f.a.s.t. norcal e newsletter
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F.A.S.T. NorCal e-Newsletter JANUARY, 2018
Whether for cruising or racing, F.A.S.T. NorCal guys make old four cylinder engines go faster. We meet monthly at
different locations around the northern California area . . .
And for open throttle thrills . . . Twice yearly1/10th mile timed racing!
If you are interested in “souping up” your old A-B-T Ford, or other pre-1935 four cylinder engine, come to a meeting and see what we’re all about.
We are a loose group and there are no chapter dues.
NEXT MEETING: Saturday, January 20, 2018 10AM Cal Auto Museum 2200 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95818 916-442-6802
DIRECTIONS: It’s near the west end of Broadway, south of the Old Sacramento district.
Free admission for us.
WE HAVE A NEW HILLCLIMB COORDINATOR! Robin Pharis raised his hand and will be our new Hill Climb Coordina-tor! He has vast antique car skills, has run our hill many times with his Model T Speedster, toured extensively, put on swap meets, etc. He will do a great job! Robin Pharis: 713 Figueroa St, Folsom, CA, 95630 [email protected] 916-955-5129
HILLCLIMB DATES FOR 2018 APRIL 28 and SEPTEMBER 29!
Upcoming meetings:
February 17 - Autorama—- Cal Expo in Sacramento March 17 - TBA
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JANUARY, 2018 20. FAST NorCal meeting at Cal Auto Museum Sacramento
FEBRUARY 2018 17. FAST NorCal Meeting At Autorama (Cal Expo in Sacramento (see p. 8 of this newslet-ter for information. Many thanks to Fred Cope for securing these meeting locations for us!
EVENTS OF INTEREST TO FAST-ers
MAKE A LITTLE NOISE!
BURN A LITTLE RUBBER! Please submit your haves/wants
or requests for more information to:
Steve Straw 530-432– 9132 [email protected]
Pat Tobin 530-274-9221 [email protected]
BABBITT POURING AT ERIK BARRETT’S IN AUBURN - January 6, 2017
Erik, assisted by his dad, warms a T block prior to pouring
Babbitt mains
Robert Wetzel assists with Vern Harms looking on.
. . .from the H.A.M.B. January 2018 Banger Meet of John Neilson's new
Bonneville motor
HOW TO BUILD A BONNEVILLE MOTOR - START
WITH A BIG HUNK OF ALUMINUM!
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. . . Pat Tobin to Steve Nelson It's Christmas eve afternoon, and an idle mind is the devil's workshop.... At your November FAST meeting , you introduced, and I spoke to, Ed Winfield’s grandson, I think! If he was there, it should be mentioned in our e-newsletter; possibly H4H4s as well. Can you confirm that he was, and tell me what you know about him? How you know him, etc? I do recall asking him if he was interested in cars, and he answered, "Not much", or similar. I recall being dumbstruck, meet-ing a sort of celebrity. At your convenience, of course. 1243, Tobin
. . . Steve Nelson to Pat Tobin Hi Pat. Ed is actually Ed Winfield’s neph-ew. His father was Bud Winfield Ed's brother. Bud Winfield was killed in a car accident when his son Ed Winfield who was named after his brother was about 1 year old. My cousin who is not really into cars when looking at my speedster years ago and seeing the Winfield carburetor mentioned he had gone to college with a Ed Winfield whose father and uncle de-veloped the carburetor. Many years later Kem Robertson who writes that wonderful Winfield history for the FAST magazine came out to Califor-nia to present Ed with his father and un-cles plaques for induction into the Sprint Car Hall of Fame. In attendance were myself , my wife Jeanne ,Greg Martinez, Pat Coyle, Dema Elgin and Suzanne and of course Kem and Ed and his wife. This was my first time meeting Ed. We had a nice dinner and he is trying to learn all he can about his father and un-cles legacy. He also told the tale about him and my cousin trying to get my cous-ins gutless Volkswagen loaded with surf gear over the Santa Cruz mountains when they were in college.
Ed Winfield was at our November meeting at Steve Nelson’s
I asked Steve if the carburetor Winfield was related to his guest.
Answer . . . YES!
Below is the short correspondence between Nelson and me that should interest most
of you. I sure did. Pat Tobin
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YOUR STROMBERGS (AND WALLET) COULD USE THESE! New fuel pump products. Stromberg 97s and 81s are notorious leakers with recommended fuel pressure at around 3 lbs. The Napa Posi-Flo, illustrated, has a rating of 1-4 lbs. I have been using it successfully for a few years without a regulator. The price is about $60. JEGS current catalog features a pump that may or may not require a pressure regulator (see pressure relief valve wording), but it is only $43.
