I spent most of 2006 rebuilding this car. Last November at Pistons & Paint was my first show with it.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o> <o> </o> But I have never driven it! Finally Sunday I made a few laps in the back yard. (I know I sound like a redneck but it's a big backyard).<o></o> <o></o> I never got to drive the car because the guy, who built the motor did a lousy job setting up the valves & lifters. It had no compression. I installed adjustable lifters and now the 60hp runs and it sounds great. Still needs some adjustments, hey its a flathead.<o></o> <o> </o> Ive taken it to a few shows as a trailer queen and now I get to drive in with everyone else. Do you think they will let me cruise So. Congress at the Roundup?<o></o> <o> </o> I felt like a mad scientist because I was testing out my clutch pedal design, the quick change gears, if I would even fit & still be able to work the pedals. The brake is a hand lever on the left side. All went well on my 5 lap run.<o></o> <o> </o> Cant wait for Pistons & Paint this year!<o></o> <o> </o> Bart<o></o>
Jeez - do you have to be a midget to drive one? You look a touch, er, cramped in there! Looks great with the panels on.
The panels are silver with black scallops. It is a very tight fit. I'm 6'3" and my family said I was too big to fit. I made the arches in the dash larger for my knees to clear. Bart
I look at certain cars and wonder why anyone would build a car you couldn't actually drive on the street. This is certainly an exception to that question. Really cool.
Awesome ride, Speed! I have a TQ midget that was built in 1950 and used a 1949 Crosley frame and front axle. It has a solid rear suspension and quarter eleptics up front. The motor is in back, so I have LOYS of driver room...lol Restoration is in progress. Enjoy yours....
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