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I have an Edmunds dual 2 BBL manifold for a '49-'53 Olds Rocket. So far, I know a small base Rochester 2G fits fine. Since I already know that the...
It has been reported on "The Ford Barn" that "Ol' Ron" Holleran has passed. Ron was one of the most experienced guys in the flathead business and...
I pick up any single finned aluminum flathead head that I can find if the price is right. I do this because something will occasionally come up to...
In 1957, my dad bought a 1951 Ford Custom for my mother and my older brother to share. Unfortunately, it was a Fordor. After a couple of years,...
I picked up this dual quad manifold for a '49-'53 Olds Rocket last week for a good price. On looking it over, I can find no markings of any kind....
I broke the plastic Helicoil installation tool while restoring an old Edmunds manifold. I have been looking for a replacement, but they don't seem...
I have had problems posting pictures in threads. No matter what I do (and I have an extensive background in IT), I get small pictures when I...
I am an aficionado of old Mallory "flattop" distributors. Of course, one of the problems with them is parts availability. I haunted eBay etc, and...
I have a 1200 sq ft shop. It has 14 ft ceilings, which is good, as it allowed me to put in a good-sized mezzanine, which greatly increased my...
When I was a teenager, my dad bought a 180 AMP Miller "buzzbox" welder. I took to it like a duck takes to water. I used it to build my first hot...
I have a 1/2" Craftsman 19.2 volt drill I like a lot. I also have other Craftsman electric tools and some spare batteries. The one problem is that...
A couple of years ago I purchased this fly wheel really cheap. It is for an early Olds Rocket and is obviously new and never been used. It was...
In the past, all of the stick welding I did was with an A/C "buzz-box". Some time back, I bought an Everlast 140ST inverter machine. So far I...
I just bought a set of Edmunds 8BA heads off eBay. These are just marked "Edmunds". The heads I have on my '51 are marked "Edmunds Custom". Does...
I have finally come to the realization that my racing days are long past. As such, I have reluctantly decided I have to part with my car. I pulled...
Starting late yesterday, I have had a problem with "The Ford Barn". I can open it fine, but when I select a thread, it shuts down. I usually use...
When I first joined the H.A.M.B about 15 years ago, there was a thread about an independent filmmaker who was making a movie about some kid and...
Does anyone out here know the specific differences between a BW T89 and a T85? I have a T89 with OD I want to use behind an early hemi, but the...
Just so everyone knows, we have just finished a batch of 20 of our "Trash Can" condensers.
About five years ago, I bought a bunch of gauges on closeout from Summit. They have proved to be good gauges, so I have decided to use them as...
Does anyone out there have the specifications for an "EAC" ('53-'53) Mercury cam shaft? The "Tilden Cam Technologies" chart gives lifts of .307...
I was watching FantomWorks the other day and they were restoring a '57 Corvette from a pile of parts. Someone had drilled holes in the cove...
Anyone know Gary Oakford or is familiar with Oaks Cycle & Hot Rods in West Bend, Wisconsin? I have received something from him and have to ask a...
Just so everyone knows. We just finished a new batch of our "Trash Can" condensers. We made 25, so after fulfilling standing orders, we have about...
I purchased this Mallory "Flattop" distributor for use on the 331 Hemi in my dirt modified. I knew it was for a high block (392), but I was...
I have several 4 BBL manifolds for 8BA flatheads that I have accumulated over the years (Fenton, Edmunds, Offenhauser) and have decided to use one...
I have gotten to the point where the arthritis in my hands make it difficult for me to continue making my reproduction "Trash Can" Condensers. I...
Anyone out there have a set of these or equivalent? I want to make a set for myself (I have a Plasma Cutter, a Grinder, a Welder, and various...
I just got off the phone with Fort Wayne Clutch and I thought the folks here might be interested on how the conversation went. As a bit of...
I seem to remember a thread on here where someone asked about one of these. I have one, and think I promised to take some pictures. I finally got...
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