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Those " lowering block perch" Is sold by 4 x4 parts companies for beefing up springs in jackem up trucks. It's over 8 inches long. Ideal for...
Im not fussy about frenched headlights as I've done them to 2 50 ford and a merc, time to do something different so the 37 ford headlights are...
[ATTACH] Feeling a little better. Back to town for shorter bolts tomorrow. Sure hope this works this time.
One rear fender aligned and ready to get worked. I find it hard to focus on anything until I complete an outstanding task so best to be out of the...
Finally back at the rear tomorrow. A couple days of fiddling and we'll see if the 2.5 inch lowering blocks will be enough. It'll be nice to have...
I was pretty sure the 50 ford were going to be the ones until I opened box number two. 47, 48 plymouth with blue dots added. I have no idea how I...
Don' you love opening an old box on the back of a shelf and finding goodies you squirreled away years ago? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Somehow it looks... neglected. [ATTACH]
I will be installing solenoids and poppers but also a long choke cable that will feed from the latch mechanism, through the door to the inner...
The unsightly ear end is out and getting spring perches retrofit. This gives me a change to deal with that honey do list. No need to post...
I'm cutting out Bubbas perches, replacing with 2 inch lowering blocks. Those perches are 7.5 long. Have no idea what he was thinking. With the 3...
Under the heading:" don't let him near your car", I give you my latest project; removing the rear end.
I had it available.
3/16 brake line welded in and filled. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Maybe by early next summer....[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Me too. Satin midnight blue with a hint of pearl to come.
Well this week' projects: Weld in the hood and brake line to crown it. Install the new taillights and weld up the original holes. Most likely...
I did squat today except look though chip books. Midnight blue be it. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
2 days of fighting with the arse end, 4 extra strenghth Tylenol and $100 in new c clamps for a grand total of MAYBE 1 inch. Guess I'll move on...
Good day to clean the shop and then try taking a couple leafs out of them tear springs. If it' too smooshy I'll re arch them. The only place in...
suns out. it's a little stinky in the shop. time to air things out. new carb... smooth baby![ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Oh that' a gem you'e got. Let me know when you get into it, I can' wait to see what you do.
door 2 done to 240. now I'll turn to installing the new carb tomorrow. No sleep for the damned... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
some bling...hollywood spinners[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I think I'll drop a couple springs out back. she's still sitting high. even a couple pieces of trim smarten up the grill. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
waiting in the tire shop for your tires to be mounted is worse than sitting in the expectant father waiting room.
Another door tomorrow, drop her down on her new shoess and then it' time to tackle the carb. Pretty soon I'll weld in some brake line down the...
guess I'm going door poppers. there won' be easy access once the vents are gone. I found this 66 caliente air cleaner the other day stuffed to...
after being told I didn't understand, that I expected more that I should and a few obnoxious emails, the vendor grew a pair and said a schoolboy...
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