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Even though grandad started working on the truck in '51, it was continually being changed right up to 1969, so I'm not shooting for 50s or early...
A little off topic, but can anyone ID this bellhousing ? Looks like it might be for the Olds, seeing how shallow it is. It measures about 3.25"...
Pics of what I'm sure what was in the truck for a column and gearbox before the IFS setup.
I'm now know why grandad never could get the Corvair IFS steering sorted out. Look at the pic from the front of the engine. The steering links...
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I'll try to post some pics of the '34 in a few minutes.
Thanks for the input guys. I'm always looking at other builds trying to get ideas. I really like the vega cross steering, but most vendors say...
So, after nearly 4 years of other commitments in life, starting a family, etc., I'm ready to start on my 34 Ford pickup project. Brief history,...
BTW, I noticed the dragster on your avatar. Somewhere in with my grandparents stuff, is some 8mm home movies of some races at Amarillo Dragway...
Thanks for the offer HG Wells. The truck is currently in our shop in Hereford. Drop me a line sometime, if you'd like to come over and have a...
Honestly, grandad had intentions of pulling the Olds and replacing it with a SBC. I agree the Olds is cool, but have you guys priced (or tried to...
I believe aussiesteve and metal man are correct about it being the X member, as I drove 30 miles to the shop yesterday to build an engine stand...
My brother and I are finally starting on the 34 that we inherited from our grandfather. We've pulled the front fenders, hood and radiator shell /...
About 12 years back, I found an 82 GN in my small hometown. I understand that these were quite rare. It had the big Buick block lettering on the...
In 2000 I got to drive a 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo. Great car. Hey, are you the "Turbo Buick" Dennis Kirban ?? I miss my '87 Turbo T. Rosewood...
Something for the 394 Olds maybe ??
My granddad and his car club (The Road Knights) out of Hereford, used to frequent Amarillo Dragway back in the 60s. One of the members, Rich...
Thanks everybody !!! One thing that may get changed is the front suspension. Over in the corner of his shop is a couple of I beam axles. One...
Howdy !! Just up the road from you in Canyon. I'm also into guns in a bad way !!!! :)
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Hey gang !! I see that introductions are highly regarded, so here I am. A little background ..... My grandfather was into rods back in the 50s /...
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