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If you don't want to lower it on command, look into a set of mechanical height control valves and install them at each corner. They are found on...
This thread makes me feel young. My parents were in Kindergarten in '62.....
The rocker box is a key structural component. Make sure you have adequate bracing before it is removed, or if the rocker box has already...
Yes it will, but you aren't using the bar as a spring at the ends where the links attach. The "springy" part is in the center between the mounts...
As a former suspension validation engineer, do not ever weld on an anti-sway bar (or any other spring). The weld creates a stress riser that will...
The problem with Route 66, is that the humidity doesn't start to disappear until you are west of OKC. You still have to drive the eastern half...
Probably not what you are looking for, but I mounted my condenser under the cab floor. Didn't have enough room up by the rad, as the charge air...
It all depends on what you want the motor to do. If you plan to use it as a cruiser, don't expect to make major power above 5000 rpm, and want to...
Rebuilt this 1969 Wheel Horse over the winter of 2022/23. Powder coated every piece I could. Frame, axle, sheet-metal, brackets, etc. $750 at...
BTT
The 352 in my Monterey, before it was in my Monterey... [img]
Nothing Special, Just a little old 438 FE. [IMG] [IMG]
Don't forget lots and lots and lots of 300's!
From what I gathered / remember, the family kept a few, a few more went to museums, especially the land speed cars and others that were...
Got mine yesterday. Ruined my wife's weekend plans!
Ah! That is a bit of helpful information. I heard Nicson and assumed Ford Flathead. Funny how our internal biases come out.
I am fairly certain others made 2x2 intakes as well. If the Offy I have hanging in my garage isn't a 2x2, I am really confused. [IMG]
New Edelbrock and Offy 2x2 intakes go for $500 +/- $100 depending on the vendor, sale, etc. Used 2x2 intakes on every ones favorite auction site...
Understatement of the week!
Yes. The top of the bottom piece (opposite fire deck) would form the bottom half of the water galley, and the bottom of the top piece (opposite...
That will depend on what you have room for. If you have enough room, use the big sert, but sometimes there isn't enough material between the...
They look like CNC machined heads, and not cast. It is "common" to machine the heads out of 2 pieces of billet if one wants to retain the water...
Don't use a Heli-coil - they generally can't take the required torque / clamp load a flywheel bolt requires. I say this as an employee of a shop...
Squirrel is spot on. Don't touch it, and let the new owner restore it to the level they want. If they want to have your buddy's shop restore /...
Use one of these. [IMG]
Nothing better than cruising a post war Luxury Car. I hope she has fun with it, that looks like a great buy.
Pressure Washers tend to push crud around, often into tight corners were it is hard to remove. For what it is worth, The place I work at...
Speedway sells an alternator pulley that has a fan mount. I have never used it, I don't know if it will work, and BJR brings up a very legitimate...
I have done this with Ford 6.7 Powerstink valve covers. The valve covers have to be very flat because of the gasket design and the fact that the...
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