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Re: Begging to be a hot rod. Just had to cut the firewall in the center the width of the distributor. I then made a small box and welded it back in. Looks like it was made that way if done correctly. It allows just enough room to get the distributor cap off.
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Re: Begging to be a hot rod. Not trying to insult you,but if you can't make a stock model a reliable ask yourself if you have the chops to build a hotrod.
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Been there done that, i. e.- chev in A. SUGGESTIONS: - If you are a hot rod guy at heart...go for it. However , IMO, an A is the car world champion....of simplicity ! If you cant figure out A problems, you will not enjoy the more complicated V8 in A rodding problems. However, if done CORRECTLY, that rodded A will, IMO, fit your need ! - It will be less aggravating to buy a done A Rod. Less $ also, in lot of times. Go shopping. I believe you will find that this is truth. - Now if you’re set on your rodding path and no longer need your A, sell it or keep it...whatever. - FWIW, I am in market for an A with problems...cheaper, eh !! I am going to see an A club member in few weeks. His A is a troubled car, in his statements. - So you have options. Options are good ! |
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Well, the culprit was not the starter after all. Although this last adventure accentuated the starter as getting ready to fail, it's now in the middle of being rebuilt. The problem was the new cut-out relay (original style) that was installed two weeks ago. I should have expected this. It did exactly what it was designed "not" to do. The contacts stayed stuck together after the car was shut off, and drained the battery to nothing. Even jumping the battery with another wasn't enough to turn the starter over. :eek: |
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Here's an updated A-PU to Diesel
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Re: Begging to be a hot rod. I wuz just thinkin', if you are really set on converting the roadster to a hot rod, why use a Chevy drive train? A nice 302 or 347 stroker backed by a C4 would work very nicely. There are many parts available for this swap. I know most rodders used Chevy items but I am a firm believer in keeping things with the same manufacturer. Yeah, I know that my 1930 coupe is Chevy powered with a Turbo 350 but I bought the car that way. Had I done the swap it would have been a 347 stroker and C4 or C6 automatic. AND the distributor is in the front so the firewall won't need to be relieved. You can hide the entire swap by using the full hood and side panels.
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Re: Begging to be a hot rod. T he same old V8 box.brother,be unique , stuff a 300 6cyl worked with Clifford goodies...just stretch the rails and youre golden...big six is a torque monster,put a T5 and a 9 inch behind it.f100 steering box works with the inline...
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Re: Begging to be a hot rod. I am very surprised no comments here on facebook "tebos barn adventure". A friend of
mine, his journey NH to rt 66 to Monica ca and back in a 1929. No issues no problems no flat tires absolutely no modern junk modifications, just a tent strapped to the roof because motels and rooms were hit and miss cause of this germ thing. Some of his vidios shows rocking right along on the highways. Ryan did it, wish I could So there ya go. Rt 66 rules And then how many times my uncle stationed in Calf. with a travel trailer came back to Mass with a 47 Ford V8 proof enough OK |
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