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Im reminded that I'm a Mopar guy every time I go to a swap meet. If you pick up any random part and say "SBC" you will be right 98% of the time....
Studhud,Where did you get those spring cups/holders and brackets?
Nailhead, full size explorer or ranger? Full size is 56 inches?
I know that a 9" Ford, Olds,Dana 60 etc... are great but what about the strength of any newer differentials? I seen a mid 90's mustang rearend...
Ive tried to look in the Tech archive and searched "Ford Rearend" on here and no real answer. I think its a 8" Ford. I was told it came off a '50...
If ya dont need it, I'l take it......
Well I meant traditional. Haven't learned the jargon yet. At least I didn't say R-t Rod!
My '27 Essex front axle is ok, but I want to know if there are any factory front axles that might have more drop than others. Something that might...
WOW! thanks,
I have an Essex frame with the #511392 stamped on the passenger rear frame crossmember. I cant find anything online or a listing of serial...
Any more pics guys? What should the rest of the cab look like. Is it a coupe/sedan or a pickup? Looks like a 1930 Dodge according to F&Js pic.
Thanks! I haven't seen the lines on top of the cowl on any mopars? I will check the dash piece. Anyone got any better pics? The google ones don't...
The lines on the cowl look Pontiac but the dash and the wide metal behind the windshield dont look like Pontiac. What year can it be?
Was told this is a 1929 Chrysler truck. Dont know? The vents don't look like the pics I've seen online of a '29. Is the back supposed to be wood?
Here's mine, '70 w/68 grill.Took a bumper delete(?) piece from a '63 dump truck and made the front roll pan. Waiting on $$ to get the glass rubber...
Glad to see another sweptline on here! Welcome...:)
The Sweptline.org guys should. Lots of people that if they don't know they can certainly help.
Thanks Ryan. I will be wiser next post. Now pass me the Band-Aids and alcohol.
I can't stand these guys at shows who have cars and have never turned a wrench on their "project". Its like their car "contractors" they have...
I need to get my 318 poly hot tanked. Any good "Reasonable" places in Dallas area?
Any Route 66 high points to hit betwen Amarillo and Flagstaff. I go online and most websites are vague and more "touristy".
Need a set of tires buffed for some affordable whitewalls. Know of any?
Me and my brother were on our way back from Dallas about 20yrs ago. My dads 1963 D-100 Dodge truck windshield wipers broke and it had just started...
Careful....Some of you won't hesitate using a BB Chevy or 400-something Buick or Olds. It was available in 4 door passenger cars so that makes it...
The Pontiacs got a 428 Pontiac engine possibly an SD,it's not the original engine, aluminum intake,single carb, he didn't say anything about a cam...
I wanna put some on my Sweptline but wondered if they looked right/proportional to the lines on a long bed pickup. I need pics now....
Drove down from Durant. Excellent show and the variety of cars never got old. Lots of creativity. Raised the bar for the majority of shows in the...
Had a BLAST! My first vintage drags and I was speechless for the first hour. So many "Real" racers that have to work for a livin' and cars that...
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