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Intrepid
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Ok sorry for the late response.
I am prety sure it is a Chevy G10 van, maybe 64-66ish. Scoobydoo style snub nose
This is what it looks like.
I would really like some confirmation before I order all new wheel cylinders and springs.
Like I said it has a 5X4.75 bolt pattern, with 2.5" wide shoes, and the drums are 9.5" inside diameter
I am prety sure it is a Chevy G10 van, maybe 64-66ish. Scoobydoo style snub nose
This is what it looks like.
I would really like some confirmation before I order all new wheel cylinders and springs.
Like I said it has a 5X4.75 bolt pattern, with 2.5" wide shoes, and the drums are 9.5" inside diameter
Where will the ball joints go?
Intrepid
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Finally got the steering box mount fabricated.
This was a challenge.
It needed to be removable because the Corvair box is threaded, it bolts home from the bottom, and I wanted it to be serviceable.
The goofy angle these things mount on and the tight tolerance as well as clearance is what made it tricky.
I started with two pieces of angle and modified from there.
I added a few gussets for extra support.
Still need to hit it with the file and sander to clean it up.
This was a challenge.
It needed to be removable because the Corvair box is threaded, it bolts home from the bottom, and I wanted it to be serviceable.
The goofy angle these things mount on and the tight tolerance as well as clearance is what made it tricky.
I started with two pieces of angle and modified from there.
I added a few gussets for extra support.
Still need to hit it with the file and sander to clean it up.
Intrepid
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@Gerry
Inspired by your windshield posts, and after looking at windshield frames and other mounting posts, the costs are out to lunch.
I am ordering stainless and making my own.
I got the 308 wire and a new nozzle on order for the welder, but a welder friend of mine suggested I change the gas.
Did you change your gas up for welding stainless ??
Inspired by your windshield posts, and after looking at windshield frames and other mounting posts, the costs are out to lunch.
I am ordering stainless and making my own.
I got the 308 wire and a new nozzle on order for the welder, but a welder friend of mine suggested I change the gas.
Did you change your gas up for welding stainless ??
old round fart
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Need stainless wire too don't you? Never tried to MIG stainless.
tfeverfred
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Yes, you do need stainless steel wire.
Gerry
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These were made in mild steel and polished. I was thinking of having them brass plated but went with powder coat instead. Just built up the gaps then dressed it all back. At least this way you can get the bends to match your own body shape.
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Intrepid
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The two lights on the sides of the speedo will be switched out for the turn signal lights,, the chev logo light will be converted to a shift light.
The speedo will be raised higher than it is to accommodate the tach.
And I will have proper gauges for temp, oil pressure, and more.
The speedo will be raised higher than it is to accommodate the tach.
And I will have proper gauges for temp, oil pressure, and more.
Intrepid
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I will try end get some pics for you tomorrow.. right now its up on the block and tackle .
Its not as clean as I would like but the line is straight, right now its on there with an old piano hinge just to keep it in place and functional.
I plan on changing that out with these from Lee Valley
SOSS® Invisible Hinges - Lee Valley Tools
That should clean it up just right
The only drawback is that when it opens, it opens in a slight downward angle.
But it still has plenty of clearance for the pipes so I'm not really worried about it.
Its not as clean as I would like but the line is straight, right now its on there with an old piano hinge just to keep it in place and functional.
I plan on changing that out with these from Lee Valley
SOSS® Invisible Hinges - Lee Valley Tools
That should clean it up just right
The only drawback is that when it opens, it opens in a slight downward angle.
But it still has plenty of clearance for the pipes so I'm not really worried about it.
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