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One thing that isn’t commonly mentioned as a difference between ‘56 265 blocks and ‘57 283 blocks is the way they oil. The ‘56 265 was the first...
Yes, I already replaced all the rubber hoses with 37° flared stainless hard lines with -3 AN sleeves and nuts. We run a lot of fuel pressure, so...
We averaged 189.387 mph on this pass. GPS showed 191.4 mph and climbing when we suddenly lost fuel pressure from a port nozzle hose that came off...
I’m a fan of the finned backing plates as well. I had an issue with the foundry Bob and I used (new ownership/Covid/etc) and haven’t made any in...
I do still have the Wilson Welding hubs to mate Buick drums to early ford (‘37-48) spindles in stock. Designed by the late Bob Wilson, made here...
We (me and the crew) will be there with my 4-banger Hemi Model A roadster, F/Fuel Roadster #199. Look for us in the pits and come say hello....
That was probably the Wade Coupe that you saw. (Different car, but I did comment that I wouldn’t mind building another one like that.) Although...
A lot of the photos are still there on the continuation thread:...
I’m not sure you realize it, but this thread is from 2006 (It is now 2023). The Hamb was different back then when it came to posting multiple...
That is correct, the wheel cylinders have a 3/8-24 inverted flare female thread (3/8-24 IFF), which is the common size for 3/16” brake lines. An...
I believe Anderson is on the right track, and has the answer. Loosen the top pivot bolt. It takes a 15/16” wrench/socket. Once you are able to...
Just saw this, thanks Tim for the heads up. Bob reached out to me earlier this year about taking over the brake business from him, since he was...
Those archive photos are great, even with the watermark. Thanks for posting them.
NOS 18” Firestones
Just wide enough for the body to slip over it as a unit. If I were doing it all over again I would make the upper tubes bell out to fit the...
I think I must have a minor case of OCD because I tend to clock fasteners even when it’s totally unnecessary. I don’t do it on things that need a...
There are times when that thing is worth it’s weight in gold.
Here’s a couple photos of the chassis: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] -Brian
Thanks guys! And especially Ryan C. and John Helmuth. The taillights are actually NOS WWII-era (or immediate post war) aircraft Grimes wingtip...
Not sure if you’re just trolling here, but I’m going have to disagree with your assessment of it as a “clone” of the 554. The Mooneyham and Sharp...
It is a huge pulley, no doubt. It's actually a vintage flanged Weiand 3" Gilmer pulley out of my stash, and the flange makes it look even bigger...
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Yawn. I gotta get back to work. Thanks for the kind words guys. If you have any more questions, fire away and I’ll try to get back and answer...
Thanks! The paint was custom mixed in house, so there’s no code for it. Mike called it “Blue Velvet.” ‘56-57 Corvette Arctic Blue is pretty...
No worries. I actually had them order a 3 piece Rootlieb, but I wanted the top to attach to the sides like a factory hood with the piano hinge,...
Absolutely! I think the 554 may be the best ‘34 Five Window ever. I’ve wanted to build my own version of it for a long time. Doing this car for...
We actually used the original hood, the one that came on the car when it left the Ford factory in 1934. Gotta break a few eggs if you want to...
Here, is this better? You guys crack me up. No offense, but do they even have hot rods in Ireland? Anyway, thanks for the resoundingly positive...
I'm told it will be in the Discovery Channel booth at SEMA in Las Vegas. That's in a couple of weeks. (You might also see me there for a day or...
Thanks! I made the alternator bracket there at GMG. I just cut it out of a chunk of 6061 aluminum and made the stainless arm.
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