACH]
Yep. That part is definitely tougher than it used to be. When I built mine about six years ago I spent months watching the ads for good deals on...
I work out of the Charlotte Airport. I’ll have to make that happen some time.
You can still build these cars relatively inexpensively if you choose to, and are willing to put in the time. I suggest trying to find a donor car...
Cool. Do you have a picture with the wheel off?
Wow. Actual 1962 hot rod upholstery. Now that is traditional, in a good way.
Chill out partner. I never claimed the be the best welder in the world, or even on my block. I was just hoping that sharing my experience might...
Yep. Arc welding is definitely traditional. ;)
Interesting info there. I have tried using 7018 with my AC arc welder, without success. Now I know why.
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