Barbeque time in Finland

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Barbeque time in Finland

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Hollow Head	Posted 15 Years Ago
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: Last Year Posts: 1.0K, Visits: 3.7K	Hey, if someone has wondered why I have been so quiet lately, here is an answer. I've been busy and waiting to get our new " pig " to the grill and to make it go around and to be barbequed... . And now it is quite easy to flip over, finally... Oh, and never mind to ask, it'll have a turbocharged Y on it ! Seppo from Järvenpää, Finland www.hollowheads.net (just click the hole in the head to proceed)
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Barbeque time in Finland By Hollow Head ( 15 Years Ago )

Wow! You are the man! Cant wait for some you tube shots of that digger... By MoonShadow ( 15 Years Ago )

Head Y-Guy Go ahead, add a couple of "wings" and fly that... By yehaabill ( 15 Years Ago )

Bill, you need to find us a sponsor ( a big one ) and we will come to... By Hollow Head ( 15 Years Ago )

Seppo. Great start on what looks to be a very quick ride. And... By Ted ( 15 Years Ago )

We need to find a shipping company run by a y-block freak. Imagine... By pegleg ( 15 Years Ago )

Yesterday I was welding the frame, and today we were restoring the... By Hollow Head ( 15 Years Ago )

Frank "Loonies from Down Under " ??? I resemble that remark . Can... By LON ( 15 Years Ago )

[quote][b]LON (6/25/2009)[/b][hr]Frank

"Loonies from Down... By charliemccraney ( 15 Years Ago )

LON, loonies??? you havent told frank of the "atomic wedgie" perfected... By aussiebill ( 15 Years Ago )

[quote][b]LON (6/25/2009)[/b][hr]Frank "Loonies from Down Under " ???... By pegleg ( 15 Years Ago )

loonies from down under frank. bad very bad. By Moz ( 15 Years Ago )

Charlie, Yes ,it does mean I agree . I guess I am showing my age... By LON ( 15 Years Ago )

LON, are you really Larry, Moe, Shemp or Curly? i thinks Shemp!!... By aussiebill ( 15 Years Ago )

Larry.................if he doesn't beat Rob this year it's back to... By pegleg ( 15 Years Ago )

Loonie's, Canuck's, Finn's, maybe if we get some englishmen and that... By Y block Billy ( 15 Years Ago )

When you start digging into our histories, you start to find some very... By pegleg ( 15 Years Ago )

Those Aussies are descendents of British prisoners. Remember Botany... By 55Birdman ( 15 Years Ago )

[quote][b]pegleg (7/5/2009)[/b][hr] .....although the name is English,... By Ted ( 15 Years Ago )

Convicts ruule!!!:cool: By Pete's Panel ( 15 Years Ago )

No I don't actually remember it, happened a couple weeks before I was... By pegleg ( 15 Years Ago )

frank while i do have a litlle english blood i also have irish... By Moz ( 15 Years Ago )

Ted, Cool that you can trace it back that far. My mother... By pegleg ( 15 Years Ago )

Eeeh... :)! I'm glad that I'm just plain semi-old citizen from Finland... By Hollow Head ( 15 Years Ago )

It's rather appearant that the Y-not disease knows no ethnic... By pegleg ( 15 Years Ago )

Only reason I know about Botany Bay is I saw a movie on TV about it... By 55Birdman ( 15 Years Ago )

Alan Ladd! That goes back a few years. By pegleg ( 15 Years Ago )

I've been telling my buddy in Singleton, NSW (for years) that the... By GREENBIRD56 ( 15 Years Ago )

Steve, just had my regular Vegemite and cheese on toast for brekkie,... By aussiebill ( 15 Years Ago )

Is Vegemite really meant for eating? I once opened one tube and... By Hollow Head ( 15 Years Ago )

seppo yep vegimite is for eating we also use it for shoe polish,... By Moz ( 15 Years Ago )

Seppo...

