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How do I cancel an Ad in classifieds???? Don't want to keep plugging up the site.
Hi Squirrel, It's got a Dakota front frame with rack. I had to make different mounts to let steering shaft get to rack. Used 305 exhaust for now...
Thank's for the reply..:) Gerry in Colorado
Just curious if anyone makes fender well headers for 57 chev pick ups with small block chev???. Couldn't really find any yesterday online Any...
Best lube for windshield is KY jelly slippery as hell and washes off with water and don't eff up the paint. No bullshit. It doesn't dry out while...
One thing I do is put some short 3/8 small studs on the heads so I can set the manifold on the money without slipping the bead away. Then put the...
You said it will start ,so dist. rotation has to be right.Only time I ran across this was when we had a truck block(big Block) which is taller...
Sucker is cool as shit. Even like the way it sits. Everything doesn't need to be crawling in the weeds. I'd be proud as hell to be cruisin' in...
Absolutely Fabulous welding and really makes a guy want improve the quality and thought process in building . You guys make my work look like I'm...
In the olden days we re arced the shoes. Little asbestos was not known about then. Cough! Cough!. Re arcing basically trimmed the lining on the...
I have an Ingersol Rand T30 5 hHorspower that ran 23 years before I went through it as it started spitting a little oil. Two stage and only runs...
Painting a long, long time acrylic enamel with urethane hardner is fine. My longest lasting base clear job was with Dupont clear 23 years parked...
[IMG] [IMG] [IMG] Jeff I had to make motor mounts so steering would go under them all in all more work than I wanted to do. Also used Dakota...
Jeff, 2 wheel drive Durango clip was OK width wise but it is a hell of a lot more work than a Camaro. The track is wider. I read Lux Blues...
My 57 is totally stock outside except widened rear fenders. I do have a Durango clip and Durango rear end in it and Chrysler master under the...
Ain't that the truth!:D Changed more Pontiacs than anything else.:D
Thanks Jeff, I thought maybe the trim on windshield might have to be removed and was hiding mounting screws but this car belongs to an old guy 99...
Hi, Not a new guy but I was wondering if someone could give me some pointers on removal of 1951 ford dash. Wiring is toasted and I have never...
Good job . Sounds really strong. I wonder how much stronger it will pull down the road? Congrats on a great swap. Gerry
"Your probably barking up the wrong tree with this crowd, but with good reason." Heaven forbid you should find a part to improve or make it...
Thanks for taking the time to share an awesome project. Enjoyed the hell out of it. Thanks Gerry
Taller, Heavier springs are available. When I had a 56 Victoria I had Buick springs put in front. Raised it a bunch. It was cool back then to jack...
Powered tall beadroller and shrinker stretcher. I'll even pick it up:D:D:D:eek:
Love the detail without being a pile of chrome and looking like a squashed bug. The care to the details really impresses me. Congratulations on a...
I had my steel chevrolet flywheel cut down at a tool shop allowing use of caddy ring gear and redrilled Caddy crank for it and pilot bearing....
Hi,David Good to see your build pics again. Glad to see your OK. Missed your posts, Good lookin' Daughters! Happy Birthday Man Gerry in Colorado
13.8 to 15.2 for years was the standard.:D:D:D:D. Gerry
Barry ,Thanks for all the details and Josh, Nice metal work and I can't wait to see chop details and hope you post as many as you find time for....
Like Don says It's hard to find anyone to "Sand and bodywork???" I do bodywork and when I have someone that tells me they have all the panels...
Thanks for posting..Subscribed...Rex Sure does some fantastic work!!It looks Great. Gerry
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