School me on stromberg carbs

[GB SISSON]

Originally Posted by Ziggster

Just turned 60 last year. I’m 6’-6”, and have only rode in a vintage hot rod thanks to @Stogy on the HAMB. It wasn’t flathead powered either. lol! I’m hoping to have a running chassis with my speedster flathead powered build this fall.

Ziggster, would love to see some photos of your flathead powered speedster. I stumbled onto this guy building a 'full hillbilly' speedster and he pulled an 8rt out to install a stovebolt. I applaud his use of only the sheet metal from the F5 to create his speedster shell. He has a really good imagination, but his welds could use some improvement. I see he started with a plywood floor, just as I did in creating my phantom woodie.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO98...VjayBjaGFzc2lz

[flatford8]

Ok, so now you got me thinking I should mess around with a Stromberg…I got a few cores here somewhere…I think carbs and transmissions are magic that I don’t understand….I successfully rebuilt a Holley 94 last year so maybe I’ll give a Stromberg a try…I know what you mean about a possible Hot Rod….I got everything but a body…but I got all the parts to a ‘37 pickup before that, after I finish my ‘51 Tudor. Throw in a possible move to a warmer climate in a few years and sooner or later I’m gonna run outta time…..explain to me how people get bored in retirement?!?!…….Mark

[Ziggster]

Originally Posted by GB SISSON

Ziggster, would love to see some photos of your flathead powered speedster. I stumbled onto this guy building a 'full hillbilly' speedster and he pulled an 8rt out to install a stovebolt. I applaud his use of only the sheet metal from the F5 to create his speedster shell. He has a really good imagination, but his welds could use some improvement. I see he started with a plywood floor, just as I did in creating my phantom woodie.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO98...VjayBjaGFzc2lz

It’s far from finished, but here is a link to vid on my YT page.

https://youtube.com/shorts/upzCS6N6C...d1B-H6SXrPW-jf

[Ziggster]

This is a really good vid comparing the Stromberg 97 with the Holley 94. Came across it last month.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvLLB_2IRrc

[GB SISSON]

Thanks Ziggster, I enjoyed your video, sounds like a very healthy engine! I will watch the carb video after dinner.

[GB SISSON]

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Originally Posted by flatford8

Ok, so now you got me thinking I should mess around with a Stromberg…I got a few cores here somewhere…I think carbs and transmissions are magic that I don’t understand….I successfully rebuilt a Holley 94 last year so maybe I’ll give a Stromberg a try…I know what you mean about a possible Hot Rod….I got everything but a body…but I got all the parts to a ‘37 pickup before that, after I finish my ‘51 Tudor. Throw in a possible move to a warmer climate in a few years and sooner or later I’m gonna run outta time…..explain to me how people get bored in retirement?!?!…….Mark

Mark, Sounds like a really good choice of 3 old fords! I haven't retired yet and I sure as heck haven't been bored. I'm at working about 20-25 hrs a week and I took most of last summer off. Felt great. I have taken on 3 decent size jobs this winter. One of them is trying, complex and bigger than I would have liked, but it's a good one with lots of creativity and shop engineering, anything but boring. Another is a curved solid maple and stainless steel staircase (just the woodwork and installation).... Anyhow, winter is a good time to make hay for another summer off. Grandkids are gettin old enough to stay with Ol' Gramps and Grandma Ravin. They love riding in the woodie and the foyota, 2 rigs that pretty much hibernate in the winter. Hot rod not likely any time soon. But stay tuned.

[barnfind]

I have an opportunity to buy 3 Stromberg 81s but have no idea what to offer. They all appear to be nice clean rebuildable cores.

[Bored&Stroked]

Stromberg 81's used to bring a lot more $$$ than they do today. I would probably offer $100 to $125 a core. They are great carbs for a multi-carb setup on a smaller cubic inch engine.

[cas3]

81's are quite popular with the 4 banger crowd.