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nkaminar · 12-19-2022, 07:57 PM

I have a 1930 town sedan, four door and heavy. I assembled the Burtz engine myself with only minor problems that were easy to overcome. I have his cam, new stock valve line components, a two barrel downdraft Webber, and a high performance Ares muffler and tail pipe. I have the Mitchell overdrive and the Mitchell synchronized transmission. Good original mechanical brakes with Flat Head Ted kit, radial tires, and an F 100 steering box. I have the 5.5 Snyder's head but have a Burtz 6.0 head waiting for me to install it when I get back home. It has seat belts for all seats and safety glass all around.

My car is very happy at 65 mph on the highway. I would not hesitate driving it across the US or further. I don't know what the maximum speed is but it is over 75 on a level road. Even with this performance, I try to pick back roads and drive at 55 or 60. It is just more fun to do.

I consider this a very good touring car.

12-19-2022, 07:57 PM	#3
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,873	Re: Engine rebuild for touring? Recommendations I have a 1930 town sedan, four door and heavy. I assembled the Burtz engine myself with only minor problems that were easy to overcome. I have his cam, new stock valve line components, a two barrel downdraft Webber, and a high performance Ares muffler and tail pipe. I have the Mitchell overdrive and the Mitchell synchronized transmission. Good original mechanical brakes with Flat Head Ted kit, radial tires, and an F 100 steering box. I have the 5.5 Snyder's head but have a Burtz 6.0 head waiting for me to install it when I get back home. It has seat belts for all seats and safety glass all around. My car is very happy at 65 mph on the highway. I would not hesitate driving it across the US or further. I don't know what the maximum speed is but it is over 75 on a level road. Even with this performance, I try to pick back roads and drive at 55 or 60. It is just more fun to do. I consider this a very good touring car. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past. Last edited by nkaminar; 12-19-2022 at 08:02 PM.