55 E/G – New old ride – Page 35

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May 18, 2013 at 5:29 pm #38129
tomblake
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Pete……Thanks for the nice words.
Replaced the broken push rod guide, adjusted all the valves and started the engine, sounds good. Cleaned up all the oily hand prints and we will be headed to the Plant City car show in a little while. The new mufflers have made the exhaust sound a lot quieter, almost legal.
May 19, 2013 at 5:29 am #38135
tomblake
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We made it to the Plant City car show. There were a number of people that got a good laugh at a street driven 60’s style gasser with a working air conditioner.
Mary is happy the a/c works good and when Mary is happy everyone is happy. 😀 😆
May 19, 2013 at 5:36 pm #38142
tomblake
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The broken part from Friday was this push rod guide. Replaced it with a heavy duty GM part from an old race engine and we are driving again.

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June 26, 2013 at 3:17 pm #38507
tomblake
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We are planning to test the 55 at the Lakeland track this Friday or Saturday if Friday is rained out.
Mikey, you ready to test again?
June 26, 2013 at 5:31 pm #38510
tomblake
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Tire day, getting the trailer and the 55 ready for the trip north.
New tires for the trailer, greased the bearings and balanced the rear tires on the 55.

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June 27, 2013 at 5:52 pm #38514
babycakes
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Hey Tom,GOOD LUCK and have fun Friday ! I told Mikey the same thing if he is able to make it too! If your able to,post some photos on the forum,o.k.? Thanks! Pete.
June 28, 2013 at 11:02 pm #38525
tomblake
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Started out to the Lakeland track, got a call before getting there, it was rained out.
Will try again next Friday.
July 1, 2013 at 2:21 pm #38562
dino
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Tom …Ya gonna run the “Kid” again on his Bike!?
July 1, 2013 at 2:29 pm #38563
tomblake
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Dino….Yes, that’s our plan. Ronny has been working very hard with new equipment and lots of testing. I hope to test for the first time this friday. As long as it can be fit into the schedule we want to race each other and this will be our 5th time to race against each other.
July 1, 2013 at 4:11 pm #38564
mikey
Yup, me too. 😆
July 1, 2013 at 5:13 pm #38566
babycakes
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Once again! Good luck and have fun Mikey and Tom!!!!! 😉 😀 . Pete
July 6, 2013 at 2:49 pm #38649
tomblake
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Tested last night but it was a very short and rushed test secession. The car ran straight and that’s a good thing. The rain came early and the right rear tire went flat. My buddy had me turn off the air conditioner so I wouldn’t leave water on the track. Couldn’t even be cool but it was good to get back on the dragstrip.
July 10, 2013 at 1:52 pm #38674
tomblake
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Got the flat tire fixed and took the 55 on a test ride yesterday. Will be getting ready to start out on our trip north next week. We will start out by heading to the mountains to ride the motorcycle and get cooled off before heading to NY.
July 15, 2013 at 11:37 pm #38705
tomblake
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Dino….You asked for it (back on page 48) and here it is. Installed the hood emblem this afternoon, in time for the 5th race.

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July 16, 2013 at 12:39 am #38706
dino
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There…..Just Right. Look for a White Falcon on the Highways with Carmel Ford on the doors .Alan Heady from Florida Too ,heading up.And Dennis Stibilo with his Wedge Street car.
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