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Bassman/NZ · 03-16-2016, 03:24 AM

My '47 engine, heads milled to 45 thou clearance, Bubba dissy, Drake pumps, 12v starter and gennie, 85 F150 O/D trans.

JWL · 03-16-2016, 06:02 AM

Very cool looking piece. I like the radiator adaptation, too.

mfagan · 03-16-2016, 10:48 AM

Looks great!!

Willit Stop · 03-16-2016, 10:58 AM

Looks great! I like the front fenders. Are they made from a spare tire cover?

RalphM · 03-16-2016, 01:07 PM

Let's see the whole car!

Bassman/NZ · 03-16-2016, 02:09 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Willit Stop

Looks great! I like the front fenders. Are they made from a spare tire cover?

They're glass, made here in New Zealand. I didn't want to cut up a 35-36 cover because they're getting hard to find.

Bassman/NZ · 03-16-2016, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RalphM

Let's see the whole car!

RalphM · 03-16-2016, 03:38 PM

Thanks, that's sweet looking! 1929?

Bassman/NZ · 03-16-2016, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RalphM

Thanks, that's sweet looking! 1929?

1928. Trans is F150 O/D, rear is 47 open drive. I built the whole thing from scrounging parts from all over the country (New Zealand). The only work not done by me was welding in patch panels in the door bottoms.
And credits to Bubbas for the ignition, and Charlie NY for rebuilding a carb.

flatford39 · 03-16-2016, 04:01 PM

More details on the radiator. What is it??? I like how it fits in the Deuce shell.

RalphM · 03-16-2016, 04:51 PM

Not a duece shell, 28-29 shell

Bassman/NZ · 03-16-2016, 05:31 PM

28-29 shell, 66-67 Mustang radiator with extra outlets added. Along with Stant thermostats, Drake pumps and well cleaned out water jackets in the block, it never, ever overheats.

rotorwrench · 03-16-2016, 05:56 PM

Early mustang radiators are an easier fit to the Model A shell than any I'm aware of. The model A radiators are difficult to do anything with for the dual inlets & outlets.

SofaKing · 03-16-2016, 05:57 PM

Great ride! Since no one else asked, when did Kiwi's start saying "y'all"? Let me guess, its because you're from the Deep, really Deep, South?

Bassman/NZ · 03-16-2016, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SofaKing

Great ride! Since no one else asked, when did Kiwi's start saying "y'all"? Let me guess, its because you're from the Deep, really Deep, South?

Hahahaha.... sprung! It's 'cos I hang around here with you lot!

Actually, where I live is quite Meditteranean, lots of vineyards and orchards.

FrankWest · 03-16-2016, 06:29 PM

Great! How does that engine compare with a new Hemi?

Vanspeed · 03-16-2016, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankWest

Great! How does that engine compare with a new Hemi?

?? Confused.

APDAVE · 03-16-2016, 07:33 PM

Very nice! Reminds me of the 29 I had in high school! Dave

FrankWest · 03-16-2016, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanspeed

?? Confused.

Is this a beefed up old engine or a new mega hp engine?

Bassman/NZ · 03-16-2016, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankWest

Is this a beefed up old engine or a new mega hp engine?

Uh, it's a 1947 Ford.

03-16-2016, 03:24 AM	#1
Bassman/NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 2,001	Because y'all like pics.... My '47 engine, heads milled to 45 thou clearance, Bubba dissy, Drake pumps, 12v starter and gennie, 85 F150 O/D trans.

03-16-2016, 06:02 AM	#2
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: Because y'all like pics.... Very cool looking piece. I like the radiator adaptation, too.

03-16-2016, 10:48 AM	#3
mfagan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kaufman, TX Posts: 822	Re: Because y'all like pics.... Looks great!!

03-16-2016, 10:58 AM	#4
Willit Stop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Eureka Calif. Posts: 969	Re: Because y'all like pics.... Looks great! I like the front fenders. Are they made from a spare tire cover?

03-16-2016, 01:07 PM	#5
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,651	Re: Because y'all like pics.... Let's see the whole car!

03-16-2016, 03:38 PM	#8
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,651	Re: Because y'all like pics.... Thanks, that's sweet looking! 1929?

03-16-2016, 04:01 PM	#10
flatford39 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NE Illinois Posts: 499	Re: Because y'all like pics.... More details on the radiator. What is it??? I like how it fits in the Deuce shell.

03-16-2016, 04:51 PM	#11
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,651	Re: Because y'all like pics.... Not a duece shell, 28-29 shell

03-16-2016, 05:31 PM	#12
Bassman/NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 2,001	Re: Because y'all like pics.... 28-29 shell, 66-67 Mustang radiator with extra outlets added. Along with Stant thermostats, Drake pumps and well cleaned out water jackets in the block, it never, ever overheats.

03-16-2016, 05:56 PM	#13
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,431	Re: Because y'all like pics.... Early mustang radiators are an easier fit to the Model A shell than any I'm aware of. The model A radiators are difficult to do anything with for the dual inlets & outlets.

03-16-2016, 05:57 PM	#14
SofaKing Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 756	Re: Because y'all like pics.... Great ride! Since no one else asked, when did Kiwi's start saying "y'all"? Let me guess, its because you're from the Deep, really Deep, South?

03-16-2016, 06:29 PM	#16
FrankWest Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3,005	Re: Because y'all like pics.... Great! How does that engine compare with a new Hemi?

03-16-2016, 07:33 PM	#18
APDAVE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 228	Re: Because y'all like pics.... Very nice! Reminds me of the 29 I had in high school! Dave