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thirtytwoIQ, you can thank Kedde for helping you express yourself. Yes, there is a difference in arcs. That must be why cowl steering cars...
Thirty two, your comment contains no factual info, just an opinion. I am waiting for you to back up your statement with facts, logic and cogent...
I am hoping that comments do not discourage you from building your rod with cowl steering. There is no mystery to the geometry of bump steering...
You have a good eye for how much to chop a 31 coupe. Perfect! Please do not alter or modify the cowl or the visor. You would kill that classic...
Yes, same origins. Iron is an element. Steel is an alloy of iron made by adding around 3% carbon. Add chromium to steel and you get stainless...
I recently had the need to modify the steering arm on a cast spindle by cutting a piece from another spindle, If either spindle was cast iron...
I have read that with 1/8" of toe in the rolling resistance of tires and the general compliance of the suspension results in both tires running...
Since the riveted joints are stress risers, stitch welds will crack. If you decide to weld these joints you would probably want to make the...
Another reason (of many) why aluminum headers and pipes are a bad idea is that heat passes through aluminum easily and quickly compared to steel....
First and foremost you would want to rest assured that the car body is securely attached to the frame. I attached my 34 Ford P/U cab to the frame...
I don't think that this directly addresses your question but I want to share this photo of someone's craftmanship per wood in a old Ford. I have...
"Son, you've got a pantie on your head!" (movie line).
A hot rod can be an oven in the summer. You might consider filling the top with a louvered aluminum panel.[ATTACH]
One huge problem with running an engine with a too rich mixture is gasoline washing the oil from the cylinder walls (metal to metal) and washing...
I use Mother's aluminum polish on hot rod, Harley and another car. After polishing I use car wax to keep the metal shiny and it stays shiny for a...
I bought my Firestones mounted and balanced on steel wheels from Coker and they also shook the front end at about 65 to 70 mph. A local rebalance...
Total agreement. The visor will definitely stay. Thanks.[ATTACH]
I replaced my Edelbrock performer manifold with the Edelbrock air-gap, machined a notch in the plenum divider, and couldn't be happier with the...
Your rear brakes can over power the grip of the tires because of forward weight transfer. When braking a car, about 70% of braking action happens...
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Here is an example of a common five window coupe chop. IMO anymore off the top and the proportions would be ruined.[ATTACH]
Lacquer thinner will in no way harm the chrome or steel under it but if the clear coat is catalyzed enamel the thinner probably won't dissolve it...
Chop, channel, and section are to hot rods as beer is to pizza, but you have to have the passion for the look of a chopped hot rod roof. You...
I have been completely happy using foam pads on both acrylic lacquer and catalyzed enamel. I believe that the compound determines the cutting...
Yes, those are louver stamped in aluminum panels. They help hot air exit out of the truck[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Why don"t you run it with the windshield out, then you can really feel manly.
Haha, we already have a Honda.
Thanks for your comment. That your "32" has wind noise (no visor) answers my question "will cutting off the visor, end the wind noise?" I have...
Not a stupid question at all. The roof louvers were put in this last winter and the hood louvers maybe several years ago. I have over 6000 miles...
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