Recent content by ThirstyThirty

makes me wonder where all those cars & trucks are today?

How true! but I am fighting it! ;) SIL took his family out to dinner Saturday evening. Upon arrival, in they went in to restaurant for dinner. After, came out... waited while Dad said into his fone: "Come get us!" car solo started, backed out, maneuvered in parking lot, drove itself over to...

yeah - it's a good one! I have a file in Saved where I put certain FB thread titles so I don't have to go and try to find them, hunt them down... This thread is one of them! :)

Thanks for the link! as far as I am concerned... I have never seen a full-fendered Deuce Roadster eng mod or stock that i did not think was just about totally perfect! :) the '1932 6 Wheel Roadster' listing here on FBarn is one case in point! Price is fair, as to me availability is more the...

I have seen it before! customer got a bunch of engine parts from me... then took it to someone he said was a reputable repairman. V8. customer wanted to go run brackets on Saturday night. first few runs were slower than the tired, stock motor!! :eek: I kept telling him!!! I kept telling him...

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there is no such thing as a happy motor that does not stay put! don't ask me how i know! :eek:

you did it! great thread with good updated happy ending! enjoyed reading the thread! curious: how many cases of beer did it take! lol...j/k! :rolleyes:

most engine builders, even rebuilders and over-haulers all have their own definition of what it is to resize crank rods. most definitions, it not all... more or less say the same thing. for a more precise definition/explanation... talk to the guy in the shop who does just that! in the meantime...

Nice! really like the enlarged pix! Top looks great! I can just see the businessman driving on home after another day dealing with all the many things of business a businessman might have to contend to... back in the 28/29 era of the American economy! Thanks for sharing. :)

"All's well that ends well!" it's more than just a smile vs a frown, it is a biological occurrence. our bodies produce things that make us feel happy and conversely... make things that make us feel not so happy! events and situations can be the cause (trigger) of either or both!; mutually...

if it was mine, and it was some time back... 2 36 Ford 3-windows... I would further explore options, dims, etc before cutting anything that is original FOMOCO tin!

I have always said, "engine building, engine repairs... part tech, part craftsmanship... and artwork, too!" interesting to read these numerous options, choices to seal gaskets. shellack, a new one for me! :)

all 8 cyls are only 55 psi?

hi, do you know how the timing got retarted? since your car is a '30 A roadster... holds interest to me. :) even though all A's time the same as I can best remember...