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What proportioning block are you using?
Drums in all four corners? *edit* VSO737 used the words "wheel cylinders" so I guess I cant read.
I have been slowly working to put a 472 into a 1949 desoto and I have found that it fits quite well. I think my desoto is about 2 inches longer in...
Fellas seems to me all you need is a double pole single throw momentary button similar to mcmaster part no. 7400k72 connected so that when in the...
http://www.pstonlinesales.com/junk/mc3241-2.jpg http://www.pstonlinesales.com/junk/mc3241-1.jpg '46 to '49 MoPar? Without a better side view I...
The pitman is about 8" center to center. I dont know what kind of ratio that would give you. For comparison my 1.5 ton Dodge has a 10.5" pitman...
I have a pitman arm from from a 49 f6 box that I have no use for. Its yours if you want it just pay postage. I should check, is you box a gemmer box?
What engine? 455?
I had a sneaking suspicion that the aluminum bop bell housing was not very strong. Thanks for the heads up, I guess I will start looking for a...
*Edit* It appears the 472,500,425,and 368 all share the BOP bolt pattern.
I have a bop bell that has a 4 11/16 hole and the sm465 has an input snout that it 5 1/8. I will turn the snout down to 5" and bore the bell out...
Cad500parts does sell several flywheels for this purpose, it just I cant afford a $380 part right now. Besides I really like making junkyard parts...
I am in the process of putting a sm465 manual transmission behind a 472. This will go in my 1946 Dodge truck when I get it all worked out. (full...
I think its a Crown Victoria if so I think you will need 5.25 degrees caster. I would look for alignment specs for a 03 Crown Victoria. How much...
Here is the link for the pdf http://www.practicalmachinist.com/FitchWConverter.pdf Is your static converter in line at all times? If so the mill...
I would ditch the static converter and start the 5 hp motor with a "pony motor". Your pony motor wont need to be more than 1/4 hp or so. I am...
I come from a long line of over builders. I safety wire everything I build. Here is a PDF that has lots of good safety wire info. Al
Hey now! That is simple, I like it.
Will the floating brake mounts be getting something to prevent excessive wear on the axle housing? Or am I over thinking this? I have a habit of...
Fridays are my favorite day on the HAMB, great show guys. Dustyoldbodyman I really like Packattack. The camber of the front wheels gives it so...
Bloomington <----- Yeah its wrong, I moved
Outstanding! Dare I ask for a pic of the top?
Just thought I would post this link I have had bookmarked forever. He make woodgrain look really simple....
Working? Not me, I did just come from another job interview though.
The way I would do it is start your puddle on the flange then move towards the tube so you have maybe 25% heat on the tube and 75% on the flange....
Well the front says 38 truck to me. how about a pic of the back. Al
Just thinking out loud here, could a brake booster be used to make the clutch soft enough to be operated via cable? I will have to think about...
I wouldn't call it brown nosing I would call it showing my appreciation for the H.A.M.B.
I am Al. I am glad you liked it. I actually tried to PM ryan but gave up when I couldnt insert a pic of what was coming in the mail. Al
Thanks for this.
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