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That's a clever trans mount. Nice work.
Because the air must come thru the the intake air filter, I would think it's cleaner and better for the engine. If you're running multiple carbs,...
That's how I am planning to mount the plate eventually.
[ATTACH] This is car rear bumper irons with '39 car bumper. You can see what BB referred to about the license plate being visible. When I...
2022 I bought a Backyard Buddy on the recommendation of a friend who has had one for probably 20 years . and also an Advantage classic for my son....
Good to know. Thanks
On October 10th it'll be 16 years. Ther are some Amazing craftsmen on here and I have learned a lot from people on this board. Thanks Ryan and all...
What holds the narrow stainless trim to the side grill bars? I see some holes in the grill bars.
The welding is done ok the pass. side cab corner. I definitely have some grinding to do, but I'm going to the other corner before I forget how I...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Engine installed in chassis for break-in. The color is post war blue for 559A. The plug wire tubes are for 8ba; they seemed to...
I have a Roper Whitney hand punch that I usually use for plug welds but I wanted to use the spring in the top of the patch to correct some of the...
I've been wondering how you're doing. It looks like big steps now. I'm impressed by the amount of work you guys do so that you can get stuff...
One of the cab corners tacked in. I think I'll have to use some lead to blend where the seam is.[ATTACH] The .[ATTACH] pic is not upside down;...
Are you running power valves? Try a test run without air cleaners.
I'm not very smart, but I'm not joining Amazon so I can watch Nascar.
I have a pair on my coupe that should also work on a convert. I got them from Bob Drake. Th right side is mounted in a slightly different place...
FYI. Ford banjo rear ends wear on the bottom side of the axle housing bearing race extension. You should mic the O.D of that for wear. You may...
Unless the firewall is dramatically modified, you can't lift the front of the engine enough for the pan to clear the crankshaft. I would remove...
Thanks, BB. When I bought the patch panels, bed kit, complete floor pan I could have bought a repo seat riser. I thought fixing the one in the...
Small update. I have the seat riser patched together except for drilling the holes to rivet it to the floor. I can't install it until I get the...
I haven't decided on my seat yet; I have a set of stock style springs but I'm not in love with them. I remember the security drawer in your riser...
That's a good idea; there might be someone in my area. I understand pattern makers could be using that technology or injection mold shops instead...
That's where I was headed until I found the correct stick on e*pay. I will have to shorten it but I think it will give more room for the middle...
I switched focus to the seat riser. It needs a lot of work A good friend made a new back piece out of 16 gage. this piece is somewhat structural...
That metal finish looked too nice to paint. Great job! I think the worst part of sand blasting is getting all the sand out afterwards :)
My '41 pickup came with an 8ba installed and was running and driving. It was adapted to the transmission with a cast adapter ( stamped steel also...
It looks like you made out on the engine and transmission. The engine looks good in gold.
I copied V8 Bobs unit and plumbed it into the inlet of the remote oil filter. I also rolled the engine over as I added oil . (no spark plugs)...
Are those shiny bubbles or metal particles? The "milky" color of the lube is moisture? As the gears wear in the fluid usually turns darker.
I have rebuilt 4 Holley 94s with Charlie price kits; including new oversize throttle shafts, throttle plates ,screws, etc. I would do a couple...
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