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Car will eventually have an A crank, 28 chevy head 6.5 compression, hp5a carb and custom manifolds with a warford overdrive. Pressure oil is the end goal so I'm hoping to max out rpms at 3000 and no more.

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Hey guys. I'm looking to do a preliminary mounting of my 27 27 Touring pickup body and sub frame to my frame. Just looking to see if you guys have instructions/prints for what goes where and how to mount everything.

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Thanks for the response guys. I'd also like to know more about the Bosch cent. advance unit. I googled Bubba's a while back as I believe that is the unit Clayton runs on his Roadster. It looks like he has pretty much retired though or at least no longer produces that unit.

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As the title states, do they make it? Working on a hopped T gowjob and a self advancing and retarding ignition system would be great. I know the E timer does but I like the look of a dizzy in a hopped up T.

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Thanks guys, and thanks gene. I hope to hear from scott. If not Henry I'll have to inquire with you. What compressions do you have?

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Picked up a 28 chevy head and need an adapter plate. I haven't had any luck contacting Gene so I figured I'd post here in the hopes he or someone else with adapter sees it.

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Thanks for all of the responses guys. Mark Chaffin ended up.putting a 2 port for sale shortly after this and I bought it! Now I need an adapter plate, is Gene still making them?

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Mark pm sent. Funny enough I just posted about trying to make a 27 single port head work.

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As the title says. I have found a 23-27 Chevy 171cui whole motor for sale locally. Actually it's almost too nice. Grimy but turns over, has trans with it too only thing that appears to be missing is carb and the pushrods on the side and even they may be around. Price for the whole thing is $250. I c...

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Hey guys. I got a mostly complete 26 27 Touring front tub this past weekend in solid and actually mostly rebuilt condition. I'm missing some pieces though to complete it. Someone cut the seat metal down short for a hotrod so I need that. I also need the back seat panel, the whole sheet metal for the...

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Dan, these have the hole for.the headlights as well correct?

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Thatbks to covid I was unable to travel to grab a nice roadster body and missed out. Should have done it anyway. I'm looking for a 26 27 roadster or touring body for my T gowjob project.

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Good looking setup. It looks like I'd have to run the roadster with no sides of the hood though. Hmm, hadn't thought about that.

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Hey guys. So I've started assembling a 27 roadster gowjob/speedster. The T motor is just about squared away. I'm looking at setting up steering soon. Pop has a couple T columns, but also some A columns. I'm playing with the idea of a 30s Ford steering column to give a less sensitive steering for spe...

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The guy who has a block under each arm... That was my late uncle Bucky - Extremely, um, "Heavy set", worked in the auto wrecking industry, he would pick up long blocks and move them around the yard... V8 short blocks , one in each hand. Always knew that if ever got him mad at me, I'd best just shoo...

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ThreePedalTapDancer wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:55 am
I have an original cast iron adapter to put a T carb on an updrafts or A intake.

Pm sent

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I just installed a Schebler updraft manifold to this engine I am working on. I have a Model A carb but for test firing the engine I'd like to install my NH or Kingston. I'm looking for an adapter that was made to install sidedraft carbs to an updraft manifold.

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DontKnowMuch wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 17, 2020 10:56 am
Do you need a shortened drive shaft?

I do.

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I picked up an iron warford yesterday that's about half complete. I'm missing some gears and a shaft inside, as well as the top cover unit with the shifter.

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Matt, if you haven’t already call Lang’s and talk to Steve. Think of as many things you need as possible. You may be surprised the amazing stuff they have. Or if you haven’t already take a trip down to Lang’s. If you like gow jobs they have the two best ever built sitting side by side surrounded by...

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I'm sorry and not being tongue in cheek!!!! My own experience tells me Gery is the better choice. My words as to that conclusion...let me say it a different way... Next time I need a black radiator, I'm not going to shop it, I'm calling Gery at Bergs...we'll spend 5 minutes on the phone, he'll ship...

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While I have not run an E or I timer, i have followed many posts including from the creator of them. While the idea of the E or I timer may not flow with more purist guys, I think both seem like phenomenal products. Better timing and ignition that's all around more consistent leading to better engin...

