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Lots of good Information in this feed! I just got my 26 roadster on the road and I am fine tuning the carbs. Seems to run great overall, but there...
Looking for traditional hot rod shows in the Minneapolis metro area this summer. Last one I was aware of was billetproof at memory lanes in 2013....
I agree with all that. I’ve matched weights before and it is kind of fun. Also it’s quite a bit cheaper than bringing the whole assy into a...
That’s all good information. I’m using a crank and rods from the same engine, but new pistons at .060 over. If I assemble the rods and pistons can...
Building a nearly stock 59 ab type engine and I’m just curious if it’s worth the effort and money to balance the engine. I’ve done this before on...
Where did you get the engine stand mount to bolt into the side of the engine? I need one of those.
Thanks for all the comments and info. I am building a 59ab engine as well and I had the same exact question. My 59 ab rods were oval on the big...
Yes I have a early bronco 9" and it is only 58-3/8" from axle flange to axle flange. Its pretty narrow as it is. I put one just like it under my...
Speedway has a complete drum brake kit that uses 11 x 2.25 brakes with a 1" cylinder.
Thats true, Ill have to look into that. also, I think there are 11 x 2 drums for a 9" ford that would not stick out as far.
well... that would explain the spacer. I thought it was pretty strange if it was a custom backing plate. another option is to cut the backing...
I'm putting them on the front as well and I want a matched braking system all around. I am assuming the stock 9" brakes work better than the...
I searched the posts and didn't see much on this subject. I know MT car products /Boling Brothers make this conversion kit with all the hardware....
I can confirm what Titus said, they are not closing, just moving. I was just there yesterday to look over the auction stuff and to get a look at...
I like Por15 Products too, but I had horrible results from the aluminum colored POR 20. I had the headers sandblasted, handled them with gloves,...
Was the griffin new when you got it? why did you install the griffin in the first place, were you replacing a copper one? Has it leaked since the...
Thanks for the positive feedback about aluminum. can you tell me what brass copper radiators you were using before and why they failed? Have you...
Where did you buy the aluminum radiator that leaked? where did it start leaking, how many miles did you have on it. How long have you had the walker?
This is what I have heard about aluminum as well. Where did you get your radiator. That is the kind of place I am looking for.
Thanks for all the feedback. Thats great that you guys all had such rotten luck with aluminum, but that does not help me steer clear of the bad...
I am replacing the old aftermarket copper radiator in my 36 Ford and want to get the best quality, best cooling aluminum radiator I can get. The...
I found out that Edelbrock still has some original proflo wire harnesses they can sell for $300. Its a little steep, but at least I would not have...
That is really sweet. I plan to do that in my 26 roadster. Need all foot room I can get in that thing. Thanks for the pics
Thanks, some really good ideas here. I guess I was just focused on getting the engine checked out separately as soon as it was done so I would...
Excellent suggestion, but even if I found all the connectors that I needed, I would still have to get a wiring diagram from Edelbrock or trace...
I have Edelbrock Pro-Flo fuel injection on my '36 Ford and has run well for the last 9 years. However my 355 chev shelled last year so I am having...
Thanks for the explanation. When picked out the cam for this engine, the guy at Comp Cams said he would run no higher than 9.5 CR with this cam....
That is exactly what I am trying to build, a no hassle almost stock 383. I figure with a 212/218 duration roller cam, 9.3 CR, 2.02/1.60 valves and...
So in general it sounds like all of you would recommend using Aluminum. the only "problems" you have mentioned is that you need a good brand...
Good suggestion, but I have an Edelbrock Pro-Flo system with a gen 1 intake manifold. If I got vortec heads I would have to get a new manifold,...
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