johnyrotten

Air gun on the mains. There goes your clearances. I'm no engine builder, I've put my share together, I don't even use air to pull the down. You can tell a ton about an engine by how it comes apart. Sound like you've worked on very nice vehicles, I've just done the home garage family race team deal. Either way, right is right. And none of that is.

My friend Al told me, due to the material above the mains being removed, weakend the block and this is the result. It's a stock b-series honda block, they re-sleave them from 1.6l out to over 2. Even when they are done right, it's at the limit. I'm not super familiar with honda's, more of an old school guy myself

Always cool to see what's out there. These are different

Yes, it says "stiff spring". I suppose you can fine tune the feel

No doubt about that, the level level they push these cars to , considering he has to stay within class requirements, is absolutely insane. This, mind you, is a stock block. Most have gone to aftermarket.

Some photo etch, my order from iceman came in, blown away br the detail. Very nice. New nippers, and some glass files to try out.

Sometimes you see things that just flat out amaze you. I happen to do work on a few racecars around here, the mechanical follies always amuse me.

That iguana is huge. Do you see them often?

I think I have the engine compartment where I want it. More detail, added some brake lines and the bale(I believe that's what it's called) for the sorry excuse for a master cylinder. Doesn't look too bad now. Also finished the interior. That's my first attempt at woodgrain on the steering wheel.

Yeah, his kids did the art work. He built it, they run it. Not really my kinda thing, but it runs low 7's ,fast is fast. It's CCCRACING on YouTube

This is what happens when you don't use your trusted machinist. The block was bored for sleeves, they went too deep down in the bore and 5 passes in the crankshaft exited the chat. Anyone else get a kick out of stuff like this? I put up a few pics of the car/engine so you have an idea what it is. Far from stock

This is what happens when you don't use your trusted machinist. The block was bored for sleeves, they went too deep down in the bore and 5 passes in the crankshaft exited the chat. Anyone else get a kick out of stuff like this?

I like that choice, the front here isn't too bad, but the offset in rear, nope. Otherwise it's a good looking car.

Very nice displays everyone has, the un-built kits in that one picture would probably consume all available space in my house. That's a collection.

I completely agree.

I make it a point to avoid big box stores during the holidays, I swear that Mariah Carry song causes autism in some people.

I found the shifter I launched into a low earth orbit. And not where I was expecting to. I owe scotch tape a thank you.

No problem, with something sentimental like this, I don't blame you in the least. It looks great, your father had a good vision with this one.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

Very sharp looking 👌. I think the color combo is perfect. Display this one proudly. If the ornament is the same for a 56, I may have one.

I'm honestly not sure if he had any trouble. I didn't when I registered my motorcycle after chopping it up. Insurance, on the other hand, was a whole different matter. Laws vary state to state.

Started diving into some detail work and getting this finished up. Painted the engine compartment, installed the engine on the chassis, some touch up work on the exhaust, and molotow on the tips. Still have to black out the centers. Trying to not get too carried away detailing, it's difficult to know when to stop, or if it's feasible. And I really dislike the master cylinder on this kit. Look ls like a 5 o'clock on Friday attempt.

Great fab work. I make up jigs and fixtures all the time at work, cuts hours out of a job most times. Who knows, this one you've made up may come in handy down the road.

Nice progress bringing this one back.

I've talked with Carl about the car, he's a friend of my employer, and it's very well thought out. His biggest gripe is the steering is very responsive and the car doesn't weigh anything, so its kinda darty.He street drives it when he can, but he's older and dealing with health issues from his time in the service.