Projects Back in a Banger

I am sure you know this but it is good to point it out. Frequently when a hub is run loose a crack will start in the axle. In time this crack will migrate through the axle causing it to fail. When the axle fails the wheel/hub/axle will depart from the car. I assume you are running safety hubs or brake clips as these a a good idea anyway.

Charlie Stephens

 

Thanks Charlie, I will have a good look at the hub/axle. it was tight when assembled, but the shim was only aluminum, (all that was available at 11pm) I didn't fully understand tapers at the time, the car would have been lucky to have traveled 80miles since I have owned it. (& It was a project long before that) I'm hoping the axle is ok & it was just a miss matched drum...

 

I've taken the RPU out for a rattle a couple of times recently, last weekend to the local historic race meet & this weekend just up the road to visit a couple of mates who are playing with Bangers too, it was good to go for a wander on some dirt roads,

I still have much to do, the timing needs adjustment, the springs need softening & fitting shocks, some wiring work & that's before I can dial in the aesthetics, like larger rear tires (probably 6.50/18's) & a chopped screen, but much like all of us in life, we keep learning, hopefully getting better at doing life with others, so this lil Hit Rod will get better too.
I have limited time & have become settled with the idea it will slowly improve, while we get to enjoy it.
These were at the Historics, I didn't take many pics but these caught my eye
This is a 1 of 1 Viglione Argentinan built cycle car
This twin engine racer is a replica of one built in South Australia in the late 40's/50's & raced with some success

 

My Dad & Sister were visiting the other day, I took them both for a rattle around the block, my little girl raced out for a ride too, "the noisier the better she says"

 

I'll admit I'm slightly jealous.

My son and I bought an A chassis that I fully intended on putting a roadster pickup body on. However, fate intervened, and I got a job at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, MI where there is a 29 A roadster pickup in the fleet. I learned, I'm a bit on the 'large' side to fit into that body style. Well, really, almost all body styles, but that one particularly.

I am subscribing to follow along vicariously so I can see someone enjoy what I can't.

v/r,
jason

 

Man on man!
I love this thing..you guys sure know how to have fun down there..
I wish I could find a bunch of guys into early stuff I could learn so much.!
I'll keep watching.

 

Thanks guys, the main aim for this lil hot rod is maximum fun, minimal cost & for minimal stress. Something to be shared with as many people as possible

 

We've had a fair bit going on, young family, house extension broken cars, while the lil pickup has been neglected, it hasn't been forgotten,
Just a quick pic of its new high heels. I'll squirt the front wheels to match the back in good time.
Thanks for the interest.

 

looks like a whole bucket of fun!!

 

What are those angled tubes above the blower in the yellow car?

What make is the sports car or is it a one-off?

 

I want one, especially right hand drive.

 

Not sure, but possibly plugs in exhaust Pipes? It's an English Ford Zephyr 6

 

The body of this was originally a LHD & Chassis RHD, some could say it's confused, I say it's been redeemed, given a new life

 

@Outback Are those rears the 6.50-18's you mentioned above?
That's a great ride!

 

Thanks @jet996 they are 7.00/18, they are a big tyre, the front's are a 4.50/4.75-17 on a skinny English Y model rim.
A 5.00 or 5.50/17 might balance it out a bit better? Will see how it goes

 

Glenn, how do you find the 700-18’s on 32 rims?

I’m thinking of running them on my coupe, with 3.7 rear gears

 

It went on ok & seems to fit well, I fitted the tyre, haven't done any miles yet though.