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  1. Interesting. We have seen this concept quite a bit actually. On the exhaust pipe, cool factor is definitely there, although performance wise it will be little better than stock and it may even have a bigger back pressure imbalance. On the Intake again cool factor right up there. Performance wise carbs are too low, no effective balance tube or sufficient atomization area in the intake. My guess, having never seen it, is it has a bit more rev, looses a bunch of torque and likely tosses out raw fuel on a regular bases. So super cool to look at, but after that, it looses it for me pretty quick. Definitely appreciate seeing it just the same. Tim
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  2. Competent machine shops used to be one of the easiest things to find in Indiana. I have no idea why,but every time I drive through Indiana,I see more nice hot rods and customs going down the road or parked in driveways than anywhere else I have ever been. BTW,the next time any of you travel that way,you owe it to yourself to take the time to stop and visit the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum. The 3 most beautiful cars ever built anywhere in the world,and they all 3 designed in built in that one little factory. When you walk in the door,you are literally walking into a 1930's new car showroom. It is almost as interesting to hang around the showroom to see the looks on the faces of the people visiting when they walk in and spot what look like brand new Duesenbergs,Cords,and Auburns parked there on display. There was a late 30's Cord cabriolet parked there when I visited that had the deepest maroon paint job in the world on it,and if I were a wealthy man I would pay a stupid amount of money to own it,and keep it parked in my living room so I could admire it when not driving it.
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  3. Thought this may be interesting to some. Currently listed on ebay is a 1936 Desoto convertible. It is fitted with a unique triple carburetor manifold and a rather cool exhaust as well...
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  4. I talked to George today and it sounds like the big block triples are now sold out and he has to talk with Tim but they don't have a lot left. I just snagged another small block dual intake and sadly George says he cant supply carbs for maybe 6 months and needs cores even then. He had over 100 cores in late November and says he has built half of them and has ordered for more than he has to build. So congrats to the AoK boys. Your intakes are clearly a huge hit. Here is to hoping you guys can find casting and machining sources to keep prices down. I am the wrong person to gauge what the market would pay. To me these were so cool and having AoK Racing on a triple or George Asche Jr Ltd Ed on the dual intake has a cool factor that you just cant buy. Forget about I am sure there never has and never will be a better intake ever produced which really becomes I had to have them at almost any price. I know easy for me to say now that I have mine purchased. Thanks guys and please keep doing what you guys are doing. Big Hugs from your Gal Pal ! B
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  5. I've just posted details of our annual 'P-15 Picnic' onto the calendar. If anyone's in the UK on 30th September and/or 1st October, you'll be very welcome to join us.
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  6. I thought I might get to go to the UK a couple years back. I work for a British owned company, thought I might get to go to Bredbury but got shot out of the saddle by my boss, Oh well, maybe next time.
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  7. I haven't mailed a OD trans for a couple of years now,but I have mailed two Ford 3-speed OD transmissions through the mail for less than 25 bucks. One went to San Francisco,and the other one went to Tulsa. I mailed them parcel post,insured. The trick is getting them down to 70 lbs or less. One came from a 51 Lincoln and weighed 69 lbs 6 ounces or so wrapped in plastic and ready to go. Had to drain all the oil out of it and take the shift arms off,but got it below 70 lbs. As stated,I didn't even box it. I wrapped it in plastic. I used plastic water pipe with a cap on the end to keep the input shaft from poking a hole in anything,and cleaned and wrapped the output shaft with duct tape. Ain't saying the counter clerk is going to be thrilled to have to pick up a 69+ lb trans off of their counter,but if it's under 70 lbs and the fluids have been drained,they have to take it. Probably a good idea to clean all the old grease off of it first,too. Some people get upset over stuff like that. There is also a shipping company on reality tv named "U-Ship". https://www.uship.com/ You go on their web site and list whatever it is you have by dimensions and weight,give them the zip code where it is to be picked up and the zip code where it is to be delivered,and truckers already going there anyhow with partial loads will bid on the haul. You pretty much have to have a commercial address for pickup and delivery or you will be lucky to get any bids,though. Nobody wants to back a 18 wheeler up into a drive way on a residential street with cars parked on both sides. Depending on weight you can probably get one to agree to deliver to you at a local shopping center,though. Whatever you will be getting has to be light enough for you and the trucker to unload and load it,though. Best bet is get a local garage or tow service to accept delivery at their commercial address and have them use their rollback to deliver it to your house if it is big and heavy. BTW,the last time I used uship was to get a complete 42 Dodge car front clip delivered to eastern NC from Kansas. I don't remember the price now,but it was stupid cheap. Had them deliver it to my fiends commercial garage and then he used his rollback to take it to my house. As a bonus prize,the guy sent me a rear bumper and a honeycomb radiator in perfect condition that I didn't even know was a part of the deal.
