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Once open drivelines were common, the Hotchkiss axles became popular (9" Ford, 8" Ford, Olds/Pontiac, and the 55-6? chevies). Olds were popular...
Worth whatever you can get for it, or $450 at the crusher.
Good motor. Mulit carbs, headers and a cam would make it a cool motor. The rest of the car is a 4-door. That might make an OK custom or...
This book was a major influence on me since I read it around 1977. Yes, it was already old then, and much of it no longer was relevant. But you...
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I don't understand how this would get the change you are suggesting. If you don't move the flange, it wouldn't matter whether you use bolts or...
Had one of these in the day, on a '55 Chevy. There are rubber lines available, NAPA should be able to get them. Also, be sure you put the right...
Vicky, Kind of a recap of the posts that are relevant to your situation, so we're all on the same page. All this physics is interesting, but...
Most window tinters use some form of wetted water solution to set the window tint film. Works same as what you're talking about. If in doubt, go...
In the words of Kermit The Frog, "It isn't easy being green".
FWIW, Shackles on my Studebaker truck are up front (factory). Shocks are mounted in front of axle, between frame rails and angle about 30* from...
Love wagons. But 4-doors = too many doors. That said, do what makes YOU happy.
Scrap it!! Go get a 8.8 explorer axle with disk brakes. Straight tubes, stronger shafts, Limited slip. You can get one complete for less than...
Yea, the strip is really shrinkin'. Why, I remember a few years ago when it used to take a couple of hours and a full tank of gas to make a full...
Try the track in Manassas. Used to be a really great show there. But it's been about 30 years since I've been there. Good Luck.
May 1982 in Wall, TX. I drove my '55 Chevy Handyman wagon. It had a 235" 6 and 4 speed. And I had a recently acquired set of Casler 7" white...
When I was in college, my parents moved. So I had to dispose of my parts stash; '62 Chev station wagon (complete, less motor), a 56 chev wagon...
How do you keep from getting nose bleeds in that thing? Lower it and do it soon.
My '55 Stude pickup runs 4 wheel disk and manual master. I have '78 Olds Cutlass up front, '79 Lincoln Versailles in back and use the Olds...
Why can't you swap the whole axle from the '64 to the '53? Aside from that, you really need to do the measurements. I have a '62 T-bird axle...
If you feel you must run a Ford, then be sure you get engine and trans from same vehicle. Just get over it. If using Chev, you can mix and...
Quit looking for instant patina. There are enough barn-finds and faux barn-finds around already. Give it new stickers and enjoy. If you aren't...
Ok so you don't want to be boring. I get it, but sbf vs sbc doesn't do it. If you want to stop being bored, try one of those modern, Asian V8s....
It would be a shame to have a roadster and only have one set of wheels/tires for it. I've always considered roadsters to be a blank canvas. You...
Just watched an episode of "Gearz" where they put airbags on that Heavy Metal International. There's some company out there that makes bags and...
I'd never have one myself, on any vehicle I drove. But I believe the chain steering wheel is exactly what you need.
Take a look at Rangers and Jeep CJs for other usable wheel choices.
It just can't be said too much.
Who drives them easy?
Hot rods have often been less than perfect comfort. They were, traditionally, built for a purpose, built for increased speed. Customs, on the...
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