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I took the long road. I sliced out 9 3/4 out of the frame, boxed it and added IFS cross member and rack. The motor mounts and trans mounts are...
Welcome - from the short seacoast of NH - That's a beauty of a truck you have - can't wait to see it at a show.
Can I steal your phrase "Just like cones on a lug nut"? Seems I know some lug nuts without cones, hmmm...
Thanks - so timely your post. I just tried buying the Monroe version pn 31000 and was told they are discontinued. Dave
any opinions? I plan to paint mine. thanks
I looked for the material to put between the tank and upper supports and tank straps. What material did you use? thanks for the post. Dave
I'm inspired to do mine - what material did you use between the tank and straps and the custom made upper supports?
I have a blue and white one - I'd prefer yellow and black - Nice Car, Nice Combo.
My first set off wheels was the Divco Milk Truck my mom bought us in the early 60's. If I wanted to drive it and no one was around to help, I had...
Seconding BuickBorracho's v8Buick site. Lots of Buick help there. Good luck with the 57 - love to see a picture or two.
Cast parts break on me a lot. I'd like to think I was the cause, but I'm not that strong. Thanks for the scare - I mean heads up!
I went the IFS route on an 47 IHC pickup. Then again, it had these twoo springs that could launch the space shuttle up front.
What is or are the recommended way(s) to limit shock travel? My example: the shock has 5 inch travel. The springs (leaf) to frame dimensions...
Nice field find! I have a 912 and it was easy to work on. Good luck with it.
I like it better than the first one. Looks good!
I wish this site was around when I started this project - I'm light years ahead of schedule now. Thanks for all the quick answers.
Are these push in types strong (good?) enough for axle to frame applications or are they only used on A Arms? I can't seem to find anything on...
Is there a rule of thumb regarding bumpstop size? I have a pickup and lowered the rear. The old bumpstops are 1 5/8 inches. Do I need to use...
Computers. Got out of school and there were no other jobs for me to do. Good luck finding something soon.
Did you start at one end and work your way to the other, hitting line, space, line?
Is that "Blues" Mobile? Sweet...
What is the date(s) of this?
Thanks for the suggested reading material. I read the reviews for Herb Adams' Chassis Engineering on Amazon - mixed overall but sounded like an...
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