Thread: Old gear grinder from N. California

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Hi all,

Refered by Terry on the Cobra forum, said I might fit in.

Been into hot rods for 40 years, and it took that long for something rather simple to sink in to my thick skull, "don't fight the Laws of Physics". Current ride is a 1923 Track-T, 1790 lbs, 383 sbc stroker built for torque (gave up 120 hp on the high end, ouch) going into a Tremec TKO 600 5 speed with 0.64 OD (1700 rpms @ 70 mph) and a Jag IRS 3.54 and 31" tires. 3 years ago at Sacramento Raceway ran a 10.8 @ 132 without dumping the clutch or speed shifting (don't want to break anything). The T has been roaming the highways for 17 years.

That was about my current ride, about me, I'm 58, butt ugly, and retired Merchant Marine, hence the handle "deckofficer".

I hope this intro will suffice.

Yeah,that will do Bob,welcome to my other home site. Heck that looks and sounds like a hand full,and yes you should enjoy this site as It is as far away as some of those people on the HAMB as you can get,if you follow my drift.

Whip,

Can't throw a dead cat without hitting you on these forums! Do you know Terry that refered me here?

Originally Posted by Whiplash23T

Yeah,that will do Bob,welcome to my other home site. Heck that looks and sounds like a hand full,and yes you should enjoy this site as It is as far away as some of those people on the HAMB as you can get,if you follow my drift.

Not to beat a dead horse (or pig in this matter) the HAMB reminds me too much of Junior High School, where even back then I was butting heads with the "popular" kids that just happened to be the air heads of their time. nuff said.

Welcome to CHR Anyone that opens with pictures is OK and welcome enjoy your stay

Originally Posted by cffisher

Welcome to CHR Anyone that opens with pictures is OK and welcome enjoy your stay

Charlie,

Thanks, I'm a picture junkie and have learned over the years I share that aflicition with others on the automotive forums.

Wecome Bob! Great looking track roadster, and it runs as good as it looks!!!! Enjoy your time here on CHR!!!

Welcome aboard Bob, Cool Car! I am down in the valley below you in Olivehurst. Maybe we'll meet up at a show or cruise night one day

Pat

Originally Posted by Stu Cool

Welcome aboard Bob, Cool Car! I am down in the valley below you in Olivehurst. Maybe we'll meet up at a show or cruise night one day

Pat

Stu,

The Gold Country foothills are alive with the sound of engines rumbleing. 1st and 3rd Monday around 5:00PM Hog Wild Ribs in Placerville on Main St., 1st and 3rd Thursday same time Deb's Frosty in Diamond Springs, 2nd Saturday for lunch Speed's Diner in Plymouth. Nice thing about Speed's, all roads are smooth, nicely curved two lane highways. Picture of each event below.

Originally Posted by deckofficer

Stu,

The Gold Country foothills are alive with the sound of engines rumbleing. 1st and 3rd Monday around 5:00PM Hog Wild Ribs in Placerville on Main St., 1st and 3rd Thursday same time Deb's Frosty in Diamond Springs, 2nd Saturday for lunch Speed's Diner in Plymouth. Nice thing about Speed's, all roads are smooth, nicely curved two lane highways. Picture of each event below.

Thanks for the suggestions Bob, my car time has been limited some lately but hopefully I can make it to one of these before too long. Nice looking venues and rides.

Pat

Whip, you are slipping to not have introduced me to this site, Stu and Pat, hope to see you at a foothill gathering. Coloma is where 1 mile long Hwy 153 is located.





At the Speed's Diner gathering, sometimes we run down to Yosemite National Park.

Welcome to CHR from me,too mr deckofficer Bob..Whip needs a whipping,,we all know that..and I do remember your name from elsewhere too,dont I??...Kool track T..Like the rear treatment too..All good..

Welcome to CHR, Bob. Nice track roadster! My '33 has the same TKO600, but I put 4.11's in with 31's and 70mph is 1995 for me.

Originally Posted by rspears

Welcome to CHR, Bob. Nice track roadster! My '33 has the same TKO600, but I put 4.11's in with 31's and 70mph is 1995 for me.

That is more sane than my gearing, but since I went with grunt down low, I can get away with long legs. On my last round trip to SoCal got 28.2, 30.2, 24.6, and 15.9 mpg. Check the tach and speedo to see just how tall I'm geared.

Yep, with the 3.54's at 6000 rpm in 5th, assuming you can overcome air resistance and hold tires together you'll top out at 244mph With my 4.11's I'm lagging behind you at only 210