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Don't know what happened to the coupe, but here's a little history (or folklore) about it during a race against Tom Cobb's blown flatty roadster:...
How about some pics of your blown banger. What blower did you use? Here's a video of another one using a modern Eaton blower: [MEDIA] And another...
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Dang Walt, what a weird coincidence...or is it? Several years ago when I built the blown 261 in my avatar, I also drew up a set of alum roller...
Ah Hah! I was wondering who the blind moderator was. Ha, ha. No, those are actually 15's on there. No worries, you're still a top notch guy in...
I had TWO posts deleted in the "blue cars, any out there?" thread, for the reason "large diameter modern wheels are off topic". BUT, the wheels on...
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That's certainly not a 261 Chevy head with those roller rockers. The exhaust valves are not angled inward, as Chevy head would be. With straight...
Thanks for all the replies. I do know about Mr. Kim, who's been striping for a long time, and honestly, my little flame project is not up to his...
I'm looking for a pinstriper around the Salem Oregon area. Anyone know of a talented striper in my local area you would recommend?
Thought this May 1961 Motor Life article might be of interest here. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Yes, roots blowers are noisy....what's not to like?!
Homemade number? Looks to be a stock 1934-37 International "Panel Truck", based on 1/2 ton truck chassis. "Sedan Deliveries" use a passenger car...
Dang....those rotors have been chew'n some tough air. [IMG]
1915 Tin Lizzy
The "Edelbrock" is not raised...it's either etched or machined into the end of the head, so filling is the way to hide it.
I guess it depends if you're a custom guy or more of a hot rod guy. I'm really diggin this one. [ATTACH]
I googled a bit and came up with the Pontiac "split six" which has two heads. Apparently Pontiac ran with this engine config from 1926 thru 1932.
8-71 is definitely too big.... but that 6-71 you've got sittin on there looks just right!
Making sure there's gonna be enough room... [ATTACH]
A question for you hydro experts: Is a 1950 Cadillac hydro a decent trans for performance use, or is a later hydro better? Can it be built to take...
The 33 and 46 are both older than I am....while my 54 is younger. How old am I?
A friend's great looking Buick four door hardtop has a mild custom look but is pretty much bone stock. [ATTACH]
Might be the only Pontiac dreamer; [ATTACH]
No, you're not the only one that feels that way. I've always done my own maintenance and seem to enjoy it....however, there's usually a cold tasty...
A hairbrained deal I put together quite a few years ago. [ATTACH]
An early Tom Cobbs setup from the 50's. I believe Don Purdhomme owns it now. [ATTACH]
Hmm, I see a guy sitting between a pair of 46-48 FORD fenders.... Not sure about the fine state of South Dakota's DMV vehicle identification skills.
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