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Originally Posted by Racerbvd (Post 12351867)

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I'm thinking the brakes might be just a bit overkill. ;)

Edit: Save the "Peoples Project" links for PARF.

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Canal of the Pharaohs
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Originally Posted by rattlsnak (Post 12354031)

I'm thinking the brakes might be just a bit overkill. ;)

Look again at the back hub. It looks like there is a 7-8" motor tucked away in that yellow bike. Yowza.

We are almost #1..
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Originally Posted by Racerbvd (Post 12354652)

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I believe her name is Irene and she is Japanese.

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Anna Maria Island City Pier after the storms.

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lady receiving service at a station in Oklahoma City in 1950

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The naturally aspirated engine in the Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) T.50 is a masterpiece of engineering, integral to much more than just propelling the supercar forward. With a staggering redline of 12,100 rpm, it produces 654 hp and 345 lb-ft of torque. While these figures might not seem groundbreaking today, the true innovation lies in its design and performance. Weighing just 178 kg, this engine significantly contributes to the T.50’s impressively low curb weight of 980 kg—about a third of contemporary supercars and hypercars.
The T.50 embodies decades of Gordon Murray’s expertise in aerodynamics and mechanical engineering, drawing inspiration from the legendary Brabham BT46 "Fan Car." This innovative design featured a giant fan powered by the engine’s camshaft, creating an active venturi effect that effectively sucked the car to the track. This allowed the T.50 to achieve astonishing cornering speeds and grip levels, redefining what performance cars can achieve.

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1849 - The oldest known image of the Alamo. This Daguerreotype was made just 13 years after the battle of The Alamo...

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Chevrolet has built an incredible 113 million small-blocks since its introduction 70 years ago. And it's sill going strong

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Aerial view the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, ca. 1930

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The garage to house ratio is just about perfect

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I have no idea what she iis doing under there.

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The 30,000-ton Schloemann closed die press from WWII. This monster, along with two 15,000 ton presses, helped create components for German aircraft production. After the war this press was taken back to the USSR and rebuilt. It is still in use today at the Kamensk-Uralsky Metallurgical Works in Russia. Note the people at the bottom for scale.

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North American XF-82 Twin Mustang prepares for flight at the NACA Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory. The aircraft was one of only two prototypes built by North American in October 1945 and powered by Packard Merlin V-1650 piston engines.
The Twin Mustang’s unique two-pilot configuration allowed one pilot to rest during the long missions and thus be ready for action upon arrival.

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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera (Post 12355693)

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Chevrolet has built an incredible 113 million small-blocks since its introduction 70 years ago. And it's sill going strong

I read a long time ago that the small block
350 crate engine cost chevrolet under $100 to build.
Considering how many they made and sold, I believe it.

BTW the engine in the pic above is an LS based motor
which is also a small block chevy,
but that is all it has in common with the famous small
block chevy that has been around for so long.
Completely different design, no interchangeable parts.

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Originally Posted by red 928 (Post 12356113)

My original El Camino engine was worn out after 300,000 miles. I had a brand new 350, not rebuilt or remanufactured, but new engine delivered to my door for $1,700. I just swapped over the accessories from the old engine and the intake and fired it up. It is no wonder so many 32 Ford coupes have a Chevy small block.

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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera (Post 12355873)

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I have no idea what she iis doing under there.

Whatever it is, she's waiting for a guy to offer to do it.
We can do anything, but we adore when you do it for us.

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Originally Posted by red 928 (Post 12356113)

Beat me to it. Yes, the ubiquitous Small Block Chev is, well... ubiquitous. World's favorite (and for good reason) hot rod motor. The LS is about to claim that honor and, again, rightfully so. There is some lineage, but to claim the "Small Block" is that old is kinda like claiming the same for the Harley V-Twin. There have been some changes over the years:

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Folks eating at the San Angelo Fat Stock show in San Angelo, Texas, 1939.

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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera (Post 12356556)

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What the hell are those alien feet? :eek::eek: