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[1946Austin]

Got family stuff done today, and when we got home I ran straight to the shop to weld my 1/2" nut on the brake arm, and reinstall the pedal in the...

[1946Austin]

Tore into the brake system this week to plumb in a line lock to the front brakes. Thinking about maybe running the '39 at the nostalgia drags this summer,...

[1946Austin]

Moving to Spokane?...

[1946Austin]

Absolutely gorgeous 76 degrees here today, but for only one day, then back to rainy and low 50's tomorrow. But I got the '39 outside and gave it a good...

[1946Austin]

Got the aftermarket wheel off today, and went to install the '53 Chev wheel, but it wouldn't catch the splines? I had a '52 Pontiac wheel on the '39 once,...

[1946Austin]

Portland Swap meet yesterday, and 2nd day today. Nothing found at PIR yesterday, but Expo was a successful trip today. I picked up a new steering wheel...

[1946Austin]

With your panhard bar being shorter than your drag link, wont this create a little bind as the suspension travels and the two run in different arcs?

[1946Austin]

Nice work on the tank! Been just lurking and enjoying seeing how you put it together.

[1946Austin]

That's what I'm hoping for Bob! I hope the better flow and 1 compression point higher will maybe make it slightly better mileage....

[1946Austin]

In past summers I've often filled both of my hotrods at least once a week. At today's prices that's another $20-$25 extra per week for each car over what...

[1946Austin]

Yes! Our car club had our weekly breakfast, and I drove the Austin to breakfast. It was a little icy on the cars this morning at 8:00, but cool and sunny...

[1946Austin]

After too much procrastination, and waiting for warmer weather, I finally got the coolant in the engine, and after cranking it over with my finger over...

[1946Austin]

Finally got off my tired butt and got some decent weather today too! At least it was low 50's so no heat needed in the shop to work!
I got everything...

[1946Austin]

If things had continued to go sideways on the 12 point nuts I almost considered calling them to see if I could send them back, and get 6 point nuts from...

[1946Austin]

I think ARP sells the kits with either 6 point or 12 point, but I didn't pay attention when shopping. Had I noticed they sold both I'd have gone with...

[1946Austin]

Not sure what the head bolts have to do with the brand of the heads? It's the ARP stud kit that's produced the problems, not the Dart heads....

[1946Austin]

Yet another flaw with the 12 point socket saga. Couldn't get the socket to go down over the 7/16" stud! Seems they made the hole inside sized for...

[1946Austin]

Got out this morning to take advantage of a nice warm day and get started with the head swap. Got everything torn down to the short block, and cleaned...

[1946Austin]

Yes, if you're into high performance or racing parts there's some great bargains to be had there. Before I even saw my Falcon, or knew what I was going...

[1946Austin]

Thanks!!
I hankered for a '39 since 1968 when I bought a '40 coupe and wished it was a '39. Not sure why it took me so long to build one?...