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1930 and 1931 winners at Pikes peak. Championship 2002 Butch Hardman 1977 Butch Hardman 12:53.000 2003 John Guynn 1978 Butch Hardman 12:53.000...
Seems like this has been a regular occurrence since turning 50 5 years ago. If I really need to find it quick, I start cleaning the shop until I...
I love that old cab over. With paint it would be terrific.
Have a cold one Jim![ATTACH]
Fastest way would be chuck it in a lathe and use crocus cloth, finish with 400 grit/scotchbrite.
[ATTACH]70 torino wagon. Maybe if you ordered shoes for a wagon they would be a tad bit wider.
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Here's an option. Run 2 different sets of rear rims/tires. 1 for track short and sticky, the other tall and skinny.
Nice looking metalwork! Too bad you couldn't have finished it. That's a bummer.
Is it staying in the garage when not driven or sitting outside? That should dictate your choice. I believe marine spar varnish will protect better...
Good advice above about under hood dimensions vs engine dimensions. Get a notebood, measuring tape,etc and measure/document everything before you...
Below is a very useful engine spec table comparing various makes and sizes of engines. It does not look like the y-block is on the list but it's...
Are the Ardun heads serial numbered? I hope the car is found quickly.
mctim64 is the y block guru here. If you go to his profile his website is posted there.
[ATTACH] Those old timey window A/C units remind me of old rocket launcher tubes on helicopters.
I like the "dingle arm" comment!
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This post reminds me of a scene in a Ft Bragg motor pool 20 years ago. They were tossing new 5 gallon steel jerry cans. Being replaced with...
Don't get me wrong, I believe a man needs to take care of his family first. But some women nowadays really push the envelope. I was married to one...
Measured the axle bearings. The OD is 2.825". Is this considered a "big bearing"?
Washed down with some engine cleaner and wire brush this morning. Back into the bucket of gas.[ATTACH]
Counted 28 on the axles. The gears got dunked overnight in some dirty gasoline. Measured the OD of axles next to bearings, about 1.375., about 1.2...
Just pulled the 56 rearend apart, the bearings were kinda tight. Surprised the ring, pinion, and spider gears aren't rusty. Apparently they were...
Have any experience with Granada rear ends? I located one but haven't checked it out yet. I've heard when they have disks they can be pricey to...
Not ruling it out., but I suspect the ring and pinion are rusted and pitted badly. I have an 8.8 installed already. The old 56 rearend was a...
I think they were used only on certain models. Station wagon etc.
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