Good Mornin' all;   Sept. 22, we will have our 7th annual Cruisin For a Cure-- largest 1 day car show in US.  Last year had over 3300 cars to see.  All proceeds go to Prostate cancer research.  They bring in a Semi Truck to give PSA test all day long.  We have about 125 surviors that did not kmow they had cancer until they had the test at the show!!  Started by Debbie Baker, because her husband Jim had prostate cancer and is a Hot Rodder, so she put together the show.  If you live close to Orange County, Cal,  COME ON DOWN!!    Have worked the show last 4 years, not this year. because of hip replacements,   Beautiful cars--Lots of venders--- and a free PSA test---   Can't Beat it!!

Look up web  Cruising For a Cure.   Many Thanks----God Bless     Eddie

Eddie

Lake Forest, Ca. 92630

Ted:

Yes, Bill keeps busy.  A few years ago he sold his cylinder head equipment to another friend of mine who is not in the machine shop business.  He uses it mostly for his own use on his drag car.  Bill now concentrates on short block building, does a lot of circle track engines.  Sort of the same deal, he built a sprint car engine for another of our friends and it ran away from the field first time out.  Soon most of the field was bringing in engines.

John

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

Condolences to all for your losses.  Seems to take place more often as We get older but doesn’t get any easier either.

 

John:

The SBC and 4.6 mod motor rods are wider and simply have to be machined to the smaller width to fit the Y journal.  I’ve tried to widen the journals on the 1.889 journal size to fit the SBC rod width and hit the oil holes in the journal filet on the 292 steel cranks so I can say that combination doesn’t work.  Widening the journals on the 2.100 journal size might be doable but haven’t tried that combination.

 

Thanks for the additional information regarding Winona.  And additional thanks for the story on Bill Smith.  Finicky is good as that’s what typically separates the special from the ordinary.  Sounds like Bill has been busy enough not to worry about the little things like charging for the extras he puts into his work.  Might possibly explain why He’s still at it and busy after 35 years.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Sorry to hear about your Father and Brother. Its a tough loss.

Have you had your PSA checked? They recommend annual checks after 50 now. The earlier they test the younger they are finding it.

Thanks to early detection, I went through the prostate thing back in 1997. Detected at 54 years old. Thanks to agent orange! I had the surgery and have had 0 PSA's ever since. It will stop you in your tracks when you realize how quickly you can be gone.

Actually as an aside to all you Y's Guys, ask your doctor about a PSA test if you havent had one! Its curable if found early! Chuck

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Dennis and Kevin:

My condolences on the loss of your brother and father.  Funny, we all have to face these things sometime, we know it, yet when it happens we are never ready.  May they rest in peace.

John

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

Boy, that's something Kevin should mention that today. My oldest brother died of that today, he was 69. I guess he ignored the symptoms.

  Dennis in Lititz PA

Gee, I only go to the VA once a year to get my new bag of drugs! You must have a real Doctor! I bet he even speaks english?

Anyway, sorry about the engine loss but now is the chance to come back even stronger (as I'm sure you will). My Vicky is running great now, for about 5 miles with smoke pouring out of the oil fill before it locks up and has too cool down. Oh well another Chuck year at Colombus.

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Kevin:

Thanks for the advice.  I have to say I see my doctor at least 4 times a year for checkups and blood work.  He tries to keep me coming back, I figure he has a boat or airplane payment due every 3 months.

John

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

When youre gone I'll care! maybe I'll want something great! Build it so it will last me untill I'm 67 (only 38 now)

One tip of advice, remember that preventative maintenance is important as you know for an engine but dont forget about yourself. Dont use the old idea that if its not broke dont fix it. My dad died of prostate cancer at the young age of 71. He had not been to the doctor since 1954 when he was discharged from the army. This goes for all the old timers! I dont want to be the only one in columbus!

Kevin Bigwin

     

Kevin S in Akron, Ohio

Ted and Gary:

Thanks for the leads.  I like the looks of the 6.300 x 2.100 rod, regardless of which piston I ultimately choose.  John M has said the TRW heavyweights I have are NLA now.  The 6.25 rods are too short to use with my existing pistons at this point, the piston tops have been shaved.  I assume the pin size is sbc size, which is only .015 bigger than the Y.  Would be no problem to hone the pistons to fit the sbc pin size.  How about bottom end widths of these rods?  I need to assess my options, and decide if I need to build a super engine at this stage in my life.  I'm looking at my 67th birthday approaching, wonder how much longer I'll be physically able to keep racing.  And my widow will not know nor care what is inside the engine when she sells off the cars.  Not being morbid, just being realistic.

John

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"