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[ATTACH] [ATTACH] If the 48 is anything like the 41 the strange design of the spring mount makes 'jacking up' a simple matter of inverting the...
Interesting project. Not what you've asked but I'm curious as to the headroom issue with your very particular load requirements especially as the...
Galv baling wire, the lighter gauge stuff. Should be able to replicate the original. It's not required to stretch, just flex slightly. Chris
Cleaning the backside? Bidet? Chris
'Bachelor Lean' is traditional! Never heard of anyone weighting on a typical hotrod. Might be simpler to get the car on a 4 wheel alignment rig,...
Agreed on the lighting additions. I'm working toward something kinda similar - don't fancy being had up the rear! Interesting use of 3d printing...
I've always worked on the clearance being something that you can just barely detect by hand rather than a measurable. This has stood me well for...
So does a worn small sanding roll on a arbor which the thin end of the shaft fits in the bore of the tube. Especially good on stainless. And no...
Pete and Jakes axle brackets are, iirc, 7" axle center to spring center. You should be able to work it out for yourself with what you have armed...
I find it worthwhile rigging up some height adjustable temporary mounts so the weight is on the frame / suspension but the sit of the proposed...
That's a reasonable copy of a Halibrand Sprint wheel, and would look like a better copy if the spinner was better, or absent! There are other...
Looking great! Curious about the use of tubes in the tires. I thought putting tubes in (I presume) tubeless tires wasn't a good thing, but could...
You could be miles ahead if you narrowed the axle. That way you'd not be looking for wheels with out of the ordinary specs. Chris
All good here. 60k over 22 years. Chromed. Chris
Yes, you can cut, weld, polish stainless. Probably best to tig weld but many have success with mig, although more grinding would be required. Chris
The 'bolts' are really pins with a thread just under the head. Regular gm stuff. Not exactly the same but watch this from about 12 minutes and...
Haven't we already done this?? Chris
Regarding the engine height, again(!), I think something is not quite right. Looking at the engine moutnt it looks to be level with the frame....
Old thread, I'd just like to add that I've got Posies rear springs on my 41 Chevy Coupe and can't fault them. Bolted straight on. Rides...
I dont know the answer of how slow exactly but I suspect that having no adjustment is a mistake. AC servo motors are variable, powerful,...
Maybe not the way you are planning to go but if you get a complete kit, eg Vintique, it should all make sense. Chris
Nobler, I take it you realise a 32 stock rear spring is curved in plan view and the crossmember, certainly in the spring mount area, is similarly...
You've got me well confused! Are you suggesting that steel wheels in 5" width with 5 on 4.5 pcd aren't available? Or is it just that you have a...
Ignore them, I think! Wierd stuff that involves stepped master cylinder. Way over my pay grade! Check this out....
Yeah, something like that! I'm not knowledgeable about the variants and am aware of quick takeup versions that seem to cause problems. I think...
I think it would be incredibly cool if there was another version with overlaid pointers showing the people's names and identifying the car owners....
That looks like the typical GM calipers are required, which makes some sense as they're overwhelmingly the most common calipers in disc...
These new films just found me this afternoon. A wonderful treasure trove of 60's and early 70's Northern California. The Speed and Kustom YouTube...
The engine doesn't look to be excessively low from what I can see but the long headers aren't doing you any favours. Looks to be lots of room to...
Black AN fittings with either black pvc (or braided nylon) covered stainless braided hose, or AN push fit fittings and rubber hose, is neat and...
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