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31 A coupe with wa 50 flatty/39 trans. Front is a 4" drop solid axle, split bones, 40 spindles/brakes, 39 steering box, rear is a 40 axle/brakes...
Yep, I had a 46/7/8/ frame that I robbed parts off & thats where I got the Idea, I took the sway bar & both panhard bars off, just checking to see...
I've seen front sway bars factory mounted on 40's Fords & am thinking that it would greatly improve how my 31 A coupe handles around my narrow...
It actually does not matter for jump starting, always hook up positive battery post to positive battery post with your jumper cables , the battery...
Looks like a real dry car, nice to not have to start a project by fixing rust.
[IMG] A work in progress....
I posted recently asking about 49 Dynaflow parts & repair, rubberrodder gave me the lead of Dukes transmission in Burien 206-241-5355, very...
Thanks. I'll call info for their #.
I had to suck my top posts in a bit using a ratchet strap lining up the inside & rear portions of the posts, the front & outside portions are what...
I have a customer with a 49 Buick woody wagon that needs the trans at minimum regasketed & resealed, I was reading through my old Motors manual &...
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36066&&showall=1 I'm no expert but heres my chop job.
The Lincoln 100/110 is great, I have a argon/co2 mix for gas & .035 wire, its very controlable & precise for sheetmetal, if I didnt need to weld...
I'm looking to upgrade from my trusty Lincoln 110 mig that has served me well for the last 10 years but has always been on the small side of what...
I'd rather use a copper for the original appearance, anybody here a dealer for Walker?
I am ready to spring for probably the most expensive part of the build, I dont want to skimp on the radiator & want to find a bolt in for the...
Looks like about a 3" chop, Im 6' & also have a 3" chop & its a tight fit, at 6'7" you better just throw the seat away & sit on the floor, looks...
We just replaced all the suspension bushings, shocks & brakes on a 56 Packard 400 with auto leveling with parts from Kanter
I ordered some 2x4 (only available to me in 20' lenths, on an island with limited recourses) steel the other day for making crossmembers & the...
I drilled about 100 holes in the backing plates this afternoon, not too exited about drilling the drums due to any liability issues (cracking due...
I have a 1956 Packard 400 (4,300lbs/4 wheel power drum brakes) that we did 4 wheel brakes, shoes, wheel cylinders, springs, master cylinder, hoses...
JRBLACK30, now thats a fine lookin ride you have there, I thought that was a pic of my car for a minute, mines a 3" chop [IMG]
If I remeber correctly those lincolns only made about 360hp & 390 torque stock, think you might want to add a shot of nitrous to get that bucket...
Got mine from VAPHEAD, good price & quality.
Im no matalurgist but we bend the steering arms all the time, if done right it shouldnt weaken the peice, should it? I always send mine out for...
I have been looking for a different way to mount my flatty in the A chassis, the motor will be about 3"s higher than most AV8 builds so the mount...
Cool, did you notice that was inly 1 lap? Thats a huge track!!
I'm on Orcas island in the San Juan islands, beautiful place to visit, stop on by, Uzek Susol 360-376-8697
Thank you Dave, I adjusted the complete linkage as per the factory manual & your suggestion & she shifts like a dream, thanks again for taking the...
I pm'd Dave at Midtown trans but havent had a reply yet so hoping someone can send me in the right direction. I have a customer with a 47 Cad...
Thanks ratfink that made my day, I'm still wiping the tears from my eyes.
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