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re: danritz "A lot of good answers here; but many of them are not addressing my specific question... does my configuration require guide plates....
I think Richfox is right. I think I remember that the factory slots would bind with a high lift cam. They are not "long" enough
Am I mistaken? Or, Does using guide plates on those heads cause binding and bent pushrods?
509 block+.040, 10.2 comp., World Sportsman 200 heads, 700R4, 3.90 gears. Weiand anti-cavitation water pump. Robert Shaw high-flow thermostat....
Actually, I don't care what you call it. I built it for me. I miss it to this day. Life goes on.
SEE ABOVE......per post 1563 by aw1950: "Simply put, by the term (Mild) would it not be rational to think that it literally is any custom that...
'57 I built in 2003. Lowered. Chrome reversed wheels. Nosed. Tail lights frenched, Silver paint is metalflake, but only shows up in bright...
I took the test in my buddy's '66 Chevy 1/2ton P/U and accidentally got a "B" truck license. Came in handy later when I got a job driving a...
How much do you think GM paid to design, produce, and install those braces on the starters? Must be a reason.....
My friend Augie in Atlanta used a Comanche rear. The spring perches are on the bottom and fit his '48 Plymouth well.
DID ANY OF YOU GUYS READ THIS? VERY SIMPLE, REALLY....IT'S NOT YOUR SANDBOX. The General Discussion Forums: An Index & Explanation Of Each...
My buddy, "Chevy Shop" Roger has owned this '55 since about 1968 (his first car). Besides the obvious it has a turbo400 and 5.13 dana60 rear. Pics...
Good sign. When I worked in steel-fab shops years ago, I would make all kinds of artsy objects from scrap and ornamental pieces on company time.....
I paid $350 for the '98 Dakota I cut up. Used the complete chassis, driveline, and floor pans. Sold parts for $350. Also sold the Willys chassis...
Stop posting!!!! I've got work to do!!!!
I'm in the process of mocking up my chopped '53 Willys wagon. I've got a '78 318 in a (shortened) '98 Dakota chassis with the NV3500 trans. I...
I used Blue Racer cams in all my small blocks. My '57 Ford with a 406 sbc, 10.2-1 comp, World Prod. 200cc heads, RPM intake, 750 HolleyDP, Had a...
Some of mine
I started at the finish-line on McLean rd. in the fog, and went off-roading at the north end in a Nova in about '67. (It was just an 'L' shaped...
Started this one at age 63. I'm 65 now. Health issues slowed me down. I used to do one every-other winter. It's a '53 Willys wagon on a '98...
Found it! Originally Page 257!!!
Are you going to drive at 0 deg on jack stands. :) Get some sleep and set it up at the attitude you will drive it at.....
One of my favorite spots, Mclean, Illinois. Old Rt66. It was a dump in the "90's, but new owners have it back to snuff. 193?-1965-2013
That's a photo I took at the Hunnert car pile-up in 2007. It belongs to a guy named Craig who has MD. He is a member of the Blacktop Barons out of...
That'll put an eye out!
Some of the cars I drove anytime except snow.
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