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I went to a little local cruz in today. This all original 50 was there. I had never seen one this original. Still has the factory writing on the...
I had a Mullins trailer with 6 lug wheels. I think that was stock. Someone said 40 hubs would fit with no problems. They did and I used some 56...
One way is to make the bones to axle mounts a little deeper. This moves the bones down and lowers the car.
This is a bit odd. I have always liked this car and pose. Issue one, volume one of Speed Mechanics,Jan 1953. 25 cents.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Old brake shoe linings. Fits 39-48 Fords. Does all four wheels. Each set does the whole car. One set aftermarket and one set Ford. Boxes poor but...
Beautiful well made tool. I am crude. Here is my version. [ATTACH]
You ever see what guys did before shift kits were sold? They shortened a column shift assembly’s so they were only inches long and mounted them on...
I do stupid stuff. Maybe somebody would like to see it. I had a perfect 32 frame and wanted to use a 57 Chevy 3 speed. The levers were in the same...
Thanks for the suggestions! I did get a length of welding rod and tried to shove it thru. It stoppedy at the T fitting crimp. I jammed it in a few...
The app is a 99 GMC Sierra 1500 with the 5.3 engine. It is a rear brake hose. One came from O’Rielly’s and one from AutoZone. I have anther I am...
No. Just hose and fittings to attach to tubing. It is a rear brake hose.
Trying to replace a brake hose. I have bought two brand new ones and I can’t blow thru either one.This can’t be right? I did an internet search...
The ring gears are different. Early narrow, later wider
It is hard to find late ford to Chevy wheel adapters. The long Ford studs is the problem. I think it is an insurance problem. I needed a set and...
Offset studs?
I grabbed the pic off eBay. It was just for general shape. The original ends are heavy and tapered on the edges. They are tapped for the bolts....
This is a frame I did. I tested it and it was super stiff. Also cheap and easy. You don't need threaded inserts for the body bolts. A sheet metal...
Rear spreader[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I have a set-up to machine them. I usually get the drum within .004 of center. No rebalancing required. I machine the center out to 4.000 and trim...
Speedway sells new ones. They have an ad with them being used with 40 hubs and Lincoln plates. That leaves 1/2 " of the shoe not covered. If they...
2” is correct. Same dia as tire mount.
I have had two of the rear bars. They do have heavy ends that have threaded holes for mounting. They also have tabs for mounting the luggage rack....
That is a rear tire mount. It is not a spreader bar.
I have an original front I can take pictures of. It has stamped ends and the centers are open No rear but they are odd. The ends are cast/forged...
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I took your advice. The flanges run dead on. No axial play in the axles My new drums are out of round. Bummer. Maybe turn them or buy others.
I while back my roadster needed new brakes. I found that the pads on the backing plates were worn. I figured I would just level them off. How hard...
The McGee roadster when Dick Strickfield had it
Do we know what engine?
Original parts. All threads good. Some flange damage from somebody trying to make them fit something else. I can supply impressions of undamaged...
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