Bracket Talk
Woodfin's 53 Studebaker with LS engine
December 18, 2022, 07:18 AM
Larry WoodfinWoodfin's 53 Studebaker with LS engine
By the way, it always surprises me how bad rust and dirt show up in photos. In reality, it is not that bad. The floor is sound, just surface rust. In a perfect world it would be blasted or soaked in a tank, but we do not build 53 StuFins in a perfect world! [just my car port:}
Larry Woodfin
December 18, 2022, 12:22 PM
Tim MitchellI love this build! I think this might be top of the list of cars you've built,for me anyway. Looking forward to the completion of this one.
December 18, 2022, 05:16 PM
Larry WoodfinTim, I am more enthused about the StuFin than any project in the last several years. I am always looking for something different, soming unique and this project for sure fills the bill. Plus, there are basically no parts intended for this style of build. It is challenging me and that is a good thing. The one thing I am fretting about is the paint job. A good looking, two-foot race paint job, is simply too much money to spend on a toy. So, I will leave the exterior for later addressing and work on the mechanical systems.
Larry Woodfin
December 19, 2022, 08:27 PM
steelyCurious why did you choose the distributor drive over the Daytona speed
December 19, 2022, 11:50 PM
Larry WoodfinSteely, I did consider the Daytona Sensors systems. After a time of pondering the options, I decided the distributor suited my old man and old car. I will be using a Daytona Sensors distributor.
Larry Woodfin
December 20, 2022, 07:44 AM
CURTIS REEDAs usual Larry, things are looking great.
December 28, 2022, 06:39 PM
littlewheelNew build is looking great Mr. Woodfin.
69 Nova 540 BBC
Best ET 9.39@142
All Motor in Street Trim
3320 lbs.
December 29, 2022, 03:10 PM
FootbrakeJimThank you for sharing the progress, Larry.
Keep up the great work! This 60* weather is much more compatible with working on projects than the single digits we had exactly 1 week ago.
Dan "Jim" Moore
Much too young to feel this damn old!!
December 30, 2022, 05:44 PM
Larry WoodfinFoot, you are correct about the warmer days being better working conditions. Steady progress is happening with the StuFin. I jump around with work tasks. The last three days have been working on mounting the main hoop, building outrigger supports to the frame, and massaging the floor to clear. The 350 transmission is mostly finished. The LS engine has the crank and cam installed and one set of rings gapped. I expect Monte [Little Chief here] will come either Saturday or Sunday for wheel tub and floor work. The way it is shaping up I think three months will some very good progress.
Larry Woodfin
December 31, 2022, 09:58 AM
B KINGquote:
Originally posted by Larry Woodfin:
Foot, you are correct about the warmer days being better working conditions. Steady progress is happening with the StuFin. I jump around with work tasks. The last three days have been working on mounting the main hoop, building outrigger supports to the frame, and massaging the floor to clear. The 350 transmission is mostly finished. The LS engine has the crank and cam installed and one set of rings gapped. I expect Monte [Little Chief here] will come either Saturday or Sunday for wheel tub and floor work. The way it is shaping up I think three months will some very good progress.
Good to hear the steady progress with the StuFin!
I wish I could say the same about the B-Car, in a holding pattern with the holidays; plus, getting material & parts.
2BKING
1980 Camaro
Taking the Best Working Small Tire Shyt Box & making it Greater Than Before!
3000 lbs.
Pump Gas 436
December 31, 2022, 03:16 PM
Larry WoodfinFair weather in East Texas progress.
Larry Woodfin
December 31, 2022, 03:16 PM
Larry WoodfinProgress
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December 31, 2022, 03:17 PM
Larry Woodfinfair
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December 31, 2022, 03:18 PM
Larry Woodfinweather
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December 31, 2022, 07:30 PM
TheBlueTruckLooking good Mr. Woodfin.
Regan Wilson Super Street 469C
December 31, 2022, 09:03 PM
Curly1Several things I like about this. 1. It is different, not another like it. 2. You are building it yourself with your own ideas, you own sweat, blood and possibly even choice words.
https://postimg.cc/gallery/np3zpruo/"Dunning-Kruger Effect"
-a type of Cognitive bias where people with little expertise or ability assume they have superior expertise or ability. This overestimation occurs as a result of the fact that they do not have enough knowledge to know they don't have enough knowledge.
Before you argue with someone ask yourself, "Is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective?" If not there is no point to argue.
4X NE2 CHAMPION. 2020 TDRA NE2 Champion
December 31, 2022, 10:03 PM
Larry WoodfinBruce, how did you know?
Larry Woodfin
January 01, 2023, 04:47 PM
Curly1quote:
Originally posted by Larry Woodfin:
Bruce, how did you know?
How do I know? Hello! I have built a few cars to. Lol.
https://postimg.cc/gallery/np3zpruo/"Dunning-Kruger Effect"
-a type of Cognitive bias where people with little expertise or ability assume they have superior expertise or ability. This overestimation occurs as a result of the fact that they do not have enough knowledge to know they don't have enough knowledge.
Before you argue with someone ask yourself, "Is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective?" If not there is no point to argue.
4X NE2 CHAMPION. 2020 TDRA NE2 Champion
January 09, 2023, 01:36 PM
The Bozmanquote:
Originally posted by Larry Woodfin:
The Woodebaker is becoming a world car. Chevy engine and trans, Ford distributor, Ford rear 8.8 axle, and several American aftermarket manufacturers. I will be on the lookout for some MOPAR addition
Got to be the Master Cylinder for the Mopar part.
Keeping the Socialists and NEO-LIBERALS at bay with FACTS one post at a time !!!
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January 09, 2023, 05:28 PM
Larry WoodfinThe WoodyBaker should breathe well
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