Featured History Tom Cobbs: Blown Chevy

Tom had the rocker oiling covered @bchctybob , he metered the flow with this valve. He no doubt used the minimum he thought necessary. I’ve seen a couple black and white photos previously but these give more angles and show much detail.

 

Here’s the portable work station that Tom built for Bonneville. All the necessary engine tools were stored in there. I have most of his tools and his Bonneville pit tool box as well as his Lathe, 1940s delta machinery and drill press. A lot of Jack Engle custom blower camshafts and handmade radius lifters. Loads of aircraft hardware, his entire AN fitting collection. Tom handmade everything. He had money and could buy anything at anytime but he chose to build a better mousetrap.

 

And this was an early block. Tom used a J&E full roller custom cam. And this was still pulse oiling circulation system. These engines were from Stu Hilborn. I have a NOS 283 that was Tom’s and he loosely mapped out mods with an oil pen on the block. I’ll post that one of
These days. I’m moving a fleet of cars and parts to my new shop where this stuff can be displayed.

 

Impressive is all I can say.

 

His pops was a big international tobacco dealer.