Hey...I am diggin the digger...I have been... By Reed P ( 15 Years Ago )

Reed... seems to me that you are a H.A.M.B.er too :D What a great... By Hollow Head ( 15 Years Ago )

Yeah, I used to get on the HAMB alot...but tooo big for my tastes now.... By Reed P ( 15 Years Ago )

Reed, here is some more fuel for your fire. Don't know whose this is... By Hollow Head ( 15 Years Ago )

No huge progress so far, but today we got rear tyres for our dragster.... By Hollow Head ( 15 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Hollow Head (9/23/2009)[/b][hr]Question for Ted: What kind... By Ted ( 15 Years Ago )

Ted, i,m great fan of the 57 ford and love your new 57 project, i was... By aussiebill ( 15 Years Ago )

Thank's Ted. I'll check what Strange has and I all ready know what MW... By Hollow Head ( 15 Years Ago )

Some progress this week. Fuel tank, pump and regulator... By yfreak57 ( 15 Years Ago )

More motivation pictures. By yfreak57 ( 15 Years Ago )

Powerglide has finally found it's way behind the Y. Wilcap... By Hollow Head ( 15 Years Ago )

Seppo. Does the Wilcap adapter use their own flywheel? Is... By Ted ( 15 Years Ago )

Ted, things are just the way you thought. Only problem at the moment... By Hollow Head ( 15 Years Ago )

Probably a stupid question, but can't you rotate that starter motor.... By pegleg ( 15 Years Ago )

Well... yes and no. We don't have a crank in that mock up engine, so... By Hollow Head ( 15 Years Ago )

FYI Ted used a Marine front cover and oil pan on the rear engine... By MoonShadow ( 15 Years Ago )

Thank's Moonshadow. We'll give some thoughts to that cover also. Seems... By Hollow Head ( 15 Years Ago )

Well things were going to the right direction, but weekend came and... By Hollow Head ( 15 Years Ago )

Last week took FHRA:s (Finnish Hot Rod Association) cage supervisor... By yfreak57 ( 15 Years Ago )

More motivation pics. And this is with Y. By Hollow Head ( 15 Years Ago )

Seppo, that's the one for me. ;) I have an idea of building a Y... By mctim64 ( 15 Years Ago )

Santa just dropped us two skinny Front Runners today. A whole day... By Hollow Head ( 15 Years Ago )

More welding done, more to weld... :) Front A-arms in progress and... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

So...no huge '59 Ford steering wheel anymore? By LordMrFord ( 14 Years Ago )

No '59 or even '57 steering wheel this time. So, Simo you can sleep... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

Seppo, where did you get your steering box from? and are you happy... By mctim64 ( 14 Years Ago )

Tim, we have allmost all parts from Chassis Shop. C42-390 Stiletto... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

Safety first! Drag Harness with arm straps and transmission... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

Good to see that others get great progress with their projects (... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

Hollow Head, I fully understand your frustration. Although I can pick... By Glen Henderson ( 14 Years Ago )

I finally got a message from Texas and our body is ready and waiting... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

Today we got our radiator from Griffin radiators :). Some brackets and... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

Very nice! :D By mctim64 ( 14 Years Ago )

And today we got our rear axle housing from welder. This should be... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

Wow! that is a pricey looking unit. Should hold up! Aluminum carrier... By mctim64 ( 14 Years Ago )

Well, now we have our Scoop to catch some bugs :D. We don't need this... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

Keep the progress coming! ;) By mctim64 ( 14 Years Ago )

Slow progress without body...:angry:. Yes, the scoop will be on... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

What's up with the disc brakes? Don't you know drums are where it's... By mctim64 ( 14 Years Ago )

Wilwoods are waiting for new rotor hats, front end is waiting for... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

I was wondering if you have any concerns about creating lift with the... By glrbird ( 14 Years Ago )

Jeah, but if you think about weight of the Y and our heavy mild steel... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

Today we got our thing on four wheels for the first time. Great moment... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

Seppo, There is nothing like making a roller. Just seeing the... By 57FordPU ( 14 Years Ago )

Good Job! :D By mctim64 ( 14 Years Ago )

At last body is here. By yfreak57 ( 14 Years Ago )

Neat! Now I want to see it mocked up. :) By mctim64 ( 14 Years Ago )

Mocking started... :D Lots of issues. Wheel clearance etc... But it is... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

Looks good! By mctim64 ( 14 Years Ago )

Approaching, but not landed yet ;) Now the roll gage interferes... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

Is that where the scoop is going to be placed? By charliemccraney ( 14 Years Ago )

