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I salvaged the motor and controller off a $20 tread mill and installed on my vintage band saw . Actually I used the cord and all wiring and the...
I asked the question because I looked at a chassis and the owner did not know what it was constructed of. The chassis has changed hands a few...
Is the anyway to tell what a rail is constructed with (cromoly or mild steel) without cutting it up ?
Only asked because had a chance at a set of heads, valve covers, intakes , pulleys, etc. Basically everything but the short block.
Will ther 392 heads and other parts bolt to any other block ?
Decided not to use the 8.75, Going to end up being to narrow for my chassis
I will trade you for that old hemi .;) I can even pick itup in the summer when I come out east to see the relatives .
Thanks for the compliments. Works well to. Can be clamped in a vise and use a drill instead of the drill press if needed. Cost me less...
I am looking to build a FED and knew I was going to need a tube notcher. After looking at the ones that can be purchased in my price range...
What is the highest ratio gear set that can be had for the Ford banjo rear ?
The S10 was a older "Pro Street" truck so it was all tire with really wicked offset on the rims. I am going to take the rear apart and have...
I picked up a narrowed 8.75 to use in my FED project . The issue is that it has an offset pinion and the previuos owner had the axles cut the...
Have a look , lots of vintage drag racing pics. http://www.mts.net/~red67/reunion2.html
After lurking for awhile, it is time for an intro. I am from Ontario, Canada and just starting a new project. I am looking to build a vintage...
Just had to post a pic of my Cat (catahoula) , his name is Reese . He is a fairly big boy at 120 lbs. Always up for a ride !
Brings back memeries. When I was a wee lad I used to help my Dad with body work using the same process. I usually got to hold the dolly on the...
Well as it turns out it was a Poly, oh well better luck next time. Truck overall was a little rough for the money, so it was left behind.
Going to look at a 1957 Dodge 1 ton next week . Need to know what engines were available for that year. I all I know is that it is a V8 /...
I was putting a new tail light bulb in a 89 Dodge mini van . Popped off the taillight and there was a tree frog sticking to the body under the...
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