A rebuilt oil pump and modified oil relief spring were installed, with the engine said to show 40 psi at warm idle and 50 psi at speed. 030 over with NOS Edelbrock aluminum racing pistons, a Clay Smith M3 cam, Johnson adjustable lifters, ground and lapped valves, and pressure-tested and surfaced Offenhauser cylinder heads with ARP studs.
Current power is from a 1939 Ford V8-60 flathead bored. Past drivetrains reportedly included engines from Crosley and Fageol Motors, as well as a Harley-Davidson Knucklehead V-twin.
The custom aluminum dash panel is home to simple competition-style switchgear and a modern Sunpro tach. A rectangular Crosley gauge cluster houses working temperature, oil pressure, and fuel gauges, though the speedometer and ammeter are not currently hooked up per the seller. Both doors are said to be operable, though the passenger’s item is currently set up to remain closed, and no safety belts are fitted for the small passenger seat.
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A custom grille is made from dovetailed aluminum stock and polished at its leading edges.įurther trim includes a small windscreen for the driver, two rearview mirrors, and quad taillights from a 1958 Chevrolet. Steel wheels are 5-lug in the rear and retain the original Crosley 4-lug pattern up front, with all wearing solid disc covers and 13″ Dunlop racing tires. A single roll hoop displays past inspection stickers and provides driver protection along with a reportedly current G-Force 5-point harness. It is offered after five years in the seller’s Indiana collection with original sales literature and a clean Idaho title.įiberglass bodywork from Almquist Engineering was reportedly installed in 1957, and is said to be in good overall condition for its age with a variety of stress cracks, chips, and other marks in the red paint as shown in the photos below. The car was reportedly accepted by General Racing and HMSA, and competed until 2013 in vintage racing festivals and club events at Coronado, Sears Point, Portland, and Reno-Fernley.
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Subsequent mechanical work included installation of a Ford V8-60 flathead and close-ratio 4-speed manual gearbox as well as a variety of chassis and suspension modifications as described below. This 1952 Crosley was converted into an Almquist-bodied racer from 1956-1958 and put into storage by the original builder from 1961 until its acquisition by the previous owner 11 years ago.
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