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Offline Milwaukee Midget

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1155 on: April 24, 2012, 09:28:28 AM »
Have you checked the wall thickness?
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1156 on: April 24, 2012, 09:52:53 AM »
Chris, my paperwork from the sonic testing is at home.

Under our original build goals, it wasn't much of an issue. If memory serves me correct, the minimum is .120. I might be mistaken, it might be a thin .100. Dale has a copy too, and I'm trying to get in touch with him.
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1157 on: April 25, 2012, 07:46:09 PM »
Chris, the walls are .150, save one cylinder with a thin spot towards the top, and it's .120.

Hopefully, we can hold them in place, and make them work.
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1158 on: April 26, 2012, 11:47:10 PM »
Hell buddy with that much left you should be able to punch it out at least .115....................... :cheers:
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1159 on: April 27, 2012, 12:44:31 AM »
woooo like the pu avatar
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1160 on: April 27, 2012, 08:09:56 AM »
Quote from: Roseville Carl on April 26, 2012, 11:47:10 PM
Hell buddy with that much left you should be able to punch it out at least .115....................... :cheers:

Carl, didn't you try that? :evil: :-D

Don, Dale, and I have been burning up the phone lines and email. We're all on the same page with the engine mods for this winter, and planning has started. That is one of the advantages of being so far apart geographically-only a couple of people are generally turning wrenches at the same time!
 
We have a plan for a new,stronger girdle, and ductile iron sleeves. We'll have to give up 10 CID, but it will be worth it. We're going to do some flow work, and swap to a roller cam setup,turbos, EFI, and computer management.

I've received a few emails, asking me "What the hell are you doing?!" It's simple-The FlatCad team deeply believes in the potential of this engine. We want to perfect it, and see what it has. Our goal is to build the ultimate flathead, and hopefully partner up with a 'fast car'-lakester and/or a liner, and go fast! Ron Main, watch out! Lol!
 
In the mean time, the thrash for El Mirage has begun, with Don working on moving the Liberty tranny shifter, so that it centers on the tranny, about 6" forward of it's current position. I've been ordering the miscellaneous parts needed to complete the car, so when I return home on the 6th, I can get after it. Barnes is supposed to look at the oil pump today.
 
I'm going to have to transport it on an open trailer.What can I put on the windows, to protect the Lexan?
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1161 on: April 27, 2012, 09:58:36 AM »
And to think this started out as a mild custom/hotrodded lasalle :-o

For the windows go to Menards, Lowes etc and buy the clear clingy plastic they put down on new carpet for realtor open houses to protect it. Works great for many things including masking and does not leave a residue when removed.
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1162 on: May 02, 2012, 01:16:03 PM »
Quote from: Tman on April 27, 2012, 09:58:36 AM
And to think this started out as a mild custom/hotrodded lasalle :-o

 :-D :-D :-D


Don's been busy adapting the crashbox shifter to work.

Looks great!
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1163 on: May 03, 2012, 12:01:36 AM »
The shifter bracket looks good....
I've always believed that with enough thought and work anything can be built with a 5lb hammer and a 18" pipe wrench..............enough said..........   :cheers:
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1164 on: May 06, 2012, 11:13:31 PM »
I goy back home today, so I thought I'd make one last post before El Mirage, as the thrash begins tomorrow!

Here is the first dyno pull, with the camera in the dyno room.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErBNSNzFL0o

Crank it up!
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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

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1165 on: May 08, 2012, 02:36:04 PM »
Carl, didn't you try that?


not telling any secrets.........

Wish ya well at the El sorry I can't make it to see ya run but ya know I just gotta run our own flattie that weekend...........

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1166 on: May 10, 2012, 09:26:51 PM »
Carl, good luck with the digger at Eagle Field-we'll catch you on the salt!

Well, I've been thrashing, but have hit the occasional speed bump.
 
I went to put the headers on, only problem was, the driver side hit the magneto! If you look at the pic, you'll see the exhaust still needed to come down .75".
 
I warned everyone that the time for form over function was past-a little cutting, a little welding, and now it will work.
 
No, it's not pretty, and it doesn't match the passenger side, but it sure as hell beats going to El Mirage without the car!

I apologize for not having time to read everyone's build thread, but we can B.S. about them at the lake.
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1167 on: May 10, 2012, 11:30:26 PM »
Match, Smatch - it looks gnarlier that way!  8-)

Have a safe trip to Elmo.  It's been almost 20 years since my one and only time there, but it's the reason I'm building a car today.
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1168 on: May 11, 2012, 11:54:04 AM »
You will be taking and forwarding photos of the car to me and Ray, right?  Or is it still not in the condition you want?
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1169 on: May 13, 2012, 10:48:29 AM »
Happy Birthday, Buddy!

 :cheers:  :cheers:  :cheers:

Don't turn 50 without putting the Flatcad in the books!
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