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[ATTACH] On a brighter note, we picked up the 3 record certificates while we were at Loring Timing Association.
The pistons just arrived. Do we have enough time to build a motor and get to Bonneville? We're getting too old for thrasher 18 hours a day!
We'll bring it back here in July.
Our first pass at Loring, taking it easy. I wanted to see if it drove okay, shifted okay . I set 3 new records. The second pass, I went for it. I...
We start racing on Monday. I'll post timing slips, good or bad.
On our way to Loring, I drove it onto the scales. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Yep, Frank was drinking that!
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]We ran the motor in yesterday. The Video is on Facebook, the Flying Seven. We'll replace the fuel pressure sensor and...
[ATTACH]The transmission and drive shaft are in and working.
I can't wait to start it up!
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The distributor is a Summit copy of a late 6 cylinder Chevy HEMI. Frank modified it to fit.It has Davis Unified Ignition cap rotor coil module....
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Frank made it. He's clever like that. Thank you.
[ATTACH]Preparing the head. 302 GMC.
[ATTACH]This is the mid plate to adapt 6 cylinder to Chevy V8 scatter shield.
Thanks for the offer. We do have plenty of room under the hood.
[ATTACH] I have two front bumpers. One is chrome for show, the second will be paint for go. Giving it a skim coat of bondo. Frank has to plan...
[ATTACH]We got the Promotors Pick trophy last weekend. Now its back in the garage, getting ready for July.
There are so many variables! It's not easy. I get excited when I see XO on the side of a vehicle!
He's got a Ford truck with a GMC motor that makes it MP. Modified Pickup. The Skinner head makes it XXO.
Didn't John change to modified?
[ATTACH] It's first picture, sitting outside. We're ready for the show tomorrow.
[ATTACH]Rustoleum Almond and DuPont Nason. Black is Rust-Oleum too.
[ATTACH]We have headlights! We're loading up today to display the truck at the Greater Philadelphia Expo center for Friday and Saturday.
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