doubleclutchinweasel Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) Ronnie Sox was one of the best I ever saw shifting a 4-speed. The pass starts at about the 50 second mark. Edited October 26, 2022 by doubleclutchinweasel 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-513569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins at about 1:05 and Ronnie Sox right after that. Gotta' love Grumpy's cigar! 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-513570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 15 minutes ago, doubleclutchinweasel said: Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins at about 1:05 and Ronnie Sox right after that. Gotta' love Grumpy's cigar! That guy lived right near me in malvern, pa 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-513573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Onyx610 said: That guy lived right near me in malvern, pa That’s awesome! Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-513580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 I think he built engines in his garage for people. Like Joey! 😄 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-513582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licensed to kill Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Back in the early 80's there was a few guys that would drag race their street cars on a stretch of highway 36. One had a HEMI 4speed super bird and he would race a buddy of mine that had a '67 CAMARO with a 427 TH400. The Camaro would take th super bird off the line every time by about a length and each time Dale would shift the bird he would gain but never could make up the full length in the 1/4. That guy could shift. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-513589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licensed to kill Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Speaking of "shifting", check out these crazy Quebecois, loaded super B's racing UPHILL. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-513591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Licensed to kill said: Back in the early 80's there was a few guys that would drag race their street cars on a stretch of highway 36. One had a HEMI 4speed super bird and he would race a buddy of mine that had a '67 CAMARO with a 427 TH400. The Camaro would take th super bird off the line every time by about a length and each time Dale would shift the bird he would gain but never could make up the full length in the 1/4. That guy could shift. Hard to beat an automatic….perfect shifts every single time. Edited October 26, 2022 by Onyx610 Spelling Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-513592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post doubleclutchinweasel Posted October 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2022 There is a LOT of renewed interest in straight-shift drag cars. It is getting popular again. I guess some of the guys wanted to put the driver back into the equation! 2 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-513594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Check out this guy, he's no slouch either! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdykqOiXxns 2 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-513604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 1 hour ago, other dog said: Check out this guy, he's no slouch either! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdykqOiXxns And neither was the guy in the other lane. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-513610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 13 hours ago, doubleclutchinweasel said: Ronnie Sox was one of the best I ever saw shifting a 4-speed. The pass starts at about the 50 second mark. Oh my god that was bad ass me and old lady tried to get to Sonoma dragstrip every couple of years there’s a real rush baby thanks for the post… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-513633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 With the "clutchless" Liberty (twin countershaft, by the way) and Jerico boxes, it is now WAY easier to make a good pass. The sliders in those are a great idea, and I wish I had thought up the design! What I like about all those old-school guys is that they were still using a "conventional" box. Takes a lot of skill to hit those just right. 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-513645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted October 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2022 I got a little bit more done to "Sanford" The brakes work good, and I squirted a little paint on the rims, and hardware.. next is to continue with the new wiring.. I found that box of plug wires in a cabinet the other day. I got them 3 years ago when I bought the contents of a private garage.. I like it when my junk has new parts I can use.. 2 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-513863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 On 10/27/2022 at 8:05 AM, doubleclutchinweasel said: With the "clutchless" Liberty (twin countershaft, by the way) and Jerico boxes, it is now WAY easier to make a good pass. The sliders in those are a great idea, and I wish I had thought up the design! What I like about all those old-school guys is that they were still using a "conventional" box. Takes a lot of skill to hit those just right. Guys used to file every other tooth off the synchronizers in the four speeds. What they referred to as a " crash box " 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-513876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 It’s slowly coming along Joey. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-513883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted October 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2022 Yes Onyx, it is.. there really is a lot to do, but my goal is to get it to where I can drive it around town here and there, then do more repairs, as needed.. I need to look into converting the generator into a 12 volt generator/alternator... I really dont want to put a modern Delco on there, because I want the old timey look... but I may have to if I cant afford it.. I'm Poo,,, jojo 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-513889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) JoJo I have seen alternators that look like a generator advertised,,, But I can not remember where??? try looking in some of the antique tractor magazines???? Looks like your trip to the ATHS show in Colfax has inspired / motivated you!!!! Edited October 29, 2022 by Brocky 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-513906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Yes to All !!!! Thanks Brocky....I cant reproduce this 74 year old machine, but I can make it run the roads again... Locally, anyway.. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-513909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted October 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2022 Just sign up for the Obamba free cellphone program…. Tell them you already bought your own phone ,,, but how about a free alternator….. truck looking great …Bob 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-513997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted October 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2022 (edited) Today is my wife's Birthday, and her sister brought Her 'Great Nephew" "Zander" to visit.. He's "Country" My wife Had a great day, and the young'n likes trucks too.... He also got along with my boy too, MACK.. Edited October 30, 2022 by Joey Mack more content needed 6 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-514058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted October 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2022 Great photos babba thanks for sharing… tell that hot peach best wishes……. Bob 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-514059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Happy birthday! 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-514161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Thank You O.D. From: Terri... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-514162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 now Your under pressure to get the green machine up and running ; the little guy will grow up faster than imagined and be looking for the keys to take a date on.LOL belated birthday best to your Lovely Lady. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/42/#findComment-514174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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