Came to work this morning and had a picture of my motor waiting for me. We went back and forth on heads, induction, etc... Originally, we were going to run an Edelbrock 4 deuce intake (runnin on 2 carbs), but then keith found those great block letter heads and decided to run a matching block letter super intake. I am really excited...
Ryan great looking engine. I love the heads. Jealousy intended. What coupe is that going in?? Not the 38 is it? Maybe mommys chevy? That would be cool for a change
No, she's going in the model-a that Keith has been building me. It's pretty much my dream car - late 40s bonneville inspired hot rod. The car has changed direction a bit as we are now thinking of putting it on deuce rails. I'm too tall for the chop and channel...
You can see more details (although some of it is dated) here: http://www.rexrods.com/Rods/Cochran/index.html
I'm not familiar with some flatty stuff. Is that on of those Edelbrock Slingshot manifolds? You gunna run the mag?
That's a really cool way of Z-ing the front. It definately would be a characteristic that would stand out as your car. Have you thought about putting another Z at the firewall so that you could increase your leg room, but still give it that massively channeled look?
Great looking 30. That flathead will look fabulous in that car! Speaking of flathead intakes. I noticed the 33 on that website had an intake I have never seen. Anyone know anything about it???
Yeah, short of getting my legs cut off at the knee it just ain't happening (I'm 6'3") on that frame with that channel. And you'll see some really far out things once it is on deuce rails though... the car will still be very low and racy...
Frustrating isn't it? ( Im 6'2" ) I already had my roadster on wheels, on a channeled and Z'd Model A frame. And when I got my seats back from being upholstered, I finally had to admit that I was just not going to be able to fit in the thing... So I started over with the Deuce rails, and the Unibody construction. The car is 3'11" tall now, with the Hard top on... Your car is really cool, it has the look. I cant wait to follow the progress on it...
[ QUOTE ] No, she's going in the model-a that Keith has been building me. It's pretty much my dream car - late 40s bonneville inspired hot rod. The car has changed direction a bit as we are now thinking of putting it on deuce rails. I'm too tall for the chop and channel... [/ QUOTE ] WUSS!!! . Looks good, good luck with it. later plmczy
I think it looks "REAL"!!!!!!!!!!! ryan your TALL ASS isn't going to fit in that thing unless you get the deuce rails, 6'4",,, Sucks being tall sometimes huh? Flips 33 is crashed, think the 32 roadster he has is getting that motor from the 33... I could be wrong because the 32 roadster might be headed for B-ville.... I loved the 33, it was one of my favorite cars... Ryan I'm sorry I missed you in AUSTIN, Did jimmy let you hear the message? hahahah I got yours.. We could have hid our wives and HUMPED,, XOXOXOX germ
Ryan, that motor looks great! You know I have a soft spot for flatties. You'll appreciate the extra 6" of headroom the '32 rails will give you. One tip for you though....after hitting my head on the roof (A-coupe chopped 4.5 on '32 rails) a few times, I've learned that if you lean your head to the side when you hit a big bump, you'll gain a bit more clearance!
You know,you're right,that car is too low....Not very practical,either,with those little ittie bittie windows.Those tires sticking up like that would probably cause problems,too.I can help you out of this terrible situation,though.I'll trade you straight up for my wifes Subaru.It's green,you would really like it.Very practical,too.I think it gets very good gas mileage,too,except when my wife is driving it.A very practical flat 4 cylinder. You think you tall guys have it so bad?????BooHooBooHoo...TRY BEING FAT AS HELL,and getting into a car like that..HUH?HUH?HUH?You think you got it bad??? Guess all you tall guys are pussies
Reggie, driving your car last weekend has got me all fired up again. Prolly the first REAL traditional hot rod I've driven in 3 or 4 years... No telling what you cost me! Germ, I missed you too gorgeous. Jimmy handed me the cell to hear your ramble and I just had to reply man. Laughed pretty hard when I put on my prison slippers the next morning after my beauty bath. We could have taken over the capitol David Koresh style holmes... Tall. I hate being it sometimes. I don't even get the added benefits with the ladies as my back makes me slump and makes me look short. I was good in my time though - should have been there.
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