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I've done a fair amount of 3D printing, and I don't think the technology is there yet. SLA (UV-cured resin) will give you the best result, but...
This is maybe a bit off-topic, but I'm noticing a very small oil leak coming from between the engine and trans in my 53 Bel Air. Having heard...
Ah, I figured it was too good to be true. lol Thanks!
As someone who is new to the old car game, I try to be as appreciative as possible for the help you guys offer. I was just talking to a friend...
I picked up my rear end last night (came out of a 73 Camaro), and the guy threw in the leaf springs, sway bars, and a box of random hardware....
Thanks for the tip. I used a gear ratio calculator (which is a great tool, but confusing as hell), and that's what I came up with, too - the...
Again, I love the advice - especially when it saves me money! hehehe
I see a lot of mixed opinions on the 10-bolt vs. 12-bolt...you think a 10-bolt will be ok? My understanding is the 12-bolts were bit more robust,...
Yeah, thanks for bringing that up...I was also curious about the locating pins. I was looking at new leaf springs from Jamco, and they have a...
No, it's all completely stock. Well, WAS stock when I got it. I've rebuilt the front end, front disk conversion, re-wired the whole car,...
This is great, thanks guys! Your input is making me more confident about how the finished product will behave, and as a bonus, it's gonna be...
Awesome, thanks F-ONE! I don't know why I'm apprehensive about drums, but like I said, I think I'm just not as familiar with them. So maybe I'll...
I know, I know...another Bel Air rear end question. I am sorry...I've been trying to research the answer to my questions for weeks now, but...
I installed what looks like the exact same kit from Jamco Suspension (if I'm not mistaken?). I used the stock spindles and ordered the kit with a...
This is interesting...this is the first time I've heard this tip, and I was about to pull the trigger on an S10 rear I found, so even though I'm a...
Ok, great! I'll look into those! Thanks!! Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
I ran into a problem after installing a firewall-mounted master cylinder - a problem that I should have seen coming, but am embarrassed to admit I...
I have the 18" Detroit Steels on my '53 Bel Air (err...I mean...I KNOW a guy who knows a guy who has them). I don't think you want any part of...
Yup, spoke to Speedway, and you are correct. These are machined shorter and with different tapers than stock. Ugh...back to the drawing board....
I didn't get pics because by the time we got to that point, it was dark and we were ready to call it a night. The groove is deeper than I'd be...
Does anyone know where I can find new stock-length spindles for a '53 Bel Air with stock front end? I was doing a front disc conversion, and was...
Nice!! We're (maybe) neighbours! I have a '53 as well, and I'm in the Hamilton area. Without blowing your cover, are you nearby? Sent from my...
I bought my suspension from Jamco recently, and no hassles at all! Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
I have a 53 Bel Air, manual trans with stock front end, and in an attempt to upgrade my front brakes to discs on a budget, I was curious if anyone...
Forgive my ignorance, but is this style suspension an improvement over stock, or is it just that it allows you get really low without the typical...
Yup...that's really cool. I'm not a fan of the toothless front end, but this is a nice compromise. Not too plain, nice and clean. Sent from my...
How do I go about changing to negative ground? Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
So this is how I have it wired so far: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I'm using an E-Z Wiring kit, and this is the diagram they provided: [ATTACH] Sent from...
Ok, so let me make sure I understand this...once I've swapped in the 12v solenoid, I'm running a wire from the start side of the solenoid to the...
No V8...stock 6 and stock starter. Not too sure about the starter, but pretty sure it has an electric solenoid. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using...
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