Innehållsförteckning för March 1950 från Hot Rod

ALL ITALMECCANICA superchargers are low-pressure, Rootes-type blowers, V-belt driven at engine speed from the front crankshaft pulley. Generally speaking, the boost from these superchargers varies between 6 and 12 lbs. according to their capacity (displacement volume) and the type of engine (cubic capacity, whether L-head or overhead valve, and stock compression ratio.) ALL ITALMECCANICA superchargers are self-lubricated and require no special feed lines from the engine oil pump. The two rear bearings of the supercharger are lubricated from grease nipples using hub grease, while the two front bearings derive lubrication from a small, leak-proof oil-bath containing SAE 90 oil. Inspection once every 1,000 miles is all that is required. Self-lubricating provisions on ITALMECCANICA superchargers greatly simplify installation and save time and expense while affording complete dependability. Engine modifications (raising the…

NOTE: Due to changes in the SCTA’s competition classes, for the 1950 season events, we are publishing these excerpts from the new regulations. Classes as presented here will be run at the Bonneville Nationals this year, with the additions of special divisions for Competition Coupes, Sports Cars and Foreign Cars.—ED. COMPETITION CLASSES Engines: Competition shall be divided into four engine classes as follows: All engines must be of American manufacture and of the internal combustion reciprocating type. Engine Handicaps: Engines equipped with superchargers will automatically advance into the next higher engine size class of competition. Speed handicaps will apply to engines as follows: 1. L-Heads, Rocker Arms with Siamese intake ports: No Speed Handicap 2. Rocker Arms with individual intake ports, Single overhead camshafts: 5% Speed Handicap (Handicaps will not…

Q. I have been a steady follower of your column and enjoy every issue. I have a difficult question that to you may be simple. On a V-type engine, is it advisable to use sleeves? Will these sleeves leave the seats in a souped-up engine? I have a sleeved motor in the car now, but intend to install a Mercury engine. Most of the engine rebuilding I do myself and I will be pleased with any information. Earl Lee Dake Almond, Wisconsin A. I know of no reason why sleeves should not be used in a V-type engine. Many different sires and types of sleeves are used in Ford and Mercury blocks and different methods are used to prevent their movement in the block. The sleeves used by the Ford…

“DRAG” PROBLEM LICKED Local drag racing was quite a problem here a year ago—now, it’s considered a problem only from the angle that the lady of the household has a hard time keeping her man home on Sunday mornings. After much was said against racing in “B.I.” a group of us speed enthusiasts arranged a meeting with local civic authorities and after a little talk we reached an agreement. A nearby 4 lane “black top” road is blocked off by the police from 6 to 9 on Sunday mornings, thus providing a 2 mile stretch of level road. We have a local doctor on hand, who is a speed fan himself, in case of any possible injury. Required of all “draggers” is that they have a safety belt and a…

NO S-T-R-E-T-C-H Rod between Levers has Right Thread on One End—Left Thread on Other-Permitting Very Close Adjustment for Length. Ball Bearing Joints make for Easy Throttle Action. For V8 Fords & Mercurys Only! Linkage for Dual Carburetors.…$3.25 Linkage for Triple Carburetors..$6.50 Linkage for Four Carburetors.…$9.75 SPECIFY Make of Manifold when ordering. —NEW TORNADO ANTI-SWAY BARS— Bolt on Type — No Welding Required for Installation for Ford V-8 and Mercury Stops road sway at high speeds, or in cross winds. Ideal for cars with long, lowering shackles. Keeps body and fenders off tires. Front for 1935-1941 Models; Each $9.95 Rear for 1932-1941 Models; Each $9.95 Be sure to specify Year, Model of car, and whether for front or for rear. WE SHIP C.O.D. Lee’s Speed Shop 1143 EAST 14TH STREET, OAKLAND…

The Fran Bannister family of Wilmington, Massachusetts, are quite proud of their trim appearing roadster and don’t mind being called “hot rodders.” The black and chrome channeled ’32 was one of the first true hot rods to appear in the Massachusetts area and is giving many miles of reliable pleasure driving to its owners. An unusual feature of the car is the ’39 Ford truck grille, which has been cut 5”, and the rolled-nose hood, which was hand-formed of sheet aluminum. Interior is upholstered in red Durall plastic leather. The car’s ’42 Mercury engine, bored .090 oversize, is equipped with Weiand heads and three-carburetor manifold. Fully ported and relieved, the block is fitted with 30° reworked stock valves and H & C Super camshaft. Fran also rebuilt his own ’40…

