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Existing engine info wanted?
Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2022 6:27 pm
by Loftbed
I bought this Model T Speedster on Hemmings. It was offered by the Son of the previous owner and he didn't know much about it. The car was originally built by Pete Eastwood in Southern Cal, Pete sold it (minus the engine) to Don Small of Arizona (prior to his passing). Don had the engine built by Larry Blair (AKA Loco Larry) of Santa Fe Springs and had it b///////uilt close to the original engines specs. What I know about it so far is: NOS Sherman head, New Zealand counter balanced crank Model A rods, Custom Ross pistons, Bosch front plate, VW Distributor with special drive, Carter BB1 model 699s carb; Custom Exhaust & Intake, & 12v conversion.
If anyone has further info on this engine, I'd like to know as I am trying to document it.
Rod
Re: Existing engine info wanted?
Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2022 6:49 pm
by speedytinc
Larry Blair is still around. He closed his shop in Santa fe springs & opened a smaller shop in Whittier.
Spotted him on the holiday excursion in a T. Sent an email.
Re: Existing engine info wanted?
Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2022 1:13 am
by TRDxB2
Larry Blair info (562) 698-4929
Tin Shed Antique Auto Repair
8949 Santa Fe Springs Rd, Whittier, CA, 90606
Re: Existing engine info wanted?
Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2022 1:45 am
by Steve Jelf
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Re: Existing engine info wanted?
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 1:25 pm
by Loftbed
TRDxB2 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 01, 2022 1:13 am
Larry Blair info (562) 698-4929
Tin Shed Antique Auto Repair
8949 Santa Fe Springs Rd, Whittier, CA, 90606
Frank, thanks for the contact info.
I was able to talk to Larry yesterday, and he recalled the engine and how it was built. So I am now able to add more info to the engines 'build sheet".
Again thank you
Rod