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  1. TA DAD
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    Projects are Car prices going down?

    There was a auction this weekend in Greensboro NC at GAA Classic cars. ( I would post a link but it would get deleted ) anyhow real world prices...
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 28, 2025 at 8:28 AM in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board
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    Catch Cans for coolant overflow - what-ya-use?

    Some PVC pipe and I installed a petcock in the bottom. No rat rod shit on this pile.[ATTACH]
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board
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    Hot Rods New engine build overheating help

    Fresh motor (more heat), more cubes (more energy) temp goes up under load which is pretty standard sounds like it just needs more radiator .
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 22, 2025 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board
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    Hot Rods New engine build overheating help

    Standard bore or has it been oversized ?
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 21, 2025 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board
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    Crown Vic crossmember install/Rear Truck arm install

    Thanks ALLDONE ! That sounds about right, not to go into all the details. But it was mostly on my time in my shop at little cost to him. I enjoy...
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 18, 2025 in forum: Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs
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    Technical Another valvetrain noise

    No way I could leave those valves in a motor after a warning like this, time will tell.
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 12, 2025 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board
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    Technical Another valvetrain noise

    Somebody screwed up ! fortunate it wasn't run long enough to drop a valve.
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 9, 2025 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board
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    Technical What do you think caused this on the valve?

    I can't help there, it has been decades since I have worked on any FE' I do know the rocker shafts can be installed more than one way, with only...
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 9, 2025 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board
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    Technical Another valvetrain noise

    It would depend on the valve material.
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 9, 2025 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board
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    Technical Another valvetrain noise

    Are they supposed to have lash caps ?
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 9, 2025 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board
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    Technical What do you think caused this on the valve?

    Do you know if the motor smoked ?
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 9, 2025 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board
  12. TA DAD
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    Technical What do you think caused this on the valve?

    I would bet on the rocker shaft was installed upside down.
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 9, 2025 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board
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    Technical Pitman arm removal

    Nothing until it flies apart and hits you in the face !
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 8, 2025 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board
  14. TA DAD
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    Technical Pitman arm removal

    A good puller with a wing nut ? lol
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 8, 2025 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board
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    Hot Rods Big Daddy's 55 2 door wagon gasser

    That's a good Saturday night " at the track , make first round " oh to be young again ! lol
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 5, 2025 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board
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    Hot Rods Big Daddy's 55 2 door wagon gasser

    You better leave it spinning ! for the time being. Or keep letting the tires down until something breaks lol
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 5, 2025 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board
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    Crown Vic crossmember install/Rear Truck arm install

    It is ready to travel.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 4, 2025 in forum: Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs
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    Technical SBC 283 Thermostat-Cooling

    The washer/restrictor can't fail .
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 3, 2025 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board
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    Crown Vic crossmember install/Rear Truck arm install

    This journey has ended, the owner has lost all interest so I am in the process of packing things up for him to come get the truck. I do have it...
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 2, 2025 in forum: Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs
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    How long until the 14's skyrocket in price?

    Those Appliance wheels always had the best chrome.
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 1, 2025 in forum: Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs
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    Technical HEI "Small Cap" Distributor

    If you should go with points get the Uni-point style, the condenser and the point set are one unit and held down with 2 screws. Hook the lead wire...
    Post by: TA DAD, Jul 1, 2025 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board
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    Technical SBC DISTIBUTOR TIMING SYMPTOM QUESTION

    If it is erratic ( bouncing around ) that is common spark scatter. I have seen a couple oil pumps come loose and have really bad spark scatter. If...
    Post by: TA DAD, Jun 29, 2025 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board
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    Technical SBC DISTIBUTOR TIMING SYMPTOM QUESTION

    A worn timing chain will allow the timing to retard at high rpm, which isn't always a bad thing
    Post by: TA DAD, Jun 28, 2025 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board
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    Hot Rods How the Hell Does This Work……..

    I must have missed the part that when you are a car guy you throw stones at others cars because they don't fit in your box ! must be a small box....
    Post by: TA DAD, Jun 27, 2025 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board
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    Crown Vic crossmember install/Rear Truck arm install

    Thanks !
    Post by: TA DAD, Jun 27, 2025 in forum: Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs
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    Crown Vic crossmember install/Rear Truck arm install

    I have ended up making my own mounting brackets for the front of the arms. I started out with some .250 plate and put a .75 hole that needed to be...
    Post by: TA DAD, Jun 25, 2025 in forum: Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs
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    Crown Vic crossmember install/Rear Truck arm install

    I have got a little time in on the crossmember for the truck arms. In this photo everything is just sitting there , so far so good ![ATTACH]
    Post by: TA DAD, Jun 20, 2025 in forum: Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs
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    Crown Vic crossmember install/Rear Truck arm install

    Thanks jazzi, It is my therapy, I enjoy the process and it is good for my soul.
    Post by: TA DAD, Jun 9, 2025 in forum: Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs
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    Crown Vic crossmember install/Rear Truck arm install

    I have a good start on the crossmember for the truck arms to mount to, still a ways to go.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: TA DAD, Jun 6, 2025 in forum: Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs
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    9s for $9k

    Your about ready for War in the Woods ! @ Brown County
    Post by: TA DAD, Jun 3, 2025 in forum: Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs
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