TeeTime
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After being out of rodding and racing for many, many years, at the tender young age of 67 I though I would sneak back in with very little effort on my part by purchasing a Tee. To make a long story short, I stepped in a big, stinky pile of poor workmanship. My Tee was a basket case, and I've spent considerable time and money bringing it back to life. No complaints or sour grapes, I had my eyes open when I handed over the money. I think "starstruck" pretty much covers it. I am, however, considering sending the seller a pair of white shoes, stripped trousers, and a loud green tie so he will be properly dressed for his role as a sleazy used car salesman. My bad...
My baby has (now) a 347 stroker/roller motor with an all Edelbrock top end, 1405 4-barrel, Performer RPM manifold and heads, and an Edelbrock roller cam. Strangely, it had stamped Comp Cams roller tip rockers, now replaced with premium roller rockers. That drives an FMX with a TransGo shift kit and a 2800rpm stall (closer to 2200 due to the lack of weight) torque converter into an 8.8 Posi-Trac (Powr-Lok?) 3.89:1 rear. The big skins make major smoke anytime I feel that I have too much money in my pocket, or feel a need to impress the tourists. Fire is by Mallory, a UniLite 4755101 with vacuum advance. I tossed the MSD 8352---preference.
I just finished rewiring the car. I hate it when the bucket fills up with dense black smoke. Next week, it's time to lash the valves. That is one of the few times I wish I had an SBC, but then I remember how many times I cussed Chevy while laying across a hot engine, adjusting points. No problem with a bucket, just saying...
No racing happening here, just cruising. That said, I've just about decided to ditch the carburetor and go with a Pro-Flo XT setup. The "coolness factor" is off the chart, as is the cost, but what the heck.
This website has made getting back into the game a breeze. My thanks to all the members who contribute pearls of wisdom, and come to the rescue with their wealth of knowledge and experience.
Buzz
My baby has (now) a 347 stroker/roller motor with an all Edelbrock top end, 1405 4-barrel, Performer RPM manifold and heads, and an Edelbrock roller cam. Strangely, it had stamped Comp Cams roller tip rockers, now replaced with premium roller rockers. That drives an FMX with a TransGo shift kit and a 2800rpm stall (closer to 2200 due to the lack of weight) torque converter into an 8.8 Posi-Trac (Powr-Lok?) 3.89:1 rear. The big skins make major smoke anytime I feel that I have too much money in my pocket, or feel a need to impress the tourists. Fire is by Mallory, a UniLite 4755101 with vacuum advance. I tossed the MSD 8352---preference.
I just finished rewiring the car. I hate it when the bucket fills up with dense black smoke. Next week, it's time to lash the valves. That is one of the few times I wish I had an SBC, but then I remember how many times I cussed Chevy while laying across a hot engine, adjusting points. No problem with a bucket, just saying...
No racing happening here, just cruising. That said, I've just about decided to ditch the carburetor and go with a Pro-Flo XT setup. The "coolness factor" is off the chart, as is the cost, but what the heck.
This website has made getting back into the game a breeze. My thanks to all the members who contribute pearls of wisdom, and come to the rescue with their wealth of knowledge and experience.
Buzz
