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blauvelt

Thank you Joe, will give a ring.

Joe Bell wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:37 am
I have two cam gears and one crank gear, will not be able to ship till after first of the year if of interest, send me an email off line or call 419-618-1o25.

blauvelt

I check in with Dan every so often, he is pretty busy. One day he’ll make another run of straight cut, fine tooth timing gears.

dmdeaton wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:05 am
Dan McEachern

blauvelt

Looking for a good pair of straight cut timing gears, thanks!

blauvelt

Just don't tell me they are supposed to go inside the car...

Kevin Pharis wrote: ↑
Tue May 19, 2020 9:40 pm

blauvelt wrote: ↑
Tue May 19, 2020 9:33 pm
Spot on. How do you like the handling?

91", 7 inch engine set back, 6 and change lower in the front and 6" Z in the rear.

WOW! Where do you plan on putting your legs after shortening the chassis 15”??

blauvelt

Spot on. How do you like the handling? 91", 7 inch engine set back, 6 and change lower in the front and 6" Z in the rear. That is an excellent build. You have a good eye for balance. What WB and drop did you use? Washed and unwashed 309866_103062086473619_1506857706_n.jpgSpeedster at the blacksmith ...

blauvelt

That is an excellent build. You have a good eye for balance. What WB and drop did you use?

Chris Instness wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 23, 2020 12:11 am
Washed and unwashed
309866_103062086473619_1506857706_n.jpgSpeedster at the blacksmith shop.jpg

blauvelt

Will update with what the machine shop comes up with, thanks every one for the help.

blauvelt

Thanks Kevin, when you machined the head did you surface it or rework the cc? This head is one of the new ones out of LA, haven’t checked the cc volumes, outside of a quick depth check with calipers. Partially inclined to wait until the crank is ground and the bearings set before calling Cunningham ...

blauvelt

Thank you Allan.

Allan wrote: ↑
Fri May 15, 2020 10:12 pm
I agree with Frank. The block needs to be sleeved, back to standard makes most sense. Might as well fit hardened seats at the same time and deck the block as part of the procedure. Then you have a new blank canvas to work with.
Allan from down under.

blauvelt

Found a shop just outside town that seems to be ok. Called ahead, talked a bit about the motor. Went over today, he had a SBC exhaust valve that dropped in. 1.625 head. We did some measuring, gives about 0.125 clearance to the closest contact side of the head (recent production Sherman out of LA, fl...

blauvelt

Think the block has been bored out. Calipers show it at 3.858 inches. From Langs. part No 3052M Modern valve, size 1.543 head dia, and .342 stem, (.030 over size stem from std T block) any bigger valves and you could have head gasket problems. Agree with Dan, those seats will clean up. fitting new s...

blauvelt

Thank you Dan, are those “fi” exhaust valves? Or F 1? Doesn’t look like the guides have been touched. You can't put A guides in a T block- too large a diameter and A valves are way too long for a T block. You don't need to put hard seats in either. Look at using small block Chevy valves- Regular siz...

blauvelt

Pictures for the visually inclined.

blauvelt

Good Day, Slowly working away on my Speedster, doing a bit of fabrication here, a touch bad math there, some measure once, cut three times and it is still to short experiences. In general having a bit of fun. Came to the question of valves, the block I am using has been massaged a bit and noticed th...

blauvelt

There are some amazing books in there. For my quarantine reading, I purchased “Tribute by Trophy” by Rex Hays and “Speed Hill-Climb” by CAN May. Have many of Mr. Mays books, his 3 part in trialing in England is a blast. Does the copy of Monkhouse have a dust jacket?

blauvelt

Like the website thing? Never used them before. Will look.

Newtexaz wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:37 pm
Rock Auto has the threaded originals. Just bought a set two days ago.

blauvelt

Slowly progressing towards a rolling chassis, but need some bits to make it roll! Looking for bearings for the front wheels.

Thanks,

Doug

blauvelt

Sent a note. Thanks.

blauvelt

Have this been tested for cracks?

blauvelt

This is over there....

