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by Mopar 151
Thu Apr 05, 2012 12:12 am
Forum: Other
Topic: weight of 20' enclosed car trailers ?
Replies: 12
Views: 6853

Re: weight of 20' enclosed car trailers ?

2240 for all aluminium, no options. similar with Cabinets, nice floor, lights, heavier axles, diamond plate ramp is 3400 pounds. Small aluminium open trailer is about 600. Wicked nice, $17K ++++ Trailex aluminium enclosed is about 2300# a 28' Auto master is 4800# before options. 4800, my car, 1000# ...
by Mopar 151
Fri Mar 30, 2012 6:31 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Murphy's Project RS
Replies: 13
Views: 3358

Re: Murphy's Project RS

My suggestion, as a UJE (Uncertified Junkyard Engineer) - drill a 1/2" hole in the back side of the tube, just outboard of the brackets. This will create a fold point, to fail before the car structure. Welding an A&A tab on the front side of the tube, to poke through a slit through the bump...
by Mopar 151
Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Outlaw Music, pt. 2
Replies: 8
Views: 1283

Re: Outlaw Music, Humble Pie

Steve Marriot and the boys do a fine cover!
by Mopar 151
Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Outlaw Music, pt. 2
Replies: 8
Views: 1283

A great car song!

Chuck Berry - No Money Down! I wants fo' carburetors, and a dool exhaust I'm burnin' aviation fuel, no matter the cost......
by Mopar 151
Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Outlaw Music, pt. 2
Replies: 8
Views: 1283

Outlaw, Texas albino wildman!, guitar virtuoso

Johnny Winter, with rare performance of drummer Richard Hartman - Dig the bass player's hat!
by Mopar 151
Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Outlaw Music, pt. 2
Replies: 8
Views: 1283

Re: Outlaw Music, pt. 2

The Long Ryders tear it up! Lookin' for Lewis & Clark
by Mopar 151
Mon Mar 26, 2012 2:13 pm
Forum: Engine/Performance
Topic: Another speed equipment co. bites the dust
Replies: 5
Views: 4213

Re: Another speed equipment co. bites the dust

They are like Holley's used to be - you have to take a brand new one apart, take out a burr or 2, a little casting flash, maybe some packing material - then set every adjustment correctly - and it'll run pretty good. :roll: How do you think there got to be so many guys in the Holley carb preparation...
by Mopar 151
Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:45 am
Forum: Engine/Performance
Topic: Another speed equipment co. bites the dust
Replies: 5
Views: 4213

Re: Another speed equipment co. bites the dust

I have lately heard that at least some of the former BG Fuel Systems / Demon Carburetors business is back up and running, in the hands of "racers and industry veterans". Details are sketchy..... I'm happy, 'cuz they make the best kits and replacement parts for Holley design carburetors. V-...
by Mopar 151
Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Outlaw Music, pt. 2
Replies: 8
Views: 1283

Re: Outlaw Music, pt. 2

Covers that own the original - guitar phenomenon Jeff Healey (rip)


by Mopar 151
Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Outlaw Music, pt. 2
Replies: 8
Views: 1283

Outlaw Music, pt. 2

King's X Doug Pinnick tells it like it is - word up! 8-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u-eS39EBkA King's X, from Texas - very underrated band, huge sound http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_NKOaDuG04 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpg04IdxNwE Iron Maiden, from their "Flight 666" concert mov...