Jep, that is about the place it will be. It pushes air through two... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

Today I was quite productive :D. And Jyrki got him inside of the body... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

You guys have done some great work being so far from a race parts... By glrbird ( 14 Years Ago )

Just a little progress today. Body sits nicely over the frame now and... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

You should glue the beer bottle to the back. By charliemccraney ( 14 Years Ago )

[quote][b]charliemccraney (6/24/2010)[/b][hr]You should glue the beer... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

You can always refill it and use a straw. By charliemccraney ( 14 Years Ago )

Im jealous. I got no Whiskey and Dragsters in my workyard. By LordMrFord ( 14 Years Ago )

Week to go and things are like this! Missing electrics, fuel lines,... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

Looks great Seppo, you are doing an awesome job. I sure am looking... By 57FordPU ( 14 Years Ago )

Y-Guy Hollow Head: You just need to put on a little "Outlaw... By yehaabill ( 14 Years Ago )

Greetings from Irvine, CA. Good looking job, partner! Sorry that I... By yfreak57 ( 14 Years Ago )

Yes, that is the plan. Tim has made some engine changes and I am just... By 57FordPU ( 14 Years Ago )

More issues today, so engine still sits on the floor. Rear engine... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

That waterpump looks good. We got here all the things you need but I... By yfreak57 ( 14 Years Ago )

:D As you are now there, remember to buy yourself a decent safety gear... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

Seppo, lookin good piece by piece By Carson ( 14 Years Ago )

attention Jyrki + wandering Finnish people please stop by the ranch... By Carson ( 14 Years Ago )

Sorry, Carson. :blush: We passed Santa Maria area couple of days a... By yfreak57 ( 14 Years Ago )

I raised my hands :)! I have to give up the dream to race 10th of July... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

Better safe than sorry! Looks great. Makes me think of a 50's fighter... By MoonShadow ( 14 Years Ago )

And tomorrow begins my vacation! A whole month off from work, so... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

Wow! Looks good! You are really movin' now. ;) By mctim64 ( 14 Years Ago )

Slowly getting back on working with Dragster :). Yesterday I made a... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

Looking good, sure would like to see your car run here in Crandle... By Ketterbros ( 14 Years Ago )

Jeah, why not :D. Here is some more... Intercooler for two turbos.... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

Good looking work! As expected. ;) By mctim64 ( 14 Years Ago )

Maybe one day you could write and article on how it all works, for us... By glrbird ( 14 Years Ago )

I have no clue about how it works :D. Ok, brains give the injectors... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )

Pressure sensor reads the manifold vacuum(or pressure) and RPM is... By LordMrFord ( 14 Years Ago )

Stock Y-Block ignition map with a little high cruising... By LordMrFord ( 14 Years Ago )

[quote][b]LordMrFord (12/10/2010)[/b][hr]Pressure sensor reads the... By charliemccraney ( 14 Years Ago )

[quote][b]charliemccraney (12/10/2010)[/b][hr][quote][b]LordMrFord... By mctim64 ( 14 Years Ago )

[quote]Throttle position in an aircraft is read off a "Manifold... By pegleg ( 14 Years Ago )

In that ignition map, 100 kpa is throttle wide open, when manifold got... By LordMrFord ( 14 Years Ago )

Thanks for the explanation, fuel injected turbos are the way to make... By glrbird ( 14 Years Ago )

Slowly getting back to business ;). We should get that thing to FHRA... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

Jyrki from Finland And me wearing Jyrkis 3.2A/15 racing gears.... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

Have you seen "Saturday night Fever". nice dance moves! By glrbird ( 13 Years Ago )

Jep, but I like "Dirty Dancing" more...:D By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

Hey... it runs! :w00t: Water hoses still not connected and frame not... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

My, my, my.............so exciting! It sounds great and I hope it... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

Jihaa!! First runs done. Jyrki at Line Up. Sooo excited... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

Pics from the event...... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

And a short video of that 3rd run. :cool:... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

Wow Seppo, that thing looks like it really starts pulling hard on the... By Glen Henderson ( 13 Years Ago )

That pass looked great. Nice and straight. Wait until you get used to... By MoonShadow ( 13 Years Ago )

