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I created AutoCAD dwg and dxf cadfiles for the fleetside tailgate letters. A sign shop can use the CAD file to create masking templates (for...
A fella over at the Chevy Talk site was wanting to know what font type our trucks had on the tailgate. Since it's a one off I offered to scan it...
I'm a fan of slots also. US Indy 15 x 8-1/2 rear, Western Wheel 15 x 7 front. [IMG] [IMG]
My 1927 Model T RPU[IMG]
Anybody here know more about this.... [IMG]
Retro Rewind Show in Dubuque, Jan 11..... [IMG]
GM used a fabricated I-beam, which isn't real good at handling torsion. They did this intentionally. The trailing arms need to twist, by design....
Post #2900... lots of 60-66 fans here! [IMG]
As seen on TV.... https://www.buynightview.com/?MID=4885313
Big Word Alert..... http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provenance :p
Gun blued... slick!
When I built my Model A Tudor I bought the glass through the body shop that was painting the car. I was planning to use mildly tinted front glass...
Looking good Deadbird! I second the comments about slots looking good on these trucks.
Awesome, thanks for posting!
x3... no whitewalls and no chop. Henry did a fine job on these.
Found this by doing a google search "1925 Model T High Cowl Paper Template" If all else fails have it printed out at a local print shop......
Changed the oil on the Model A today... took a couple photo's of the brake light switch: [IMG] [IMG]
Here's what I did on my Tudor... about 15 years ago. Stock Tail Lights with a stainless bracket: [IMG] Gas Tank: [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]...
If you are using tubing for trailing arms the front bushings need a lot of movement, check this thread out, some good information here:...
I too used the mechanical switch because the hydraulic didn't actuate without significant peddle pressure. Simply bolted it to the floor under the...
Both photo's are of the same truck, was white, now orange.
I have a set of those... in the attic of my shop. [IMG] [IMG] Slots.. way better. [IMG]
It depends on the truck.... fenderless, no hood, roadster, closed cab, chopped top, etc. I'm a fan of stock length pick-up beds.
Could you perhaps share some more photos and information about your '42 GMC? Awesome rear suspension, I'm guessing rest of it is of similar...
One of the nicest custom rear suspensions I've seen. Did you design and build this yourself? [IMG]
"Realistic" and "Kraco" FM Converters...
In which case a hood scoop is still a bad idea. Let it hang it out in the wind, why cover it up. Sincerely, Arty Johnson
Boxing a frame helps with torsional strength but it's not the simple solution, nor is it the "answer" to a frame with poor torsional strength....
Yeppers.... Gibbs is da bomb... WTF, Did I really post that? I'm lit, deal with it :D http://www.roadsters.com/gibbs/
Good rule. Newer models typically mean higher horsepower and updated engineering to harness said horsepower. Model A frames were designed for...
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