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here are some pictures....
I'm not a machinist but there appears to be only minimal corrosion in the water jackets and no "critters" growing in there from "raw" salt water....
Hello all, I have a 409 Chevy that was marinized (converted) by Crusader Marine in the 60's that I just pulled out of my 1964 boat. It appeared...
I appreciate all the input. I'm still curious to know if anyone knows about the 4 lines cut into the input shaft..........I've never been able to...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Thanks for the input. I'll check it out. Wow....crazy coincidence. I am working on a 1929 sport coupe with the top cut off...
I am trying to identify a 4 speed transmission. Everything looks like a Saginaw, the case, linkage, etc. but rather than 0-3 lines on the input...
Thanks all.
Any idea what the 4 grooves means? Anyone?
Here is a picture of the side cover. Everything else seems to match for a Saginaw including a couple casting numbers. Just confused over the...
Can anyone help identify a Saginaw 4 sp with 4 grooves on the input shaft? Thanks.
Hey Matt, just found your project and was very excited to see such a fantastic coupester build. I started mine 2 years ago this May and am to the...
Thanks! I'll try Jim Meyer also. Has anyone else actually fabricated one? I'm new to this and pictures are worth a thousand words.
Sorry, yes I'll be using floor pedals. I'll check on Tardels. Haven't tried him yet. Really would like to keep master cyl under the floor for a...
Has anyone ever put together a model a frame with a Dagels Super X-member? I am looking for help with the brake / clutch pedal assy. I am using a...
Sorry, I've seen that setup for a drag racing application. I was talking about a 3rd link used as a torque arm with the two lower links...
Hey All, I'm back to the drawing board after thinking I had my rear suspension figured out a couple weeks ago with this boards help....
Thanks to everyone who responded to my post. Very cool to find so many helpfull rodders to talk to, and very informative. I hope I can help you...
Hello Rochie, thanks for the photo of your car. This looks clean and simple. The only question I have is if you have just a single link at the...
Thanks for the link. I knew there had to be alot more to this than met the eye.
Thanks again Blue One....very helpful! And the "crude" drawing works!!
Hey Blue One, thanks for the photos or your project. Also very helpful as I have considered going with a "modified" 4-bar set-up similar to yours....
Rich, does the dead perch create a wierd feel in the suspension? I've wondered about dead perches and whether the "live" side would lift a little...
Thanks for catching that Striper. I also missed that the front mount of the third link has a "knuckle" in it. Not sure if that is what it is...
Rich, the photos you included are exactly what I pictured in my mind when reading some of the posts. You mentioned that you didn't know if it...
I am building a '29 Coupster using a stock frame with a 5" step in the rear. It will have a stock transverse "A" spring. I have a set of wishbones...
Hello everyone, I'm looking for some help from the suspension guys. I hate to open up a can of worms, but after reading MANY posts in the...
Sorry, didn't explain myself properly. The rear spring is out of the car (car disassembled) so I have no way of knowing the compressed height of...
Hello Boone, I am starting a 1929 A coupster project and have been researching the ongoing split wishbone controversy. I really like the old...
I am getting started on a 1929 A coupster project that I bought a few months ago. It has a stock "A" rear spring with some of the leafs removed....
Hey Texas Speed, I love the direction you are going. I am planning a very similar build and am leaning toward the late 40's, early 50's Bonneville...
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