HAVES & WANTS FOR SALE
1930 Model A Coupe: Black, ground up restoration 15 years ago. $15K Ron Pierce, 530-470-8930 (10/17) One only hollow Ford Tapered Muffler, nothing inside, straight through. 2” in and 1 ¾” out, although you could enlarge the output. I can supply with Inlet and outlet pipes for an extra Charge. Price $80.00 plus shipping. Joe Davis 650-279-6609. [email protected]. (11/17) 31 slant window Fordor . It is ready to be assembled the steel is rust
free and ready to paint. I also have crates of parts for it such as headlight buckets and horn that
is all been restored. Tons of extra parts to build this car and more. 7.5k takes it all.
Mike Akahori209-329-3913 [email protected] (11/17)
BACK IN STOCK - The best gear reduction Model A starter money can buy! Light weight and will turn
over the most serious of motors. Made of the best all new materials. Used by Bonneville record holders
and serious engine builders. $340. Steve Straw 530-432-9132 (12/17)
4 wheels- 15" dia. X 5" wide- 5 on 5 1/2 & 5 on 5 bolt circle. 3 1/2" set back.
Set up for "Moon disks (included) held in place with Dzus fasteners.
Full Bonneville 360 degree weld. Powder coated.
New- never even had tires mounted! $600.00
Steve Straw 530-432-9132 (1/18)
WANTED
FAST equipment trailer. Must be 5’ x 8’ and capable of carrying 1000 pounds.
Note - We also need a place to store it. Steve Straw 530-432-9132 (10/17)
Model B after market aluminum side cover. New or used, original or aftermarket Ed Pond, [email protected], 925 822-8226 or home 925 686-4281 (11/17) 32 Ford axle (heavy) Contact Fred Cope 916-834-4315 and state price (11/17)
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SHOW TIMES AND DATES”
Friday, February 16, 2018 -12:00 pm until 8:00 pm
Saturday, February 17, 2018 - 10:00 am until 8:00 pm
Sunday, February 18, 2018 - 10:00 am until 6:00 pm
LOCATIONS:
Cal Expo Buildings A,B,C, D,
Expo Center Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
The Pavilion & Surrounding Areas.
ADMISSION:
Tickets at the door - Cash Only
General Admission (13 years and up): $20.00 each day
Junior Admission (6-12 years): $10.00 each day
5 and Under: Free
DISCOUNTS:
Pre-Sale Discounted tickets are now available
at O’Reilly Auto Parts stores.
Discounted tickets only redeemable at Main Gate
Entrance only.
Adults $18.00 each day
Kids $8 each day.
PARKING:
$10.00 Parking at the Main Gate as well as the
East Gate off of Exposition Blvd.
• FAST NorCal will again be displaying our cars in the Club House building at
Cal Expo - where we have been before.
TOO LATE TO ENTER YOUR CAR - BUT COME TO THE
MEETING ON FEBRUARY 17TH AND SEE OUR FAST
NORCAL DISPLAY.
LARGE PRINT
28 chapters, 180 pages
Prices in U.S.
$25 B/W - $31 color
Checks in USD or
PayPal
951-695-3713
NEW BRIERLEY HEAD
Thicker than a stock head so special studs/
bolts will be needed. Unusual combustion
chamber, centrally located sparkplugs, 14mm,
3/4” reach, aluminum casting (heat treated),
355-T6 alloy. Uses Model A water pump.
Longer distributor driveshaft will be included.
Price uncertain, but around $650 including
distributor shaft and bolts.
Chapters on:
Banger history
Valves and ports
Oiling systems
Oil pumps
Heads & compression
Camshafts
Flywheels & clutches
Carburetors & distributors (new)
“Midnight Oil” (a 60s dragster,
new)
New photos
Detailed instructions on engine
assembly are included
Performance Book\Second Edition Available now!
How to build engines for touring or racing
by Jim Brierley
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2018 LAND SPEED RACING SCHEDULE
October 1-5 World Finals
SCTA El Mirage
May 19-20
June 10
July 15
September 9
October 21
SCTA/BNI Bonneville
August 11-17 Speed Week
October 1-5 World Finals
USFRA Bonneville
July 7-8 Test & Tune