Recent content by nomadpsd

The Sands3d block is my block. I have given him permission to sell them.

Thank You for the recognition. It makes all of the hours put into it worth it.

I'm running a Camaro V8 T5 transmission with a .73 Over Drive and 4:11 rear gears. The equivalent final drive in 5th is 3.00. This is with a mildly built Model B.

I design 4wd suspension components for the automotive aftermarket. I work a lot with OE CAD data and 3D scans.

That starter is a Denso style. They have been used on everything from a Toyota 4cyl to a Cummins in the RAM trucks. Toyota uses a starter relay in their circuit. This is to protect the ignition/starter switch. With a 60A rated button, you shouldn't need a relay.

This site has one available new for $4,000. https://www.hobbyclub.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=262&products_id=1466

There was an actual Model A engine model done several years ago. Ford Flathead Model A, 1/5 Scale by Ted Maciag, Profi ME, 2002 by Miniature Engineering Museum, on Flickr

It's a Ranger, Mustang, Thunderbird pressure plate. It is a 9" diaphragm. The bolt pattern is unique and uses dowel pins to locate it. I used the Sachs SC0047. Bought it from Amazon. I used a disc from Speedway for the Camaro V8 T5 trans. This diaphragm clutch will not work with the stock trans...

I researched doing disc brakes with stock wheels a few years ago. One of the problems I found, was the shape of the wheel. The wheel contacts the drum at three points. A disc brake rotor would only use two of these points. Also, because of the way the wheel is dished, the rotor would have to...

They have been doing disc brakes inside Buick style drums for many years.

The angle is 7 degrees.

I just bought brand new AER rods from Snyders.

My dad was in Lyons, but he passed in 2018. Was a member of Willamette A's. He had a friend in the area that he used to go driving with, but I think he has also passed. I now have his coupe in SoCal.

I'm using the T5 adapters from Dave at Vintage Metal Works using the S10 4x4 trans. http://vintagemetalworks.blogspot.c...00-05:00&max-results=7&start=62&by-date=false

I had Murray make mine for a serpentine belt. Belt just slips past pulley. IMG_0033 by nomadpsd, on Flickr