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It was cold and wet but a damn good time as always. Great shots RB
I'm in the process of building a new motor for a new project and have a few questions for the Flatty guys who have done it more than I have. I...
Factory suicides here, no issues at all. I have adjusted the striker plate and get full engagement of the wedge. 2 clicks completely. No issues...
Thanks Billy! Got em from Noble Speed. He has some killer stuff.
1/4" works flawless for the flatty. [ATTACH]
Thanks Squablow, yeah its how you get em dialed in and figure out the issues and find anything that you overlooked.
Got home, decided to run the valves as they were making a smidge of noise after the trip. Found a Few a few 1000s out but nothing major, put it...
Few from last weekend driving to the Hotrod Showdown in Wimberly Tx. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thanks man. 20 hours is a rough pull. Great way to see the country though.
Today was travel home, back to work and the grind tomorrow. Coming down off a huge high weekend for sure. 20 miles from Wimberly my carb issues...
So after the show was over, we got changed and went to dinner in town a few of us. Always good fellowship with my circle of buddies. Here are a...
So I had this note left on my windshield. One of my buddies pointed it out, I honestly thought it was a joke. [ATTACH] I was at the award...
So Upon arrival at the showdown, I decided to rebuild the carbs kinda, clean passages and re assemble. Worked to get me around town for the...
Phase 2 was a bit less eventful, fighting a carb issue now, had a hung needle and seat, but changed it out and got it somewhat better still was...
So Here we are. I have done alot of prep work to make this trip, alot of uncertainty in a pretty fresh motor with under 1k miles on it. So we...
Running 59ab factory relieved. 2x97s here on a Sharp 2x2, Isky 1007b Cam, Offy Heads, and have zero fueling issues. Stock pump rebuilt.
I’m blessed with another seat so I may try to hack on that a bit since it’s almost completely stripped down. Appreciate the insight. I think the...
Vert has the same seat it seems. [ATTACH]
For reference this was my Buick I just sold. Tons of room. [ATTACH]
I agree the seats look overstuffed like a fat kids halloween haul bag. I know the seat bottom isn’t completely in. It’s fighting going in and I...
Need to pick some brains, I just bought a 51 2dr Cadillac. I fell in love with the style, but when trying to sit in it, realized that its not tall...
My tow pig. Always wanted one of these and a year ago the stars aligned and traded in my suburban on it. I miss the length of the Burb but eh.......
Couple of my club members are under 30. Alot of us are in our mid 40s to 50s. Look at the culture overseas, Japan, huge younger movement. Same...
Like The United States of "Holley".
Nice, I got to say that its better than sitting around a normal show any day.
Well, I've been driving the ole gal alot more in my local 10 mile runs, as freeway flying is still not the best. I do still enjoy stretching out...
Well, its been a busy first part of the year, and getting the gal ready to road trip to Hotrod Showdown in 2 weeks. So I got really tired of the...
Gene nailed it. Jeff, side note, whats wrong with the hinges that are currently there? Or are they completely missing? Most all of those...
How about hide the PCV under the intake for starters if you are running one? Cal customs Finned, Chevy script, or Corvette valve covers are the...
It took me a while to become a Alliance Member, I was here a long time before I even considered it. I didn't do it for the discounts or anything...
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