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Could somebody help me get my lost homeboy e-mail please? -TT
I have been a little confused about this at times. Because i learned early on about the importance of having a weld burn all the way through. When...
Do you have access to a cement mixer? Strap you gas tank to the drum, and fill the gas tank half full with water and corse sand/ gravel. Let it...
I use Metal Prep (phosphoric) acid. Leave it submerged for a few minutes. It works great, Pool acid, (muratic acid) or caustic soda will hurt the...
If you know how much wood it is in those cars...... I am doing one similar right now. Add 10k or months in steel framing fabrication. But yes...
Do you have access to a sheet metal brake? The easiest way to make a "bead" would be to make a 45 to 90 degrees brake, then lay the sheet on the...
Muratic acid works great on heavy rust. A lot stronger than metal prep (phosphoric) acid. You can buy it at Ace as a swimming pool additive. The...
The Saginaw 4 speed use the same yoke as Th350. You can get a new Spicer from your driveshaft shop for about $50-$60.
So sorry to hear that. I will always remember the wise words he told me. One of the few true heros has passed. RIP Pat. Tear up the raceways of...
Yes, but that depends how you set up your lower mount (on the A arm) But it might not get as high as you can now. If I remember right the...
I have been involved in the same deal before. 61 cad bagged without shocks in the front. Those cars dont seem to have room for a good, simple...
I got to arrest you guys a little. What is known as Roth style springs is actually Dan Woods style. He together with high school friend Jake...
As Independent Truck company says it: If the Pope can wear a maltese cross it cant be too bad. Yes the catolic church uses it too. The Zwastika...
I did the same swap a few weeks ago on my 1951 3 speed Fleet. Replaced the stock 4.11 with a complete 3.55 Powerglide rear (1951). Simple bolt in...
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