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Hi guys, I'm looking for someone with experience of putting 4 Weber 48IDAs on a 401 nailhead. I initially spoke to Jim Inglese when I was buying...
Hi, I need to find a cable operated th400 modulator. Not a vacuum one, but a cable operated. I can get one from TSR Racing, but by the time I...
Already on it. I have dealt with Russ a lot over the years.
Thanks, but I don't want to strip my motor just to find out. I just want to approximate the difference between stock and a 60 over bore. Do you...
Hi, I need to find an approximate compression ratio for my 401 Nailhead. Its bored 60 over, so I can calculate the increase in swept volume making...
Glad you enjoyed my driving.....
The chop was done by Bob Bleed at Midwest Fabrication. So no surprise it was done well.
But better, faster, stronger.......
Thanks guys. Sorted out now.
I can't thank Ian (redoxide) enough for his work rebuilding the car. He has gone way beyond a simple fix and made it so much better and stronger....
Hi, I am in Scotland, so asking this question in any parts store is a waste of time. I have a set of Wilson Welding finned backing plates on my...
Thanks
It's a stock cam. Not a lot of point in a bigger cam with a (now) 413 cu inch motor in a model A.
I'll ignore the insult to the proud Scottish nation (LOL - the Midlands always refers to a part of England) but I always use premium fuel rated at...
OK, looking for some advice from Nailhead guys. I've got a 1962 401 which has been completely rebuilt with new internals. It has a 60 over rebore...
Thanks guys. Very helpful, as ever.
Hi folks, Any Nailhead guys out there, I need some advice. Would you use sealer on a metal intake manifold gasket? I'm putting an Eelco 3x2...
My brake pedal is set up to work both pistons simultaneously. The question is - On a Chevy C10 early 1960s master cylinder, is there any...
I like the style of the master cylinder thats on it and I want to keep it.
I have an early 60s style Chevy master cylinder with two outputs. One is marked brake and the other Clutch. At the moment the Clutch side is...
Sorry Titus, I did mean to credit Ranier, and your wife. Loving the car. I'll post some pics of the bits I'm doing to it soon.
Thanks Helge, Have you been to Pendine before? I've done it both years and its the best fun you can have in a hotrod. See you on the sand.
Actually I now own two. I've got an A sedan with a Nailhead I'm just about to put up for sale. That makes me own the only two Nailheads in...
I finally got to see my new car today. Bought from David Book (book85) on the HAMB back in October, it's finally made its way to the UK and...
Just because someone spent a long time building something doesn't mean it's automatically worth the number of hours x the hourly rate. Everything...
Thanks to everyone who replied. All taken care of now.
Hi, Do you have any experience with older trucks? Its a 48 GMC and I'd obviously like someone who knows a bit about them.
Sorry Doc, You wouldn't like Texas anyway, they don't have VB.
Hi guys, Is there anyone in Texas who could look at a vehicle I'm thinking of buying? Its in Sherman. I'm in Scotland, so its a bit far to pop...
Hi, You can get details of the Hayride here http://www.hotrodhayride.com/ If you want to meet at the OSW give me a PM with your contact...
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