matt167

I didn't go this year. First time in many years I had not attended. Went to a friends wedding instead.. Took my MGB last year but it wasn't any different than being a spectator and kind of a pain in itself. The show needs a venue change to one with a track or it will eventually die. It hasn't been the same since the pre track demolition and events held on the track.

I bought a '50 Plymouth that the flipper owner had just put all new parts in the brakes and a new master cylinder. It would sometimes grab the left really hard. I found the right side front brake was not put together correctly, both new wheel cylinders were leaking and the linings while brand new were no good. I ripped all of that out and put in a Scarebird conversion. Some Mazda parts, some Chevy parts and a few hours time, and it stopped better than it needed to. The kit wasn't cheap, but I bought OEM NOS Ford/ Mazda rotors for cheap and the S10 brake calipers and pads were really inexpensive

I had basically the same car ( '50 Ply s/dlx coupe ) but unrestored, and the handle was broken.

I daily drive a Japanese Kei truck ( 1992 Suzuki Carry ). And yeah it stands out. One time, I came back out of the gas station after pre paying to find some guy opened the door to my truck and was checking it out. Naturally he caught that I was just a bit miffed when I confronted him.

A real Vega box probably isn't an issue, which is what would have been available in the 70's but given the popularity they are harder to find. I wouldn't go out of my way to find one when a 525 is available. Although a T bucket even with a big block is still under 3k lbs by a lot. A modern T bucket with 350/350 fully dressed out will weigh about 2,300 lbs

There are quality concerns with those boxes on T buckets ( causing accidents from failure ). I would never consider an aftermarket for anything heavier than a T bucket ( and try to find a rebuilt one instead at that). The GM 525 has a slightly different bolt pattern than the Vega box but is designed for a heavier car and was used in the midsize cars ( A body IIRC ) until '72.. Chevelle, Malibu or Cutlass for instance. Parts stores could get them

I snapped an original 1951 Chevy cap onto the factory wheels to the 1950 Plymouth that I had. The car looked way better with Chevy rally wheels and police caps ( smoothie ).. Dual bolt pattern rally wheels are stupid cheap and you could paint them any color you want, just normally come finished in silver as GM did them

you can use a self checkout lane as a free coin sorter basically for free especially if your buying a big ticket item or even just groceries. Once you get close to the amount needed to pay, then just put in a large bill like $100 or switch payment method and pay with a card. You will get bills back as change

Keep in mind, that General, Firestone or any of the others do not actually manufacture the vintage look tires. Those tires are licensed products built by another company. Coker tire builds many, but there are others.

Vredenstine has USA based dealers. The Sprint Classic being one that even Coker sells. However the only 16" is a 185HR16 which has a diamater of about 27" which is about right, but a section width of 185mm is extremely narrow. There is little reason to stay with a bias ply if you plan to drive it, a good alignment tech can tweak the adjustments to get rid of any wander and it will drive just the same. I currently have a 1974 MGB, which is spec'd for both cross ply ( bias ply ) and radial ply tires. It gives 2 different alignment specs in the manuals and 2 different air pressure specs in the glove box but drives absolutely perfect on modern tires. The MGB was introduced in 1962 using very old tech and remained mechanically unchanged basically until it was discontinued in 1980. Uses king pin A arm front suspension with lever shocks all around

No real need for LED lights. They add a bit of complexity for almost no reason. Incandescent lights can be just as bright considering the reflectors are designed for incandescent. Your not going to get rid of the boat feel. It's just how it is, and the car is actually too heavy to utilize a Mustang II safely.. I had a stock '50 converted to discs that I intended to daily and I ended up just hating driving it, so I traded it for an 1974 MGB.. It's the kind of car you keep as a second vehicle and drive rarely. I'd suggest borrowing one before spending too much or deciding if you just want to use the body ect.... It's just the reality of it, especially for a new driver. JMHO

I'll be there, but with my 1974 MGB. I no longer own a Mopar.. I voted for the Dodge in the Build off last year

www.scarebird.com Stock wheels on my '50 Plymouth did not fit, but I don't think any disc brake will fit those particular wheels, and if they do it's because the rotor is smaller than 9" which is what the Scarebird Rotor is ( 1993-1997 Ford probe and many Mazda applications )

Can bolt on Scarebirds in an hr or so.. Either are good kits, Scarebird gets you brand new hubs too, but the kit costs $100 more

My '50 plymouth did the same thing on a hot idle. I just turned the idle screw a tad, now it idles fine.