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Dirt, I bought a kit from Speedway that worked great. I'm using an 8" in my 32 and the kit was really reasonable. If I can find the instructions...
Desmond of, I agree, not much for the "ratrods" myself. I like the unrestored hot rod look. If that makes sense. If the body is really in need of...
Pics are showing busted links? Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
You can run a restrictive set of exhaust manifolds and use a 2bbl and no matter what heads your crate motor has it will make 50 hp more than a...
Looking forward! Enjoy! Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
When I did mine I washed the entire body inside and out with simple green, by hand. Then let it dry in the sun for a few weeks while I sorted out...
I often contemplate a build like what your doing. I think I'd fix any rust and structure issues with the body. Clean , rebuild and reassemble...
Runs are easy to fix, nothing a fresh razor blade, some sanding work and a buff can't fix! Looks good in the pics. Look forward to seeing it as...
So far only a tropical storm here in central Florida. Hope everyone is safe and the Hot Rods too! Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Use the vega box and two u-joints and you'll be in great shape. Set the pitman arm link as close to parallel with the cross link as you can. I had...
I've been looking for some window felts that will work with my fiberglass garnish moldings. Just got their catalogue, looks like an expansive...
Haven't worked on the car at all. Still trying to find a solution that will give me good results without reglassing all 5 window garnish. The...
Mr48Chev saved me a lot of typing. :) Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Haha, luckily past the milk crate stage! I'm actually working on the garnish moldings now so I can do door panels soon. My problem is the...
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Thanks for the pics, super clean. I'll likely change over to that style linkage and springs, since it looks more durable then the set up I have as...
I should finally get some time to start the door panel templates this weekend, haven't touched Vicky in a few weeks now, makes me sad.
I took two leafs out of mine. But it required a fabricated spacer to clamp it well after. I did have to notch my frame with two leafs out though....
Talked to Summit in live chat today and they said the battery is under warranty and they are sending another out. Including a return shipping...
Worked on tidying up the wiring and started gathering materials for door panels. Looks like my expensive AGM XS battery is trashed from sitting...
No worries, your work shows thru, won't matter imo.
[ATTACH] Candles lit in the shop for this pic. Cool effect the LED's give off with the headlamps off.
Every time I read a post for the first time, I see a lot of people saying only a Ford engine should be in a Ford car. I'm surprised there is so...
Keep in mind that these things were fairly sloppy brand new. Anyplace In between riddler award and stock is ideal.
Notice how quickly an eBay PCV breather loses its chrome. 2 years, just sitting on the motor and its destroyed. I'll strip and paint it soon....
[ATTACH] Carb linkage relocation, adjustment and added secondary spring.
[ATTACH] First night in the shop, drove it over to tinker a bit and tighten up a few loose ends.
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