I am running the aluminum version of this on a old beater engine with new cam and valves. Single small Stromberg, 81 I think. Runs great, wish I had the iron version just because of corrosion, but I like mine a lot.
I am installing safety hubs on my large drum rear axle. Hyatt bearing on left side was pretty tight to get out. Right side was fine.
Timken bearings inside the new hubs are tight going on left side.
Left measures about 1.063.
Right side is fine and slides right on.
Both axles are original...
New to the T side and gathering parts to build a speedster. Locals are telling me to to source wire wheels for the build. I know finding a set of wood is more work and expense but would be cool. What can you all tell me?
Mine are talking to me also. All new from previous owner and I know the fellow who restored it. Does great work. I am taking the riveted woven pads off and installing Randy's bonded softer pads and drums this winter.
Tootles
I think that is how its spelled, I try not to look. Its pinstriped on the bottom door jam from the previous owner. Do the names have to stay with the car?:eek:
I have about 12 sets of wooden boat plans. The plans are to build only one boat from. And not sell afterwards. I am sure some have copied, most do not. I have built 2 boats from plans and the others are stashed in the basement floor joists. They are starting to digitize some of them now, and...