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Have an opportunity to host a chopping class in September at my place in Woodland, WA. Will chopping a 50 Buick Jetback. I need 10 people to get...
Thanks everyone! Lots to think about
Thanks everyone! I'm experienced with 50s frames, but for some reason, can't wrap my head around pre war suspension and ride Seems silly, I know.
Yes, haha. You told me.
This is the style I'm after. I love the rear wheels taller than the trunk deck.
No, the roadster is still there. This is the 30 body under the carport. You were telling how you would chop it
No suspension or frame yet. I think you saw the body I have. That's all I have to start with. My plan is a real early 283, or early nailhead. All...
Got it, so in this case wouldnI be better getting a 32 frame, as the "A" suspension gangs down so far?
Hi, I picked up a '30 5 window body. New to A frames. Do I need to "Z" the frame to channel it properly? Can I channel the body of the stock...
yes, I'm corrected. I was looking at the '58 specs on the 430
Trust your gut. If it seems sketchy, it probably is.
I'd grab a compression tester with leak down gauge. Do a full compression and leak down on both before you pull the trigger. I know they aren't...
Anyone know of a metal shaping class in the PNW? I flew to Gene's a couple years ago and took his, but he was in poor health. Although I had a...
Huge help. Thank you
Thanks! I found that online, but am having a hard time as it seems to cover only gap adjustment. I may just take it all apart, clean paint and...
I'll play around some more with the arms. I was sdjusting them. The foot pedal came up really high when I shortend them and blades still didn't go...
I don't believe so. The blade is square. The angle is just off. One side goes all the way down
I'm just trying to get that gap out on the pic. The manual says a 3 degree angle on the tip blade, but I can't figure out how to set the...
I could find the table gap, but can't find the vertical blade info
I got an old Pexto 137-L. For the life of me I can't figure out how to adjust the blade vertically. The gap spacing is pretty straight forward....
Not sure if this is cool here or not, but found this place and wanted to share. After 2 failed attempts to get good rockers for my 50...
Should I weld the arms I made to the factory arms to keep them from sagging or will the perfect balance do the job? I think im gunna brace the...
Legend. I was able to take a class from him last year and will forever be grateful I did. Bittersweet emotions. He was always so willing to share...
Need some advice or a confirmation on this mount set up. It seems that the rotisserie factory mounts are set up for more muscle cars than 50s, but...
Thanks. I have about 2" of head above. Just enough to make a baseball hat risky above 50. Wind wings are coming in a week. Lots of crap in the air...
I love to see what people come up with. Some of the rat rod stuff I really like, most is like a kid trying really hard to be angry for no reason....
Good idea! Crap keeps getting in my eyes fro. The side. Last thing I want is a yellow jacket hitting by eyeball at 50mph. Had one hit my neck...
Stops great. I forgot, full willwood set up
Just wanted to reach out and thank everyone who helped me with all the A suspension questions I had. Found one today I bought. 29 model 50...
Bummer to hear the bad stories about Charlie. Those carbs were $$$. I had a hunch when a small fuel leak made his finish turn black. I called and...
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