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Have an opportunity to host a chopping class in September at my place in Woodland, WA. Will chopping a 50 Buick Jetback. I need 10 people to get...
Thanks everyone! Lots to think about
Thanks everyone! I'm experienced with 50s frames, but for some reason, can't wrap my head around pre war suspension and ride Seems silly, I know.
Yes, haha. You told me.
This is the style I'm after. I love the rear wheels taller than the trunk deck.
No, the roadster is still there. This is the 30 body under the carport. You were telling how you would chop it
No suspension or frame yet. I think you saw the body I have. That's all I have to start with. My plan is a real early 283, or early nailhead. All...
Got it, so in this case wouldnI be better getting a 32 frame, as the "A" suspension gangs down so far?
Hi, I picked up a '30 5 window body. New to A frames. Do I need to "Z" the frame to channel it properly? Can I channel the body of the stock...
yes, I'm corrected. I was looking at the '58 specs on the 430
Trust your gut. If it seems sketchy, it probably is.
I'd grab a compression tester with leak down gauge. Do a full compression and leak down on both before you pull the trigger. I know they aren't...
Anyone know of a metal shaping class in the PNW? I flew to Gene's a couple years ago and took his, but he was in poor health. Although I had a...
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