Re: my 1970 Hornet project

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 12 Apr 2005, Sandwich Maker wrote:

> " Tom, I think an aluminum spray paint should look fine on the
> " headlight doors.  Will have a bit of a matte finish, but maybe
> " dull the grille with a scotchbrite pad then spray on some clear.
>
> my american headlight doors naturally have that matte look.

I'm going to try two of Eastwood's paints; Reflective Aluminum and
Almost Chrome, with Diamond Clear Gloss for Painted Surfaces. Ive
used the ref. al. before, it's not as shiny as I'd like; the ad
copy says the new Almost you can see a reflection in. We'll see.


> " Get one
> " of the Motorcraft two stage 2V carbs from an old Pinto or almost
> " any early 80s Ford 2.3L.

> that motorcraft carb [5200? 6200?] may actually be a weber 32/36 or
> the like, made under license.  it's up in the 300cfm +/- area,
> more than a 1bbl.

I'm about 15 minutes from doing the car up in propane. I've got a
tank (bought for the Gremlin years ago).


> the weber #k551 jeep kit with 32/36 promises more power -and- better
> mileage - by a bunch - than a stock carb.

Yeah, but it's about $400. Lifetime guarentee
nationalcarburetors.com BBD with no core is under $200.  I can do
a whole LP system, new parts, for that $400 (since I have the
tank). It just runs so damn nice on the stinky gas. Once you stop
going to gas stations, it's a real shock to go back to gasoline!

Gotta chop out the trunk to fit the tank, which is what stopped me
in that nice CA 304 Gremlin, but this Hornet isn't so rare. ANd
if I'm careful I can make the cut out replaceable.