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1971BB427 replied to the thread Features PORTLAND TRANSMISSION SPRING CLASSIC.
It was as good a show as ever with wonderful weather! My red Austin gasser is the Mouse Trap in the pictures Billy posted, and the...
May 11, 2024 at 2:55 PM -
1971BB427 replied to the thread Hot Rods Dropped steering arm dilemma.
I would think that arms this severely dropped will bend and change toe in? Have you checked the alignment to see if it's still got the...
May 11, 2024 at 2:49 PM -
1971BB427 replied to the thread Technical Just a heads up about steering components.
Almost all forged parts begin ass castings. They're rarely forged from bar stock. So the castings are a bit oversized and general shape,...
May 10, 2024 at 10:20 AM -
1971BB427 replied to the thread Equus gauges.
I've used Equus in two different builds and never any issues. Very good gauges at a economical price range.
May 9, 2024 at 12:45 PM -
1971BB427 replied to the thread Technical Huge voltage swings.
I'd consider either finding someone with a clamp on amp meter you can borrow and see what the amperage to the positive terminal of the...
May 9, 2024 at 12:12 PM -
1971BB427 replied to the thread Hot Rods Chevy truck experts??? Got a question..
Haven't converted a Chevy truck to power steering, but have installed multiple Chevy truck axles into other cars and converted them to...
May 8, 2024 at 10:10 AM -
1971BB427 liked lostone's post in the thread Hot Rods Soft Brake Pedal.
Sounds like to me you need to adjust shoes out closer to drums. What's probably happening is your shoes are far away from drums and as...
May 8, 2024 at 10:01 AM -
1971BB427 replied to the thread Technical 37 Chevy Coupe Crank-up Door Glass.
I cheated as I fought my vent window glass and the setting tape. So I bought urethane caulk and I set mine in caulk. I started by...
May 7, 2024 at 9:43 AM -
1971BB427 replied to the thread Technical SBC Oil level from bottom of block?.
Not all aluminum pans crack, or leak. Depending on when yours was built, and what company built it that could be a very good oil pan....
May 7, 2024 at 9:29 AM -
1971BB427 replied to the thread Off Topic Hot Rodding.
I guess for those who have no self control and can't stop themselves from looking through an Off Topic section this might annoy them....
May 7, 2024 at 9:23 AM -
1971BB427 replied to the thread Technical SBC Oil level from bottom of block?.
The pickup location in relevance to the bottom of the pan doesn't determine oil fill depth. Oil fill depth is determined by level in...
May 6, 2024 at 4:09 PM -
1971BB427 replied to the thread Technical Homemade ladder bar hack.
Homemade, but look strong enough. Can't imagine they'd ever drag unless your drop is going to be pretty severe?
May 5, 2024 at 2:45 PM -
1971BB427 replied to the thread Hot Rods Top Banana Style Slingshot Dragster- Marty Strode-Chris Kopp..
Marty, have you seen the 7 day forecast for weather? Sudden change mid week, and supposed to be 87 degrees for PTW show on Saturday! See...
May 5, 2024 at 12:02 PM
