Recent content by steve warren

Here is what I did - I took my axles to a cam shop, had them build up the seal area and then ground it to the proper diameter. They do that process all the time on cams. The cost was actually pretty minimal. About $50 per axle. I got it done in Tacoma Washington about year and a half ago

Just a word about rebuilding water pumps. I purchased one of the leakless water pump bushings from Bratton's. It is a press fit into the water pump housing. However the new bushing was slightly larger than the old one and consequently I cracked 2 housings before I got wise and honed the next...

Here's a picture of the initial sketch of the design

This is my progress on my speedster - close to paint. The last picture shows my gas tank fill tube thru the boat tail

I've tried to send a PM in response to a ad on the V8 swap Meet but it says I need 10 post in order to respond to the ad. Doesn't make any sense

I've nearly completed work on the body of my boat tail speedster. Here are a couple of pictures to show you the progress. I posted earlier to this thread. Again I'm, using a Model A frame, engine and running gear. I've shortened the frame and rear axle about 11 inches to get the proportions...

I'm working on a hand built all steel boat tail Model A speedster. The basis is a Model A frame shortened 11 inches to get the proportions correct for the wheel base / body. The body frame is square and round tubing welded together. Body panels will be riveted on. The body panels have been...

How do I view your photos do I have to get a photobucket account