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I read a post on another forum that Scarebird is closing up. I’ve been working on a project that I was planning to source some caliper mount...
The anemic GM 2.8 liter V6 crankshaft splitter.. I had an 86 S10 with the 2.8. It was at 102,000 miles when the crank let go..
Henry Ford’s concept of building simple cars that most anyone could afford is a pretty big trick and he pulled it off pretty good.. This success...
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Nice looking shop..
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First off, I think it sits just about perfect the way it is.. If everything is working as it should, meaning that the spring is not bottoming out...
I’m thinking 35 Ford but I’m no expert on these matters.. I know Ford had a number of years where the chassis’s were very similar. Front and rear...
The “Nova” was a 400 series trim level and in 1962 and 1963, only the Chevy II 400 series cars were badged as Chevy II, Nova, 400 or Nova SS in...
It’s an evolution kinda thing. They were all Chevy II’s from 62-68. In 63 the Chevy II, Nova SS (Super Sport) trim package option was available on...
Ouch..!
8.5” 10 bolt or 9” Ford will be plenty capable and parts galore.. Chevy Nova 68-79 10 bolts are 60.25” wide but came with three different 10...
I know of a couple of places here in SoCal that do steering box and pumps etc. They know their stuff.. I’d find a rebuilder in your area and see...
One ton drum brakes are a pain in the A$$ to work on. I’d keep the disc brake rear end and up grade the fronts.. A couple years ago we did a front...
Man, that truck look good..!
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[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Camaro and Mustang T5 bell housings both rotate the transmission gear box towards the driver side bringing the shifter closer to...
Many factory chassis’s are noticeably flexible some types more so then others.. Perimeter frames like GM has made are remarkably flexible and so...
I have some fittings that look similar. I believe their 3/8” Swagelok.
Love this thread..!
Gorgeous work..!
Nice clean body to start with.. Should be fun..!
I’ve got a couple of 65 Barracudas. How much floor do you need? I’m in SoCal 91731.
Cool truck..! If that 12 bolt is an F or X body you could tell by the leaf spring saddles. X body saddles are perpendicular to the axle tube and...
I may be mistaken in my thinking but I’ve been working with the understanding that the iridium plugs were meant for aluminum heads as many modern...
Neat project..
[ATTACH] 108” G body chassis are a pretty close match for the Corvair. I don’t know the track width of the Corvair but I’ll assume it is close to...
That’s too cool man..!
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