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Thanks very much Super Mod [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sorry if not HAMP friendly, but i'm unsure of year etc... any guesses? [ATTACH]
I posted this before. [IMG] [IMG]
thanks Jim, I do want a fun car. Also know the tube axle with hairpins debate. I'm leaning towards lengthening the hairpins a few inches and...
My neighbor has, we don't want to see it scrapped. RatRod bed, Yard Art... not currently road worthy, needs more than just tires and wheels....
Thanks for comments, I am reaching out before going any further on the chassis. Found these 16" Hallcraft wire wheels and just had to get,...
Ended up clear coating, ready to install on some 42-48 square spindles. Fingers crossed for true and close to balanced. [ATTACH]
Cleaned up pretty well, I plan to paint the rim and polish the stainless hubs and spokes. BUT, what color? I might just clear coat, but am...
Thanks for ideas, I did use some old brake fluid which worked pretty well. Plan is to just cleanup and either paint rim white or just clear coat...
These wheels are being a pain to clean up. I now also think wheel hub is solid stainless steel. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Still cleaning laced (wire)wheels, I'm pretty sure they were made by "Hallcraft" but can't find a exact example. Got new O-rings/seals from a...
Would you believe each caliper has 34 pieces? All the pistons were stuck really tight, later realized it was due to pucks mushrooming. Maybe...
I've got a mess going on here, black paint under thick grey paint... Chrome plated aluminum Hubs and Stainless Spokes are going to look great,...
Most small welding/fabricating businesses can make anything you can describe. Some will give you a (don't really wanna do price) but some will...
Thanks for thread link, I copied these. Will be making these "assembly" and "dis-assembly" tools, thanks again! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
So, I'm thinking this isn't a mass-produced unit. Calipers have a little W inside what looks like the state California cast mark. The caliper...
casting looks likes the AIRHEART, cleaning up tonight... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
better pic of calipers... [ATTACH]
Just picked up this setup. It looks like a lot of it was once chrome plated at one time. Anyone recognize? Supposed to fit 42 -48 Ford spindles,...
A few more pieces tacked. Any thoughts? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Been doing more research and learning. Hopefully going to look and picking this up soon. Still can't grasp the A/A Coupe or Comp Class...
slowly coming up with a plan. (Vertical bar is a Jack Handle) [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I just did a set of front hubs a little while ago, some steps could be similar. Technical - redrilling 5 on 5.5 to 5 on 4. | The H.A.M.B.
Sir, you do very nice work. Great Thread!
[ATTACH] Still needs a little more tweaking, (20" inside wide) The Harbor Freight pusher dies don't fit DOM, I spent alot time making 1, 1&1/5 and...
Modified a 16ton HF pipe bender/Die and to used roller dies. a little practice and happy with shoulder hoop bend. edit : Using 1"(.095),...
Understood, I found while reading the rules it kept changing my vision/direction. So, I just decided to build what I want, with parts I have....
I was pretty happy to find at a swap meet this winter. Changed bolt pattern to 5 on 4". Shop dog approves... Technical - Help ID'ing this sweet...
Well... Plan is to have seat just above 3rd member pinion and eventually put on a "Modified Body Shell" later. I may be using the wrong slang,...
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