Mike...I will start by giving you the phone number of "Chico" of Chico's Performance Inc. in Arcadia Calif, on Santa Clara St. (626) 390-5107. Give him a call. He is really good for engine work especially but can help with other things as well such as advise and referrals to others for work he doesn't offer.
I enjoyed our chat this morning. Hopefully you can join us for some local mountain cruising this Summer.................Bruce
aircooled posted:Mike...I will start by giving you the phone number of "Chico" of Chico's Performance Inc. in Arcadia Calif, on Santa Clara St. (626) 390-5107. Give him a call. He is really good for engine work especially but can help with other things as well such as advise and referrals to others for work he doesn't offer.
I enjoyed our chat this morning. Hopefully you can join us for some local mountain cruising this Summer.................Bruce
Thanks Bruce
aircooled posted:I met with Mike at a cars n coffee in Woodland Hills this morning. What a nice guy ! He's gonna fit right in with us and what a cool car he now has ! Typically he has some things to fix and fuss with and is already on the "heated trail" to correct them. The fuel hoses, pressure regulator, and fuel pump is sort of a mess but he is aware of what should be done. He's already on track with getting some velocity stacks I see.
The firewall is 3/4" too far forward to line up with the engine tin around the bell housing properly so there's an open gap for air to come in there. Surprisingly, the rear area around the rear tail lights is blocked off really nice except for the corners where the tail lights are. So a little more work there and that will be a non issue thus allowing only air from the deck lid grill and the famous "VS HOLE" in the firewall to enter.
While we were looking at his car a lot of people were walking up to tell him how really"Cool" his Silver/Black Speedster looks ! Jeeze ! I got jealous and wanted to move mine over by his so I could get some of that positive flow !!! Congratulations Mike...............Bruce
Thanks you Bruce, you were wonderful to hang out with. Thank you for your help.
The last few posts right there is what this site is all about. Kudos and welcome to Mike!
Theron posted:Mike,
Your only about 35 miles from Greg at Vintage Motorcars. Take the car to him and have him look it over, it will be pennies compared to trying to figure it all out yourself and he will probably end up saving you money. I couldn't recommend him more.
-=theron
Thanks Theron. Spoke with Greg today. Seemed a bit disappointed that I was not ordering a new one from him. However, he was quite nice and will be setting up time after the 4th. I’m hoping all goes well 😁.
WOLFGANG posted:Bill Prout posted:WOLFGANG posted:There 3 bolts sticking our about 6-8 inches below the pressure regulator that might work. Be sure you don't have a gas HW heater (or furnace) in your garage area.
Are you drinking again Greg?
It is 5 O'clock! Many houses have natural gas hot water heaters in garage and many aren't very well issolated. Car gas fumes gather low to ground right where the igniter is located. Result KA-BOOM.
Building code requires natural gas water heaters to be mounted at least 18" above finish floor in garages and similar spaces.
Regarding fuel lines: install hard-lines and get the fuel regulator out of the engine compartment! I've had those fail and pour lots of gas into the compartment.
Also, a Blazecut is a great insurance policy!
