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Offline fredvance

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Re: 1934 Ford Gas Roadster
« Reply #45 on: April 15, 2011, 10:34:30 AM »
I was thinking the same thing. When I pulled that cover an found metal and other crapolla, I would have loaded it up and taken it right back!
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Re: 1934 Ford Gas Roadster
« Reply #46 on: May 18, 2011, 06:34:50 PM »
On the ground for the first time. I almost feel like a kid again!!

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Re: 1934 Ford Gas Roadster
« Reply #47 on: May 18, 2011, 06:36:36 PM »
Getting closer!

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Re: 1934 Ford Gas Roadster
« Reply #48 on: May 18, 2011, 06:58:08 PM »
Thats great, I know you said you were going to run a SB2 but what size?

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Re: 1934 Ford Gas Roadster
« Reply #49 on: May 18, 2011, 07:02:40 PM »
James;
358 cubic inch.

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Re: 1934 Ford Gas Roadster
« Reply #50 on: May 18, 2011, 07:12:28 PM »
James;
358 cubic inch.

You going use a take out nascar engine?

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Re: 1934 Ford Gas Roadster
« Reply #51 on: May 18, 2011, 07:59:05 PM »
Yea, I bought one on ebay. At least they said it was a NASCAR motor!

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Re: 1934 Ford Gas Roadster
« Reply #52 on: May 19, 2011, 09:55:56 AM »
Any more if you run in any of the "C" gas classes you need to have a NASCAR engine. They make the most horsepower and the dollar/hp on the used ones is about the best you can find. Try to have someone build you a 358 inch anything that makes 850 hp and not spend $30,000. I have seen the NASCAR "used" engines for around $15000.

John your car is really starting to look close, C gas roadster is a really tough class, looking forward to seeing you at Bonneville.

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Re: 1934 Ford Gas Roadster
« Reply #53 on: May 19, 2011, 04:24:49 PM »
When you bought the motor and the guy told you is was a Nascar engine -- watch out.  Maybe he had a thick southern accent and was really saying it was from a "nas car" (as in nice car w/accent) :evil:
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Re: 1934 Ford Gas Roadster
« Reply #54 on: June 15, 2011, 03:29:14 AM »
Are you guys with the 114 car?
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Re: 1934 Ford Gas Roadster
« Reply #55 on: June 15, 2011, 10:30:41 AM »
Jorge;
That depends. Do I owe you any money??
Yes, the 1934 Ford Gas Roadster is the 114 car.
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Re: 1934 Ford Gas Roadster
« Reply #56 on: June 15, 2011, 12:50:35 PM »
Im blown away by the craftsmanship of your roadster build. You should write that book, Id sure buy it. Im looking forward to checking it out in person at Bonneville

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Re: 1934 Ford Gas Roadster
« Reply #57 on: June 15, 2011, 01:02:29 PM »
Mtkawboy;
Thank you very much for the complement. We are all driven in different ways. I lost my Dad during the building of this car. I didn't realize it until recently, but the focus on this build helped me thru a difficult period. My Dad wasn't big on showing his emotions, offering complements, or telling me he was proud in what I did (metal fabricator). I know he was watching me during the building of this roadster, and I know he is proud of the effort.
John

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Re: 1934 Ford Gas Roadster
« Reply #58 on: June 15, 2011, 03:10:48 PM »
On the ground for the first time. I almost feel like a kid again!!

John,

You do nice work. The car is looking great. Looking at the picture brings up a question. When sitting in the car with your helmet on how far out in front of the car would it be until you can see the ground?

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Re: 1934 Ford Gas Roadster
« Reply #59 on: June 15, 2011, 03:25:41 PM »
 jww36 - dont think you need to worry about anyone not being amazed with your craftsmanship