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Probably a dumb question but can somebody explain how the double filament headlight bulb works . when switching to hi beam does the low beam stay...
It all began with a model a chassis and a couple of sheets of steel . All hand formed
I’m taking forever to build my roadster because I can’t stop changing stuff. Just when I think I’m done i come up with another time consuming...
Hi folks . I have a 4 banger that has the pistons sitting about a 1/16 above the deck. Is this normal ? It seems to run ok . It has adjustable...
Keep working on that sense of humour buddy
U Your friend built you a wonderful car . He certainly left his mark on this world.
You are right about the steering wheel ? I borrowed off my roadster .l will swap it when I come across one I like . There is a few other parts...
Those rear wishbones must pivot inline with the universal behind the gearbox
I been busy for the last year or two living the dream ,creating something that's been etched in my brain for half a century . A 1930s style big...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I will show some of my home made tools next post. Hope you get some ideas..cheers Gaz.
This is the stuff we want . I can move forward a few more steps. The engine and gearbox is similar to the model b I'm using. I still need to work...
Has anyone got pictures of a 30s big car or sprint car without the body .I need to see the engine position ,brake setup ,clutch (if any) gear box...
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[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Actually the body is finished ,here's some more pics of how I got there
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I used these plans as a guide and sort of tweeked it a bit to suit my needs. Chassis made from...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I am happy to share what I've done so far .Over the week I'll pull it apart and go over it taking pictures.The first thing I did...
Thanks Charlie ,it's dark down here at the moment . I' ll check it in the morning
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Here's my sprint car made from mostly model a parts I had laying around .The body and chassis are hand made by me from pictures...
Thanks fellas ,I've got the fuel pump so I'll assume it's a 33 .It will look sweet in this old style sprint car I've built .I will try to post a...
Got myself ab ford engine .wth No 5209325 with star before and after (bell housing ) ASN 28781 on the side above water pipe .numbers are quite...
I picked up this 42 motor complete and at the right price .after a good clean-up I found this crack .Metal around water is a bit thin also .will...
Glad u like the grille .i made it from the door of an old refrigerator and the callipers came from a vr commodore .its a car we have here in...
Having trouble with the photo's ,too much tech .try again
This is the first time my scratch built roadster has been out of the shed.i built it in the 27 t style thinking that would be the easiest .it...
Hi folks,pleased to meet you all .I`ve been reading your scribblings for a while and have have used some idea`s on my 27 roadster.Cheers bigjee.
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