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It varies, but usually about two pounds.
Looks like 1 '54 210 that needs a major re-do. I'd proceed slowly.
Since any car can be modified, it's impossible to guess what it's birth certificate might say. But there is zero doubt that the hood, grille, and...
Do you know the name of this fellow? He looks like a guy I once knew in the Navy.
As a general rule I don't read a post with "score" in the title. But, you done good.
Not arguing the issue, but I really don't get it: How does incorrect timing cause dieseling? The way I understand it, the timing of a switched...
My opinion is that the fit and finish of a typical '40 Ford was far from perfect when it rolled off the assembly line. I know the couple of...
On second thought, we had something similiar. We called it a "single exaust with fake dual outlets". What's the point of having duals if they're...
"Traditional" hot rods didn't have H-pipes. Or X-pipes either.
Precisely! Result is a much sharper exhaust rap and it starts rapping at a lower RPM. It might have given a couple of extra HP, but that's...
Back in the day if a flathead had loud duals it was a given that the heat risers were plugged. And, pennies were the plug of choice.
#10,357 and I'm still a Newbie!
You can easily find a Ford master cylinder with the port outlets on the side you want.
I always considered the safety wire tool a crutch for wusses. I doubt if one out of ten mechanics used them after they mastered the technique of...
Unmolested '61 Bonneville convert. 389 tri-power, 4-speed, 3.23 limited slip, 8-lug wheels. It would destroy rear tires in first and second gear.
Not 100% accurate. The big radials were supercharged to around 60" of manifold pressure at sea level. They used every bit of it on takeoff. As...
I'm working on putting a '32 Roadster body on a Prius chassis, engine, & drive train. Should get really good mileage and great performance....
I'm not worried about your view. But, I am trying to understand where the line is drawn on traditional hotrod vs. nontraditional hotrod. (Or...
Fair enough! Now, how about those pretend traditional parts that don't show or are disguised to look like something they're not. Do they pass...
Had two much older brothers who ran a wrecking yard/garage/service station in the late '40's and '50's and were into dirt track racing. I was a...
Well said! This used to be the view shared by virtually every old school traditional hotrodder. Now, expressing this view gets one invited to...
You're right, I probably did twist things a bit. Thanks for the back and forth!
I was part of the hotrod world that did things "the past ways". So, I think I know the philosophy and the tradition. One thing that definitely...
Had to chuckle over this one. I started doing this stuff in Southern California in the mid '50's where we built hotrods in High School shop...
I don't think people are afraid of generators, I think they see better technology and use it just like my generation used SBCs instead of...
I wonder how many folks insist on keeping mechanical brakes on early Fords because it's "traditional". As one who actually was an early...
I see that now! Hate to admit it, but my screen is fuzzy lately when I lose my glasses. I'd reckon about any set of glasspacks mounted as far...
Does that header terminate into a single outlet? If so, it's gonna sound pretty much like any other inline six exhaust. Kinda like a ricer with...
One clue is that all the cars have the steering wheel on the starboard side. And, that picture sure don't look like it was taken in Oz, England,...
I used to have a '61 Bonneville ragtop with those options. Also had 8-lug wheels and a limited slip 3.23 rear end. Wish I still had it!
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