Setting up a Tri-Power Progressive Linkage
I get asked this a bit so have decided to do a simple tech on the basics of setting up the tri power progressive linkage.
This will just deal with setting up the linkage, as there are other issues depending on the type of carbs you use and the type of motor its going on that would need to be dealt with individually. Such as jets size, power valves etc.
Icons of Speed & Style - Car auction
 
RM Auctions announces the sale of a private, single-owner collection of iconic American hot rods, vintage racers, and one-off custom show cars. This one-day auction event, billed as "Icons of Speed & Style" is set for September 26, 2009, at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California.
Approximately 80 vehicles and several lots of period hot rod and "kustom kulture" memorabilia will be offered "without reserve". The eclectic collection represents the owner's enthusiasm for and lifelong love of cars, and its offering will be a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity for collectors.
Hopped-Up - Fine Art photography from David Biene
Hopped-Up is a portrait of the European scene of the Hot Rodding culture. David Biene uses fine art photography and sophisticated face-to-face interviews to present all the different facets of this subculture and some of its protagonists. This book is about real people, about personalities. It is about true enthusiasm and passion, about sweat and fun, about friendship and individuality. And it is about style and photography.
Basic Flathead multi carb intake and carb identification
There seems to be more and more people getting interested in traditional Hot Rods and Flathead engines. I thought it would be good to write quick guide to identifying what is what.
Firstly Production of the flathead started in 1932 and went through to 1954 in Australia and Canada 1953 in the US. Over the course of those 22 years there are 3 main changes in the engines. Firstly from 1932-1937 is the 21 stud motor. So named because there are 21 studs with nuts holding each head down. Then there is the ‘early’ 24 stud motor that ran from 1938-1948. Then there is the 1949-1954 which rightly or wrongly are referred to generically as the 8BA
33 Ford Kit Car from Factory Five Racing
The Factory Five '33 Ford Hot Rod kit gives you everything you need tbuild your car, in one big package. The only things you’ll need are the engine/trans/rear end, wheels/tires, and a paint job.
When we say everything, we mean it. We include everything from the frame, chassis, and body, complete interior, and all trim down tthe smallest details like correct fasteners, brackets, and badging. and . We make it easy for you tuse the engine of your choice with a list of available exhaust and motor/trans mount choices (no charge).
Traditional Speed & Kustom Magazine
I just got tipped about a brand new online magazine called Traditional Speed & Kustom. The concept for the magazine started 25 years ago in Jim Aust's notebook. Internet made his dream become reality, and the result is a very tastefully designed online magazine full of interesting features and articles.