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  1. oldskoolguy

    Camshaft Info Needed

    The two LSA # are lobe centers..one for the intake the other for the exhaust. The true LSA is the difference between the two. In this case a 109-110 LSA.
  2. oldskoolguy

    Rear Transverse Spring vs. Coil Over Shocks

    Transverse springs are fine and look traditional. Most don't ride well because they are not set up properly. The trick with these is to get the correct shackle angles from spring to perch, and removing leaves until you get the ride you want. For me it was model A spring with only 4 leaves...
  3. oldskoolguy

    Anyone here??? Split bones or Hairpins??

    The answer is no....the ladder bars are triangulated, so no pan hard needed. Ever try to collapse a triangle? If the ladder bars were parallel, yes you would. Lots of hot rods built this way with no pan hard bar.
  4. oldskoolguy

    Anyone here??? Split bones or Hairpins??

    That’s basically a 4 link setup and will handle an incredible amount of torque as is. No pan hard bar needed because the links are triangulated. With regard to using rear wishbones like 36 ford for example, they will work but an upper torque arm will be required to keep from twisting those...
  5. oldskoolguy

    Cromwell MFG Body

    I'm not looking for perfection..otherwise I'd go CCR. I did notice that Cromwell has a new mold as of 2019. The body lines look sharp from what I can see. But pictures can be deceptive.
  6. oldskoolguy

    Cromwell MFG Body

    Ok thanks...first glass hotrod for me, still learning. Sounds like Speedway and RPM need some shaping as well?
  7. oldskoolguy

    Cromwell MFG Body

    I see a few of you have used the Cromwell (Hot Rod Fiberglass) body on your builds. How was the quality, and how did the windshields stanchions fit. I'm thinking of using this body with Speedway windshield posts. Comparing the Speedway body to the the Cromwell, the area where the windshield...
  8. oldskoolguy

    I-beam axle angle??

    Thanks....
  9. oldskoolguy

    Beam Axle Question

    I’m abandoning my model A pickup project, which leaves me with a nice drilled 4” drop beam axle, wishbones, and a spring. I want to convert it to spring behind setup for use on a T. Any pitfalls I should look out for, like steering arm clearance etc. I’m thinking of mounting the spring...
  10. oldskoolguy

    I-beam axle angle??

    I was wondering if you could share a pic of how your spring mounts to the wishbone. Look like it’s threaded into the yoke?
  11. oldskoolguy

    Bent Bones

    Thanks everybody... These will go up for sale shortly, bought on whim.........rats.
  12. oldskoolguy

    Bent Bones

    I have a pair of unmodified 39 merc rear wishbones that I want to use on my T. I will need to bend these out to match my frame. Any of you experienced Bucket builders out there who could offer some advice as to the best way to heat and bend the wishbone castings without breaking them?
  13. oldskoolguy

    Hello all

    I abonded and sold my original T bucket project several years ago due to monetary issues, but thankfully I have recovered and am looking to start over. I built my original frame from scratch up to a roller, and then sold it. This time around I am going to start with a body and work from...

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