I hav a 29 Gazelle kit that has instructions for installing a Ford 4 cylinder. I am intrested in installing a 302 V8 instead. Does anyone know where I can get...
Wow a 302 in a Gazelle. My little 4 banger ford motor does great. I need side curtains. I would guess tops and side curtains come as a set. Someone enlighten...
Mac and Judy: I still have my bronze plate and number from CMC, however, the DMV has not been interested in this number in the state of washington. They were ...
Dear Rich, Putting a V-8 engine into a Gazelle is not a new idea. But you would need
access to lots of equipment for cutting and welding the chassis, and...
Hi Guys I have a Gazelle as well,and from CMC the frame is supposed to be built for the 2.8 V6 from ford,I have not assembled it yet,it was one of those ...
Hi Rich, I am a little more optimistic than Chris Edwards. I have put a Buick V-8 in a Vega, A Chevy 350 in a Vega, A Ford 289 into a Mercedes 190 SL...
Hi all First let me say thanks for all the input and insight. Next let me say I should have explained better. I first purchased a Gazelle kit still in pieces...
I had a little problem with the radiator on my Buick powered Vega, the stock Vega had a radiator that was just slightly larger than the heater core was on the...
V-8 Powered Gazelle. This is a fun subject, and I welcome all opinions, I don't think there are
any absolutes when it comes to how we enjoy our cars. That's...
Chris is right, I have somewhat picked my projects. The other thing that might have a bearing is that I am an engineer with a background in statics, dynamics,...
Another little thought, in the event you elect to go with a 4 banger. Back in the late 60's, a hot rod friend of mine built up a Chevy II four cylinder by ...
Hi Jim, My state (PA) issued a replacement VIN plate so I'm ok now and I dropped the car off today to be inspected. Thanks for your response. Mac ... From:...
It just dawned on me that considering the amount of stuff that I have needed to scrounge up, search for, and acquire by various means to build my avenger, it...
LOL, good one Bud. Don't overlook marine supply stores as sources too. Vaughn ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search - Find what...
Two of my Avengers had OMC outboard motor wiring harnesses and one of my Avengers had nose section hinges made from Maytag dryer drum roller bushings and had...
That's very whimsical, Bud! All too true. We employees used to make fun of
PLASTIC Motor Carriages, instead of Classic. This was back when McDonalds
had those...
Here's a question regarding a MGTD radiator. I'm hoping someone here can help. Thanks, Chris G. ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo!...
Dear Chris Guenther, Remember there are two different radiator shells for this car because there
are two different models. The one for the original Fiberfab...
I recently purchased a 29 fiberfab ssk and am trying to fit into it. Any one had any experience with moving the seats back a few inches- like about 6? I used...
I have recently come to own a 34 Ford kit car by Classic Motor Carriages. I didn't buy it and have no plan to finish what my father started. I would appreciate...
Hi Johnny, Checking out www.streetbeasts.com I saw a kit selling for about $16,995 and
that's for the kit without running gear. I can't say if it's the same...
Hi. What comes with the kit? You said it is a rolling chassis, what brakes, rear end etc? $16,995 seems very high. We can get you into a brand-new kit that's...
Chris, As far as I understand, when CMC was forced to fold in the mid- 1990's, a small company was formed with a couple of the more reputable people from CMC...
... From: Christopher Aguilera Date: Friday, March 19, 2004 5:51:22 AM To: vortex3wheeler@yahoogroups.com; Fiberfab_CMC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Favorite...
Hi: I bought the kit from CMC in 1991 along with a Chevette City "Chivette Donor Package." I built the rolling chassis, with the engine mounted by 1994, ...
Your post made me smile. I bought a Gazelle in Nov. and the one thing I don't like is getting in and out of it. I'm hoping that when the weather warms up and...
Hi Mac: I drove a Gazelle in Miami at CMC 1n 1991. I found the same problem as you did. So, I am trying to put a tilt steering. You think that this will...
