Special thanks out to Gary Stauffer, of Quality Engineered Components, for all his help on everything related to these slugs and my engine as well!! I really appreciate it!!!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
10.5:1
Got Hemi pistons today. yay!
Special thanks out to Gary Stauffer, of Quality Engineered Components, for all his help on everything related to these slugs and my engine as well!! I really appreciate it!!!
Special thanks out to Gary Stauffer, of Quality Engineered Components, for all his help on everything related to these slugs and my engine as well!! I really appreciate it!!!
Vintage racing, anyone?
WOW! Look how many wheels are off the ground! Amazing!
I think this is actually on what is now Westminster Blvd, in Orange County, CA
I think this is actually on what is now Westminster Blvd, in Orange County, CA
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
When you need to get wired... Check these guys!
I have a huge love-hate thing going on with wiring! Wiring a car can be the biggest pain in the rear, but as a hobbiest I enjoy tinkering. It's still one of those things I don't trust myself with, though. I couldn't imagine trying to figure out every circuit for a car from scratch... lights, gauges, directionals (if you use that kind of stuff), charging circuits, etc.. If you're like me, you don't even want to go down that path (even though the DIYer says "you can do it").
There is an alternative! Buy a wiring harness that's mapped out and ready to go. "Organized wiring" is nothing new to the aftermarket hot rod scene, but often the big players, in that catagory, are just too expensive for what is basically a bunch of wires and a fuse panel that someone has organized, color coded and labeled. I've used these "name brand" panels and I have to tell you, it made life easy, but the cost almost made me want to figure it out on my own.
There's a new player! Rebel Wire, of Olney, Illinois. They have simplified kits that cover just about every application and are very affordable for the do-it-yourselfer. If you don't see what you need through them, maybe you're just building your hot rod or kustom too complicated.
Rebel's kits range in price from $132 to $218 and have options of 8 to 20 fusable circuits. They also provide several other additional options like accesories to make your gauge hook up easier as well as a pile of other connectors and relays that you might need for custom applications.
Check out Rebel Wiring.
9+3 harness. $150!
There is an alternative! Buy a wiring harness that's mapped out and ready to go. "Organized wiring" is nothing new to the aftermarket hot rod scene, but often the big players, in that catagory, are just too expensive for what is basically a bunch of wires and a fuse panel that someone has organized, color coded and labeled. I've used these "name brand" panels and I have to tell you, it made life easy, but the cost almost made me want to figure it out on my own.
There's a new player! Rebel Wire, of Olney, Illinois. They have simplified kits that cover just about every application and are very affordable for the do-it-yourselfer. If you don't see what you need through them, maybe you're just building your hot rod or kustom too complicated.
Rebel's kits range in price from $132 to $218 and have options of 8 to 20 fusable circuits. They also provide several other additional options like accesories to make your gauge hook up easier as well as a pile of other connectors and relays that you might need for custom applications.
Check out Rebel Wiring.
9+3 harness. $150!
Thanks Crafty B!
Got a nice surprise in the mail on Saturday! Crafty B is making some KILLER gas caps! I had to check them out for myself. The quality was everything I expected and MORE! They look great and now I can't wait to get started on my gas tank!
You've probably seen me mention Crafty B before, but if you're just joining us, take a gander over to his site and check it out.
CRAFTY B
You've probably seen me mention Crafty B before, but if you're just joining us, take a gander over to his site and check it out.
CRAFTY B
Friday, March 13, 2009
My new obsession...
...Can you guess what it is?
Since I'm getting close to making a decision on gauges for my build, I've started staring and researching gauges. Holy MOLY there is some cool stuff out there!!!
REAL Stewart Warner "Wings"
Since I'm getting close to making a decision on gauges for my build, I've started staring and researching gauges. Holy MOLY there is some cool stuff out there!!!
REAL Stewart Warner "Wings"
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Brawny and the gang
Cool picture takin' by the Michael van der Lee (General wheels)
Left to right... Maurice van den Tillaard (FD Photo), Brandon Holstein (Brawny Built) Mark Kawakami (Joyrides Art company) and myself...
what a bunch of photo dorks!
Left to right... Maurice van den Tillaard (FD Photo), Brandon Holstein (Brawny Built) Mark Kawakami (Joyrides Art company) and myself...
what a bunch of photo dorks!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Work Continues
Up to my earlobes in body work still! Metal bumping, dolly work, etc... The hammers/slapper, dollys and the shrinking disk and I have a very tight relationship right now! Not to mention the use of files and a dozen other types of abrasives.
