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Gigantor; Here's a few more shots of my '29.Thanks for the good words.
My '29 RS Coupe.
Excellent thread this! So how does one identify the fake head markings on a grade 8 bolt? I'm familiar with the head markings for the various bolt...
When in doubt, have the welding done by a certified professional welder. You won't regret it !
James Brolin starred in a flick about a car driven by the Devil;I think the movie was called "The Car".IIRC the car was a Barris custom;a Lincoln ?
Here's a pic of a nifty little item I got from Hot Rod Magazine back in 1973;I think it cost a buck or two.It's been pretty handy for those...
Thanks gents;sure feels good to have a ride again:D. Boyd Who;I'll keep an eye out for your Essex P/U;hell of a nice rod.
Our first gathering of the season at the local A&W.See the Essex does run!:D Thanks to Fordnutz for the pictures.
Really sorry to hear this;I always enjoyed her posts,very knowledgeable lady. Condolences to the family.
Thanks for the good words gents;had a problem with the fan belt rubbing the lower rad hose.We'd just finished breakfast with some car club fellows...
Took the Essex out for it's maiden voyage this morning;everything seemed to work just fine;the flatty ran great;life is good!:D Apart from a...
Congratulations!,nice looking truck.Since we are next door neighbours,I might see you on the road this summer;my '29 Essex Coupe is about three...
Congratulations on getting such a sweet ride!,and good on 'ya for keeping track of it for 42 years;that's dedication my friend!
Gents; Thank you all for your information and tips;it's been a godsend. The problem is fixed:D;I went back and went through the carb...
Flatman; Thanks for your response.The engine runs with the mixture screws all the way in or out,no change.There are no external leaks and it...
I've got a 276 cube flatty,Isky 400 Jr. cam,modified Chev dizzy,headers,presently running one Holley '94 carb until the engine is broken in. The...
Hoping Gary has a speedy and total recovery;I just talked to him a week or so ago when I ordered some hubcaps.
Bigken;Now that's different;certainly is imaginative! I like the sports car lever action shocks too.
Dowies; I used a Model A brake cross shaft as a spreader bar;matches the '32 shell quite nicely.I'd imagine it would work for a '33-'34 grill too.
Congratulations on the startup,it's a great feeling to hear a flatmotor crackle into life again ! Nice looking mill you have there too!
Brant;Thanks very much;the Essex plates are .738 so that's a good fit;as we say up here"it's close enough for govt. work".;)
Gents; Could one of you please let me know the diameter of the shank where the escutcheon plate mounts to the door. Pic attached of area to be...
Here's the one on my Essex.
On my '29 Essex coupe I used a roof piece from a '28-'30 Pontiac or Oakland.The centre section was filled with a piece of a '55 Pontiac roof.The...
Kruzer 63,CRH; Thanks for the comments;I kinda like it too! Here's a couple of older shots;new ones in a day or so.
A few pics of the Essex idling in the driveway after it's first start up.
Moose Jaw,Saskatchewan and it's feckin' cold here! '29 Essex Coupe.
I haven't noticed a post from Carl in quite a while;is he doing OK?
That was a great piece on some early Alberta cars.I just got my new 'puter on line and that clip was the first "movin'" pic I've been able to...
Real work!,what a bummer!That's why I love retirement and love being a burden on society;) .I got motivated again and back playing on the...
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