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'49 MG in 1952. Louvers on top of bonnet, and pinstripes added. Oakland, CA
The first (unauthorized) Russian copy of a DC-3 was so accurate that a rather obscure structural defect inherent in the early versions (the copied...
QUOTE="seb fontana, post: 9218594, member: 8107"]To those that have just put new pin bushings in; how hard are they to grease? In reply to Seb's...
[ATTACH] ATTACH=full]3112251[/ATTACH] Jack punched great louvers. Here are some (in barn find condition on the top of engine hood on an MG TC)...
Some Tommy the Greek striping with his arrow at ends, etc. The green color matches the car's interior color. 1952-[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] This is some classic style Tommy the Greek, with arrows at termination. This is his work from 1952 on my Dad's M.G. Most of the stripes...
Here is a genuine example of Tommy the Greek circa '52. On an MG TC. The pic of the louvers was taken prior to cleanup, and they were punched by...
A street car with work by two Hot Rod, Custom, and Speed Record Car legends. Work done 1952 0r 1953. Second pic taken 1954. A '49 MG TC...
trebell- Initial question (part of which you quote) a bit awkward in wording, but the added stresses referred to a car keeping the deep groove...
Yes, and your front ends are probably very well aligned with the rest of the car. Tapered bearings are probably the ideal type wheel bearing for...
Actually they are deep groove ball bearings, not angular contact. Since I started this post a while ago I have found out some other things,...
The 1963 Special/Skylark had a 215 cid option with 200 HP. I had one.
With manifolds of the correct vintage and model the six volt setups in good condition may be of interest to vintage Porsche people. It was...
He is right about the only thing that really matters is that the indicator be near the adjustor. Gasoline, like water, does not compress much at...
Thank you 55B I think I am starting to comprehend the differences. Cylindrical roller bearings would be good for a solid rear axle, and no good on...
Worse axial and thrust than the deep groove ball bearing?
Thanks 55Brodie- You are right, I am concerned about the spindle. Where would a straight (non tapered) roller bearing fit in on the load rating?...
Thanks fella's, I'm not looking for part numbers or anything like that. The inside bearings are 25mm id x 52mm od, and the outer bearings are...
I have heard differing reasons for doing this, and have heard warnings not to convert to tapered roller bearings. The warnings against seem to...
There is a color picture and brief description on this car as it appeared at the 2014 Seabright National Roadster Show. ABout 2/3 of the way...
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