Recent content by MHA

The most important detail on this build is that there was no budget and that it was the realization of the Kar Kraft concept that was not attempted due to testing time constraints.

Thank you. Not the easiest installation.

How about this to get you down the road

They made upgraded half shafts for my car. Very good service. Dennis Olthoff uses them as well.

I suggest you contact the Driveshaft Shop.

While disassembling my two pumps, I noticed that whoever restored them put in the wrong springs. They are binding and seized up one pump. Any help in sourcing new ones or providing the specifications so that I can have them made would be appreciated. I am also looking for replacement switches...

Ron, You are very lucky to have found someone that is passionate about their work when it comes to these cars.

All I can say is that if a builder is not willing to check his ego when he is over his head in terms of abilities, he should not be untruthful and do terrible work at a customer’s expense and then take no responsibility. Pure and simple, it is wrong. I was fortunate in that I was able to absorb...

In terms of product knowledge, assembly, and a place to source parts, I agree that Olthoff is the best choice. Unfortunately, I ended up using Bill Andrews at HRE Motorcars in New York. Bill does have good contacts to source parts. However, he does not have the ability to assemble these cars. I...

Howard, This was a bit of a problematic install. Several years ago when I started this build, the availability of an electric air conditioning unit was not simple like calling Jegs. I ended up having one that is made by Flightline AC in Oregon modify one that they offer in Cessna air planes. It...

None of these one offs are easy and affect so many systems. I had to put in electric air conditioning and then had a lot of wiring issues as I needed a larger alternator, reset able breakers, a secondary fuse panel and the list is endless.......

I forgot to mention that it is an aluminum Shelby block with original cast iron heads. The internals are primarily billet and the engine was designed and built by Ernie Elliott.