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This is great news. I am very glad to hear that someone is picking up the job. Chaffin's produces many increasingly hard to find parts such as replacement Ruckstell parts, distributor gears, etc.

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richardb wrote: ↑
Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:33 pm
I have a 1915 roadster with complete riley system please call 860 345 3056 drive it home for sale ?

Hey Richard. It sounds like a lovely car, but I'm working on doing up an early-mid 30s style 27 T roadster gowjob and have many parts already collected.

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Looking for a complete set of riley multi lifts, repro or original.

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drat! "Missed it by, that much!" Congratulations to the buyer

been looking for a good Warford or Chicago.

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I'll take them.

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As the title says, I'm looking for special rods or pistons so I can.complete a model A crankshaft conversion for.a.T block. I'm told vendors don't carry these any more.

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I'll take it. I was trying to send a pm here for my details but cant figure it.out. pm me if you can.

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Layden, is this the spacer you use to set the higs head back and also you'll have to move the front a bit as well?

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It is what it is. I've decided while I'm not giving up looking for him, I have to otherwise move on or let it consume me. Can't dwell on it. I'm happy things seem sorted out and I'm having a blast with my car. I have many, many journeys planned for this year.

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I'll plug in for this carb here: this is a great little carb. I run one on my coupe. I'd say it's a little more peppy than a Holley NH straight through. Very good carb and Bruce does good work.

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wow! Someone snatch this up and assemble it so I can oggle! That's a fair price for just the ohv unit, but throw in an A crank block? Great buy!

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pics 2, little guy is the son of a friend visiting from down South, he loved it!

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Hey guys, Matt here. It has been a long time since I posted on the MTFCA forum. I'm still using the Facebook one regularly but I thought I'd start posting here more often again. Anyway, my 26 coupe! A lot has happened since I last posted here. The car has now been "90%" totally rebuilt mechanically....

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The gear you're missing is the one that goes from the cam to drive the unit correct? Fantastic looking unit!

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I go to plenty of car shows and while I usually enter, I have no real interest in winning. I go for the fun, the talking and the sharing. While guys with pristine cars polish their rides and sweat with nerves as kids approach, I open up the door of the coupe and let the kids in to have a seat so lon...

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It's not libel, as nothing stated is false, and I do in fact have the photos and video of me discovering one mess up after another on the engine. I also have photos of the carb I received from bruce before it went to him, and the subsequent junk one I pulled off of the car, I'd suggest you stop defe...

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I'd be leary about trusting this seller's description about anything he offers for sale. He sold me an "NOS" ring gear for $200 that turned out to be worn and pitted. Here he advertises he has 200 feet of band lining. What he has is 60 feet of what is most likely brake lining. Buyer beware! Spencer...

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Yep,that's the spring Bruce and stan. PM sent stan. Thanks guys!

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Wanted: Stromberg OF return spring, or really any of the OF carburetor accessory parts. Right now my return spring is a rubber band Haha. Anyone with dimensions on the spring I could probably.get what i need at the local hardware store.

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They're a great little carb. In many ways an improved NH straight through. The flapper helps with idle, but also will automatically enrichen or lean your mixture as you drive and suction changes. I have one I bought for 10 dollars at a swap meet and clean up.myself. tested it on my coupe. It has def...

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Chris, was that cr for a giant or giant super? I believe the giant super was a little higher in cr. It has a minor crack in the water outlet jacket area. A good media blast, pin and stitch the jacket crack, and it should be good to go. I'm not sure on the color, in m trying to decide myself. Spark p...

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Arrived in the mail today. I'm as happy as a clam and can't wait to put it on the car.

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Been on the lookout for a moore or any other make of auxiliary transmission that mounts just in front of the differential. Looking for a 3 speed or 2 speed direct and over drive. I plan to mate it with my Ruckstell.

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Looking for an original high compression head for my coupe. Located a Ricardo that will work for my grandfathers roadster, but want a little more pep for the coupe.

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