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(Message started by: Mark C on Feb 8^th, 2004, 3:02pm)

Title: Hot Rod!
Post by Mark C on Feb 8^th, 2004, 3:02pm

Notice Dial Up People...right click and "Save As", it's 6.83 mb

TURN IT UP!

Hot Rod (http://members.chello.nl/~c.vandetillaart/videos/jimmywhitevideo.wmv)

"The Hemi powerplant was already in it, but it had different exhaust manifolds and only two Stromberg 97's. All that has changed, it now has open headers and runs 6 rebuilt Stromberg 97's on top of a Weiand Drag Star intake manifold. The headers that are mounted now are made by Jimmy, about 3 or 4 years ago he told me.

The block is an early 331cui that is bored 0.125 inches by Reath Automotive. The heads are 354 industrial pieces. The valves are original ones, which are actuated by an original Sig Erson top fuel solid lifter cam, which is reground by Clay Smith. Further, the motor runs a stock crank on which Jahns pistons with a 10.5:1 compression are mounted.

All this is backed by a McLeod clutch and an early cast iron Borg Warner T-10 transmission, a custom Unitrax driveshaft and a tri-year Chevy rearend. 8 Inch Hurst cheaterslicks on '49 Chevy steelies bring the power to the road and up front Good Year Speedgrips can be found on Halibrand spindle-mount wheels.

Do you see any front brakes..? Nope….!"

I Love second gear! My Favorite new band.

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Title: Re: Hot Rod!
Post by stevegeebe on Feb 8^th, 2004, 4:23pm

Thanks Mark.

My older brother is a mechanic and he and his friends made race cars back when gas was 35 cents a gallon. As a kid I use to love to ride in their cars and get pinned to the seat.

Thanks for the memories. I always laughed during the backdraw. What a thrill.

Steve G

Title: Re: Hot Rod!
Post by Big_Dan on Feb 9^th, 2004, 1:12am

... damn...

That turned me on... ;;D

-Big Easy

Title: Re: Hot Rod!
Post by brain_cramps on Feb 9^th, 2004, 7:51pm

All i can say is WOW!!!

My next-door neighbor for years had a '66 Chevelle up until about 5 years ago.

$18,000 CDN in the drive-train alone. Over 600hp.

He couldn't afford to finish it and ended up selling it at a HUGE loss when he got married.

The moron he sold it to had to go and part it out. >:(

Brings back memories,
grant

Title: Re: Hot Rod!
Post by fubar on Feb 9^th, 2004, 8:08pm

Too cool. Made my heart race just to watch it.

As long as we're on the subject of cars... who here has a hot rod of their own? I have my daily driver, a 406hp BMW M5, and a 1956 Ford F-100 that's not exactly a hot rod, but it's got some juice. The M5 is a dream car, 400 base horse power with all the luxory of a high end car. Room for 5, and 0-60 in 4.3 seconds. YEEEE Haw.

-Fu

Title: Re: Hot Rod!
Post by Cerberus on Feb 9^th, 2004, 9:09pm

Oh .h.h.h.hh yeah ;;D ;;D ;;D ;;D

Ramon [smiley=bloos.gif] [smiley=cool2.gif]

Title: Re: Hot Rod!
Post by benlucky36 on Feb 10^th, 2004, 2:25am

Thats a sweet ride.. Good Job i happen to have a couple myself and so does my father. If you get a chance check out my web site @ www.thekatzkescollectibles.homestead.com

Mine is the 46 chevy street rod and my girlfriends is the 71 chevelle. (Well she thinks its hers lol, we have had it for 2 years and she still hasnt driven it) Its been on a dyno, pushing 406 hp at the rear tires. The chevelle is a works in progress.

Later
B.L.

Title: Re: Hot Rod!
Post by BobG on Feb 10^th, 2004, 4:01am

I'm in the middle of building a street rod. '27 roadster body, Model A fenders/runningboards, deuce grill, pro street, 320hp crate motor and 19 inch wide Mickey's on the rear. Only room for 2 (and ya better be friendly).

Hit the loud pedal and drive til your nose bleeds!

Hey BL..........That "Paul's Pro Street"...is that a lawn mower?

Title: Re: Hot Rod!
Post by benlucky36 on Feb 10^th, 2004, 12:56pm

Its an old Murry riding mower. I used to cut the lawn with it when I was a kid. It now does over 45 mph. My father may have a little to much spare time on his hands.lol

B.L.

Title: Re: Hot Rod!
Post by BlueMeanie on Feb 10^th, 2004, 6:30pm

Very Nice Mark.

Makes me want to get my 67' Firebird out of the garage. Gotta wait tell springtime though.

Title: Re: Hot Rod!
Post by TomM on Feb 11^th, 2004, 9:08am

I love the sound of that engine. Bleady, bladdy, bleady, bladdy....well, you know what I mean.
Man, I want to unwinterize my boat!
Thanks Mark. That made my day.
TomM

Title: Re: Hot Rod!
Post by firebrix on Feb 11^th, 2004, 1:58pm

Yeh. Sure did make Mopar's day too, Mark!!
Exhilarating stuff! Many thanx.
Goin' drivin' today.....
firebrix

Title: Re: Hot Rod!
Post by gore2424 on Feb 15^th, 2004, 8:21am

Thank you guys added those two sites listed in this thread. Also sent sites to best friend he had a stroke years ago and his hobby now is doing custom paintjobs on models he builds. Think those sites will give him great idea's. Told him to e-mail you with any custom he does from your sites. Wow I love cars and trucks and even lawnmower's. Terry