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I suggest using this as a build thread, and doing one thing at a time. Ask specific questions and we can guide you with specific answers....
Most have the panel sit inside the bead.
There’s a rumor going around about a HAMBer working on producing ripple pipe again. Hope it comes true!
Probably same value as if it was glass.
Great point about rusty water jackets. My flathead had the jackets sandblasted as much as possible before machining and it runs at 180 down the...
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I agree with Greg, clamp on the tie rod or drag link, and weld the other bracket to the wishbone.
The last pair of 15x4.5 magnesium Americans I bought cost a whopping $350.
Narrow fronts cost twice what the rears go for.
What does it take to qualify as a car? Just the body, or a complete roller?
I think some big/wide 16’s would be fine on a car like that. Look for some real ones. Check the classifieds, not the catalogs.
Basically plating everything except sheetmetal and the seat springs? ;)
Highboy or fendered? A or 32 frame? Rake or nose high?
Will you have knee room in the truck after dropping the dash a corresponding amount? Chop, channel, and dash/windshield drop will make for a cozy...
Why keep the banjo axle?
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