Jon Haigwood

My top 3 jn order: Bullitt Vanishing Point Original Gone in Sixty Seconds

When this happened I got so frustrated packed everything up and stopped building for many years. What I learned from it was to mock up everything before final paint and assembly.Thanks looking forward to future Hot Rod Hints

Actually thanks for posting the question I have been building a lot of Mopar Muscle and continually try to improve my detailing and accuracy on their engines. This has made me stop and think about the PVC systems and how they are installed on various engines. Now I have to go back and check the finished cars for correctness

Pre PVC systems removed the positive pressure by air flow as stated above. PVC systems used the intake to recirculate the un-burned fuel. I worked as a lube tech at a Chrysler/Plymouth dealer in the early 70's and I never saw a single engine with a smooth cover. Your best option like 6bblbird said above, dechrome and add a PVC

Thanks great info. Years ago I attempted to put a Flattie in Tweedy Pie as build it the way it was originally built. I didn't do any mock ups and when I tried to put the engine in it was a bit longer than I had room for. Is there any other situations where the length of the flathead is longer than the OHV V8?

Your list even depressed me

I had one that was back with gold stripes .Never could get a title for it so it sat in the driveway a few years then sold it for parts

Doing a google search for 440 valve covers you do find a few that are smooth but they are after market may be intended for non street use. Pre PVC days there was setups that had a breather on one cover and a overdraft tube coming from the other cover (see pic 1) Older styles had a breather on the intake manifold and an overdraft tube on the back of the intake (see pic 2) PVC were basically a safety valve for positive ventilation systems. The fumes in the crankcase are volatile and the valve (anti-blowback valve) prevented any flames from coming from the air cleaner in a backfire situation.

The one on the top of my list would be my 67 Camaro SS/RS 350 that I bought for $1,795.(early 70's) My list would be 66 Barracuda 49 Ford 2dr sedan 49 Mercury 2dr 64 Olds Cutless F85 65 Mustang Fastback 54 Ford Convertable 52 Ford 2dr Wagon 58 Pontiac Chieftain 31 Model A Roadster 67 Mercury Caliente 2dr hdtp 91 Thunderbird SC 58 Thunderbird 58 BMW Isetta Probably a few more but I can't think of right now The list for cars I wouldn't like to have back is far greater than this one. As far as the one that got away as in almost owned was a 61 Corvette Roadster that was at a car lot for $1,300 but my girlfriend at the time said she didn't want me to buy it. That was back in the 70's and we have been married for 48 years and I am still pissed at her about it.

Second chance Lucifer

That would probably be a "no" but The Beat Goes On"

Sonny and Cher did a have a TV Variety show for a short time

Can I get a Ten-four! for the Highway Patrol ? Did we miss this one ?

Not to forget the 1928 Porter Touring Car from My Mother the Car

OK Mopararians, When putting a straight axle under a 64 Belvedere do they remove the entire K frame and fab in motor mounts or just remove the steering linkage and spindle mounts ?

They put them parts in the box for a reason. (but that ain't it)

I hereby declare March 31st as National Build a Hemi Day

Back to the original topic. I did some quick research and found out that Congress actually stopped passing legislation for special days a while back but today mayors, cities, towns and states can declare their own. There are sites that for a fee will help you declare a Day, month etc, This apparently includes notifying the media. Or as the link reads you can just do it yourself. So if we or someone else wanted a National Model Day what day and how inclusive should it be (National Plastic Model Day National Model Building Day etc etc ? Should someone start a poll on date and title ? Just saying http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2013/10/04/on-national-taco-vodka-day-we-ask-where-did-these-arbitrary-national-holidays-originate/

Can't wait until 1/32

Anybody have any success at making those plastic two piece split slicks look good ? Ran across a coupe pair in my tire box and thought I would give them a try.

Great Idea , Thanks Jon

I dream in a 100% world but in reality I live in a 25% world

If it doesn't state "combined shipping" in the add I contact seller and ask them. No surprise's.

Thanks ,I haven't added a HUG kit to my stash yet. Good to know

Tell me more on this. Since I have found that there was a 65,66,67 and a 68 HUG what body did they put in the box?