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Looks good. I have a similar build in mind using the same vintage F3 a local guy has for sale. I have not had a chance to look at it but...
About 14 yrs old me and my buddy took apart and cleaned the carb on his Yamaha 360. Afterwards could not get it to crank with the kick starter. No...
I see I can't hide my street rodder side. I did my subframe this way for extra strength. I have a slighly warm 425 Cadillac engine in it now but...
I agree with using 3/4 allthread through the shock mount holes to compress the springs and get the a-arms parallel to the floor. Also to help get...
If you have good welding skills, you can narrow your existing a arms. Takes some time and patience but can be done. I had the same problem on my...
I know a lot of guys on here don't like Ebay but you would probably get true market value(most a person is willing to pay) for what ever you have....
I've got one in my 52 Chevy. I put it together as recommended by the Cadillac gurus on the cowboyseven board and they say I should expect at...
Hadn't thought about cutting section entirely loose and moving it forward. The hard part is figuring out how much to take out. I was thinking...
Refering to Target banning the Salvation Army. Could it be because the Salvation Army is self described as a Christian based organization.........
Wanting to knock the nose down on my 52 Chevy. Did a search and did not find anything helpfull. Hoping to get some tips or pictures to keep from...
Here's the lyrics - I think it stands for Pacific Coast Highway I was out on the coastline Getting a little shake Do it every dayfor mercy sake...
Deep, this is an anual event but there was also a similar event in December as well. As always some of everything there including high dollar...
I was there and checked out your red and white fastback. Thought it was a nice car. I was all over the 36 Ford PU down from where you were parked....
I knew it was about time for it but did not realize it is this weekend. Thanks for the heads up. You are right, this one is growing. Maybe in a...
10 bolt 8.5" ring gear units are close in strength to a 12 bolt. The 67-69 10 bolts had an 8.2" ring gear and were substantially weaker. The 71-81...
I clipped my 52 chevy with one from a 76 camaro. As is, it was too wide. Narrowed the control arms 1" and run 6" wide wheels on front with 4"...
Check the frame out too. I got a mountain sizes pile of nest and other crap out of my frame. Found all of it when I cut it to install a subframe....
Curious as to how thick the fiberglass mat you used. Was it the woven cloth or true mat? I've got some of each but I was thinking about using some...
I did a search but didn't find what I was looking for. Looking to hear from people with experience using the por15 with the mat to repair small...
Question for Shifts - is the 4th gear only lockup an acceptable way to go? I've set mine up this way but haven't put any real miles on it. Used a...
Actually the 200-4r will bolt right up to the Caddy and one out of a Buick GN will live if not abused on a regular basis. I've got a 425(same...
You need to be able to lock-up the converter to keep the heat down in the tranny. You can pick up an inexpensive 4th gear only lock up kit cheap...
Follow this link and Terry can give you the scoop. Bob http://www.cadillacpower.com/forum/index.php?topic=4520.0
I have the same rear under my 52 using Camaro springs. I used modified front Camaro brackets and fabbed some rear brackets. I did have to de-arch...
If the link will work, follow it to my project journal on Hotrodders.com. I ran into the same problem on my 52 and fixed it by narrowing the...
Seriously, did you butt weld a driveshaft tube together or weld a shortened tube to the yoke? I can't imagine getting lucky enough for a butt...
"I've never seen that happen before"
Did you notice this edit on the car listing? "any emails offering scrap price or offering advice about the car will be deleted. i didnt ask." Yea,...
I stand corrected. I followed the link to a different set of cranks that was listed. Sorry about that and good luck! Bob
This clip is from the article "Castro announced plans in February to buy 8,000 Chinese buses and trucks, a $1 billion investment to modernize...
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