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Tape a flash light to the hood and it would pass for a legal street rod,,,,, here in Colorado anyway LOL
A thought from another fixed income poverty level pensioner: Perhaps we should consider adjusting the rules to better cope with this kwappy...
For what ever it's worth, Wallys latest and greatest '12 rule book specifies .118" wall tube when using mild steel in all sizes from 3/4" to 1...
old sparks,,,, If you have a really nice neighbor with wireless internet close by you may be able to pirate off their connection. I pirate off...
Check out Speedy Bills for strange, odd and unusual parts, they have a lot of things a guy can use on a HAMBster, street rod parts and engine,...
Not sure but it looks like the guy in the center of the picture is laughing! The driver won't be laughing when he hits a high spot in the track...
Skip, I saw a full body 4 cylinder Volvo with a hairdryer running on everclear run a 6.85 et on the drag strip so I'm sure the potential is...
X 10 from up here on the hill. All fired up and no chance to dance. P-Dog
I quit drag racing in '78 because of NHRA and all their little BS antics, special rules for special people, that sort of thing. After 30 years...
Old6rodder, That was a great vidy, I did see your run and your return road "permagrin" looks like you were having a wonderful time of it....
Toe in is what I was worried about, it looks like enough to flip a freight train! P-Dog (all cross eyed)
I count 6 wheels, is that legal? P-Dog (needs more coffee)
Dear Dodge Bro, You're more than welcome to come use my TIG any time you'd like and the argon's free. P-Dog........
Bob, If that Lawn Boy is a two stroke and if we lived closer I'd come mow your lawn for free just to hear the engine run and smell the smoke,...
OOPS! Yup, I re-mem-ber now, you pop'd the coolant hose and got a high amperage shower, has your hair come back straight again now? Happy...
You don't have a water cooled torch? I don't have any trouble with my water cooled set up all the way to 300AMPS. The Inquiring P-Dog.....
dwaynerz, Throw a load of CH3NO2 in it and something will smoke,,,,, SORRY and never mind.... P-Dog juss trying to be cute........
Old28, You can drill a hole in the plug then use a slide hammer with a hook on the end, should snatch 'em right out,,,, with luck. P-Dog........
Old28, I'd replace the plugs now instead of later. In all the years I worked in an auto machine shop I never once saw any head plugs replaced...
That just bites when you have a long weekend then your material doesn't show up!!!! Kinda like going to the high screwl prom alone. Good luck...
bobw, Have you tried running the dizzy with no springs or one spring? I've done both back in the day :~)) P-Dog....
Injected27, Jorgensen Steel shows 1 5/8" DOM in both .125" and .134" wall in their catalog. The nearest Jorgensen location to you in in Bessimer,...
This sounds like a great plan, a papa daughter build is the best! Just keep it fun, don't let it turn into a JOB and while you're building it...
Injected: My T chassis is 24" at the front and 29" at the back, that's just what seemed to work well with my collection of parts. Just remember...
Old28, Straight linkage, each carby feeds only 2 cylinders. I use a piece of hose stuffed inside the carby air horn, listen to the sound and...
Old28, I have 3 of Speedy Bills primary carbys on my 250 six banger, three separate heated manifolds with no balance tube, to be added later if...
Check to see if you have a "Pick & Pull" somewhere near you, our local Pick & Pull will sell any transmission for $75. Well worth taking a look....
Old28, I think you would be some what less than impressed if you were to take a tour of my little 300 sq. ft. shop. Most things in my little shop...
mudflap261, I'm with you, too many rules ruin the fun and innovation. Personally I LOVE the 6" tire rule, it's the best I've seen in many a year!...
Old28, Please allow me to qualify my "do it at home" statement. I am a stubborn old retired machinist who just loves the challenge of doing...
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