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Looks great!, I have one question, how does that mount work? if the bolt is tapped into the piece you turned up,or bolted through it, that mount...
excellent! thin is good. maybe I can make it like that green roadster Troy built, everything just a little thinner than its supposed to be..
I would pay about 5 to 8 for that based on the photos, it looks to be a cut down tourer to me becuase of how the body lines stop behind the door...
sure does! a thirty dollar one from texas! chop it up and stick it in a post tube.. you remember where to cut it? just inboard of the cups. can...
Hi Harry, Im in sunny heidelberg now, the saturday cafe is having a hiatus for a little while, but will be back as a monthly soon, probably in...
Im starting to think an 8BA 3 3/4 crank, french rods, .125" Ross pistons, really well considered and extensive porting and 1.6 valves in a 99A...
I use a Fronius portable Inverter for TIG, scratch start, no pedal. Its very hard to get perfect, but I think its taught me to be a pretty decent...
stock cam, I just pulled two 39-41 motors downm both had 5T on them. I dont know what it refers to, but they all have it.
heres todays progress, I want this thing to be pretty strong and have a stiff chassis, but dont want to box it, so I had some C channel bent up,...
I did my 32 roadsters' bench, door panels, kick panels and a firewall panel out of two hides of around 50 Sq Feet each. if you arent fussy about...
[IMG] This was a stock A when I started, as it sits, has NO frame mods at all,has reverse eye springs front and rear,2 1/2" dropped original...
Ahgh.... it actually physically hurts to miss out on this. have fun!!
I think we just got trolled guys..:) Im still wondering if this is the guys at Early Ford Store having a laugh at us? just checked my photos and...
My thoughts too, but I was trying to be polite!
Thats at the Early Ford Store in San Dimas isnt it? I was there the other month, recognise the racks and stuff in the background. alternator and...
I would find the correct hubs.It cant be that hard..I can find them with a little effort in Australia, so surely coming up with a pair there cant...
Well I fixed it! I preheated it, chamfered a bit, and tig welded it with a 316L (stainless)rod,I used this after an hour or so of internet...
Thanks guys, Im going to try TIG welding it today, I hope it works, just looking at the coarseness of the grain structure in the break, Im...
Hi all, I recently got a roadster roof for my car, it is a pretty old reproduction one, may be a Le baron Bonney , not sure. I was in the process...
you are on the right track if it is running rich, 57s are big for a stock flathead ,maybe not a merc (bigger displacement) but what 'feeling?'...
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Well here's the last few days progress, handbrake mounted , and I cut down the original brake rod pivot, and made it just a single shaft, then...
Cheers! heres the latest.. gearbox bolted up, clutch linkage done. I had to lengthen the 39 lever on the clutch shaft about 1 1/2" .dressed it...
I hear ya. I kept the back foam at about two inches thick. I have a sample of a fifties style 'linen' print Vinyl in a straw sort of colour, looks...
Sure can Kyle, you designed it, after all !
You need a 39 top and forks . the case will work fine. get van pelts book, it rules.
Thanks Jimbob, just checked them, about 1.5mm difference at 30 psi, should be ok.yes they are the crossplys, I got the fronts cheap, as they are...
hey Dave, CW Moss have them in stock, I think Macs sells them too. I have the inner ring/bearing retainer if you need one. I Dont think that...
Just found two old shots when I first mocked it up on another chassis, This was 2006! time sure flies. [IMG] [IMG] This is with a chassis...
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