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For the first time out with a new engine combo (D/blown fuel), I think we did well. The car went 254 mph off the trailer with a 3 mile average of...
I was surprised to see that Mitchell was selling his Roadster. He is to be commended for buying it back, having it restored, and preserving it....
The SCTA relies mainly on volunteers. That would be the major reason for why they haven't compiled a record of runs through the years. The...
Fired up the roadster this weekend with the new engine combo. Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/tmCq4d363Fo?si=1FGIQDC_cSX8FlEl
Thanks! There are a few pics on my Instagram profile (basskustom). I actually started putting together a build thread for here once, but got...
I've sent in the entry form for my roadster (#199) again this year...after a tough, yet successful 2024 season. (We set a new SCTA world record...
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...
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