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Gidday all.

I originally posted this in the "New To Chat? - Questions?" forum, but someone suggested I repost here in the "1933 - 36" forum.

My name's Glen and I'm from Christchurch, New Zealand, but currently living in Kerikeri in the Far North.

I recently acquired some old 1936 Chev bits... engine, gearbox, front axle, diff., wheels.

It was mainly the wheels that I liked, thinking that they would be perfect on an old school, early lakes roadster, style of thing, but now I want to use all the parts if possible.

The main problem I have (and hopefully can be helped with by folks here) is that the engine is missing some parts...
Fuel pump
Starter
Clutch
Flywheel
Exhaust and inlet manifolds

So I'm on the lookout for these bits to get the engine complete before going any further. I will make my own exhaust headers and intake manifold, but the main thing to find will be the flywheel, clutch and starter. Can I adapt something from another car? Surely someone's done that before! Can I use the whole transmission (from flywheel back) from another car and still use the original torque tube setup?

If anyone can help with info regarding these parts (interchangeability with other makes/models etc.) or if you have original parts you want to sell (and ship to New Zealand), please let me know.

Cheers,

Glen.

Oh... and Merry Christmas to you all...

For some of the parts it will need to be known if it is a Standard or Master. The Standard had 5 wheel lug studs and the Master has 6.

Glen,

Are you thinking of a true dry lakes roadster for land speed record competition? I ask because an old friend of mine campaigns a Model A Ford roadster with an original Ford 4-cylinder flathead engine of that era on the Bonneville salt flats. To date that roadster has run 125+ MPH and is a record holder in its class, but many blocks were exploded as he developed the engine to withstand the horsepower he is making. Some of the engine explosion photos are pretty dramatic.

For example, the original Ford engine has 3 main bearings like your '36. To withstand the stress of vastly increased horsepower he welded in 2 additional main bearing bulkheads and had a custom 5-main bearing crankshaft made from 4340 billet chrome molly steel. If you've ever done or seen cast iron welding done you'll appreciate what he accomplished.

Did you know Burt Monroe?

Thanks for the welcome Chev Nut. The wheels that came with the parts are 17 inch 5 stud Artillery? style, so I'm guessing standard model assuming all the parts were originally from the same car. Here are some casting numbers if it helps:

Block - G 23 6, 836010-9

Head - G 23 6, 837981

Bellhousing - D 28 6, 837827, 1R

Gearbox - (Top) 590800 (Side) D 27 6, 473208

Any advice on interchangeability of parts across makes and models would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Glen.

No, I'm not intending to go for any speed records... just want to get it going and have a car that LOOKS like it belongs on the dry lakes or salt flats. Having said that, who knows what the future holds. I haven't seen any cast iron welding and suspect it's way out of my league since I'm only new to welding. Car parts have to be welded by certified welders here in New Zealand, so I will be limited to tack welding stuff then getting it finished welded elsewhere.

I didn't know Burt Munro, but I did meet Bill Ward when he spoke at a Rod Benders meeting about 2007. Bill's campaigned at Bonneville quite a few times and is really an interesting bloke.

Cheers brino,

Glen.

Glen
I dont know the Kiwi rules/laws but here in Aus the only welding that should be certified is frame and steering. In saying that I know of several frames the have had extensive welding done by self taught welders and not certified.
Tony

Hi Tony,

I think it's any major component that is welded needs certifying here. Definitely frame and steering as you suggested. We have a document called the Hobby Car Technical Manual that has everything in detail... more detail than the old Code Of Construction (COC) that I have apparently, so I might have to get a copy. I was told by a guy in the local Hot Rod club that I should be able to get updates for the older COC manual.

Thanks for the input,

Glen.