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Like mohr hp stated, early frame materials had rounded edges. That looks nothing like todays C channel available at my local steel supplier....
Short answer to your question; Yes, you could damage the transmission. The realistic answer, very doubtful. By eliminating Lock-Up you allow the...
My much older brother in-law told me this after I got my first ticket for drag racing on I-74 outside of Brownsburg IN. Remember, you're not...
One of my favorite swap-meets to attend. It's well worth the two-hour drive to me. As mentioned before between 10am to 1pm is usually packed. By 3...
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Ok, keep in mind it's been well over ten years since I've painted a complete (every panel bolted on) vehicle. Plus, I have never used anything...
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The wife and I out for a Saturday drive ended up in Millville IN at the Wilbur Wright Museum. Moderators if this doesn't belong, please feel free...
Having only had one experience with one of the private schools, I have to go along with coupeman36. My youngest son's best friend went to one of...
I'm another one for the spread it out method. I mixed/poured the floor on both my shop additions and the apron in front of my shop. With a little...
Here's one addition to Geezer-izing my shop. This is a wheelchair lift rated for 500lbs. I know it is supposed to be mounted to the floor, but I...
I now have 3 to 3 1/2 cars in my shop plus tools, plus parts, plus some house stuff. This picture I'm standing in the front or south elevation's...
A little history before we get started. This has been my shop for about 40 years. Before that it was a machine shop with drivelines in the ceiling...
You can add this to the really doesn't answer your question but just more information. This is taken from one of my old Flat Rate manuals, however...
Be there tomorrow
Post some information about where your dad was from. What shows he and the car might have attended. When the car was built, if he built it or had...
I was taught 10psi per 1000 engine rpm. Didn't matter if it was flathead, overhead or diesel. Anything greater than that was a waste of energy. ras
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I understand your pain @ratster. My youngest son passed in 2015. I guess I should feel lucky though, I had my son for approx 15 years more than...
I don't normally do online auctions, but this one was close. Plus, the skid was listed as old car parts. I need a 30/31 gas tank and a hood. The...
I had every intention of spending the day, but last night's weather made me think better of it
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maybe not hotrod cool but definetly 1940's cool. A 1942 Desoto steering wheel with the optional cigarette dispenser
Remember you are talking the difference between tube and pipe. 1.5" pipe is an ID measurement, 1.75" tubing is an OD measurement. So yes the 1.5"...
I74 from Bloomington Ill to IRP/Lucas Oil is about 4 hours. Traveled to and from south central Iowa down I74 many times. I74 will bring you...
I live northeast of Indy, lots of construction on the north and southeast side of the 465 loop. I see your from Minnesota so I assume you'll be...
Went back and reread the original post, thank-you for taking the time to rewrite. Beautiful car, beautiful pictures. Congrats on the new/old car.
For one summer in the late seventies on the near south side of Indianapolis it was Interstate 65. As Interstate 65 was being cut through...
The short answer is yes. I consider myself lucky, my home and workshop are on the same property. My wife and live- in teenage grandkids recognize...
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