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| 76-914 |
 Jun 11 2012, 10:48 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist  Group: Members Posts: 13,508 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California 
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Nah, it's my best buddy from back woods TX. I found this email he sent me in '08. Bob and I became friends in the aviation community years back. We both built and sold our planes about the same time. This was Bob's first attack after selling his plane. As you can see, his skills vastly out weigh mine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) . Below is a copy of the email:
I finally got some pics of the roadster with paint on it. This thing is pretty close to being done. It's got all of about 300 miles on it. This is an old tech hot rod for sure. I have discovered that there have been great advances in handling since the Model A front axle, bias ply tires, friction shocks and drum brakes. This thing can scare the crap out of you going in a straight line! I don't know the top speed but it is geared for 109 at 4000 rpm. (yes, that is the engine redline) My butt puckers at about 65-70. I figure the engine is putting out about 150 HP which is just about all this car needs... It has a 270 cubic inch Buick straight 8 bored out .040, head milled .080 which brings the compression all the way up to 8.0:1, the two carburetors have a total of 580 CFM which is about twice what the engine needs. (I limit the throttle opening) I basically built everything. (Even welded up the frame) It uses a 64 Ford rear end, Model A front end, and Chrysler steering. The transmission is actually a Buick with a Ford C4 tailshaft and 12" long driveshaft. The body is a one off done with a male mold. It only weighs 40 pounds. (Which makes up for the 1000# engine) The weather is finally cooling off here so I hope to get some serious miles on it now. We had 49 days of 100+ temperatures this summer. I sure was glad to have an air conditioned shop!    |
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| billh1963 |
Jun 11 2012, 10:55 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
Now that is awesome!
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| abnrdo |
Jun 11 2012, 11:02 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 399 Joined: 24-September 04 From: Panama City, FL Member No.: 2,820 Region Association: South East States |
That is true artwork! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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| bulitt |
Jun 11 2012, 02:43 PM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
Sweet. Love the grill!
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