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I measured a 26/27 rpu yesterday for rear spring perch. 48" center to center axle perches on diff.
Thx
What's the conensus regarding rear wheel centerline on an A roadster highboy? Going off the frame chart it looks like lined up with the vertical...
Chrysler engineer Bob Tarozzi who developed, tested, and oversaw production of the LO23 and BO29 race hemi pkg cars in 68.
Older pic. Old Trapper team drivers have signed it since as did Troy Simonson.
Check out the hubcap reflection[ATTACH] . You can see the camera girl who took the pic riding on the back of the harley when they passed us....
Thank you so much everyone...really helps me out a lot with a "baseline" .
I still wouldn't mind someone giving me a measurement so I have a baseline for bracing, assembly before I dismantle this body. Anyone? Thx
Great advice , thank you very much Mr Wescott. Thx Joe for the headsup as well...Matt does great work and lucky for us he posts so many vids.
Anyone with a 30/31 roadster and a tape measure out there in HAMB?
Thank you
I am working on a 30/31 A roadster body and need a measurement for the distance between RH and LH door jam pillars above the latch, center to...
2 edelbrock 500s on a weiand intake
I had the same question yrs ago on mine and a hamber relayed this info. I just use the hinge rods and some cheap tie down straps (not ratchet)...
steelies do it for me too.
Isky, talk to Ron I.
'cept a Hemi.
Thx for the update. much appreciated.
Couple of questions if you have time. Did you end up using the inner decklid skin you made and what did you use for hinges ? Humpback lid hinges...
No way for 50k, built 2 before covid and its fallout with inflation hammering the prices, costs of everything you need.
I run stainless Porters on my 32, I got the longer quieter ones they sell and they sound great...and electric cutouts for when I pass EVs on the hwy.
old ford 5.5 bolt circle 16" rims don't clear Socal hidden disc 45 fin fake drums. Had to use a spacer for clearance.
Thanks for this and all best
I've read thru your thread a lot as it's got so much great info...I was wondering if you could give me/us some pointers with respect to the 32...
Other than tools...Silence.
Holley acquired Hilborn 2 or 3 yrs ago...and dropped most of the product
Great stuff, great build. Is that welting between the turtle deck, body and subframe?
My 5w in front of the old B/A gas station in my hometown.
Great thread and very helpful tips I can use with my current build. Keep up the good work!
Once you get them out, just buy the o ring style aluminum ones from Hotheads that are retained like a block heater. I've had the originals pop...
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