Thread: Project $ 3 K Is Underway

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I can't believe this old thing is back alive!! Yep, Ron is right, 68 Mustang drum brake unit.

No proportioning valve, seems to work ok though.


Don

Hey, you can't keep a good thread down!

Thanks for the info. I have a new master cylinder for a '67 El Camino with drum brakes. That system originally had a proportioning valve, but I'm wondering if I really need one...

Yeah! Pics of the new carbs?

I agree with need for update with pic's of carb install. Hot rods are never "done".

Reminds me of my '29 AA, in the 40 years I've had it-gone thru seven major rebuilds not including the "normal" stuff like new cams, intakes, carbs and wheels/tires

Your '27 should be headed for a major after the Dodge. Let the "new" RPU body sit for awhile.


Earl

Thanks guys. From a practical standpoint I have to say the two carb setup isn't as smooth as the single Edelbrock I had on it for the past year. But they really aren't too bad either. I think I am getting more used to the power curve. They also have a sucking sound, probably because I have the scoops aimed right at my head, but I do like the view from the drivers seat. I think they and the pinstriping changed the complexion of the car a little, and I am glad I did them both.

Skratch is an amazing pinstriper/ fabricator/ painter/ etc/etc. It was a real treat to watch him pinstriping my T and Dons T at Turkey Run. I would be nervous as h*** if someone were to watch me work, but he actually thrives on people hanging over his shoulder as he lays down lines. He goes out of his way to talk to fans while doing it, and especially takes the time to talk to young kids who are interested in what he is doing. His Girlfriend is also pretty hot. In fact she came up and talked with him for a while, and when she left he said to some young kid there, "see what you get if you are a good boy?" Skratch must have been a VERY good boy. He is also one very nice guy.

Here are some pictures of the carbs and Skratch's handy work.


Don

Don

[QUOTE=Itoldyouso;339947]Thanks guys. From a practical standpoint I have to say the two carb setup isn't as smooth as the single Edelbrock I had on it for the past year. But they really aren't too bad either. I think I am getting more used to the power curve. They also have a sucking sound, probably because I have the scoops aimed right at my head, but I do like the view from the drivers seat. I think they and the pinstriping changed the complexion of the car a little, and I am glad I did them both.

Don, are you still running the 2 X 2 setup? I have similar setup, although not properly set up. Question: Is this setup 1 primary carb and 1 secondary carb with a progressive linkage? If not what. And after over a year, if you still have the same setup how do you like it. I just made do with 2 primary carbs and made a progressive linkage, but getting it to idle without loading up is a trick. There is a local guy here that deals with the 2g 3 X 2 setups and I need to get a secondary base for the rear carb, I think.
Oh BTW very cool for a (3k(x 3)) + Y = Cool Project.

Thanks, but I think I actually spent $ 3,000.57. Well, my opinion on the 2 x 2 setup hasn't changed too much. The single 4 barrel was a little more responsive and generally felt like a better match. However, I wouldn't go back as I really like the looks of the 2 x 2's and surprisingly I get a lot of positive comments from car guys on them.

Yes, mine are a true primary/secondary carb setup. Vintage Speed, from whom I bought it, built the carbs and put the proper bottom plate under the front one, so only the rear carb has idle screws. It also has progressive linkage so I am pretty much running on only a 2 barrel carb 99% of the time. In defense of the system, I really just bolted it on and that was it. I fiddled a little with the idle screws once or twice, and put a pressure regulator set to the minimum (3 lbs fuel pressure), but nothing more.

So, as Fernando used to say "It's better to LOOK good than to FEEL good." Sometimes we give up a little to gain some coolness, and that is the way I see these carbs. Thanks for asking.

Don

Don, I amazed that this tread started in 2006 and still alive !!!! The pin striping only enhanced a great looking ride. IMHO

Don Shillady I love that color.
BradC

Originally Posted by BradC

Don, I amazed that this tread started in 2006 and still alive !!!! The pin striping only enhanced a great looking ride. IMHO

Don Shillady I love that color.



BradC

I'm amazed I'M STILL ALIVE !! Thank you.


Don

Nicely done. Skratch did one nice job. I like the colors too. The signature on the dash is the bomb! Must be fun to climb behind the wheel, and see his handy work up close. The carb do add to the nostalgic look of the car too! Thanks for posting the pics.

Thanks for posting the pic's Don. The roadster really has a change of appearance with the dual carbs and stripes. I like it alot.

Earl

All I can say is WOW! I've seen Don's roadster in person, up close and I didn't really think it could be improved upon. The dual carbs just add to the nostalgic look and the striping is the perfect finishing touch. NICE, NICE, NICE!!!

Well, Hi Don Snr.,Don Jnr.,and Dan. I was lead to this thread by Jim Robinson after I had followed his T build and I passed an complimentary comment on his progress. He replied straight away which, amazed me on how friendly you people are,and directed me to your thread which I have spend the last few days reading from page one to page 219.. Man have I enjoyed it, everything from the humor and cheek the members have added to "who did kill JFK?" and can I just say, Elvis is alive and kicking down here in New Zealand!!! Seriously now, I have a number of questions that will help me on my build.
No 1: you are using two Rochester 2 barrells and I have been told that the scoops that you have were only made to fit the old leakers,so do you have adaptors?
No 2: What happened to the awesome airbag set up on Dans rpu, I was so taken if the way it sat.
No 3: Dumb question...what does BTW mean??

Originally Posted by Whiplash23T

No 3: Dumb question...what does BTW mean??

BTW = By the Way.

You may have to wait for a response, I believe they're in the process of relocating.

Thanks Restorod and rc57 for your response. I was begining to think the Don family had been hit with disaster as I check his last post date and than my mind started thinking the worst. You know I read all those pages and everytime BTW was typed I for the life of me didn't think of that, Dumb Ah. One thing about this site that I really enjoy is that everybody appears to be like family, awesome..