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Correct. Stromberg carburetors are now made in England. [ATTACH]
Speedway only sells their Chinese made 9 Super 7 clone of a 97. I tried one and it was problematic and sent it back for a refund. Speedway was...
I meant to type 36 jets...
The new 81’s are the same carb as the 97 with a reducer for the venturi, a reducer for the accelerator pump, 36 hers, and a #71 power valve
SOLD These 32-34 Ford perch pins are in near perfect condition. I can't tell if they are NOS or barely used and removed decades ago. Threads are...
2 new Stromberg 81's? Yes please. Purr's like a kitten at idle, and roars like a lion at WOT. Direct 1:1 linkage. Offenhauser fuel pressure...
F100 steering box in a Model A? F-Yes! Randy Gross's kit made it EASY. My column slipped right onto the box and everything fit perfectly. No...
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Cool project! Lot's of era hot rods had ythe side aprons left on as evidenced in old pictures. I think because they are a lot of extra work to...
Thanks dmar836! Mostly original parts. It was a struggle to stay true to my original idea of a late 30's to mid 40's hot rod, but here it is.
Thanks wheeldog! I was super stoked.
It happened - I drove this today for the first time. The linkage came together with the help of some friends who were able fabricate a solution....
Thanks wheeldog57, I am pretty excited to take this one for a spin.
All in due(ce) time!
I understand! If it's not in your wheelhouse , it's just not. I hope they they do too.
Thanks The37Kid! It is a Model A, so not a lot of circuits. If it was a larger car with lots of accessories, it would have been far more...
I finished up the wiring today. Headlights mounted and wired. Taillights mounted and wired. Turn signals and hazards wired. Fuel pump wired....
Thanks for the encouragement! That's a cool story about your Dad never giving up! He's got a really cool hot rod as a reward!
Thanks ccain! I'm happy to be back at it.
Got some more done today, windshield glass installed, radiator repaired and installed(after I got a good cap, it sprung a leaks that I chased...
A buddy came by to lend a hand with the wiring. I'm trying to keep it as neat as possible. I will be hding the wires with some sheathing once...
Right. This has always been an "Occasional Priority"! I don't really know much about the intake, I bought it used from a friend in a package...
Thanks! I hope it doesn't go that way, again.
None of my time records are very impressive!
For real! I have more patience, but less energy... Thank you!
Haha! Glad you're here with me!
Here it is plumbed(fuel) and wired(ignition) - and the block off plate. I've only got one carb, but I may get a dummy. Now to wire it up with a...
At the urging of a great friend, I'm back at it after many years and even more excuses. I picked up a dual downdraft, Holley 94, FSI ignition,...
Its going on the wall in my studio. That and a couple of old headlights.
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