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By the way, YES you do need shocks with the AIRLIFT bags Norm
I was having similar problems with my 62 Buick special. Coil springs sagging, needed about 2-3 " in height. In stead of replacing the springs I...
Is this a machine that was made for USA use? If so the motor was made to run on 60 cycles(hz) I think you guys run power at 50 cycles(hz)....
15x15 is a pretty big rim and tire combo. You are probably running real low air pressure. I wonder if the tire is moving around on the rim....
Two years ago I had to have a pacemaker installed. BEFORE the operation I talked to the cardioligist and said I had to weld because of my Hobby....
I don't have any info on the HD trucks for 1942, but I can tell you that the 46 Chev HD trucks with the 160" wb had a GVW of 15000 lbs. The...
I checked my frame . It has had a Heidts mii since 1988 so I know the location is ok and works fine for 150,000 miles. Its a 1/2 ton pick thats...
If your talking about the 125" wheelbase model(3604) the info I have says the GVWis 5800lbs. Don't know the curb weight but I would guess about...
You need to rethink cutting that ridge before you rering. That ridge does not have a sharp corner at the bottom where it meets the wall. It is a...
I know you can't weld steel and aluminum together,but how does Cragar weld the SS mags together? The center is cast aluminum and the hoop is steel.
Looks like an old Air Force truck. Nice
This is the same color combination ( green/creme) as the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) had in the 50's. The trolleys were electric, with...
Is this a hot spot or is this a rust/corrosion problem. Is it possible moisture could have gotten in there at some time? Norm
While I can't tell anything about the present day CALCO (on Wood St., just a little south of Lake) , I did have some stuff done for a 46 Chev p/u...
This is a 39-40 cab as shown that the firewall does not have the 1 1/2 inch extension. I agree, the front clip is a 46.
I've had a pacer since March of this year. I am totally dependent of this thing to keepm my heart beating. Before it was inserted, I spoke with...
To my knowledge all lower grills were stamped from the factory. Even during the war years. I have had many of these trucks over the years and I...
Check with Service Spring in Northlake. They are at Lake and Wolf
What is so special about the house in Hinsdale, Il. I live just a few miles from there, and I didn't realize something that close figured into the...
If your concerned about tongue weight, put the car on the trailer backwards.
Looks to me like you already know what your doing. That is a very nice job. I know that article says to use pure tungstun to weld AL, but that I...
What size motor do you have in Big Olds?? Isn't it a 455? Look at the time on the stove. Kinda looks like it was meant to be.
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