Coming right along. Now all you need is a custom bumper sticker that says "Not fast, just less slow"
Carb looks nice. I just bought a rebuild kit for my Holley 1920. Any particular issues I should be aware of?
Personally, I wouldn't paint the underhood area black because then you can't see anything -- it soaks up all the light you can put on it (which usually isn't much anyway). But what color is the car?
I saw the taillight of the 'Cuda in one of those pix. What's its status?
I've been trying to get a new sock for my tank sending unit. Where did you get yours?
And if you want a tip: I cleaned the inaccessible part of the sending unit - where the wiper is - with ketchup. Worked great! Just fill the whole thing up (I used Heinz) and let it sit for an hour or so then rinse thoroughly. Removes those ugly oxides and residues.
If you wrap it up with cling film or a plastic bag it won't dry up and will be easier to rinse off.
Tip originally from Bad Sport.
Carb looks nice. I just bought a rebuild kit for my Holley 1920. Any particular issues I should be aware of?
HEY! I just read the first 3 pages of your resto thread today. Nice work! I met Ulf at the Mopar Nats this year. It's very impressive to see you Euro guys restoring American cars.
I got my fuel tank items from Vansauto.com I talked a little about it a few posts ago.
If you have problems getting stuff, just ask and I'll see what I can do to help.
Sometimes the 1920's aren't rebuildable because the throttle shafts have just worn out the carb body and leak too much air. After you rebuild, and are still having problems with tuning it, like bucking/surging, you might have a bad carb
I love the Leaning Tower of Power!!, had one in my '72 Valiant.
It's an immortal sewing machine fueled by the hate of the ages!
I suggest..
-Later electronic distributor wired up with a GM HEI module
-Converting to a "Super Six" intake and carb
-Mount intake/exhaust manifold at 1/2 torque to head. bolt intake/exhaust manifolds together at full torque. Remove from head as an assembly, have the machine shop surface them together to facilitate the sealing on the head.
-Don't fight with the old intake/exhaust manifold studs/buttons. You can buy a new complete set from the Dodge dealership for like $9, worth every penny.
-Install some nice bright underhood lighting, becuase everywhere you go, people will want to see it!