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Excellent info, thanks all. It does have the threaded holes for the stops. I’m thinking the linkage is a mix of bought and built. The tabs look...
I do my own painting. It’s not perfect or even close but I’m a cheap bastard and a hoarder so buying another complete car sounds better than...
Would it be stamped “super shifter” then? This one says “competition plus” - if you zoom in on the second pic it’s there. Puzzled.. The trans it...
[ATTACH] I think the stick bolts on the standard way. The reverse lockout side was shown above with the horizontal bolts instead of vertical.
Thanks guys. Hopefully someone will amble past that has seen one like this before. I like the reverse lockout, but haven’t seen one oem either....
[IMG][IMG][IMG] Here it is
The shifter in my “4 spd wagon” is in need of help. The trans is an iron T10 and has a hurst shifter (I don’t recall the model that’s on it...
Basically a section job. The bottom with the running board mating surface was brought up a bit. 4 or 5 inches was removed in between.
Here’s a shot mid surgery and a far away, extra blurry pic of it “finished”. Looked best from 50 yards or above 60 mph but I didn’t have luck...
If you’re cheap and desperate enough - you can do like I did. Rework the big truck fenders.. But, if you have the funds you’re way better off to...
We could probably just stop after iwannaflatty’s story. I was flat howling as I read and then at the end realized it’s because at least that shit...
I know I don’t need to mention it and take no offense - he ain’t gonna keep the lights on by loaning his tire machine and jack. Hopefully you’re a...
My ol lady wouldn’t ride in a cabless pickup either. Really like the coupe.
I was there right up until a tire and a rim equals a wheel..
To confuse the canucks a bit more - the 64/65 version of Chevelle was also called Acadian. 66 they went with Beaumont for the Chevelle line
Saw a couple for using old cutting boards- but here’s a different way. Go to a used restaurant supply house and ask for old cutting boards off...
I couldn’t make it through all 10 pages.. but if you’ve ever sold something on Craigslist you know they only offer about 40% of asking price. Not...
Brushed on Eastwood silver on the manifolds on my ‘64. Lasted 8 or 10 years and now are about half silver / half rust. I’d do it again. Also-...
Fat finger typing may exacerbate the confusion..
As Mr48 noted - Idaho posted limit is 80 and other places too. Montana has “drive as fast as you feel safe” roads without a posted limit. Still...
My Pops was a restorer rather than hot rodder- His favorite were Pierce Arrows. Way before Al Gore invented the internet (mid ‘70s) he tracked...
Do yourself a favor— don’t add any Tang. It’ll just make the oil taste funny, like astronaut pee
Haven’t used this but on another board it recently was enthusiastically recommended by several. [ATTACH] I’m probably just as likely to go with...
“Have you owned a vehicle made in the year you were born?” Unfortunately yes..
Bamamav beat me to it but floating gears eliminates most clutching. I’ve floated gears in everything from Honda civics to Saginaws/Muncies/T10s....
[ATTACH][ATTACH] Bought a collection of 35/36 Ford pickup parts and this was one load. (Possibly the best $450 I ever spent- 3 cabs, 2 beds, 2...
Exactly the reason I don’t have my ‘39 pickup anymore— More pics? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Oh man- good stuff flooded my head with that one. Worked for 17 years at a private club / golf course. Had my fill of golfers.. Next job I’m...
Jnaki “It was the same kid that I gave a home made, shaped foam surfboard in its raw stage. He had it completely finished and ripped on that...
Someone took the time to either scrape off or mask the exhaust ports. Good sign? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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