Indholdsfortegnelse for September 1965 i Hot Rod

On the eve of new car announcement day, and with full knowledge of the technical offerings forthcoming for 1966, it behooves this writer to acknowledge what he considers three rather remarkable accomplishments contributing to the advancement of the automotive art world-wide. That any one of them would happen in a given year would be worthy of considerable mention, but the fact that all three designs were finalized within a matter of a few months and will soon be available to the public at reasonable cost is something worth crowing about. Most amazing, since it was made possible by the use of materials from the field of plastics rather than steel, is Pontiac Tempest’s new belt-drive overhead cam system. Although it has undoubtedly been tried before (think of something that hasn’t),…

Have a question about motor oil? Lubricants? Engines? Ask the Pennzoil experts… Black Oil Mystery. I change oil and filter every 2,000 miles in my ’62 Ford station wagon. After just a few miles my oil starts getting black and I’ve even had people tell me it’s dirty and needs changing. I know it doesn’t, but why is it so black? I use Pennzoil with Z-7. S.L. Kansas City, Mo. We’d worry if the oil didn’t get black. One of the most important duties of Z-7, our Pennzoil additive blend, is to keep contaminants suspended in extremely small particles in your oil, so they are drained from the engine when oil is changed, instead of plating out on the engine surfaces. When the oil turns black, it’s proof the additive…

SHOW SCHEDULES COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA Orange County Custom Car & Hot Rod Show, Nov. 25-28, Orange County Fairgrounds. Gary Canning, P.O. Box 337, Maywood, Calif. LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA Rod-Custom Autorama & Boat Show, Oct. 2931, Long Beach Arena. Gary Canning, P.O. Box 337, Maywood, Calif. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Auto, Boat & Speed Show, Dec. 2-5, Great Western Exhibit Center. Mickey Thompson Productions, 1419 Santa Fe Ave., Long Beach, Calif. SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA Pacemakers Auto, Bike. Boat and Speed Show, Oct. 14-17, Swing Auditorium and Commercial Building, National Orange Show Grounds. Jerry Turner, Box 610, Rialto, Calif. SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA Inland Empire Custom Car & Hot Rod Show, Jan. 13-16, 1966, National Orange Show Grounds. Gary Canning, P.O. Box 337, Maywood, California. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA Custom Car & Speed Show, Nov.…

▸ Once each year the boat draggers get together for the National eliminations event, and this year’s drag promises to be anything but a drag: It should be the wildest one yet. The National Drag Boat Association (NDBA) will hold their National Fuel Drags on September 18 and 19 at Perris, California, with at least a half-dozen boats capable of over 150 mph scheduled to be in competition, along with those that run in the 160-plus mph bracket: real hairy. Prizes posted include cash and merchandise which total $15,000 in value; every hot boater on the coast should be there (and maybe a few from eastern states). To top it all off, there’s a bonus of $3,000 up for any hydro reaching 180 mph, or any flat-bottom hitting 150 mph.…

Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors Corporation builds very good automobiles. You can prove this to yourself by driving one of their cars, and national automotive sales figures, which have had Pontiac in third place for quite some time, will back up your opinion. Third place on the sales list is actually the hot seat because Chevrolet and Ford will very possibly occupy the first two places as long as they remain in business. This means that all the rest of the manufacturers are trying to slide into third. The company that can capture third spot and hold it as long as Pontiac has is delivering something more than just pretty paint. To help them hold their place in the sales race, Pontiac is releasing a new six-cylinder engine for…

One of the most promising innovations representative of the new ’sixty—sixes is the all new fuel system on Harley—Davidson’s Sportster, a dual—venturi, diaphragm—type carburetor complete with automatic economizer and positive—action acceleration pump. Manufactured by the Tillotson Company for HarleyDavidson, the new carb, in conjunction with racing Model P cams that provide increased valve duration, accounts for a whoppin’ 15% increase in this already lightning—like street and sport machine of 55 cubic inch displacement, this according to factory dyno tests. We begin to get the picture when the venturi size, up from 1 9/32 to 1½ inches, and throttle bore, —inch larger than last year at 1⅝, are noted. Other benefits of the diaphragm carburetor are equally interesting: correct fuel mixture at any angle of tilt. Due to the small quantity…

IT ADS UP Dear Don: I would like to know if a 1953 Oldsmobile 303 cubic inch V8 could be installed in a 1953 Ford six standard. If so, could you tell me what steps must be taken and estimate the cost of the materials needed. Edward Stewart Philadelphia, Penna. I’m ashamed of you, m’boy! You haven’t been paying much attention to our ads, have you? For years the various speed shops have been advertising to tell everyone about just such an installation kit as you mention. My suggestion is to glance through the ads and pick out any of the shops specializing in this type equipment (C-T, Hurst, Bell, Edelbrock, Weiand, Honest Charley, etc.). Write for prices and info and you should receive what you’re looking for. TRY(?!) TO…

FREE PIN—CLEARANCE CHART An illustrated, grease and oil resistant chart offers up-to-date factory recommended pin-fit tolerances for fitting pistons and connecting rods. Aluminum and cast iron pistons, rods for all types of fits, including the latest press-fit, are covered on the chart. For free copy, send name and address to: Sunnen Products, Dept. HR, 7910 Manchester, St. Louis, Missouri. CHECKERED FLAG CHEATER SLICKS Inglewood Tire Company has introduced the all-new retreaded Checkered Flag cheater slick which is available in tube type or tubeless models. Most popular sizes are currently available. Tires are reported to be light in weight and offer good gripping action. For price list: Inglewood Tire Co., 1105 E. Redondo Blvd., Dept. HR, Inglewood, California. “… TIGER ON YOUR CUP” Enco is advertised as “the gasoline that puts…

With a steadily increasing growth pattern right from the first event held in 1955, the National Championship Drag Races produced each Labor Day Weekend by the National Hot Rod Association are heading for an all-time high this year. Scheduled for September 2-6, the 11th annual Nationals will carry “A Decade of Development” as the theme, but the action will be red-hot drag racing at its NHRA best. One of the biggest changes the 1,000-plus field of race cars will encounter over last year’s event will be a better chance to win the coveted Eliminator titles in several brackets. Because of the rapidly expanding interest among the big AA/Dragsters, the qualifying field for Top Gas Eliminator will be expanded to the 16 quickest cars, plus the AA/D class winner. In previous…

SELL or TRADE — ’38 Chevy 4-dr. sedan, r&h, motor in pieces, needs left rear fender. $300 or best offer, will consider trade for hardtop. Daniel Ihrig, Box 457, Winneconne, Wisconsin. SELL — ’62 Chevy Biscayne 409, Gold color. Sun tach, AM/FM radio, S-W gages, 9,000 miles, one owner, never raced, scatter shield & extras, $1950. C. Miller, 125 Columbia Ave., Passaic, N.J. WANTED — Sharp rod, Golden Hawk, or ’Vette. Anything considered, finished/unfinished. Cash, must SELL or TRADE ’63 Monza. J. LaVasseur, 2625 Orleans La., North, Minneapolis, Minn. SELL — ’31 Plymouth club coupe, wire whls, rumble seat, mint. Best offer. L. MacDowell, 114 N. Wood St., Fremont, Ohio. SELL — ’39 Ford deluxe cpe, complete, restored, show room condit. Trophy winner, $1995. 5 perfect chrome ’54 Skylark wire…