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DDD, so there is enough movement in the bushing to compensate for the spring swing? Probably not enough arc (lateral movement) to worry about? In...
Why don't these type of traction bars need a shackle? Doesn't it cause the spring to bind during flex?
Not completely traditional as I had to use an explorer short water pump, but this may inspire you.[ATTACH]
Not a hubcap, but I made this old wheel into a shop clock out of necessity. Go tired of squinting at a normal clock.[ATTACH]
Glad to see you pulled the trigger.
Had some lines put on the truck a couple weeks ago.[ATTACH]
I was 15 in the mid 70's, and helped my dad paint houses in the summer. As it happened, we were painting my aunts' house (his sister) about 50...
I would try this. I recently did this on some rusty break lines. You need to break that gunk loose.
I used the TCI kit. Out of the box, the truck will be stock height. It was too high for me, so I re-arched them.
I'm not Ford vs. Chevy guy, but I decided to put a Ford in my Ford, just for fun. The 302 was a craiglist used motor, but after a teardown, it...
I don't recommend a Ford Racing clutch. I've spent countless hours chasing a vibration in my 302 for a couple years. Finally pulled the motor to...
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Looking sharp!
After reading that some guys put them under the running board, I did the same. My reception isn't very good though.
This is great! Thanks!
If its a car fender, you will have about a 1/2" gap between the fender and the side of the cab. I went thru this when building mine. I started...
I need to weigh mine too. I was thinking of using a series of bathroom scales. Maybe 3 per wheel with a 2x8 across them.
I like it!
My 302 is a similar build. I started with the 1405 because it came with the electric choke. The 1406 may have the manual choke. However, I had to...
GM minivans (90's or newer) have a rear, onboard compressor and air shocks to level the ride. They use a simple lever switch mounted in rear.
I used an early ('66-'77) Bronco 9". In hindsight though, if I had to do it again, I would use the 8.8 Explorer.
I remember back in the 60's, my dad was a school teacher, so he painted houses in the summer. He had this old Chevy truck that got slobbered up...
I like it! Do the Mercury grills fit without issue?
My wife uses it to clean our stove grates (ceramic coated). 1/4 cup in a ziploc and let it soak overnight. No more scrubbing. The vapors do all...
Finally got to bring my truck to this show. Great time! Second pic is our little group that drove in together.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I'm finally driving mine. pic taken at the Gilmore Museum Relix Riot last Saturday.[ATTACH]
Ran into the same issue yesterday. The headlight ring looks like it was fusion welded. Sort of a butt weld. Anyways, I had some stainless wire for...
Mine is all bolt in. No welding. You will have to drill some extra holes into the frame. The brackets use existing frame holes for alignment.
I'm using that kit on my '40 pickup. As you can see, it sits pretty high. Granted, a pickup is probably lighter in the rear than a coupe, but I...
I just went thru this on my '40 pickup. Its a 1945 cab that had the metal frames on the door glass. I ditched the metal frames and went with '40...
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