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Thanks for the info homespun. Any info on how to ID a light duty 3 speed bell in the field? What did the car bells use if they didn't have the...
My '66 F100 currently has a 302 with a toploader out of a 66 or 7 Fairlane I believe and the shifter location on it is good for that pickup, not...
I dont currently have a tranny. I did do a bit of checking over on the Y blocks forever site and folks there are saying you have to shorten the...
Is that a "have to" deal or something particular to your build?
I'm wanting to build a Y-block for my '62 Uni and would like to put a toploader 4 speed behind it. Question is will it bolt up, my guess is no and...
Well speaking of Rockingham, it sounds like "The Rock" might be put back on the Bush/Nationwide schedule maybe as soon as next year. They're in...
Yes its got the return spring down on the linkage. As for freeplay I've still got at least an inch.
Me and a few buddies made the trip down Friday night from Springfield after spending all day Friday at the swapmeet and trying to make a buck or...
That white '61 4-door Nomad wagon is a good friend of mines, he just lives a mile down the road. Its a 70 some thousand original mile car that...
Well I wouldn't want the rear shocks laying down any more then they are now thats for sure. Can you fab a new mount and go with a shorter shock to...
I cant understand why it would bounce more just because the rearend is on top of the springs. That doesn't make any sense to me.
Got 'er fixed. Actually had to lengthen it about one full turn. No more noise.!!
I'd say squirrel is on the right track, definately not an FE.
Yeah that was it, the black primered one. As for the throwout bearing noise, which way do I need to adjust the rod, longer or shorter?
My '66 is the same way in the rear. Mono's and the shocks are at an extreme angle which leads me to believe they aren't doing much good. I'm...
Was taking the '66 F100 for a test drive a bit ago after getting the rear brakes back together and noticed a whining/whistling noise while...
Well its amazing what a fresh start will do. Went down to the shop and got started and found that if you just put the pull back spring in place,...
I know how there supposed to look, its the gettin' there thats the prob. Just wondering if there are tricks or hints on the order of assembly.
Holy crap ryno, your makin' me dizzy. Not only have you made lightning fast progess on your truck, you've also had time to redo your trailer....
Thanks for the tips guys, I just finished a good ole plate of bacon, eggs and toast and its off to the garage. Any other tips?
There on my '66 F100. For some reason these are just givin' me fits today. Maybe some of you guys can do this in 5 minutes but I sure as hell...
Nice pics, thanks for sharing 'em!!
Been fighting these damn things for the past hour and I've just about lost my patience. Had to replace an axle seal and of course the brakes had...
Congrats guys, great work. Just curious, what speed were you guys shooting for?
I've been to Hamburg Iowa. If I remember correctly there's a guy there who's got several Mustangs and some other old cars. Seems like he was...
Ring it.
Grew up in Springfield, MO, pop. 150K but have spent most of my adult life living just north of Fair Grove, MO, pop. 1000. I bought my...
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