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[ATTACH] So, winters in Oregon means constant rain. Ive been working on indoor stuff and getting back to this when I can. The rear fenders were...
Just a quick update. I’m still hammering away on the body work. Picked up a shrinker/stretcher from HF to finish up some patch panels. And...
That one took me a bit to process, but I get what you are saying. I am assuming that you were able to come up with 2 AA cowl bands? That would...
Nothing quite like floral print to "class up" the driveway ;)
I see what you are saying. It was not quite that severe with the "A". The curve is not noticeable at all and the belt lines all matched up. I...
At this point, I'm not really sure. My current choices range from a 354 Hemi, a 59AB Flathead or a hopped up banger. I'm probably going to stick...
I prefer the 28-29 because of the narrow cowl lines and the extra detail along the bottom of the body that is unique to the open cars. I am 6'1"...
This is a 29 Special Coupe that I picked up locally. Initially the plan was to just sell it and move on to something else. After advertising it...
It looks exactly like a car that a local guy (Roseburg, OR) built a few years back. His name is Mike Jaramillo. I didn't know that he sold it....
Did that car come from southern Oregon?
I had a 69 Coupe DeVille that I sold earlier this year. The 472 is not an attractive engine, but man did that thing have grunt!
So Awesome!!!
If you look at the center studs located directly below the water neck, 3 in a line is 21 stud. If it has two in a row (like in the picture) it is...
I use a paper match. Slide it on with the match and rip off the remainder.
[IMG] A swap meet find from today. Not going to be used for anything but a wall hanger. But it is drilled, dropped, and slotted.
[IMG] A McCulloch on a 21 stud [IMG] A friend's Riley 4-Port
A SCOT and an Italameccanica [IMG] A Weiand and a NOS Cyclone [IMG] A few intakes [IMG]
The body doesn't have to come up very much at all to slip out the splash aprons. I usually do them one side at a time. As for the rivets, I...
Magnificent! I like the sound of that! I'll do it up right, promise.
I would check the intermediate shaft on the distributor. I experienced a similar problem and found it to be wear on the ends of the shaft. I...
There are lots of car folks here in Roseburg. It's just a little difficult to find us this time of year as we are all hiding inside of our shops...
I have a friend that uses the truck bell housing to adapt to Muncie/Saginaws. He uses a thick aluminum plate and machines the adapter. I have...
On the color, I went to the paint store and picked just about the darkest solid blue color that i could find. After a few trips back to the paint...
Now that's a stance! I sure do like those trunk latches. -Mitch
I picked this one up from a friend of mine. Every piece of this thing has been chromed. The linkage, fuel lines, intake, carbs, etc. I thought...
The pedals did require ALOT of modification to clear the steering column and bell housing. It is definitely an option and was nice because I...
I will check in the morning. Thanks for the info! -Mitch
The only marking that is obvious on them is the large cast "A" that you see. There are some smaller markings that are not very clear. Would the...
I attempted to hook my downdraft up with no pump. Anything beyond an idle and it would starve out. To do the math, head pressure is .434 psi per...
Any idea as to when the Kong heads were produced? I have heard that he sold some of them unfinished and still needing machining. Cool heads for...
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