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Thank you for your reply. I understand the bellhousing bolt pattern is the same across FWD/RWD. However I see that the starters are on different...
I'm looking at buying an '85 Iron Duke from an S10 to replace a blown '81 Iron duke that was originally from an '81 Chevy Citation. I know I can...
Looks like a good find. With a little work it can be a solid daily. I've never tried it personally but I have heard of rubbing alcohol being used...
I straightened out my bumper today with just oxy-acet and a hammer. Hardly a factory quality job but at least now I can bolt it back to the van...
I tried on a wheel from the 72 chevy camper: [IMG] Uploaded with ImageShack.us As you can see the centre bore is slightly larger on the camper...
I got pulled for "driving your car in an area known to be used by car theives". I was 18 at the time, it was 2am and it was in the shady area of...
This is why I love sleepers. Let the Honda civic in red with a silly exhaust and spoiler grab the ticket.
Got to be better than spraying chemicals about the workshop to breathe in. We get enough of that with petrol, paint and all the other automotive...
I have to work outside due to the height of my van, it won't fit in the garage. I don't mind being outdoors but dragging tools in and out is a pain.
Thanks for the tech post. I plan on doing a similar conversion to my GMC van in the near future. It has no servo and single circuit brakes to...
Whilst I am no expert on the chevy I6's I believe a part of it may be due to the Stroke ratio. For example the 225 slant six is massivley...
Wow! Thanks for the Photochopping effort:D Have a virtual beer on me!
As has been said use a pitman arm puller. If it is really stubborn then put an impact gun on it. Failing that a gentle heat with a brazing torch...
I love how the pace car driver is wearing a suit!
On a side note, how low is too low? How many inches from the deck would you be comfortable driving it at?
Thanks for the tips. I'll try a jack between the bead and my van tomorrow to pull some old tyres off.
I'm no photoshopper so I dont know if this picture is even doable but can anyone transform it's paint to look like the brushed aluminium of an...
I have not escaped the bondo abuse either.... Plan on drilling the rivets out of some doors of a complete van in a scrap yard near me. [IMG]...
One mans junk is anothers treasure etc... I'd like to see google streetview adapted to scrapyards:D
I have an 8 track in my van. Yet to find a tape to test it tho. I'm keeping it for the retro looks :)
It's always going to be a dog compared that modern 5speed overdrive with a lock up torque converter etc... May as well boot it and enjoy it.
Shame the barn didn't fall on top of it...
It's a 5.13 after all, we turned both wheels this time. It's showing signs of wear and slop so it's being changed for the 3.79 posi axle from the...
Okay, today we worked out the rear axle is a 2.73 give or take a few points. With 19.5 tyres and the original Sm-420 trannys 1:1 final drive we...
Finds like this are exactly why I always look in peoples yards when driving by. Thats how I found my van. Hopefully you can get the owner to sell...
Quite possibly... I'd estimate the best crusing rpm of the 6.2 diesel engine to be around 2/3 of its max RPM... I'd guess 1800-2000RPM is the...
Okay, I brought a 71 chevy van for it's 6.2 diesel, 700r4, and 3.79 posi rear for a transplant to my van. A family friend did the conversion and...
I've used a gentle flame on a brazing torch to heat up bolts before, a little more controllable in a confined space or with valuable metal around...
I love my oxy-acetylene cutting torch but acetylene is expensive and doesn't last all that long:(. Does anyone regret going to propane? I heard...
Nice! Love these old trucks! What are you thinking drivetrain wise? Restore the original or transplant a modern diesel? Love those historical...
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