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Thanks for the reply. Im probably just over thinking It, I tend to do that lol.
awesome build you got going there, cant wait to see more. i am also about ready to clip my shoebox. i read the plumb bob method thread you posted...
Thanks for the words of wisdom, im glad to here that flipped uprights can be done with sucess. Think ill probably go that route.
i didnt plan on going more than the stock flipped amount. ive just read when flipped you can never get geometry right and wont handle good. if it...
well i admit i am no engineer for this type of thing but i was thinking of making a fixture like in the link. basicly welding a bushing to a plate...
I know there's tons of threads about dropped uprights and flipping stock up rights but is there a reason people aren't fabbing there own? they are...
seems logical, im also pondering ideas to avoid paying 700 fro uprights lol. im also interested in you idea so i hope you get some replies
how did you end up mounting the front shocks? i read a lot of people saying there is no where good to mount them when bagging the stock front end
you did a great job on this car man, one of my favorite shoeboxes! your car helped convince me i needed a shoebox. the main plan for mine is to...
i noticed all of these things when buying car except the quarter patches behind the bumper. i liked the car so i got it but hope i still did ok...
well i figured id show the less than perfect parts of the car. floors replaced but look a little odd [IMG] [IMG] rockers have a few rivets in the...
the blue line on cowl doesnt match title, the red line on aluminum plate matches.
well i like the car but its got me a little worried. there is a big number stamped in the cowl under the hood that i assumed was the vin. i got...
I dont know about old car stuff as ive always been a truck guy. What kind of 5 speed is out there that will work. T5 from a mustang maybe?
i was planning on it but on the drive home i realized it made my 4cyl ranger feel like a hot rod lol. seemed to run good though i dont think the...
well i brought her home with me. its had some body work but i brought my little weak magnet and it stuck good in every spot on the car, i was very...
im gonna go check it out thursday. thanks for all the advice. i will report back with you guys and let you know how it goes
whats the common rust spots to look for on these things? im actually hoping the paint isnt that great and looks aged, i know time is the best test...
thanks for all the quick replies everyone, if nothing else it gave me the confidence that it is at least worth looking at for the price. he was...
i havent seen it in person yet because its about an hour and a half drive from me and im having a hard time deciding. but in the pictures it looks...
i finally saved up some pennies to be in the market for a cheap"hot rod". i have always loved shoeboxes. but i also have a very long list of...
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