• Prize winning car builder, Bill NieKamp • When Bill NieKamp decided to build a hot rod he built a darn good one! Over a period of thirteen months. Bill figures he has devoted 6 hours a day, 365 days average time in construction of this fine jewel of a car. Meticulous in every detail of design and workmanship, this little ocean-blue roadster is an outstanding example of time well spent in a constructive hobby. Bill, a professional auto painter, lives in Long Beach. • The engine is ’42 Mercury with stock bore and stroke. Heads are Evans, manifold Weiand, cam ground by Winfield, ignition is Kurten, and pistons are Thompson 3 ring. The port and relieve job Bill did himself, as well as building up the stock valve ends…

Bell Auto Parts has added another department to serve the racing fans of America with a complete collection of over 8.000 negatives of early racing. The collection, by Carroll Photo Service, official AAA photographers from 1912 to 1942, includes pictures of all the old tracks, cars and drivers that pioneered the racing industry. If you remember the boards, these photos will bring back many more memories long forgotten. Remember Milton, Bordino, Murphy, Duray? They are all represented in this collection. Old Ascot, Santa Monica and Corona road races, Banning dirt track, early midget racing, motorcycle tracks, riders and even the old Mines Field road race with 2-man and stock cars are all there. For any fan whose racing scrapbook is not quite complete, this should be the answer to fill…

One of the nation’s fastest growing sports and hobbies is taking on a new atmosphere: that of making safety a mandatory aim. All functions of this sport require contestants to employ such safety standards as handed down by the various associations now sanctioning the many forms of competition. The sport of hot rod and roadster building recently received a royal reception by many heretofore unfamiliar spectators at the National Roadster Show in Oakland, California. Some 25,000 spectators spent four days viewing the products of this nation’s young vehicle designers. On display were such rebuilt autos as track roadsters, road cars, lake cars,, and custom cars, all built with the greatest of care in streamlining, modern design and safety. The near-100 vehicles represented many tiring hours of manual labor and were…

In a recent issue of Hot Rod Magazine we ran a small article asking for club names. From the response which we have already received from that article, it was brought home to us that this hot rod activity sport has definitely reached a nation-wide status. Also, evident in the many letters that pour into our office is the fact that all this energy and enthusiastic interest needs some tying together if it is to continue its expansion. At the National Roadster Show, held in Oakland, California, an opportunity was. afforded for active association groups to meet and discuss their ideas. Outcome of the discussions was a meeting between representatives of the Cal-Neva Roadster Association and Southern California Timing Association along with representatives of the California Highway Patrol and Hot…

We wish to thank all of our readers for their wonderful response to the questionnaire in our February issue regarding their likes and dislikes about HOT ROD MAGAZINE. This is also to remind those who have not yet filled out and mailed their questionnaire that it is still not too late to do so. Give us your opinions and you will get the magazine you want. Check page 28 of the February issue and mail the questionnaire today. You’ll be doing us and yourself a great favor! Some back issues are still in stock. These copies of HOT ROD MAGAZINE are packed with hundreds of informative technical articles, feature stories, news of past timing and track events, breakdowns on noteworthy cars, photos, ideas, and the month-by-month record of all major…

Here’s a tip for all you car owners. Miss Barbara Thatcher assures us that chrome-plated exhaust extensions are the very latest thing for adding that finishing touch to your automobile. Los Angeles born, Miss Thatcher attended Dorsey High and Hollywood Professional Schools. A Byron Newton model, she is now being tested for a movie career. Main hobbies are dancing and cooking. Favorite entertainment, jalopy races. Barbara, age 21, is 5’ 5½” tall, weighs 118 and measures 35½” bust, 23” waist and 34” hips. Bathing Suit by Modern-Aire of Hollywood…

Herbie’s ’32 was really hot Hadda ¾ cam and a Model-A pot Dual foxtails fluttered in the breeze On a gearshift cut to please the knees ’Twas cut down, channeled, even chopped The Crosley grille with paint was slopped Fluorescent aerials and a Buick ring This tub didn’t lack anything Pipeless manifolds popped and roared Smitty’s weren’t needed on this lil’ Ford Black smoke belched from a firewall gash And gently tinted the newly flocked dash Flashy stoplights were tacked on the rear And lit up red when you drew near When fender-feelers scratched the curb That signaled the coming of Hot Rod Herb Herb really thought his car was good With aluminum hubs and Willys hood Everything made in pairs by man He had assembled on his Cherry-Anne Anxiously…