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I loved the 700r4 I had built for my '49 truck , loved it . Had around $1500.00 in it with a corvette converter and a TCI constant preasure valve...
Me to !
I bought a used zip's riser and am gathering parts to install on my '38 . I noticed there are two types of clutch fans - one that is temp...
I'm running two of these switches on my '49 , one I converted to be on when brake pedal is "up" to lock up my converter on the 700r4 . You can cut...
I hand ground mine - werent wide enough for me so I smoothed 'em out and painted them . Tried the Fusion paint and didnt like it , tried some...
I got one in my '49 and it does Fine !
Thanks everyone for the replies , Moneymaker - I was going to give you a call this afternoon but this morning a coworker suggested I try the...
The bearing surface is too chewed up for the axle saver bearing , still trying to find numbers or any info on the housing to give me a clue as to...
My '49 is running a '78 chevy 10 bolt , either a nova or Camero , I need a axle shaft asap . What years/models will interchange ? I can't find...
Can you bolt on a wider pad onto you current assembly ?
Does anyone have a link to a video - Jesse James at Austin Speed Shop - he and crew drive their hotrods too lunch at some mom and pop type BBQ...
Yea I know , Aparently they are using stiff - strong springs and cutting them which I imagine would make them even a bit stiffer ! I know Eaton...
I was reading an article in the new issue of Rod & Custom where they fix the geometry on a mustange II with cut coilsprings . They put in...
Thanks for the replies , I kinda figured that it wont hurt anything since apparently they all do charge somewhat but we usually don't know it -...
Today I test drove my '49 AD , just installed a new Aluminum Champion radiator and am running an electric fan on a temp.adjustable controller -...
I just did this too my '49 , I love it ! Now I need to figure out what to convert the "throttle" cable to do .
The gas milage wasn't my concern as much as I'm just wondering why someone would remove a blower and sell it if there wasn't a big problem with it...
I went to a swapmeet sunday and noticed a guy had a 6-71 blower and a B&M mini blower for sale , both were polished but dirty . I always dreamed...
I'm REALLY tired of those oversized ugly assed wheels with the small sidewall tires everyone in the magazines have . Streetrods , muscle cars,...
I love "patina" , I'm tired of guys that wont drive their stuff except on and off a trailer !
Lots of farmers around here nailed old hubcaps ontop of their fence post to keep the rain - snow from deteriating them prematurely . Also see old...
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Well , the passinger side sets a little closer to the ground than the driverside right now - 2 of the running board brackets are pulled back a...
I had a '61 Impala SS bubble top .
When I had my '38 I had a cheapy little "Jeep" type electric unit from J.C.Whitney . But mostly I relied on Rain X to help me see .
Your right there ! I used to drive a '55 w/fenderwell headers , fiberglass flip frontend and gutted doors- just the outside skin and jam -no...
My nephew is building his '55 chevy gasser and we aren't sure how to do the door windows . He wants to do 'em like the "Two Lane Blacktop" '55 and...
Heits Must II crossmember w/stock A-arms,etc. , 350, quadrajet, performer intake, old "vette" script finned valve covers , 700r4 , 10 bolt rearend...
Here is my current ride, 49 Chevy:D [ATTACH]
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