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Now that Fatman fab is defunct, I am seriously considering modifying my own set of dropped uprights for my 1939 Pontiac. The plan would be to...
How much movement is realistically expected for the slip yoke? I’m running a 200r4 in the 39 Poncho. The yoke I have bottoms out with about an...
Big issue was getting the headers to clear the steering box. So yes, it’s as low and rearward as possible.
Well, I set it forward enough to give me extra clearance for an HEI distributor and trying to get close enough to the radiator to use a belt...
Well, I’m back on the 39 after significant delays due to life, OT vehicles, and, well, you know the drill. Finally decided to go with an SBC...
I have this nagging memory of calling… I think… Fatman about a year ago, with him saying h did not have what I need anymore. BUT; referring me to...
In search of drop spindles for my 39 Pontiac Series 25. Fatman is no more… Any suggestions on where to look?
Now we’re thinking I like the RH rams horn on the LH side.. hmmm. And the offset mount is a good idea also.
I could use some good reference pics. I’m back to work on the 39 Pontiac. It’s a Series 25, which is basically a 39 Chevrolet coupe body with a...
Advice on this this setup? In attempting to locate an SBC engine /2004r tranny into the 1939 Poncho frame, I’m attempting to find that “sweet...
FYI.. I spoke at length with the Vintage Air tech specialist. Sharp guy. It’s semi difficult to find an actual Sanden. Even the Sanden site...
Anyone have experience with Sanden “style” compressors? Amazon & EBay both have them at a good price point and with good reviews. You have to...
True. I admit I had to delete a support brace or two when I swapped out the factory intake due to no place to bolt to. I also read a link saying...
All readings for high and low sides look to be within the range for the ambient temperature.
Swash plate design? New one on me…. Google, here I come.
This is the second R4 doing the same thing.. I am done with R4s, if for no other reason than to try something, HELL, anything different.
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I've been chasing this R4 vibration FOREVER. It used to do it only around 800rpm idle, so I upped my idle to 1000..but now its back with a...
I just ordered a set of u bolts and some 2x2 square stock to make'em. Thanks all.
They're out of stock..
I want to lower the 39 Poncho 2” but can not find lowering blocks that are 2” wide. Anyone have a reference? I’ll also probably be needing...
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Thanks for all the insight. I do not envision this car ever seeing a hole shot or enough acceleration to worry about axle wrap. At worst I’ll...
So I’m reading a lot about pinion angles. I get it. But.. if I’m striving for 1-3 degrees of angle, don’t I need to know my final ride height...
I have located the engine where it needs to sit on the frame. I've bolted up the transmission to the engine. With everything in place, the body...
Thinking back to the day… Why I didn’t want AC in a hot rod? Because it robbed horsepower and that I turn would increase ETs…or the run to the...
3 weeks of 90* weather with high humidity? Oh yeah, we call that Spring. :D
Now THIS I like.
Ouch.
Very nice.
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