Dumbo The Flying Elephant

Dissident · 09-02-2019, 03:46 PM

Larry,
Please let me know if I can be of help in sourcing parts solutions or whatever. Depends on what the porosity issues are, but let me know if you need anything. Dumbo deserves to be flying!

Regards,
HB2

Dissident

Rat Raceway · 09-02-2019, 05:58 PM

Is this a 426 combo car, hence the Elephant (Dumbo) reference?

Larry Hill · 09-02-2019, 10:38 PM

Its a baby Elephant, 392, that's why its Dumbo. If it was a full grown HEMI it would have tusks and a much more menacing look.

I think all will be well after the water is kept in place. But trust me I'm not shy and I always want to listen to different ideas.

Thanks HB2, I have a plan of attack and need a little time to set it in motion. But to be honest a few more magic feathers might come in handy!

Rod Greene · 09-03-2019, 11:31 AM

Back to the Pink Lady to gather some points?

Frank Castros · 09-04-2019, 09:03 AM

Ten LODRS events left this year. Plenty of opportunities.

Rod Greene · 09-04-2019, 08:59 PM

Did Patsy break her camera? Where are all the pics?

FED 387 · 09-05-2019, 09:38 AM

Years ago when we had porosity problems while running aluminum Oldsmobile small block heads in Modified we encountered weeping or sweating-- our solution was to use either Alumaseal the powdered stuff or something called "Water Glass" or sometimes called "Sodium Silicate" I think is the actual name for it--we got that stuff from a Pharmacy !! The farmers used that stuff on chicken eggs before refrigeration and would dip the egg into and could leave it on the kitchen counter for a few weeks and the eggs would not spoil---Not sure how bad your situation is but both methods either separately or together solved our problem. BUT before you go into tearing it all apart you might give it a try. Good luck interesting build have been following it and wish you well

09-02-2019, 03:46 PM	#1
Dissident Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Colorado hills Posts: 123 Likes: 11 Liked 73 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Larry, Please let me know if I can be of help in sourcing parts solutions or whatever. Depends on what the porosity issues are, but let me know if you need anything. Dumbo deserves to be flying! Regards, HB2 Dissident

09-02-2019, 05:58 PM	#2
Rat Raceway Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Denver Co Posts: 408 Likes: 282 Liked 35 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Is this a 426 combo car, hence the Elephant (Dumbo) reference? __________________ Ross Gregory 5133 Stock,Super Stock 53 Top Dragster

09-02-2019, 10:38 PM	#3
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,640 Likes: 1,937 Liked 10,712 Times in 2,230 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Its a baby Elephant, 392, that's why its Dumbo. If it was a full grown HEMI it would have tusks and a much more menacing look. I think all will be well after the water is kept in place. But trust me I'm not shy and I always want to listen to different ideas. Thanks HB2, I have a plan of attack and need a little time to set it in motion. But to be honest a few more magic feathers might come in handy! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817 Last edited by Larry Hill; 09-03-2019 at 06:38 AM.

09-03-2019, 11:31 AM	#4
Rod Greene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TN Posts: 530 Likes: 423 Liked 242 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Back to the Pink Lady to gather some points? __________________ Rod Greene Real men shift for them selves. Slowly working on TA Challenger for D,E/S and a 72 Challenger for SS/K, L as if I don't have enough other projects.

09-04-2019, 09:03 AM	#5
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,974 Likes: 2,586 Liked 2,725 Times in 961 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Ten LODRS events left this year. Plenty of opportunities.

09-04-2019, 08:59 PM	#6
Rod Greene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TN Posts: 530 Likes: 423 Liked 242 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Did Patsy break her camera? Where are all the pics? __________________ Rod Greene Real men shift for them selves. Slowly working on TA Challenger for D,E/S and a 72 Challenger for SS/K, L as if I don't have enough other projects.

09-05-2019, 09:38 AM	#7
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,420 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Years ago when we had porosity problems while running aluminum Oldsmobile small block heads in Modified we encountered weeping or sweating-- our solution was to use either Alumaseal the powdered stuff or something called "Water Glass" or sometimes called "Sodium Silicate" I think is the actual name for it--we got that stuff from a Pharmacy !! The farmers used that stuff on chicken eggs before refrigeration and would dip the egg into and could leave it on the kitchen counter for a few weeks and the eggs would not spoil---Not sure how bad your situation is but both methods either separately or together solved our problem. BUT before you go into tearing it all apart you might give it a try. Good luck interesting build have been following it and wish you well Last edited by FED 387; 09-05-2019 at 03:36 PM. Reason: spelling