Okay, I think I have it figured out. As I stated in the previous post,I bought the unit advertised as a Nash twin 8 dizzy and sent it to Bubba for some work. He sent it to Keith for the motor build. I've contacted Bubba and he said it is a combination of a flathead base with a mix of Nash and Harmon Collins parts. So Jeff is actually right,good eye Jeff. Bubba says it's even rarer than an original Nash twin 8 dizzy. So long as it runs like stink i don't really care who made it. Thanks for the input guys.
Doc, cool beans, i think it is way cooler than a stock nash distributor! I just like to learn stuff when i see something i havnt before thats the only reason i was asking in the first place. There was so much experimenting back in the date its super neat to see. jeff
Yeah I know I'm late to the dance....but ran across this advertisement in the October 1950 Hot Rod Magazine and I thought I would throw in just for the hell of it. And look, you can buy it for $183.75!! Hurry!!
Don't have any idea how I missed this back in the day....But thanks for bring it back as I really enjoyed reading about it. Plus it is a killer looking flathead.
at today`s prices ONE Frenzel blower comes to about $2848.12 plus tax! i think it would still be a bargain. and by the way that rolling chassis beautiful! the ONLY thing i would change are the side motor mounts, original `32 front mounts would look much better. tom
i`m planning to use the dual sheave pumps on an early style `32 hot rod, and the only thing that needs to be modified [other than removing the ears from the pumps] is the front cross member [to clear the dual sheave crank pulley]. at least i hope so, just mocked-up right now. see pics. tom
i posted this once on another thread, but it might be worth posting again. i`m planning to use a model A cross member in a `32 chassis and i wanted to use original motor mounts, so i modified a scrap `32 front cross member to accept a model A cross member. the images depict a reproduction A cross member, the final iteration will use an original model A piece. tom
Yes I know, this thread is a little dusty, but it is the most informativ one I found. So I try to warm it up a little. Let's see if it works. Since I got one of these rare artworks, I'm interested in all possible informations. I tried to put them together (yes - as many others did before…) in a kind of profile for each Frenzel. I also tried to figure out the differences (so far they are visible on pictures). Hopefully some experts and owners will add their knowledge and experince. Let's blow it up!
wow, I too missed this previously.... What car did this engine end up in? I heard a whisper that maybe a Frenzel ended up down here? not sure if this is one noted here or just a furphy?
Ah, the good old days! Here's another old thread, it's got to be somewhere Here's one for sale at $12K and an article on rebuilding a Frenzel. An old S&S supercharger very similar to a Frenzel.
S&S Cycle was founded 1958. It seems that the blower appeared in the 40's. But I did not find any further informations about it. This S&S blower is even more rare than the Frenzel. http://www.hotrodhotline.com/pr/2008/08capjackaug/
Is there anybody out there, who could help me with some dimensions of the "FRENZEL" lettering? I'd like to bring it back on the housing.
That was second to none a work of Art! No matter what vehicle it was put in it made it Beautiful in it's Own Bad Ass Way!!!
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