[ARC5] modified gear

[Geoff]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <ka1kaq at gmail.com>
> On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 7:06 PM, gordon white <gewhite at crosslink.net> 
> wrote:
>
>>     Actually, while I appreciate totally un-modified equipment for
>> historic value, and for installing in period aircraft, as long as there 
>> are
>> enough pristine examples, I do not get exercised over properly-done 
>> modifications.
>> This is analogous to the hot rod-restorer split among car guys. I guess I
>> do get a little bilious over a '32 Ford painted in a hideous color with a
>> Chevy in it, compared to a beautifully-restored original,  (I get more
>> bilious over bad fiberglass copies) But many hot-rodded cars were
>> rust-buckets that would have been scrapped.
>>
>
>
> Couldn't agree more, Gordon. Even with some of the newer, tastefully done
> (as in 'not overblown') "Resto-mods" as they call them, a classic old Ford
> has its hood open to reveal.....a 350. That would be a deal breaker for 
> me.
> At least do up a 337 V8 or even something newer, but keep it in the 
> family.
> Otherwise it's a kit car.
>
> Back in the 80s when those new fiberglass boats were all the rage I was
> tooling around in a '56 Chris Craft cruiser with a pair of the Continental
> straight sixes for power. It was more work and not as fast or flashy, but
> what a boat.
>
> Now, if you're talking sail, I'd prefer one of the old J-boats......


What the heck is a 337 V8? I HOPE you dont mean the flathead Lincoln which 
is a 900# slug

The only 32 Ford Ive owned, a 5 window coupe, had a 283 Chevy since the 
readily available Ford Y Block was a poor fit and too heavy and the only 
other choice was a wimpy 221 small block or a newer, more expensive, 260. 
Finally by 65 the 289 stabilized with the bellhousing design that is used 
even today in the SBF crate motors. Unfortunately Ford never went as far as 
Chevy in development of those engines and the performance aftermarket 
concentrated more on the Chevy

The 26T coupe I recently sold had a supercharged 276" flathead that was 
built around a 1948 8BA style truck block which had a higher nickel content. 
Full size body on 28A rails with 28A fenders. Very light and fast off the 
line.

Neither had an ARC-5 installed