Looking GOOD! By Jim ( 13 Years Ago )

Next time we see how Turbo-Y holds about 6200 rpm.
Red line was... By LordMrFord ( 13 Years Ago )

Saw the video over on FB. Good job! Looks like when it rains it... By mctim64 ( 13 Years Ago )

Today, after Jyrki came to our place, we had a tornado in my garage... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

Cool! it's hard to take apart something that looks complete just to... By mctim64 ( 13 Years Ago )

Jep, but now we know that it works and we have no need to add any... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Hollow Head (7/14/2011)[/b][hr]Jep, but now we know that it... By LordMrFord ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]LordMrFord (7/14/2011)[/b]
Actually, I have one old... By charliemccraney ( 13 Years Ago )

Seppo, sling shot (?) looks very good.. one comment about safety... By Carson ( 13 Years Ago )

Damn, I forgot that data recording thing. Simo, what is the size of... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

Size is like big cell phone.

[quote][b]Hollow Head... By LordMrFord ( 13 Years Ago )

Carson, thanks for your comment and warning. At the moment we have... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

Mini laptop would be nice, but I hope MS got tuning software on cell... By LordMrFord ( 13 Years Ago )

WILD + LOUD in Finland .... livin' da dream .. we're goin back to ol... By Carson ( 13 Years Ago )

Altered frame went to powder coating yesterday morning. Coming back... By yfreak57 ( 13 Years Ago )

It's gonna look great when it's complete. ;) By mctim64 ( 13 Years Ago )

Gray is our color :D. Looks a lot better now. :) By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

Looking good! now you just need to put it all back together and open... By mctim64 ( 13 Years Ago )

Rusty rat look was nice too. By LordMrFord ( 13 Years Ago )

Tim, we are not in a hurry right now and I just opened another beer... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

Maybe you need an aircondition the garage for just such emergencies. By glrbird ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]glrbird (7/22/2011)[/b][hr]Maybe you need an aircondition... By aussiebill ( 13 Years Ago )

But can we still have those sixpacks?

By the way... I got... By LordMrFord ( 13 Years Ago )

Ups, have forgotten to update this topic. Dragster is done and it's... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

Good luck, watching this with great appriciation.. By Ketterbros ( 13 Years Ago )

I was really liking the pro stock hood scoop setup. It makes the car... By MoonShadow ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]MoonShadow (12/17/2011)[/b][hr]It makes the car very unique... By LordMrFord ( 13 Years Ago )

that is the nastiest lookin' roadster I have ever seen. Neat! By pegleg ( 13 Years Ago )

So, is this Christmas :w00t:? Now we are just waiting for Ted... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

We will still use the scoop and intercooler under it. It seems to work... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

Simoooo.... ours is not a FED :w00t:!!! It's altered. FEDs have the... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

...I talked about FBI-guys. By LordMrFord ( 13 Years Ago )

Ahaa.. you mean Female Body Inspectors :D? By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

Jep, now we have twins in da house! :w00t: And my hollow head is full... By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

Nice lookin' stuff ya got there. :D By mctim64 ( 12 Years Ago )

:D That valve cover is there just to give some measurement of the... By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

Something done, lot's to be done. :) Modified left turbo mount.... By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

Got something done today too... Attachment parts for turbos with... By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

That is some awesome looking stuff you got there! ;) By mctim64 ( 12 Years Ago )

I spent four hours in the garage today and now we just have to modify... By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

If that's a serious concern, you can build a shield for it, like a... By charliemccraney ( 12 Years Ago )

What? For the whole engine? Well, that would not be very aerodynamic... By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

Jyrki needs a bulletproof combat helmet with windshiels wipers or he... By LordMrFord ( 12 Years Ago )

Exhaust pipes done! By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

Cool! :) By mctim64 ( 12 Years Ago )

At least your slicks will be running on a clean blow dried track! :P... By MoonShadow ( 12 Years Ago )

Well, let's hope those won't blow oil under the slicks :D. By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Hollow Head (4/30/2012)[/b][hr]Well, let's hope those won't... By LordMrFord ( 12 Years Ago )

Yesterday I got all the charge air pipes done and today I have to do... By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

Man, I just like cooking :D. And I love my gas grill! Our new... By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

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