Decided to fix a long standing issue this past weekend – too much play in steering.  Removed steering column and gave it to a local race shop to replace the loose universal joint.  Then while I was working in the area, decided to remove hood side panel and open up the fake vents.  So I have routed them out.  It came out pretty good.  I’ll post…[Read more]

I just finished routing the driver’s side hood.  See my post in the project section.

Thanks for all the towing advice.  All good suggestions that I will take.  Has anyone had a problem with front tires not returning to straight after a turn?  Especially with wide tires?

I will probably flat tow.  And this will be my first long distance flat tow.  Any suggestions as to what to be aware of and spares to bring?

Very pretty car.  Mine was originally Chevette powered.  It does still have Chevette front and rear suspension.  I am curious as to what suspension your car has.

Also, if your drive shaft has only one u-joint,  you need to add another.  The rubber mount at the forward end of the torque tube is probably in disrepair.  If so, they are available, but expensive.

Most people use the S10 rear and weld the Chevette mounts, etc. to it.  There is a Chevette forum and you can usually get an answer there.     http://members.boardhost.com/Vette_Man/

So does the MGB fit in your garage?

I also would like to see the car at Carlisle.  There are two of us here in Florida who are considering pulling our cars to Carlisle.  Please let us know when you get information.  Thanks.

Car was still running rough, so I took carb to an expert on Holley carbs and he rebuilt it and changed jets.  Also set timing by hand rotating engine to proper location.  Car is running much better now, has quite a bit of power.  Still a little hesitation at higher RPMs, maybe needs larger jets?  Anyway, it is time to really start using the car.

Thanks for this forum.  It is good to know that all affected are OK.

Oil cooler was one I have had for about 30 years.  It measures 15″x8″.  It may be Moroso.  Fan is Spal 11 inch medium profile pull style cooling fan, VA26-AP50CWP-44A (item 30101512)

Worked on carb and seems much better.  Then decided to change distributor to HEI.  That is now installed.  But no test drive because I had a few minutes available and removed heater.  So now I have holes in firewall that need to be covered.  I also have a lot of space where heater used to be.  Am thinking of putting the radiator overflow tank…[Read more]

My engine would overheat just sitting in the driveway running (with hood on).  I believe it was a weak pusher fan that just could not handle the heat.  So I got a Spal puller fan, changed to 160 degree thermostat, and added an oil cooler.  The car now runs at about 165-170 sitting in the driveway. with the hood off.  Due to some medical issu…[Read more]

Finally got my new puller fan.  So, installed 160 thermostat, added an oil cooler, and installed puller fan.  Running out side garage, temperature stays at 175 degrees, but with top hood off.  Due to some carb problems, I have not been able to test on the open road.  If temp rises much with hood on, I think I’ll add top vents.  Not sure I can cut…[Read more]

114 in a box sounds fantastic.  What was a typical finish speed before the V8?