Ben Bruce aka First Born

GOOD DEAL. Please say thanks to him from this old hillbilly. Ben

LOL. John is right on. Ben

Good work, Adam. Ben

Good news on the history of the Jag, John. Ben

Body off. I really admired your car at the Nationals, Fred. Job well done. Ben

What engine? What tranny? We really need more information. Pictures sure would help. Ben

1930, I have a Wayne Dalton . It was installed about ten years ago. The only problem I have had was installer caused, and still only showed up after about five years. Good luck Ben

You might try SMS. They are in Oregon, I believe. Ben

I couldn't agree more. Ben

Yes it does. I am very happy with it. I just drove from Missouri to Concord, NC and back. Ben

Brian there are only four rings, for the intake only. Ben

Less than a second for me. Ben

The only stupid question is the one unasked. Welcome and don't be a stranger. Ben

bkc, do you have a shop manual? Your questions will almost all be answered in there. But for now, crawl underneath the car and clean off the bottom of the differential[rearend]. You will find a number stamped there. Probably a 4 with a - underneath it and a 1 or 4 beneath the line. Indicating a ratio of 4.1 or 4.4 to one. The entire "pumpkin" from 1940 through 1955 will interchange. A lot of work, but worth the time. I just did this with my '50 Special. By 1955, ratios of 3.36/1 , maybe faster, were available. I used a 3.36/1 from a '55 for mine. Dropped the crusing 3rd gear rpm about 650 rpm. Fantastic! Ben

But at a very steep price difference!!!!!!!!!! Ben

Ok, guys, I have two '50s. Neither one has a bolt or stud at this location. Only a short 1/2 inch guide "nub". Same with the back of the manifold. The Super looks to have never had the manifold removed as there are no manifold to head gaskets, as per the shop manual. Therefore I believe there is supposed to be no bolt or stud in this position. Ben

I agree with 58Mustang. I sold this kind kind of flaps in the '50s from service stations. Had a set on my '40 Buick. Neat. Ben

Cobalt, I have never needed to, but I have heard of adding weight, i.e. sand bags to the frame in instances such as this. Don't believe I would try without some weight to replace the engine wt. Ben

If the engine is still in the car, no spring compressor is needed. Place your FLOOR jack underneath the outer end of the bottom "a" frame, jack enough to know for sure the weight is on the jack. Remove the bottom bushing on the spindle support. Slowly let the jack down. Job done. Ben

I like that! Dreams should be Big! Ben

I am using Chrome and am having no problems. Ben

I will add my thoughts. I feel unworthy to call him friend, but do so any way. The first time I met him and the Landau, I was allowed, no, INVITED to sit BEHIND THE WHEEL!! And Lamar even snapped a picture of that event on my camera. Visiting again in Concord was iceing [sp] on the cake. I can only wish I had met him many years ago. Simply awesome. Ben

I agree, very much a class act. Ben

As per Straight eights post, if your spark plug cover is still in place, it will be hidden underneath it. It comes out of the head. Ben

Fantastic, Phil!! Ben