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The rear bench seats out of a Chrysler mini-van is just about the right size for a model A roadster.
Or use bolts that are made for starters. You can buy them at your local parts store. They have special diameter shanks to keep the starter in...
Presently using 7" standard halogen headlights. Wondering if it is worth while ( cost and any issues) to switch to the H4 or LED headlights?
I posted the following sign in my windshield "Do not put any fliers in my car!! I will be back shortly. If you feel it is important for me to be...
St Paul '74, they only used about 1/3 of the Fairgrounds, that now is filled to over flowing at the BTT50s every year
Going to be there for the first time, Looking forward to it.
Don't cover the cars in plastic. But do cover the concrete floor with plastic to prevent moisture from the floor. This is a common problem with...
I ran into that bad Iowa gas also. Had to sit and let the engine cool for about an hour once before she would start. Glad to got back to where...
Registration on Thursday is from 10AM to 5PM per my registration letter
Will be there for all three days with my brother and my 37 GMC. taking the "backroads " down from southwestern Minnesota.
1964 Plymouth station wagon, 318, 3 on the tree, no power steering or brakes. After successfully parallel parking the beast, the test guy said" I...
Anybody texting at a car show or run, should be shown the way out.
Not that I know of, there is a pretty good gap
For sure dont need a Daytona pinion support. We run over 500 HP through a regular support all the time on dirt cars with no problems. The 28...
Thanks for posting the pics. Especially those of my 37GMC, . I've had it for 30 years and only seen about 10 others. Great time, good company...
Also measure across the width of the U-joint . There are wide and narrow ones, most are wide, but best to be sure. U-joints are available for both.
Also bring back the event at IRP Indy, I never missed that, but wont ever go to the one at the Speedway. Nothing better than vintage drag racing...
My brothers Scotty replica
Wont be making it after all. family emergency. Looks like I'll have to wait till next year for the DesMoines to Colombus cruise..
Dont need a ground, the switch just completes or interrupts the circuit.
Will be there all three days with my 37GMC and also joining on the cruise to Columbus (first time for the Columbus cruise)..
Not sure on the rear end, but agree with JeffB2, ditch the power glide for a TH350 or 200R4. Especially if you are going to be doing a lot of...
I'd take 50 year old Bridgeport over a new Jet any day.
Anyone using a electric fuel pump to transfer fuel is asking for trouble. This practice was outlawed at most race tracks years ago. The right...
Bought the 37 GMC in my profile just 2 weeks short of 30 years ago. 3 paint jobs, two rebuilds, 3 engines and transmissions, 2 rear ends, later.
One of my favorite memories of those days was watching the Hurst crew tear apart and rebuild that hemi in their motel room at the Holiday Inn...
Add a shroud!!!
Bought a set of springs from them for the front of my 37 GMC (MII). Went off the chart for the weight and so on. Got the springs, installed them...
Re-doing the shock setup on the back of my 37 GMC and looking for some input on travel in rebound and compression. I have about 15 inches to work...
Yes I would go with a sway bar. One other thing, put another set of tabs on the top axle link mounts so that they are in double shear. Under...
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