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1971BB427 replied to the thread Hot Rods Early Chevy Distributor.
I put Pertronix in the first time for a BBC distributor back in the late 1980's and put the old points in the glove box just incase....
Apr 24, 2024 at 10:53 AM -
1971BB427 replied to the thread Technical Botched dangerous suspension 34 ford axle/coilovers.
So glad you won, but I sure hope he pays up now! I'm looking forward to seeing the new thread you start as you make the repairs as they...
Apr 24, 2024 at 10:45 AM -
1971BB427 liked 4211papas34's post in the thread Technical Botched dangerous suspension 34 ford axle/coilovers.
Mr Yonkee offered to make the repairs and before I could even say anything the judge said The plaintiff is not under the burden to...
Apr 24, 2024 at 10:41 AM -
1971BB427 replied to the thread Folks Of Interest Corporate Thieves.....
We can blame the big American companies who had their parts manufactured in China for later getting ripped off by those same Chinese...
Apr 24, 2024 at 10:39 AM -
1971BB427 replied to the thread Technical Rebuilt 302 has no get up! Help..
Shame you pulled it down, but not as bad as if you had pulled the engine out and began total rebuild. I'd put the heads back on with...
Apr 24, 2024 at 10:30 AM -
1971BB427 replied to the thread Technical 1939 Chev Master 85 Front and rear fender and running board install.
Fenders are pretty easy for the rear since they simply bolt into existing holes in the body. Some got sideways, and some up into...
Apr 23, 2024 at 10:13 AM -
1971BB427 replied to the thread Folks Of Interest Corporate Thieves.....
Speedmaster is as bad as any others we all avoid, and because of their size they're more blatant about ripping others off, and not even...
Apr 23, 2024 at 9:54 AM -
1971BB427 liked Oneball's post in the thread Folks Of Interest Corporate Thieves.....
Or he did exactly what he was told “copy this”!
Apr 23, 2024 at 9:46 AM -
1971BB427 liked Paulz's post in the thread Folks Of Interest Corporate Thieves.....
I thought everyone knew Speedmaster was knock off company.
Apr 23, 2024 at 9:45 AM -
1971BB427 replied to the thread Technical What are you working on?.
Been trying for years to figure out how to change the carb angles on my Austin gasser's tunnel ram. I set the engine in the frame rails...
Apr 21, 2024 at 5:49 PM -
1971BB427 liked Marty Strode's post in the thread Hot Rods Top Banana Style Slingshot Dragster- Marty Strode-Chris Kopp..
We had the early 60's covered at Bakersfield in 2002. Worlds Fastest Chevy for a short time in '61, before Champion Speed Shop took the...
Apr 21, 2024 at 11:50 AM
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1971BB427 liked Marty Strode's post in the thread Hot Rods Top Banana Style Slingshot Dragster- Marty Strode-Chris Kopp..
Jeff, I found an out, on the dropped axle. The axle was changed sometime during it short lifespan of 3 years. As you see from the R &...
Apr 21, 2024 at 11:48 AM
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1971BB427 liked Marty Strode's post in the thread Hot Rods Top Banana Style Slingshot Dragster- Marty Strode-Chris Kopp..
Lat night, I dug out a transmission I have had for 25 years, just waiting to be back in service. It's a toploader Ford 3 speed, the...
Apr 21, 2024 at 11:47 AM
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1971BB427 replied to the thread Technical How do I paint this?.
My local sign company makes stencils specifically for laying out paint patterns, or for lettering. I've used them several times and the...
Apr 18, 2024 at 10:45 AM -
1971BB427 replied to the thread Technical Wheel plugs.
You can buy 1/2" hole snap in plugs all over Ebay and Amazon. But once you snap them in be sure to bend the little tabs over the back...
Apr 18, 2024 at 10:34 AM
