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I used 1-4 on the column. For reverse, I'd put the column in neutral, and push in the Throttle knob that was connected to a 4' shift cable that...
Swapping out the TH350 for a 3 speed in my '40 coupe was the best thing I ever did for it. Because my rear gears are 2.79's, the TH350 was a dog...
Under 20K [IMG] Currently listed for $6500, this one would wind up getting a dropped axle, reversed eye spring, a 283 and early Ford transmission,...
Getting the convertible back on the road project has stalled hard with life getting in the way. I was hoping to have it back together before June,...
Holy smokes, Sam. This think is gonna be killer!
[ATTACH]The only pic I took at the 2025 MidAm Street Rod Nats. Yeah...nothing like taking a "car selfie".
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This one belonged to a good friend of my father. He asked me to list it on behalf of the family. Complete car, garaged since 1962 in an alley...
I'm pickin' up what you're puttin' down, @Ryan. Definitely some amazing work represented at the GNRS. I am definitely in awe of the skill of the...
Off topic, regarding the motor swap direction of the discussion, but I am needing the rear license plate light stuff, if any of you have spares...
Well, I would think the '40 crossmember would be in the way. I know that when a side mount is used, to run a mechanical fuel pump, you have to...
Because I bought my first one when I had the 283 in the coupe, I used his 200R - Alt. bracket, because it doesn't require the bolt holes in the...
I have suddenly found myself scurrying around trying to locate the few "missing pieces" for this puzzle. I picked up a Hayes dual pattern flywheel...
[ATTACH] I got a text message from Butch, letting me know that he got the 283 yanked out of his '57 Nomad and I could come pick it up. Since I...
The reason my '40 coupe has flames and 5 spokes.
That's a different bridge that doesn't exist anymore, unfortunately. It was located here. https://maps.app.goo.gl/bdkyC94eT97Dm8CC9 Thanks for...
This was a tough one for me. I've known Ricky since the early 70's, after he joined the Roarin' 30's of Missouri, with his "Rick's T Delivery"....
Yeah, but it's cool all on it's own. If it were mine, I'd have to reverse the eye on that rear spring, but other than that, I'd drive the crap out...
There was a REALLY cool 70's era HOT ROD '40 Merc that was at the Stray Kat 500 this year. I tried to sell Jeff on that concept, but he wasn't...
Oh, man...here we go again. LOL
Thanks, Jim. Ed has seen my coupe go from unpainted beater to slicked up beater and used to try to buy my coupe from me every time he came down...
Thanks for the comment, Ed. I don't know if I ever told you the story behind the flames, so I will share it here. I'll preface this by saying...
LOL. That was last minute idea. It did require the cheap little Harbor Freight sledge hammer to keep it rotated to the correct angle to get the...
Being the king of making bad decisions, it was the first drive with the 3 speed that confirmed I had done it again! Second gear syncro was toast!...
Well, I guess I am not THAT committed to keeping a flatty in the convertible. I've got the '58 283 in the corner of the garage that I had...
That one caught my attention when I first arrived at the host hotel.
Gary, One of the servers there called me "The Spawn of Satan" a few years ago because I had told some folks that I prefer their "Hot Hamburger"...
No truer words were ever typed.
I'm really surprised there weren't any photos like this among your event pics, Travis.[ATTACH]
Yeah, I am pretty committed to keep a flatty in the car.
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