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I have the same compressor and never had a problem. 60 has been big enough to do everything I need it to do, including laying down some paint and...
no blitz black?
You're my hero... amazing homemade tools
The problem with the big trucking lines is they only pickup when they are in the area. Normal times for shipping a car range from 2weeks to a...
dunno if this interests you but I have seen pics from a motorcycle shop using it to do their chroming.... only should be used on stuff that doesnt...
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LOL...the frying pan was... interesting Its my first hotrod but I have been workin on cars for a while. Not really lookin for performance, just...
thats not a 6bt or anywhere near its size...that looks like a big Cummins or Cat motor from a bigrig
I agree..I want to move it back but its sorta long... I plan on stretching the frame about 8-10" over stock for a little more room and it will be...
I have been reading more and more today and found that a 331hemi is pretty close to the same weight... Here is a thread where they were sayin you...
THANKS FOR THE ADVICE!! Im really thinkin the parallel leaf is becoming the only way to go now that I look at it. I think it with a Z'd frame...
yeah..i was sorta worried about it. My only possible defense would be how much would a blown hemi weigh in at?? Or something like that....
I can pickup a used cummins/tranny for $2000 or so...not to bad...Im sure by the time I sourced a flathead and got it going again, Id be over that...
I have always just gone to a paint store and asked for a certain color mixed as an acrylic enamel... They can put it in a spray can if you wanted...
That would be awesome if you could...i have looked nd looked and never seen a cummins in an old truck.
my goal is big motor, little truck :D Its only 200lbs, why not go 6bt?? I can get ahold of a 6bt/nv4500 a lot easier
yes, I have been reading for the past 2 hours trying to find ride height stuff and I have spent weeks looking over just about every tech article....
Hey guys, Im doing t he best I can trying to learn about these old cars but there is a lot to learn. I have been working on 60's Mustangs for the...
there is a tech post in the tech archive about building a bed...that should be about the same.
Thats an awesome idea!!
I agree 18ga is good with a bead pressed in. Most unibody mustang repop stuff is 18ga. With a subframe it should be plenty
i saw that body with your name on it :D
got any pics what he did with the front suspension/steering?
My plan is a 2x4 3/16" wall steel for the frame. It should be plenty strong with bracing put into it. For the rear, I was thinking of using a...
Ok... Im really wanting to build an old diesel hotrod truck. Its different and I think it would be pretty sweet with a set of stacks. Anyways,...
just wanted to say thanks guys...this has really inspiried me to open up my search for an old school hotrod truck. I was really lookin for a...
I wouldnt consider myself a "Professional" driver but I do a lot of hauling for dealerships locally. I have used ratchet straps for all my...
awesome!!!
Clark... If you dont mind, I have a couple questions too... Does the long wheelbase single cab truck have a 8' bed? I scowered junkyards today...
definately going to have to venture out to CountyLine...I need a set of 66 mustang fenders
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