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Pappy

This roadster is a true barn find. It had been in a barn in Maine for an estimated 50 years. My two teenage boys and I took it completely apart and went through it with the goal of building a late 1940's style T.R.O.G. racer. We did a refresh of the Banger motor. It's .080 over with a Jim Brierley 'C' grind cam, new valve springs, lightened flywheel, high compression head, 1939 transmission with clings adapter, and original modified 'B' downdraft intake with a Holley 94 carb. Mallory Dual-Point distributor. Okie Joe 4" drop axle with original mechanical brakes with cast drums and floaters. We upgraded the generator to 12v. by replacing the fields. Lots of other period correct(ish) modifications. It's a super fun car. I drive it often. We love how it can squeal the tires off the line :-)

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LONG'S SPEED SHOP, FREDERICK, MD
longsspeedshop@gmail.com
301-642-2776

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Seth, MD

"Mark, thanks for stopping by yesterday!  I’m really enjoying your book, lots of great info. It really brings everything together. Great stuff!!"

Jeff, MD

"Mark, I feel like I owe an update. .... I sit on the garage steps, putting my shoes on looking at it to see what changes I could make and scratch my head. You nailed it. People love it. I take it out every weekend for a short spin."

Dave, VA

"Mark, thank you again for selling me this car.  I get more excited about owning it everyday.  I get up each morning with my dog, and have to open the garage door to look at it.  Photo attached.  ... Thank you again.  This is a dream come true."

Skip, MD

"Thanks Mark... I would like to hire you to go over the entire pickup and make sure it is road ready....Let me know when you can work on it.  You are the only one I would trust."
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