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There's also no rear brakes, only the drums. I was unfamiliar with the mounting bracket, but my son recognized it immediately as the same as his...
I am sure of the year, I must be misremembering which car I cut the shaft out of.
I know Mustang boxes are often used in applications like this, but I don't know what one looks like. I assumed this was one. I do know the '66...
Thanks for noticing things. I was excited about my new project and didn't notice everything. The radius rods are definitely going to get a close...
I have plenty of good stories.
Moving the tie rod is also the plan. Seems people don't understand you can't just flip the steering arms, it messes with the Ackerman angle.
The DeSoto in the background has a recently rebuilt flathead 6. It's coming out for a V8 and the flathead goes in the roadster.
Yes, I also noticed the problems with the front end. Fixing it is on the list.
I've wanted a topless and fenderless hot rod since I lost the last one a few years ago. One popped up on the local classifieds and I had to look...
There actually was a good chance of that, and a few more times after. I'm still here and kickin'. I still have the car and helmet. A friend thinks...
I had a busy week, HAMB-wise. Monday, mini, t-rod and I took a road trip to see the Hot Rod Works shop. He needs driving hours towards his permit,...
Looks fantastic! Bad decisions make good stories.
No offense taken. As I said, fire and hand jokes are funny! I didn't know before you are a burn survivor also, and to me, that makes it an inside...
Then, I suspect you saw her post on the one year anniversary of the wreck. Bad decisions make good stories.
Really, humor has been a pillar to get us through this. And, our family tends to go a little dark. For instance, my son renamed the car "the...
I respect the gravity with which you make your statement, and I have to admit, when I first read it, my first thought was "fires, haha!" Hand...
Two months? Ha! Seriously, I hope things are better for you. I must have missed the details, I was a little preoccupied myself. Bad decisions...
While I was away, she posted often for everyone to see. Recently, she changed the setting to private, so that's probably why you didn't find it....
This is t-rod, himself. I'm grateful my son kept everyone informed, and I'm grateful CRH posted the link. The story aired Friday. I discharged...
Thank you so much Bad decisions make good stories.
His wife, Joycelyn Haley, posts daily updates on her Facebook page if anyone is interested in following. Bad decisions make good stories.
These stories are what keep me hopeful. Thank you for sharing. Joycelyn, wife Bad decisions make good stories.
https://www.youcaring.com/markandjoycelynhaleyfamily-1074082?fb_action_ids=10215697010841986&fb_action_types=og.comments&fb_source=other_multiline&...
Dad is in good hands. He's in the best burn unit in the country and he has an insanely high survivability rate. Thank you all for your thoughts....
Hey guys, this is t rod's son posting to inform you that he has been in a terrible crash. He is going to be okay. He was drag racing in Tucson for...
That's fantastic! My Lancer's floors look a lot like that, I'm using this advice. Bad decisions make good stories.
I built this kit a few times over many years ago, that's what jump started my love for these little cars.[IMG] Bad decisions make good stories.
Merry Christmas![IMG] Bad decisions make good stories.
http://rmrracing.com/rocky-mountain-raceways-announces-historic-final-racing-season/ Slightly off topic, but this seems an appropriate place to...
All builds do. Bad decisions make good stories.
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