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Very Nice!! I just picked up a Sniper system for my 56, can't wait to get it installed and see how it does. This work thing keeps slowing me down. LOL
Great idea and job.
I will, I need to try to upload some pics, if I can figure it out.
Thanks for the info., everyone has been a great resource.
Well, I have decided to order a shaft, after giving it some thought I think it will work out best. Thanks to everyone's input.
I checked in at NAPA today and the u-joint they ordered did not work, the parts guy was out of suggestions.
My trans mount worked out within an inch of the original mount location and yes the trans is out of a Lincoln. Thanks for the link, I'm sure I...
Great information, it does seem too good to be true. Can anyone say if the pinion yoke from an 8 or 8.8 inch rear end will fit the original 56...
I used the Mustang mounts, installed them so that the motor is further away from the firewall and YES the driveshaft is too short. I will let you...
I've had the drive-train in once and failed to measure it, I guess that's why it's called a hobby. LOL I think it's an obsession. It does keep me...
I know, I'm just trying to do a little pre-planning. My hope is that it's either to long or it fits, in a dream world..right.
Yes I'm running a 302, I just got back from Napa and they have ordered a conversion u-joint, we'll see how it fits. The joint won't get here until...
Thanks for the reply, I do have to set the motor and trans back in the car to get the driveshaft measurement. I do hope to be able to use the...
I hope this is not the wrong place for this question but I have attempted to find the answer and have had no luck. I am in the process of...
VERY NICE !! I only wish I had that kind of talent.
Try vintageglass.com they offer a 1 piece glass conversion.
Great choice of engine and trany combo. I did the same swap in a 64 Falcon several years ago. I did a re-ring on the engine and a shift enhansor...
Welcome from South Georgia. Once you start this, you can never stop. Have fun!
June 2012 issue. It is a very nice RIDE.
Welcome from S.Georgia, I too have a 56 Mainline. Original 272 auto for now, but I have a lot of ideas. You have a nice ride....
Welcome from South Georgia.
I like the idea. I built a 64 Falcon back in 02, put a 74 Mustang II under the front. That gave me enough room for a big block easy. I used a 90...
Thanks again to everyone. I don't care much for air shocks,either, so I think I am going to try a new set of rear springs and shocks with...
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. I'm starting to learn about the 50's era cars. Thanks again, ShadyG
I'm sorry if this has been covered, but have not found anything in my search. I have a 56 Mainline that was wear an old set of Delco air shocks....
Welcome from South Georgia. I'm a little behind on this post, I stay bussy so I don't get to check it as offten as I would like to. I to have a...
Hello Old LAdy's Mad, I hope you can pass some more information on to me about this Jeep steering box. It sounds interesting. Please let me...
Looking good. I like a clean look undeer the hood. Have any of you ever tried using a Geo Metro booster and cyl. I am running one on my 56...
Hello Everyone, I just got started on this site a few days ago. I have a 56 Mainline that I have owned twice now. I bought the car back around...
Hello to you all. I look forward to getting to know more car people. I found this site while searching for info on a power steering conversion...
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