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Thanks for the reply. I thought they were just shoulders, from looking at pictures, but I started thinking the axle nuts would just spin off under...
Question for you gents. On the larger mccoy cars and the likes, how are the rear wheels fixed to the axle? Ar they tapered, or just a plain shoulder?
That is absolutely beautiful! I should of clarified, I was referring to the race tires people are running. Like the knife edge tires, etc. They...
Awesome thread! I've wanted to build a tether race car for some time. Have a few engines laying around. McCoy .09 diesel, Forster .29 ignition,...
I've got my eye on a 1950 Nash flathead 6 that looks to have a borg warner 3spd w/ o.d. I'd want the motor for a rail job project, and wouldn't...
Thanks for all the info guys! Im now searching for a new rear end. Does anyone know if any of the d series front drum brakes can be adapted to my...
Thats a good idea. I also just remember I have a ford explorer rear end in my back yard. Thats the same bolt pattern and width as a jeep and has...
Thats a great guide!
Thanks for the info! Yes, its a V8 truck, but like I mentioned it got swapped for buick(ick!). Im going to start looking for a 8 3/4. Which dodges...
Anyone know what the rear end is this thing would be?
Thats exactly what i want to do. Havent completely decided on engine yet. Figure Id get the suspension, rear axle, brakes, and rolling stock all...
Just picked up this '55 dodge "job rated" pickup this past weekend. One owner truck.Its all original, except the old guy put a buick 350/th350...
I've been registered on this site for a few years now, but mostly a lurker. I just posted up pics of one of my cars. a '64 bug that was a drag car...
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