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3320302559

blauvelt

Email sent. Thanks.

blauvelt

Sent an email. Happy Turkey Day.

blauvelt

I'd like one that comes up to just above the cross plate in a brass radiator, think that is about 5.5"? 7" is a bit to much.

Henry K. Lee wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 16, 2019 3:10 pm
I have two complete front kits available, email if interested. $150.00 plus shipping.

Hank

blauvelt

I'd put in for one. Do you have a picture of it mounted on a car?

blauvelt

Who made that bracket? Looks perfect.

blauvelt

Sent you an email.

blauvelt

Good Morning,

Anyone have a usable set of pan and hogs head bolts with castleated nuts they would like to sell? Or any other usable Tnuts/bolts?

Thanks,

Doug

blauvelt

Wanted to share a link, in an appropriate location, for a gentleman who is trying to build some speed parts: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/vintage-kurtis-halibrand-style-fuel-hand-pump-offenhauser-indy-roadster.1128220/ Give him a look, I have no clue beyond this. Sorry if I upset anyo...

blauvelt

If anyone else would like one of these very nice pumps, below is a link to the gentleman who makes them:

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/thr ... r.1128220/

blauvelt

Afternoon,

If the Bosch (removable key) switch switch is available, I’ll take it.

Thanks,

Doug

blauvelt

The irony is partly in the time elapsed, not the communication, Rootlieb was forthright in their issue. (Didn’t want to come across as being perturbed with them or that they didn’t perform). How ever, probably should have dropped you a line.

Layden Butler wrote: ↑
Tue Sep 24, 2019 11:53 am
Douglas,
Sounds like your wanted ad really paid off!

blauvelt

I wait 6 months to get one from Rootleib and the day after they charge the card and ship it an original pops up...

blauvelt

Price?

blauvelt

Not everything needs to be tagged with TROG. And this sure ain’t model T.

blauvelt

Email sent.

blauvelt

Try Rootlieb: http://www.rootlieb.com/ and ask for a Torpedo gas tank, you can get them with or with out straps. There is a bit of a wait to get one as they make them to order.

blauvelt

There are some neat old bits out there. I’d be happy with a 3 dip Sherman casting, see what can be found. Trying to build a pre-WW1 style speedster, so staying away from the aluminum bits as much as possible. Eventually will have to get on the hunt for a head. Thanks! There was an original one at Ri...

blauvelt

Looking for a cool 3 dip sump, preferably not a current repro. Thanks! Happy Father’s Day!

blauvelt

Could drive a bit, especially in the direction of good BBQ...

Thanks,

Doug

blauvelt

Very cool piece!! Bit out of the price range, good luck with the sale. Here are pics. I think I emailed everyone back who inquired. OP has first dibs, wide open after that. Asking $650 plus shipping. Internals look awesome, still good oily grease in there, no rust. I can’t feel any slop when I turn ...

blauvelt

Very nice! Not quite the era I was aiming for, more along the lines of early 20’s before the fore and aft boxes became the norm. I do miss the H.A.M.B. denver steering box.jpgThis would work. This is advertised on the HAMB website. excellent lh evans denver steering w / chrome pitman arm came out of...

blauvelt

That is a good one, wonder if that is what John Gerber used? Finished moving the house over the weekend and have no clue where my books are (they are not in the garage, which I finally now have all to myself). Think you might have a set of finned Chevy drums that you have massaged a bit too? 🙃 Thank...

blauvelt

Thinking of a directional change, instead of a model A box, using a “bolt on” (side to side) box for the speedster. What are some generally agreeable applications that someone would be willing to part with? A period piece would be cool, if possible (and in budget).

Thanks - Doug

blauvelt

Sold, pending payment. Will do.

Alex Dragone wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:04 pm
If the deal with Richard falls through please let me know. Thanks

blauvelt

For the real zoom zoom. 1 1/2” throat, won’t completely wash the rings out of your engine. Barrel turns nicely. As is. Patina included at no extra charge. $250.00 plus shipping.

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