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Jethro , just this morning I couldn’t find a Hemi joint anywhere locally. I googled it and the Hamb showed and saw your reply about bearing...
Wondering if anyone has ever adapted a crank out windshield to a 39 Chevy car? Thanks for any info.
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Anyone remember and have a picture of mid 60’s Bob Salemi’s C/dragster , 130” wheelbase that ran a Desoto Hemi with the words M&M Transmissions...
Hey guys, trying to find info on an old Modine radiator part number..it’s either M-148 or M-48..as I remember I think it said it fit 77 Buick...
Hi , trying reference a radiator I have. As I remember, it was a Modine , part # M-148..I think it fit a 1977 Buick station wagon . Trying to...
“Charter member of the great unwashed” hahaha good one Lou…as I too am a charter member.I’ll have to remember that one and use it if you don’t mind
Lol yes our lazy Boston type accent pronounced it Quinzee..I suppose you heard it like that a bit just walking around Quincy Farmers Market..glad...
Again Ray, thank you for all your latest information.like anything else, quite a lot of things come into play getting different things to fit and...
Yes I learned the hard way lol thanks
Yes I like many others learned the hard way about the axle having to be centered in the wheel wheel.Found out that the original 39 rear pivoted,...
Oh that’s right..thought I read that about the explorers…guess it’s common practice otherwise they wouldn’t keep making them..thanks…BTW, I...
Yea Squirell i did look at the monte Carlos and others from those years, also the BUICK, OLDS,PONTIAC from then that had the bolt on axles...
Hey Ray I notice you’re from Quincy, IL. I’m from Quincy, Mass. lol…Wow! You have provided a wealth of knowledge here.thanks so much for your...
Sorry left out important info.. I have an 8” in there with spring pads on the bottom, planning on taking out the original old leaf springs, and...
Sorry to hear this. Some of us know the feeling , but luckily we had them..you’re not alone Bud!!
Anyone know if the 9” Ford leaf spring perches line up right underneath the stock leaf spring location on the frame? Thanks for any info…
Hey guys, I have a 39 Chevy sedan, 350 small block, 700r, mustang front with discs, ford8” rear with drums. run a full-size GM dual power booster...
Yes these are available at ‘Beeonvdeo’ I have this one and gassers of the 50’s.60’s, and 70’s. Both excellent and long dvds for a reasonable price!
True, they’re something different than the everyday stuff we see...AND, so much more affordable!
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Yea it has a Ford 8” in it right now. I learned the hard way about offsetting spring centerbolt ..thanks for letting me know.
Thinking of putting a Chevy 10 bolt rear into a 39 Chevy Sedan.I’m told most Chevy rears are practically a bolt in to most Chevy cars. I read that...
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anyone know what mini gear reduction starter would be compatible with a 1980’s Chevy 350 flywheel? Thanks for any info.
i replaced the original 39 Chevy knee action front suspension ( heavy) with a Mustang II suspension ( much lighter of course) . Just wondering how...
Friend of mine said when you’re driving by some stores, look at your car reflection going by through their glass.. make sure no one is front of...
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