A real Good rake is so good that a list of Pros and Cons just begged to be listed. Pros: -If the gas pump quits, NoProblem, The tank's higher than the carbs anyway. -No need to change seals in the main brake cylinder, the fluid won't come up/out. NoProblem -Busted fan belt? NoProblem, the coolant will self circulate, as the radiator is lower than the engine and you can run your battery flat without overheating! -Brake failure? NoProbelm, You don't really need brakes, the car looks like it's braking all the time. -No Oil pressure? NoProblem, the oil is up in the front of the engine sloshing about with the camchain so wildly it'll never know it didn't have any oil pressure. -Blow a fuse? No problem. If your park fuse blows, the car behind you will see the always lit oil light. In front the beaming face of the happy driver will be seen. Tight budget? NoProblem, You'll have free AC, the car won't have a roof insert anyway as you'll have to look through the roof to see the road. Cons. The Good rake doesn't look right on low riders
My old metallic blue '27 T tudor sedan was full fendered, on a '28 'A' frame, 59A mill, '39 box, '36 rear. I applied a pair of 8.20 X 15 U.S. Royals to the rear, and 5.60s to the front; 4" Mor Drop axle, reversed eyes, 5 leaves up front. My Mom came out awhile later, and said, "Mike...That thing's just posed there, isn't it?" I answered, innocently: "No, why?" She answered: "Mad Rake!" True story, my Lincoln St. home, 1958.
So true. Driving a car with bias plies and no fenders is certainly more cool looking than functional. Then at the same time, the simple functionality of a hot rod is a cool factor. And Jibs, I never asked if she is. She took pity in me over 25 years ago, and she lets me have a lot of fun pulling front leaves and jacking up rears.
"And Jibs, I never asked if she is. She took pity in me over 25 years ago, and she lets me have a lot of fun pulling front leaves and jacking up rears". That's cool, can't ask for more than that.
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