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07-22-2016 09:14 PM #1
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32 roadster with BBC
I recently bought a 32 roadster with a 502 Chevy. Runs and drives good.
Just curious if any of yall run a big block or most stay with a small block?
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07-22-2016 09:38 PM #2
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I had a'30 Model A sedan with a 454 & toploader 4-speed. Loved it and wish I still had it. It drove like a dreamJack
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07-23-2016 04:39 AM #3
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Welcome to CHR! There's a lot more small blocks in the popular '28-'34 hot rods, but you'll see everything from soup to nuts. Even a few diesels out there! Saw a very, very nice roadster running a Lexus powertrain in NZ a couple of years back....Roger
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07-23-2016 05:39 AM #4
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First off welcome and we would love to see some pictures of your ride.
Yup what Roger said, if you stick around here long enough I think you will find we have a couple of really good BBC guys who really know the ins and outs of those motors. You’ll also find that a lot of the members have gone different directions than the venerable Chevy motors.
(and the El Camino in the background is running a 507 Cadillac)
Again welcome.
.I've NEVER seen a car come from the factory that couldn't be improved..... 
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07-23-2016 08:51 AM #5
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A big block with aluminum heads and intake isn't too much awfully heavy------at least in a today era hot rod the fuel tank has been moved to the back or under the car which moves quite a bit of weight off the front-one of the biggest issues will come from braking balance especially with big/little tires.http://www.clubhotrod.com/photopost/...VC-635F_1_.JPG
There are more pics of the construction of this 32 in my gallery - 4 or 5 pageLast edited by jerry clayton; 07-23-2016 at 08:53 AM.
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07-23-2016 05:37 PM #6
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Not sure how to post pictures yet, trying to figure it out
Thanks
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07-23-2016 05:49 PM #7
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Roger
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07-25-2016 11:43 AM #8
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