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Originally Posted by gumby79
Look into a MSD ignition system as a mpg mod(I ran a 6 Digital it has a friend mode flip a switch and 3000 rpm secondary rev limiter primary was set to 5000rpm in case of u-joint failure).
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Will do, there's no way I'm gaping points every 3K miles in this day and age
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Originally Posted by freebeard
Congratulations. That looks like a nice example. Is the paint as good inside the cab? Too nice for a real eco-mobile:
I like old flatheads; they're so pretty with aluminum heads and red paint details. I vote keep the motor and swap in a better transmission. I think that's the Ford top-loader with a Jeep shifter plate. I don't know how you get to 5 or 6 speeds; does it have the torque tube driveline?
The top one is an aerocap. It could be done with top bows and canvas. The top bows could run fore-and-aft. The canvas could be basalt fabric — it's fireproof and knife-proof.
The second one has a half-tonneau, which is almost as effective as a full aerocap. In addition there are Coanda nozzle standpipes (slots at 105° and top caps) and a fold out single-wheel trailer. I sort of threw the kitchen sink at that one. |
Ah, beware the internet car photo!
The paint job was done 20 years ago, it looks good at 20 paces, but it's not that great up close, and the horizontal surfaces are a bit faded, has a fair few dents. It has a few poorly executed weld repairs, and an oddly bent driver's door. It looks like it's been pulled top and bottom with the door latched shut. I did check carefully and it doesn't look like it's been rolled or anything serious, so hopefully it just needs a new door. The vent cowl has been sealed shut, hopefully just with bondo so I can get that working again (the opening mechanism isn't present). One cab corner's been bogged up, but the other appears sound. Floors are good, interior was redone but the blocking back around details was poor, so sanding marks etc. Seats look good but I think the springs have gone.
That cut down rod is cool but remember the drag penalty of an open car
I was tossing up between a track capable pick up or a full on Ariel Atom style kit car. I decided that an open topped car would be too limited in it's usability. Looks like he's sort of combined the two.
I'll know more about the engine choice once I do a compression test. If all's well I'll definitely keep the flattie in one form or another. Alloy heads, bump up the CR, bigger carb and exhaust. There's even an Aussie company that sells EFI kits for them. There's someone locally that's invested $50K US in his street engine. The only thing that bothers me is the weight of the thing.
But I wanted a V8 so you know...
Yes, it's a four speed top loader style, but I know T-5 swaps are possible. Not sure about the drive shaft, I only visit the car once a week at the moment.
Wasn't expecting anyone had already CADed one up