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  8. Yes Robin, we have met several times in Camber RR. I'm the tall guy with the 1941 Chrysler Coupe from Denmark But as you know they have stopped all the ferries from Denmark I have to find another solution, maybe by auto train to France. Anyway it's going to take a lot of effort.
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  9. There sure is. It's where the Pilgrim Fathers sailed from, on the Mayflower. Plymouth Rock, in Mass, marks their landing. And the sailing ship emblem on our Plymouth cars is a representation of the Mayflower. Dean, Chris and I have carried the theme through, with our Pilgrims club jackets...
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  10. additional information - Interior Products That Last
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  11. If you have ever driven a 48 Plymouth you will find they drive very well as is. Some people like to modify the shock absorber mountings or add a heavier sway bar. For the era, they were a very well engineered car.
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  12. Well Barb Good sleuthing. George hadn't been feeling 100% and yes the Doctor checking him in on the 24th. He is being treated, my Mother went through the same thing and with time and some diet changes (no nuts and some other things), lots of prayers and medical help he should be home soon. Believe me he is chomping on the bit to get back to his work bench. You are correct, on the intake front and more specifically on the carb and linkage front were in a bit of a holding pattern but don't anticipate it being a massive show stopper. I can report that as of now all of the AoK triples for the big blocks are spoken for. I can put your name on a waiting list In case anyone bails, but barring that all we can do is take names and if and when we have a price point to offer another round of them we can let you know, but right now I am afraid their out of production at least for now. On the dual intakes for the small blocks, we will have to wait until George is back hone to check a couple of notes he has on calls. I think there is 3-4 not spoken for but that is a guess and as Barb found out, unless you can produce rebuildable cores we cant supply anything beyond intakes and if you want it the linkage. There is the update. Will keep you posted Tim
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  13. A fellow I knew that worked in a glass shop showed me how too set glass in a channel using electrical friction tape. Just put it on top of the groove and push the glass into the channel. He actually used a wood block and a hammer to finish it.
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  14. Hey Tim - don't want to sound off alarm bells but called a few times last week and didn't raise George. I usually find it easiest to catch him in the evening. I called through the day and was talking to his son who tells me he actually has been in the hospital since the 24th. Apparently doing well, but the building of carbs and shipping of intakes may be in a bit of a holding patterm Barb
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  15. Pullers that I have used getting the rear drums off. Never had one not come off. I have pulled drums from cars that sat for 50 plus years outside.
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  16. I got a big o-ring from the plumbing department at the hardware store. Works perfectly.
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  17. DJ to 1949 goat- To Add to my post 5 minutes ago-- Napa # for 1 gal. of gl1 is 65-201! Surprise! I got to thinking if 5 gal. is 65-205- I searched Napa for 65-201 and see what comes up?. 1 gal. of gl-1 oil! Hope it is available to you locally. DJ
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  18. Will need to follow the basics and get the distributor dropped in right. It is my humble opinion, you do not have to be to critical with getting it exactly tdc. with number 1 plug removed, bump it over and when you feel compression coming out the plug hole, it is at, or about tdc. While bumping it over, you are only moving the engine a couple inches or less, not cranking it over. So the number 1 piston will not travel far when you feel the compression and the rotor will still be somewhere close to pointing at number 1 plug wire. Now pull your dizzy cap and see if it is close to pointing at number 1, or is the rotor pointing to the opposite side of the cap away from number 1? When you drop the distributor in, it is either right, or it is 180 degrees off. There is no inbetween. When you say it was popping back through the carb, almost sounds like it is 180 out.
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  19. Classicarjack! How much less do you mean compearing 218 and 230 stroke? A little bit hard to measure but i got something like 112mm ( 4,409 inch)! 4 5/8" is about 117,45 mm, according to my calculator. Thanks for some replay!
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  20. Many of today's replacement parts supplied by the commonly known vendors and others for our old cars are made wrong or of inferior materials. The parts don't fit right or fail prematurely. I see it every week in my work.and It causes endless delays. We do not buy anything but NOS or NORS parts now. Another waiting game.
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  21. GL4 should be good for you trans/rear it should be in most auto parts store . It can also be purchased on amazon link below Sta-Lube gl4
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  22. I have the 8.8 and I added a 4 link and bags to mine. I used the original front spring mounts for the forward lower link mount and worked out all the other links to match them. I also added a brace above the pumpkin to center the upper links because the pumpkin is off center on the 8.8 I used.
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  23. I put a very thin coat of brake grease on axle taper and key, then torque the axle nut to 150 ft pds,
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  24. Tim, this video is worth more than the tool. MUCHO THANKS! I have yet to pull mine and will do it today, so I can send it on. What was most interesting to me was how much prep you did and how, before attempting to pull on it. For new members, Tim and friends throw a Mopar and other makes, BBQ first week in April. Some fly in from the Midwest, others drive in from as far as 2,000 miles, one came from Australia. Oh nearly forgot, Gods blessings to you and Steph on your recent marriage! Paul Flaming
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