Right now I'm moving body lines around, sectioned the quarter windows and reshaped them and once the lumps, bumps, and pinholes are gone, I'll make up a new set of drip rails. Then I just have to do... well... EVERYTHING ELSE! **SIGH**
Ross is still working on the pistons, but pretty much everything else is lined up for the Hemi build. Once the pistons are done the machinist can finish off the bores and balance my rotating assembly. Then it's building time!
OH! Someone buy my +0.040" over 392 pistons! PLEASE! Shoot me an email if you're interested. I'll make you a deal!
Right now I'm moving body lines around, sectioned the quarter windows and reshaped them and once the lumps, bumps, and pinholes are gone, I'll make up a new set of drip rails. Then I just have to do... well... EVERYTHING ELSE! **SIGH**
Ross is still working on the pistons, but pretty much everything else is lined up for the Hemi build. Once the pistons are done the machinist can finish off the bores and balance my rotating assembly. Then it's building time!
OH! Someone buy my +0.040" over 392 pistons! PLEASE! Shoot me an email if you're interested. I'll make you a deal!
Monday, March 9, 2009
More Hemi crap
Anyone actually seen these Weiand covers? Trying to figure out if there were actually any made. If someone knows, please speak up! Thanks!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Today was a good day!
Today, Maurice van den Tillaard (Flyin' Dutchman), Michael van der Lee (General Wheels), and myself ran around and met up with Brandon Holstein, of Brawny Built to check out his latest Evo build. Bitchin' bike, some great photos and a nice sunny day to back it all up!
Mark Kawakami, of Joyrides Art Company, joined us shorty after to take advantage of the scene. Check out his blog for his updates... Joyrides Art Company
Crazy Dutch boy, Michael van der Lee, taking a vacation from his BMX. Check out his site, General Wheels!
There's a lot more pictures to come from today as well as from the location we were at. AWESOME location! Good call Brandon!
And now Maurice sits here and updates his blog... We're all a bunch of NERDS!
Mark Kawakami, of Joyrides Art Company, joined us shorty after to take advantage of the scene. Check out his blog for his updates... Joyrides Art Company
Crazy Dutch boy, Michael van der Lee, taking a vacation from his BMX. Check out his site, General Wheels!
There's a lot more pictures to come from today as well as from the location we were at. AWESOME location! Good call Brandon!
And now Maurice sits here and updates his blog... We're all a bunch of NERDS!
Friday, February 27, 2009
LeBaron Bonney Company
If you need a bench seat for your hot rod or resto project, or any other reproduction parts, this place just might have what you need!
LeBaron Bonney Company
You can even build a seat from their wood and spring kits. Very cool!
LeBaron Bonney Company
You can even build a seat from their wood and spring kits. Very cool!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Hemi Valve covers of... well... the YEAR!
Notice anything different about these Chrysler IMPERIAL valve covers??
Few extra lumps there... right? These covers are one-off covers that were stamped just for Steve Wright. The 392 Chrysler Imperial was available in 1957 and 1958. They were not offered with solid lifters and adjustable rocker assemblies. The "dimples" were only seen on Chrysler 300 covers, Industrial engines and Marine engines... (to the best of my knowledge anyway). The dimples provided clearance for the adjustable rockers used with solid lifter valve trains.
That's my fun fact for the day.
Oh... if I'm wrong, please tell me so I don't feel like an idiot AND so I can get my facts straight. HAHA! Thanks!
Few extra lumps there... right? These covers are one-off covers that were stamped just for Steve Wright. The 392 Chrysler Imperial was available in 1957 and 1958. They were not offered with solid lifters and adjustable rocker assemblies. The "dimples" were only seen on Chrysler 300 covers, Industrial engines and Marine engines... (to the best of my knowledge anyway). The dimples provided clearance for the adjustable rockers used with solid lifter valve trains.
That's my fun fact for the day.
Oh... if I'm wrong, please tell me so I don't feel like an idiot AND so I can get my facts straight. HAHA! Thanks!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Messing around with fish
Just messin' around with this crappy fish eye lense I had laying around. At least it makes the inside of my Model A look a little more spacious. HA!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
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