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I have a ford top loader…. 6 spline trans and drive shaft (Tt) 10 spline for the u joint on the champ. I assume this would be too easy…...
Anyone done it? Seen it? Know of a closed drive lower shaft? I would assume it was at least, done once or twice in the 60s when the champs first...
It’s been a crazy long time but I’m pretty sure they were made before he bought the molds and renamed them. I’m fairly certain the FSPs ones were...
I’ve seen 50s euro racers using aluminum TTs and modern sprinters doing the same but is that really lighter than open drive? Obviously, 1 u joint...
Why did they stick with torque tubes in racing (up to modern sprint cars) long after open drive came out? I'm told it's just a safety thing, but...
My honest opinion is if you went back in time and bought the parts you need today, directly from the Ford factory, they wouldn't fit your car...
Super cool Germ... I'm not sure I've ever seen a clear picture of Dick himself before.
Also boomer: "I built this hobby into the thing you take for granted today... I invented glass bodies, cruise nights, and drive-in pussy, So...
I call BS on anyone who doesn't get what the OP is saying... You've all thought it... Hell, I've been around long enough to hear some of you say...
Oh crap, you're right... I fixed it... Vittorio Dueces sounds like a fine Italian name...
This thread started weird and got weirder...o_O I really don't read TRJ regularly anymore, and haven't bought one in a while... I only vaguely...
This is an old thread but I added to my collection... My grinder was getting tired and I'd been looking for a commercial grade flat burr grinder...
It's funny to me that this is a car I've always idolized and to see him open and close the doors... They're all wonky, and don't line up... I...
In the process of breaking down and cleaning a bunch of Ford, Lincoln and Merc Overdrive transmissions to see what parts I have to build... So...
Couple... When I was a teenager, I was flying down the 14 freeway in my 67gmc when the drivers rear tire passed me... Somehow that POS balanced...
Ran fine when pulled. I found my next mailbox stand...
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If there was anything good about going on Saturday and dealing with the crowds, it was that you didn't have time to worry too much about...
After seeing them all in person, I would have had a real tough time choosing between your roadster, the 33 roadster, and the RPU... Great car!
It was really cool in person but looking at the pics, I'm not sure I like the top. It seems like they messed up the proportions between the top...
Yeah, it caught my eye... Never seen it before. Not sure if the shots of the historical docs will show up but here goes. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Yeah, that was frustrating... I walked all the way out to the end of the parking area, dragging my mostly reluctant daughter and right when I get...
I think if you're claiming $1M to build a hot rod, your doing it expressly to appeal to Middle East buyers. More power to him... It's a pretty...
Yeah, my plan was to go on Friday, but my wife wanted to go Sat. If I go next year, it'll have to be on Friday.
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When I moved to Austin in '05, the one thing that kinda bummed me out was that I hadn't had a chance to go to the Grand National Roadster Show...
Dammit,,, He was one of the true gentlemen on the Hamb. God Bless him and his family. Thanks for all the help Bruce!
I always thought the inside part was a little boring... But my wife was pissed. She was looking forward to a nice air conditioned spot to sit and...
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