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I'd get 3.25" U-bolts to do it properly. You can do it with 3", but it'll look a bit funny if you don't spend the time to get them right.
Uh oh, I better get all my broken ones exchanged really soon!
Bought a new tie rod with Heims, and after heating/bending the steering arms it seems that my Ackerman Angle is pretty close, thanks guys!!
Cool deal, no problem, and have fun with it!
Happy Father's Day!
As in, an old school book from places like old dealerships or a parts house. There are still some old books floating around that have OEM part...
If you can get your hands on one, an original parts book should help you out here. Although, I will say, some manufacturers use the same part...
Mid-70's I would think.
What Bulletproof1 suggested is a good place to start. We had a 61 Ford rear axle have an axle-bearing freeze once, thankfully it wasn't moving,...
Sounds like worn/loose u-joints or splines maybe? Just my .02.
Welcome James! I'm sure you'll find good info here as well as friendship.
Sweet pictures. I love those things. They fly over our house once in a while and it's awesome watching them. My dad flew for the army a while back.
I got my steering arms bent with the help of my best friend today, they turned out angled pretty close to where I need them.
I was planning on getting decent quality lined Chrome-moly Heim joints. Either way, I am one of those people that keep everything lubed (including...
Mine is "just" over 50" from king-pin centers and just over 36.25" from spring perches. Thanks for the awesomely helpful information USMC50lx!...
Does anyone know where to get a 10", 11", or 12" (prefer 12") Model T steering wheel that is "flat"? (no dish)? I can't seem to find any for sale...
Wish I could, but I promised a friend I'd have his competition exhaust finished by late today on his classic... Let us who can't watch it know how...
Very nice; I really like those spoked wheels too. Sweet mustache by the way.
Using temperature differences to get things that otherwise wouldn't fit or come apart, to work with me instead of against me. My dad taught me.
Adjusting them hot with engine off is usually what I do. I've done it running before with solids and hot; but it's a bit messy, slightly more...
Anyone know what the pointers are for distinguishing what front end I have? I think it's a Model A front as that's the only picture I could match...
I love those cars.
Praying for the family and friends involved.
I just took a vintage set of Halibrand spindle mount wheels to my local machine shop since the same thing happened to one of my wheels. The hub on...
I can't tell if the radius rods are upside down, but it appears they are symmetrical either way. This week has been crazy, I hardly got to work on...
Oh gosh, I didn't think of that... and I used to think I was observant! :rolleyes: I'm pretty sure I've got them on right, but I'll check tomorrow...
It looks like it was flipped front for back. Although I can't slip it properly because the radiator is in the way now (it comes all the way to the...
Oh me too.
Hey tfeverfred, I was wondering, I'm planning on re-doing my tbucket steering column and wondered what did you bolt the column support to under...
We had a 49 F1 and just painted the inside. I don't have pics of the inside, but it turned out decent. If you want to drive it around everyday, a...
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