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Thank you all for posting here, all the great pictures and info. I’m working on a 1/18 scale of Don Nicholson’s ‘61 Impala
If you do end up replacing the control arms, consider finding some that use something other than urethane bushings. IMHO, they suck.. Especially...
You may have to call Helix to ask what ball joint they used. Speedway sells the Moog #727 equal, which most all of the Mustang II arms use. One...
Use Penrite Steering Lube or an equivalent. Gear oil won't stop leaking, till it's all on the floor . [IMG]
Hey, can I hang out here?2013-Bonneville-hot-rods-1 by HVSpeed posted Mar 17, 2015 at 8:17 PM
My wife's coupe[ATTACH]
My wife's coupe, nice shot, thanks for posting!
I don't know, ever since I got her coupe running, I don't see her much...
Hey Rick! Building 5, see ya'll there...
My grampa's, circa 1946, and mine this year at B-ville Cool thread!
I just bought an Old Air unit for my '46 pickup. There is a trap door for diverting air to the defroster, thinking about using it for combined...
Thanks for the pics
If the car is titled and current registered in New York, California DMV has to accept it. It doesn't matter if it's a real '32 or a replica. If...
These two, headed south from Nor Cal friday morning...
My wife's '31 coupe frame...
Yep, it's chopped too much, and I like it!
Are you trying to make the shock softer or stiffer?
Another tip... Take your leaf springs apart, and use just the main leaf for mock up. Makes it easier to compress and simulate finished height.
This is my wife's coupe, 4'' dropped axle, mono leaf spring (front) '37 spring with reversed eye (rear). I think your going to need a bigger kick...
Really, I'm in Gilroy, be heading south soon...
I have two cars with early Ford brakes, using a 1" dual (drum/drum) master and they work/stop just fine. Too big of a master will give you a...
I bought a U shaped Bell bicycle lock for about $15 bucks. Crank the wheels all the way left or right, then find someplace to lock the steering...
There is a national chain called Gas Tank Renu. Did the tank in my '46 Ford 8 years ago, cost around $175, guaranteed forever.
Yep, done it lots of times, with all types of paint. Just try not to put it on too thick, tends to crack and flake off.
Good meeting you, Dale, thanks for posting pics. Despite the cooked generator, we had a great weekend. Made it all the way home on one battery....
Rolling south this morning...
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