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alchemy replied to the thread Projects Any 1936 Ford 3w coupe for sale?.
Put your ad in the classifieds
Mar 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM -
alchemy replied to the thread Technical Frankland quick change.
So you are saying it’s not even worth a couple hundred? Maybe free? A couple decades ago a V8 sized Halibrand was obsolete for the...
Mar 25, 2025 at 9:04 AM -
alchemy replied to the thread Projects Lytles Garage 34 5w Fuel Coupe Build Thread.
He hasn’t been on the HAMB in over two years.
Mar 25, 2025 at 6:51 AM -
alchemy replied to the thread Technical Soldering automotive wiring.
The key to soldering is to only solder the terminal area, not up the wire. Heat it and dab a bit of solder on the end of the strand....
Mar 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM -
alchemy replied to the thread Technical Frankland quick change.
A couple hundred, especially missing the cover.
Mar 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM -
alchemy liked Bandit Billy's post in the thread Technical Neutralizing Brake Fluid.
How did you get the bike in the dish washer?
Mar 24, 2025 at 8:37 AM -
alchemy attached a file to the thread Technical Johnson Hot Rod Shop - Kinmont Safe Stop Brakes issues.
They do. The round boss on the top of the backing plate is where the cable comes straight out. [ATTACH]
Mar 24, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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alchemy liked cheap-n-dirty's post in the thread Hot Rods Just a teaser.
A build thread is coming. This is the Scotty's Muffler Tank. I have been rebuilding it for the past 2 years. More to come. [ATTACH]...
Mar 23, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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alchemy replied to the thread Hot Rods 32 Ford front fender assembly.
Your standards are way different from the norm. I don’t see how the standard dropped axle and A style crossmember, without a reversed...
Mar 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM -
alchemy replied to the thread Hot Rods Straaight Axle Front End Problems.
They were all bent, from one pot hole?
Mar 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM -
alchemy replied to the thread Hot Rods Wishbone and axle spring perch holes.
As Xcpe said, verify your handmade bevel bushings are seating in the bevel, not on their flat rims.
Mar 23, 2025 at 7:47 AM -
alchemy replied to the thread Hot Rods Straaight Axle Front End Problems.
I did have a set of kingpin bushings that were worn after about 8,000 miles. Not really worn thin, but had some spots that must not...
Mar 22, 2025 at 8:37 PM -
alchemy replied to the thread Projects The 'Preacher' '40 Coupe.
Good use of Shivvy parts.
Mar 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM -
alchemy replied to the thread Hot Rods 32 Ford front fender assembly.
Switch the reversed eye spring for a regular. That will give you an inch.
Mar 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM -
alchemy replied to the thread Hot Rods Tire Shaving/Trueing.
John Worden in Green Mountain Iowa can do it for you. Make a road trip.
Mar 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
