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Why do people keep saying India is better than Iraq or Iran? Canada is better than China, but they are completely different countries in...
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Hey guys- I'm looking at getting a Falcon on eBay right now, and the auction ends on Saturday the 16th at about 11:00am. The car is located in...
I would check out TA Performance anf the Yahoo Nailhead group before you looked at vintage speed. There are plenty of good, reliable suppliers you...
There is a guy named Paul Bowsher making new, improved water pumps, and Tom Telesco produces new mini-starters and is also just about to start...
I went to the Meadowbrook on Sunday. Got there after it closed and just walked around the parking lot for free. I was able to walk right up to the...
Or you could go to his door, tell him your car was hit, tell him that another neighbor noticed his Toyota was damaged, and then either ask him if...
There is also Modern Stripping Technologies in Clinton Township, MI. (586)463-9020 It's on Groesbeck Highway, just south of M-59 (Hall Road). I've...
That would be great. The auxillary gauges were the most important to me anyways. Thanks! -Jason
Awesome. There's no ugly gaps or anything around the edges? I can replace both the speedo (large) and auxillary (small) gauges in the pods? Thanks...
Does anyone know the gauges in the 59 Impala gauge pods can be replaced by newer style Autometer gauges or even Stewart Warner gauges? I'd rather...
Do you understand the requirements I am describing for my spindle Bugman? Is it that hard to make a custom spindle? I'd like to either buy a...
I'd definitely recommend Tom Telesco. He's a great guy, I have dealt with him a lot, and he really knows his stuff. His started is a quality piece...
The link doesn't work at all. I appreciate the help, but you don't need to go out of your way to search for these, I've got plenty of spare time.
Those are the hubs, not spindles. As far as I know, Speedway doesn't carry a spindle with a wide5 snout and ford-style kingpin/axle mounting....
I need actual experience for building or modifying spindles, I can't purchase this spindle I need. As far as I know there is no dropped-axle style...
Has anyone built custom spindles to or modified some forged spindles for a early-Ford style dropped axle? I couldn't find much information on any...
Are the Ford axle retainers in the diff, like GM c-clips? If so, I don't see that working because you can't really access the diff to put...
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It already has the full floating axles with a Wide-5 hub setup, but I want to convert it to 9" housing ends like silent rick said, so that I can...
I've got a Winters quick change rear that I'm looking to convert over to Buick style drum brakes and Ford Big Bearing housing ends. Once I convert...
I didn't even think of just going to a local circle track guy! Seems that will be my best bet. Thanks a lot! -Jason
Hey guys, So I've read all about installing new axle tubes in the new-style quick change rear ends, but what about removing them? I just bought a...
Does anyone know what company it is that offers vintage-style parts for the newer 4 cylinder motors? Stuff like carb manifolds, valve covers, that...
I know I don't need repops, but I figured if I am going to spend a little extra on anything it will be on buying quality brake components. But you...
Great, thanks. Do you happen to know if Wilson is producing/selling the Buick drums yet? I assume those will work with the backing plates I...
What finned drums will work with the Wilson Welding and Machine finned backing plates for the rear end? I searched on here, and couldn't find an...
I've been reading around on here for a while, and doing searches, but I have a couple questions. I am looking to drum brakes in the rear of my car...
What quick change rears are best to use for drag racing? It'd be going behind a somewhat-built 364 nailhead with a 4 speed, and probably a 4-link...
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