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Whats the best way to remove lead from a seam? I tried welding in a patch panal and thought I had it pretty clean but the lead started to melt...
Picked these up today for the 55. F78-15 Firestones that have never been ran , still had the nibs on the tread. I'm thinking maybe 4-6" rim width?...
I got a heim joint(without grease zerks) draglink from speedway and the available seals. Whats the best way to keep this lubed? Periodic spraying...
I putting the disc brake kit on my f1 axle and it will be awile before the rest of the car is done.I have to move the frame aroung some, hence...
I got the disc conversion kit from speedway for an F1 axle. The bearing adapters can either be pressed on or heated up and driven on. My spindles...
My ot car, for now going to run an external cooler and see if the trans will be ok after the cleanup before replacing radiator, i'm a little more...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I'm in the process of building a traditional gasser as much as I can from this 55 Pontiac that I...
I rearched some springs from my F1 axle, I ended up with 3 1/2" arch differance after all bolted together. After searching on here the 4" is used...
Can I use my regular gearbox thats on my 55 now and convert the front end over . I'll need to make it so I have a draglink from my pitman arm to...
Is there a cheaper alternative to body mount kits. Just please don't say hockey pucks. I was looking at some of the nylon blocks for like a truck...
I have 2 slightly differant lights I would like to know what there from. Sorry for the fuzzy pics, my kids were playing with my camera . I'm...
I've decided to go ahead and raise up the front end without going to a straight axle. I've already swapped over the kingpin front end to ball...
I'm using Evercoat z-grip. The hardener I got with it doesn't have any markings on it for a specific brand. Is this stuff universal? Can run out...
At our shop we've recently pulled apart a 59 430 for a rebuild. At one point someone has removed the vacuum pump and tube from the oil pump . I'm...
This isn't mine, but asking for a guy on another board. I thought the Olds and Pontiacs were similar in having a leaf spring rear suspension. This...
I've been pondering what to replace my rusted out center x-frame. Either build a new one, or just box the frame rails in and add a few...
I have a 2dr sedan that someone before me has shaved the door handles off. I've tried to undo it , but how it was done is irreversable. My...
I have a 7' piece of 2" x 6" x 1/4" tubing I cut apart. I didn't realize it was going to do this , but it started warping as soon as I started...
I've often seen it discussed here but wanted some furthur info . Can someone explain why or why not too? Are there any exceptions or ways to do it...
I was going to build a couple 2 x 6" headers to lift and support my 55 body. One over the trunk area, one at the firewall and I was going to tie...
I already have the body 1' off my frame . The trunk is cut out for repairs and I have a 4 x 4 sitting over concrete blocks across the bottom of...
Is there high build primer that can be rolled on ? And if there is what kind of roller is used? Thanks
When using a 6v charger, is it still positive to positive with the charger since the charger is set up for negative ground or vice versa or just...
I'm doing some welding on my frame. The body is maybe 8" off the frame for some floor repair. I'm running .035 wire, 180 amp welder w/shielding...
Is there anything I should be aware of hooking up 12v to start up my 41 with the current points? Any change in gap or any other changes needed?...
I picked up a single 15 x 6 wheel, 4 1/2" bolt pattern, it's an aluminum center on a steel wheel but I couldn't find any markings. Wouldn't mind...
Hey guys, I started getting ready to take the body off my frame. Both side inner rocker panels are shot along with some of the brace ends. I have...
I'm going to start rewiring my 41, i'm keeping it 6v but need to get rid of the old cloth covered wire. I know kits are available, but i'm going...
I done a search already and couldn't find my answer, just that it's a weight savings from a straight axle swap. Generally speaking how much are we...
I have a rusted out center x frame on my 55. Both main side rails are in good condition. The x frame is basically like a sheetmetal I beam on the...
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