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Ok, as the first actual user of the 9super7's to post, I'd like to say how much of a good experience I've had with them! Pretty much bottled them...
Awesome man!! Cant wait to see it in the flesh! Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Yup od tranny is the way outta this pickle i think. Looking for a 200r, but 700r will suffice if i cant. Thanks for the help fellas, next project...
What about swapping the diff head for one from an auto? Looks like they are 3.55 which would be much better for fuel economy right? Not too...
Thanks, at this stage im hoping i can just change the gears in the diff and avoid having to change the whole housing if i can, for time and cost...
Awesome, thanks Jeff. Would rather swap the diff than the trans but that option has crossed my mind. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Heres my Ranchwagon, [ATTACH] Its running a 350 chev (yeah rip me out if u like) [ATTACH] and after driving it fast I can see the diff ratio...
All good, thanks for your help Russell. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Based in ChCh just now, thanks ill give you a bell if needs be. Are u an expat? Cant wait to slam and drive this thing! Be good to have a legal...
Wow steep prices! Im onto a lead here, fingers crossed it works out or kanter will get a call.i see their prices went up $10 a day or two ago too,...
Thanks Russell and John, your help is appreciated. Pics to show what I'm after, 12 5/8 od 11" id. Pity I'm laid up with a broken elbow so couldn't...
Yup still got the Ranchy, been driving it heaps on the d lo round the hood. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Best to get two if we go the reproduction route? Just figure its a somewhat different compound from stock? Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B....
Thanks guys, ive seen repro ones for sale but often its shipping thats killer to get em here. Ill keep looking before biting that bullet :)...
Hows it? Here's the Mrs's new ride, a fresh import 56 Oldsmobile 88 2dr post. [ATTACH] Plans are a tidy-up for compliance then slam it and drive...
Yeah bro good shit. Keep pluggin it'll be done in no time. Floors are looking killer. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I come and go, it was a particularly frustrating day working on it and I listed it haha. Ive just putmso much work in its hard to see the light at...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] A few more pics of the build, raised engine to remedy pinion angle from the big drop, hence the...
Wow, lots of work here huh! Im feeling for ya, had to similar to my Ranchwagon too. Many many spots welds! Looking forward to the chop! 1 3/4 to...
Thanks for the kind words guys, well most of you anyway. Bit of background: The p/o bought the car with the intention to fix er up and flick er...
Heres my 5 year project, here in NZ we have pretty strict compliance laws so its taken alot of work to get to this point to keep all their b/s in...
Awesome oph, pics of the chassis? Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
For copper line, I used a tubing bender (two roller type) placed in the vice with just enough gap to run the tubing thru and straighten it. Couple...
Bro, fuck the haters. One custom built is another stocker saved from samesville I say. Here in New Zealand most are too pussy to even make the...
'56 trim came on the car, seems it had a wee front punt in it's life somewhere so has had 56 guard front sections welded in and the grille added...
Nice wagon 4t6ford, looks as rusty as mine!! Im in the deep south, not far north of Invercargill for now. Will post some pics once I find enough...
Use the search feature here, noone will be replying because bagging your car has been covered many times before. Size of notch depends on what...
Raising the driveshaft tunnel is a pain in the ass!!! I had to raise mine 8" in the rear and 6 in the front after lowering severely and recommend...
Howdy all!!! Well I think i've had my arm twisted enough to do a build thread on this so will get onto it this week or so. Body's off the frame at...
Hi guys, I Just stumbled across this group, thought i'd do an intro as per the rules. I've got a right hand drive '55 Ranchwagon that is getting...
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