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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #360 on: April 23, 2011, 08:20:28 PM »
First your Wheaties now your grape nuts!  :-D

Some strategic bracing or a sphere or a cylinder with hemi-spherical ends, hmmmmmmmm??  :?

Seriously guys, it's amazing what we can get away with some times ain't it!

[BTW: My rates are very good for racers! I know a shameless self-plug!!  :roll:]

Loving your build diary!!!  :cheers:
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #361 on: April 24, 2011, 09:54:34 AM »

Thanks for the info- I'm going to have to think about this.
 
Ok, Randy and Mike have been busy with mechanical and body work.
 
Brake pedal, master cylinder, clutch setup.

 
 
Hapy Easter Everyone!
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #362 on: April 24, 2011, 09:56:55 AM »
A little body work. Yes, there is bondo in the car.
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #363 on: April 24, 2011, 10:00:55 AM »
ahhh-- the magic of bondoli
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #364 on: April 24, 2011, 10:04:48 AM »
Spraky, isn't that the truth! :-D

Modifications to the new hood,  and John Kimbrough's work.
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #365 on: April 29, 2011, 07:43:10 AM »
It's starting to look like I hoped! :-D
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #366 on: April 29, 2011, 09:39:21 AM »
I've never been a '30's bow-tie guy, but you have absolutely perfected the lines on this car.

This is a stunningly beautiful chop.

Excellent work.
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #367 on: April 29, 2011, 09:54:19 AM »
Decent!  Love the callipygian front fenders. 8-)
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #368 on: April 29, 2011, 10:07:30 AM »
Quote from: Seldom Seen Slim on April 29, 2011, 09:54:19 AM
Decent!  Love the callipygian front fenders. 8-)

Haha! Jon, are you trying to tell me it looks like ass? :-o

Chris, Thanks! It turned out as I had hoped! :-D
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #369 on: April 29, 2011, 10:36:18 AM »
Looks sexy!!!
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #370 on: April 29, 2011, 11:59:38 AM »
Ah, 38F -- not all that many know the word -- that's why I tried to slip it in there.  Whatever words I use, though -- you sure are on the way to a great car.  Best Wishes!
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #371 on: April 29, 2011, 03:04:20 PM »
 :cheers: :cheers: Is the eng offset slightly to the pass side? What color are you thinking about???
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #372 on: April 29, 2011, 08:16:35 PM »
Thanks guys!

Sparky, I don't think so, but after looking at the pics, I'll have to measure again!

As for color, I'll try and get what I have in mind photoshopped....
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #373 on: April 30, 2011, 04:59:35 PM »
Chris managed to get a full prototype machined at work out of a REN material. We fitted them to the block, put bolts through all the holes to test alignment, checked the bore alignment one more time and checked valve to head clearance at a .525 lift. We have about .080 over the valves - just about right.


I can't wait to see the aluminum ones Keven is doing! :-D
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #374 on: May 01, 2011, 06:41:53 AM »
Quote from: SPARKY on April 29, 2011, 03:04:20 PM
:cheers: :cheers:  What color are you thinking about???

Sparky, I'm thinking something along these lines.

Also, I keep getting emails asking why, if I'm running Comp Coupe, I have the fenders on the car.

Because I like the way it looks! We'll get license runs in with the fenders, then pull the fenders if/when we can make a run for a record attempt.
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With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

http://www.flatcadracing.org/
http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c
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