Rooster

I think that EFIGY concept car won the American Hot Rodder "Car of the Year" recently ? It is a beautiful piece of engineering built here in Australia and I believe it sits in the front foyer of GM Australia Head Office after extensive world touring / exposure at car shows. Perhaps someone with more computer skills than me could attach a picture of it from the website. Ken ( aka Rooster) 1929 / 25 1954 76R ( Ire)

Be aware that they are for a sedan and will NOT fit the hardtop Rivieras. I believe the 56 hardtop Riviera kits are coming soon ( 2 door) Ken ( aka Rooster) 1929 / 25 1954(Ir)

I think it's either offset or backspace, but which one ? I'll try a web page. Ken ( aka Rooster) 1929 (1954 Ir)

Question please. What is the rim measurement referred to when taken from the hub face flange to the outer edge of the rim. Ken. ( aka Rooster) 1929 (1954 Ir)

Firstly , to us Aussies $350 for a complete ( 1950s V8) engine is Cheeep. Good idea on buying the whole car and parting it out ( if beyond restoring ) or sell without motor / trans. Secondly, where did all the extra HP come from between 54 & 56 engines ? Ken ( aka Rooster) 1929 (1954 Ir)

Patience Mr.Earl , patience. Ken ( aka Rooster) 1929 (1954 Ir )

Dave, I'm afraid my horn is not as shiny and attractive as yours. Maybe a certain lady I know by the name of Irene might find it desirable when she sees it. Ken ( aka Rooster) 1929 tourer

Original colour or not I like it ! But then again some people think I have a weird sense of colour choice. Ken ( aka Rooster) 1929 tourer ( orange) 1954(Ir)

Gary. Be cool !! Dave offers some great advice. Having been there and done that with my 1929, try and stay focused with one job at a time . I know how it can be exciting like a kid in a lolly shop to jump in and strip down parts ( eg. engine ) Some advice for what it's worth --avoid stripping the whole car in one hit. You may end up with a workshop full of parts and not know where to start to re-build. This is where many would be restorers fall in a heap because the task then appears too daunting. For example , as you take off the chrome/ /stainless pieces, have them polished then put away. Bumpers, the same. Try and have the body taken off chassis complete as possible. Re-build the chassis and front end, maybe leave the rear end until you decide which motor to use ( 322 or 401) Then do body work have it painted then put back on chassis. Then you can look at doors , fenders, trunk , hood etc. Then the last thing to do would be interior. It's all a structured process from strip down to re-build. It looks like you will have no end of support from a great bunch of blokes, none better than the Guru Mr. E I'll be sneaking a peek every now and then to hear about positive progress. Good Luck !! Ken ( aka Rooster) 1929 1954(Ir)

Geez, I'm glad I didn't take on Dorothy. All that nasty accumulated "stuff" I don't reckon she would have made it through Australian quarantine. Ken ( aka Rooster) 1929 1954(Ir)

Gary, I go along with Lamar on this one. Leave the motor until further on down the track. Get stuck into more important jobs like body etc. Many times I've gone and rebuilt parts at great effort / expense only to pick up a good one later on at a Swap Meet which could have saved me a lot of hassle. Keep us posted if you take the 401 option. Ken ( aka Rooster) 1929 1954(Ir)

To Lamar. Best wishes on your birthday. From Irene in the South China Sea.

A model 40 has a standard bore of 3 7/16" Are you saying this piston is 3 1/14" , if so it's not a 1930 piston ? Ken. ( aka Rooster) 1929 series 116 1954 76R(Ir)

Very , very lucky !! At speed who knows what could have happened, suffice to say Delys would not have been impressed. Besides, it saved me from a panel beating job ! Ken 1929 1954 (Ir)

Can you feel it through the clutch pedal? If so it could be a worn thrust bearing fork bush / pin. Ken 1929

Does your ball race have a manufacturer and a number stamped on it. Ken. ( aka Rooster ) 1929 (1954 I)

That's them, Thanks. Ken.

I can't post photo ? Can someone help me out please. Ken.

I have what I believe to be a pair of wooden spoke wheel hub covers off a 1929 Master front axle ( maybe 1930 as well ? ) They are the same shape as my standard ones only bigger. If you need them for your car they are free, just pay shipping US$25 and they're yours. I have no use for them and would rather them go to a needy car than taking up space in my shed. Check the photo and ask for dimensions to be sure. They need minor work to the edge, apart from that just repaint them. Ken ( aka Rooster ) 1929 (1954 I)

Great story with a happy ending. It's a small world isn't it. Ken. ( aka Rooster ) 1929 (1954 I )

Thinking of selling Michael ? Ken 1929

What year did Buick introduce safety rims on to their models ? Ken. 1929 ( 1954 I )

Thanks mate. Ken ( aka Rooster) 1929 ( 1954 I )

Can someone who has a 4 barrel carby off the 54 - 56 322 motor please measure the diameter of the top section where the air cleaner bolts on. Thanks. Ken. ( aka Rooster ) 1929 (1954 I )

Will do Willie, that's good advice. It wouldn't surprise me to find that , considering all the other faults we have found. The trouble was the engine was aquired in pieces so who ever re-built it did not have the benefit of pulling it down and setting parts out. Ken.