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Use a worm gear. You don't have to worry about brakes. Match that with an electric motor and it will spin slower or faster based on the gear size...
Ball joints fixed by wrapping it with electric a tape. Lasted the day. Didn't want to see how long it could go until POP!!
Thanks gimpy you have been by far the most knowledgeable and helpful in this thread. I will look you up if I run into any more suspension issues...
I've delt with some that would be able to withstand that pressure but the price tag would be outside my budget. I guess it would be better to just...
Pan hard across the axle. As this is a side cut picture I couldn't think of a way to show it and make it make sense. The sway bar (from the pic)...
I hope this gives a better idea of my mechanical skills. I wasn't meaning exactly horizontal but in general direction of travel being side to...
Sorry here is the pic [ATTACH]
Ok so here is an idea of what I am talking about. It's not exactly to scale but I think it gets the point across. And don't worry I'm not...
Not that I don't have room it's that I don't want them in plain view. As of right now this is theoretical. I'm pricing and designing so I don't...
Found this. Rear horizontal shock absorbers for a 67-70 tornado and el dorado. http://www.fusickautomotiveproducts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=50230...
Well darn. I thought I had my clearance issues figured out. Back to the drawing board.
How about gas filled shocks?
I don't "think" electrolysis would work but wire wheeling would be too rough and gouge the Pistons. Use some scotch bright if you have the time...
I'm playing around with a couple of ideas on how to run my shocks and keep them out of the engine bay and fenders on my 1940 wa. I'm running a 4...
The tag is different than what you posted. The only thing stamped on it is the type and serial number I can only make out a couple of the words...
So I did the all famous Google search looking for a picture that matched mine and did a search on here as well with no results. I just need a...
I found that video of the 14 bolt conversion. It looks easy enough. and Im quite familiar with the geared hub and the CV joint and I would say the...
Thanks guys . I'm not too worried about having an axles narrowed. Any good machine shop should be able to handle it. (As I don't have the...
I'm working my 1940 Chevy truck and want to convert it to four wheel drive. My only delema is which axles should I go with. I'm wishing to keep it...
Yeas I know what they are like we use those type of wheels on some of our military trailers still. They can be a pain but use a little used oil on...
I'm not worried about mounting costs I will do it all myself. I just need the tires. (I may still only be 25 but I have a lot of mechanics and...
yea they are but if i buy them one at a time it wont be tooo bad...still makes me sweat though. im not the type that likes to spend money.
yea the tires on it now are the origional firestone "gum dipped" 10 ply 7.5-20. but it looks like coker tires would fit.
OK SO I HAVE STOCK RIMS ON MY TRUCK AND CANT FIND THE RIGHT SIZE TIRES TO FIT. THEY MEASURE 20" IN DIAMETER AND ARE 7" WIDE. TUBED OF COURSE. DOES...
For upper ball joints on a arms I use a small bottle jack in between the upper and lower arms and crank away and it pops right out. Sent from my...
Yea I read all the info for prep. I have some of the original paint on it that needs to be removed but a little wire wheel and a sanding can take...
Thanks guys I will make sure to use proper prep it should last just as long as ylthat frame. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I am curious and have been looking all around for a solid answer. What color will black POR 15 fade to? I've heard purple dark grey or even ashy...
Welcome to the HAMB from southern California. The guys on here are knowledgeable I have learned quite a bit from them. They have first hand...
Thanks Heathen that helps a lot. the water pump was one of my biggest concerns, its hard finding a pump from 40'
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