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Yeah, I agree with what some of the guys here have said -- a race harness is a big PITA for a street car. Not worth it unless it's a really...
Nice. They look like they came out of an XK-120. Should look pretty awesome in an A truck. Dave
Yeah, and they still probably drive better than most people on the roads! Dave
Score! Can't lose -- the worst that could happen is that you cycle 'em right into your garbage cans. And I've found that there's just about...
[ QUOTE ] Would I be nuts to trade this for a '38 deluxe tudor or fordor? [/ QUOTE ] Well, my first reaction to that question is "Yup --...
I totally know what you mean -- some people get colds and it barely phases them. I, on the other hand, usually get tossed completely on my ass for...
Since disc-brake kits are relatively inexpensive for F1s, that setup would really be the most logical step up from the stock drums. About the...
Very sweet of her to think of you. I always tear up when I hear that kind of stuff -- reminds me of my wife, who surprises me with stuff a lot...
Into my driveway. Dave
[ QUOTE ] Please dont talk about stealing on this board. [/ QUOTE ] Touchy, touchy, dude. I don't think he was literally talking about...
Awesome!!! Kind of has a '60s show-car vibe to it. I half expect to see an illustration of it on a faded model-car box. Dave
Don't feel bad -- if I had more talent I'd probably make more money, and then I'd just farm the work out, stay inside, have a beer! Dave
Never heard of it, but that would be very cool. IMHO nothing spoils the look of a flattie more than the typical lump-of-aluminum GM alternator...
My brother's '56 F-100 had a Holley two barrel (the kind that looks like your basic 4150 four barrel, but with only one float bowl). Not sure if...
Yeah, ain't that the way it always seems to go -- the less time ya' got the more shit goes wrong. Been there. Good luck man! Dave
Yeah, it's pretty fugly at the moment. But I could see it being pretty kickass if done right. I think your plan for it would be awesome. I think...
[ QUOTE ] they worked like two two barrels(tiny primaries),until you were really movin,then the secondaries opened up just as the engine needed...
I've made it a point to train my wife in basic car stuff as I go along. Not any kind of in-depth stuff like how to pull an engine or anything....
If you dress a tunnel ram right, they can look very old-timey (1950s) -- surprsingly so, considering that they really came into vogue in the...
My F1 pickup is 6v. The people I bought it from rewired it (sort of half-assed, but with some work it's okay), and put in a new battery. Works...
I think you did the right thing with your hard-to-ignore bout of insanity. If you try to get even by doing similar pranks, then it just escalates,...
[ QUOTE ] Anybody running a Y block who is really happy with that mill??? [/ QUOTE ] I just remembered, my brother had a '56 f100 years ago...
Funny you should pose that question Southfork -- I was going to post some Y-Block questions soon. If I ever get enough money to replace the tired...
Oh, and I hope you get well soon -- being sick sucks more than anything. Dave
Yeah, given those parameters I'd probably go with the small-block street rod too. Dave
Clear rules are worthwhile, and certainly necessary. But let's not forget that fucking around, mixing it up, and letting it hang out are what...
Oh, and as for selling the Galaxie to finance a street rod, that's a toughie. I've found that different cars scratch different itches. Galaxie...
Amen to Crease's comment about not selling one rod until you've got its replacement -- that time between cars can be a much bigger downer than you...
Welcome! And hey, sometimes getting the wife's blessing is the toughest part of the whole deal, so you're well on your way man. Good luck and...
The most common subframe graft for 1950s Ford trucks seems to be Camaro/Nova. Not to say that you can't use other subframes, but I think you'd be...
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