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Squirrel, Thanks for the ID. I'll attach a photo.
Picked up a Mallory PHOTO CELL MOTION DISTRIBUTOR, Part Number YC 310G which has a #4004, two piece cap. Inside, the rotor is round (about 1...
BTT
Original Halibrand Culver City V8 magnesium quick change cover. Good condition. One bearing feels a little notchy, the other perfect. $300...
I recall a similar problem years ago on a 283. The heads had been "cleaned up' on the seating surface when the engine was rebuilt. This caused...
Very sorry to hear about the Rally America fire. Wheelkid and his Dad made up some excellent wheels for me. Good people.
I run a 325 in a Victress. cam, 2 WCFBs, 9 to 1, H Beam rods, good exhaust, ignition, 7 1/4", two-disc, organic lined clutch, Tremec five speed...
I think this one is Chicago.
Jon, I am running two WCFBs on a 1957 Dodge hemi, 325 cubes, slightly warmed up engine. What is the optimum fuel pressure to use? Thank you, Steve
I have an original 34 roadster windshield frame and can give you the measurements you need . Email me at ssteers323@gmail.com
14 to 17 degrees from vertical.
Call Rally America.
As it was built for two people, I'd put a Glasspar G2, Victress S1-A, La Dawri, Bangert or similar body on it. These were very common bodies used...
39 Lincoln Zephyr.
Jalopy Joker, I'd love to own it again. I sold it to Fred Sorenson, Dixon, CA, an Altered and I just learned, Bonneville racer. If you are from...
Appreciate the bump, Roadsir. Hope there's somebody out there who knows something about the car.
Toner283, thanks. I did send him a PM or Start a Conversation, which is what they're called now I think but haven't heard anything. What I...
HotRodPrimer, Thanks for his first name.....it's a start. I also notice he hasn't posted for about 7 months. He (Cut55) was very active on the...
Thanks, Mitchell, When I sold it it was flathead powered, had almost no upholstery, no trunk floor, scrubby paint. A year later the new owner...
Hambers, In August of 1960 going away to school, I sold my first car, a 29 roadster, for something "more practical". Now, some 52 years later,...
Staleg, Shoot me your email and I'll put you in touch with a friend who has a top maybe for sale. Steve ssteers323@gmail.com Boerne, TX
I have a roadster project underway. Am running 25 tooth Zephyrs with 3:70 gears and 7:00X16 tires. I figure it's the equivalent of a 3:54 with...
For all-around use, 3:70s with a slightly taller tire than stock will be a good combo in a light car, especially if your engine is warmed up.
Chris, That's a good-looking top and set of side panels. Where'd it come from? Sewn from scratch or maybe an LB package? i'm working on a...
Brad and DualQuad 55 got it right on 55-64 Chevy diffs. I run one in vintage road race car and twice one of the OEM side carrier caps has broken,...
Anybody have experience using beveled gears instead of straight cut? Rodsville makes and end plate that will accept lager bearings to help with...
I have a Super T10 with an "X" metal tag. Anybody know what that signifies?
You'll need a 24 tooth second gear. Mac Van Pelt's book will be helpful in your build. He will likely have the parts you need as well.
Anson does an excellent job, provides fast service and a fair price..
The ribbed one was a factory option. There were also aftermarket versions. 37' battery hold downs also had a non-theft feature, a small tab...
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