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That tach might be OK with a Model "A" engine, but probably would be a big fail on a SBC. The amp gauge also has some shortcomings.
You have other problems. If the 272 is pre-57, it will have (stock) a "Load-A-Matic" distributor, which relies on a special combination of ported...
Which should work, as the anode (magnesium chunk) is in contact with the cathode (block) in the presence of an electrolyte (coolant). (Unitil the...
John, There should NOT be any deposits ("barnacles") on the anodes, because they actually deteriorate while being used. Check out the pictures in...
Just make sure it's Magnesium. Some alloys of zinc have the same galvanic potential as aluminum and will provide little or no protection. No...
Magnesium anodes are best. I use chunks of RV water heater anodes from Amazon.com. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RCB3M1P/?tag=atomicindus08-20 You...
After a little careful measuring of the photo and some high school math, I came up with 4.50". Assuming they're 15" wheels, you're good to go. To...
That's where I would start.
Nice car! I've always really liked the extended rear fenders on the '51's.
The current equivalent to 670-15 is 195R85-15. Because of the low rear-end gears, you may want to go up a size or two to 205's or 215's, since you...
I have been a "shoebox" guy since 1957. I have also lived in Minnesota most of my life, and in my opinion, that "rocker panel shot" is the most...
Congratulations Jeff, always good to see a clean '51. I have been using mine as a summer daily driver for the last 38 years; it doesn't get much...
I agree. In case you are not aware, there are basically two types of sandblasters : Siphon (like the one pictured) and Pressure Units. The former...
I was in the same situation about 10 years ago with a '51 Mercury engine I bought 20 many years before. It had supposedly been a "good runner"...
Everybody has something like this. If you don't, you should. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005XUHKSM/?tag=atomicindus08-20
What's chances that nice banjo wheel isn't from a Ford? Other makes had 'em too. But I agree that here should be enough meat to ream it out.
Corvairs had "Swing Axles" through '64. The "true" IRS didn't appear until the 1965 model year. I should know; I lost it once in a 1961 Corvair...
Weiand made these for stock car racing. I believe they were meant to duplicate Ford's special "Denver Heads"that were made in aluminum especially...
Given some f the stuff he turned out, I'd take this over a Barris job any time.
Yeah. They make real good black plastic paint that I have used on the red and blue(?!?) Mallory caps several times and it works real good. I got...
I always stick my index fingertip into the hole on the bottom, hold the tube at a reasonable angle, and slide the spark plug down the side. This...
All I know is that I have used commercially purchased dirt track wide-5's and made some of my own using early Ford centers, and they have all been...
I like coupes in general, and am very partial to sectioned coupes (unchopped). A mild custom '51 Victoria is good, too. I believe the faux rear...
Is there room for 2 Optima's in parallel? Seriously, I think that's what it would take to make it start on a regular basis. And make sure the...
Seems like I answered my own question with a quick "Google" search.. It was a guy named "Ted Harbitt" in the early sixties and while not as fast...
I seem to remember that there was a guy who ran on old ('52) Studebaker with a 232 V8 in the lower stock classes at the drags in the fifties. He...
I'd like to see that "Sedanette" when it's done.
What's a "ZZ4 motor"?
Gary from Long Island @GOSFAST was also high on these guys. However, he has since passed away, and the catalog on the website you reference in...
This is more complicated than it may seem at first. The first assumption that I am making, is that we are not talking the stock "Load-A-Matic"...
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