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    Steering ID and help please

    Not sure what the other end of your column looks like, but you should be able to pop off the wheel and drop the steering box out thru the column fairly easily. Looks like you can get at all of it. Seems like a 30 minute job to me. Certainly a lot cheaper and easier than cutting shafts etc...
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    Quiet as possible exhaust

    I didn't like how loud my 454 was...so I trashed the little muffler baffles and used two 2" glass packs per side. I cut them up and made long, single mufflers from them. Welded them to the collectors of my sprint style headers and wrapped them in brushed stainless sheet. I welded the cut off...
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    Rod ends to Zerk or not to zerk

    I don't like the idea of greasing a joint, unless it has seals to keep dirt out. The grease will get dirt particles in it and wear out the joint quicker. I always used the self lubricating plastic lined style that Indycars mentioned. No slop in those either which makes them perfect for...
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    To shock, or not to shock? That is the question! Whether it tis better. . ...

    Same exact idea...only you used two arms and 1 mount, while I used 2 mounts and 1 arm. I always liked 1/4 elliptic springs. Mine had a cross spring...but I'm willing to bet 1/4's offer better movement. Maybe in the future I will get to try a set. I'm toying with the idea of building another...
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    To shock, or not to shock? That is the question! Whether it tis better. . ...

    Was kinda busy so just now getting back to the forum. I thought I had a clear picture of the back of the shock setup but it's not so easy to find unfortunately. Easy to describe the setup anyway. There is a flat bracket (red) welded to the tube crossmember on either side. There is a...
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    New member with a rat build

    Mine was the same as regards position, but I used a rectangular box that mounted thru the floor. My seats were right on the floor but the lower passenger base was hinged for access. Worked great and didn't hang down too far.
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    To shock, or not to shock? That is the question! Whether it tis better. . ...

    My bucket, with it's old friction shocks, had an issue with axle tramp. Basically the tires would hop alternately just a little at highway speed. Didn't notice it in the steering wheel oddly enough, but not comfortable to watch...for me anyway. I made different, more effective friction shocks...
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    26/27 cowl on 23 body

    I know how it is. He was just one of those guys you'd really like to get to meet and have a chat with. This little forum, great as it is, has taken a bit of a hit here lately as we all seem to lurch towards Farcebook based groups for some crazy reason. I'm guilty myself! I found Ex Junk to...
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    26/27 cowl on 23 body

    I'm shocked that the passing of Ex Junk wasn't reported here in a timely fashion. Even more so considering he was a Moderator! He seemed a very nice person. May he Rest in Peace.
  10. Hackerbilt

    What brakes are these brackets for?

    My T had those on it when I bought it. I got rid of them and converted to rear drums. They look weird and have a expensive caliper with less than adequate park brake capability. I used S10 drums and backing plates, BUT I recommend you look for larger car drum assemblies to get better balance...
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    Residual valve needed or not?

    I found that on MY T, I was having an issue with a double pump being required every time you tried to brake. Multiple attempts and multiple styles of bleeding was tried before I bought the car but the problem always returned...quickly. I checked it out when I got it and decided that the...
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    Missing members

    I've wondered how "Zandoz" ever made out. He wasn't well and stopped posting a long time ago. Don't know if anyone knew him in the real world or just as Zandoz on here....
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    Missing members

    Seemed like a decent fella. Sad to read this but not surprised seeing as how he suddenly just stopped posting. :( Rest in Peace Fred.
  14. Hackerbilt

    Missing members

    Thanks Spanky! Much appreciated!
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    Missing members

    I still pop in now and then to see whats happening here but it has dropped off for sure. I do use facebook a lot now but I would prefer to be on a message board. Facebook interaction is in your face and then its gone on to something else...usually never to be seen again. No matter how much...
  16. Hackerbilt

    Cotton Werksman, 1932~2021

    Rest in peace Cotton. You were one of a few long distance mentors to me as I grew up. Your influence made a difference in how I looked at Hot Rod construction etc, and for that I offer humble thanks. You were always one to watch. God speed...
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    what spindle and brake for tbucket build?

    Panhard rods are meant to be set level. Level is dictated by the height of the axle pivot point of the bar being at the same height as the frame pivot point. The angle, shape or contours of the tubing between those points has no bearing on what is or isn't level. The J bar on a short...
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    what spindle and brake for tbucket build?

    You are gonna use Ford spindles so therefore you need to use the rotors and brackets that fit the Ford spindles. Why would you even consider that you might possibly be able to use the Chevy stuff when the kit for Ford spindles is right there? The Panhard bar issue comes down to having a bar...
  19. Hackerbilt

    Loud side pipes and maybe a solution

    Always wondered what the augers sound like. On my T I wanted it a bit quieter so I pulled the speedway slip-on's and combined two bullet mufflers on each side. (Sliced, diced and welded into one long bullet on each side.) I made a cover wrap of stainless to hide the painted mufflers and used...
  20. Hackerbilt

    SHOCKS

    Keeping in mind that shown is a hairpin radius arm and not an actual "4 bar" suspension. ;)

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