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Coil spring rate calculator

Last post by MikeSmith110 « Fri Aug 14, 2015 11:53 am
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by Brett.C » Sat Dec 26, 2009 9:00 am
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Over the past couple of months I've been working on a coil spring calculator which includes as many calculations needed to set up a live axle or...
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Last post by MikeSmith110
Fri Aug 14, 2015 11:53 am
"Boss" - EH Ute Build

Last post by Harv « Thu Dec 07, 2023 10:01 am
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by Sly Fox » Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:56 pm

This story goes back over 40 years, I’ll tell you more about that later.

The latest part of the story started on Friday afternoon when Zuffen kindly...

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Last post by Harv
Thu Dec 07, 2023 10:01 am
Steering; intermediate shaft angle

Last post by Sudsy « Tue Dec 05, 2023 4:36 pm
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by pmd400 » Sun Dec 03, 2023 5:01 pm

I’m fitting a jaguar front suspension and steering into a 1962 Rover P5. The issue I have is the angle of the intermediate shaft. The angle at the...

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Last post by Sudsy
Tue Dec 05, 2023 4:36 pm
Booster push rod length

Last post by Retro Boy « Sat Dec 02, 2023 6:26 pm
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by Retro Boy » Sun Nov 05, 2023 5:00 pm

Does anyone have an XA - XB brake booster out of a car who can measure how far the push rod protrudes past the face please?
This seems the easiest...

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Last post by Retro Boy
Sat Dec 02, 2023 6:26 pm
Grand Willys Project

Last post by Gojeep « Fri Dec 01, 2023 7:43 pm
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by Gojeep » Mon Feb 18, 2008 3:48 pm
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Just like to say G'day and introduce my project.
I have bought a Willys Pickup that were made from 1947 to 1965 with minor changes along the way. The...
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Last post by Gojeep
Fri Dec 01, 2023 7:43 pm
54 Hudson coupe

Last post by Gojeep « Tue Nov 28, 2023 7:34 pm
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by hudson nut » Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:05 am
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Well, I rearranged the shop (shed) and will be pulling the front end out of the jag soon, to put under my 54, so I thought I would start a journal...
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Last post by Gojeep
Tue Nov 28, 2023 7:34 pm
rack to suit hk front end

Last post by spanners « Mon Nov 27, 2023 12:09 pm
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by monte » Sun Nov 01, 2015 12:08 am
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Has anybody discovered a rack that will fit a hk front end without the shortening process ,power or manual is good :?: :?:
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Last post by spanners
Mon Nov 27, 2023 12:09 pm
fibreglass to steel bonding

Last post by ratrob31 « Wed Nov 22, 2023 5:16 pm
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by oldmate » Thu Oct 26, 2023 10:27 am

Hi all, just a quick one. I'm building the subrails i believe they are called and a body frame steelout for a floppy early A roadster body which I...

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Last post by ratrob31
Wed Nov 22, 2023 5:16 pm
49 Hudson SRT8

Last post by hudson nut « Wed Nov 22, 2023 12:52 am
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by choco » Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:19 am
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After the Vicki's debut at the CRAKK run, then the Nats at Bendigo, it was time to start work on the 49 Hudson Coupe that's been waiting in the...
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Last post by hudson nut
Wed Nov 22, 2023 12:52 am
1943 Jeep "Budget Beater"

Last post by ratrob31 « Sun Nov 19, 2023 5:48 pm
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by ShedBoy » Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:20 pm
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I like most car people collect, gather, give a good home stuff of a car nature. As my roadster is temporarily up in the air I have started looking...
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Last post by ratrob31
Sun Nov 19, 2023 5:48 pm
Fitting Jag rear

Last post by toprodz « Sat Oct 28, 2023 8:15 am
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by 666 » Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:02 pm

Hi, Another question this time the rear suspension. I'm fitting a Jag rear out of the cage, where do you get the tie bars, bottom plate and arms...

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Last post by toprodz
Sat Oct 28, 2023 8:15 am
Dad-bud builds a rod

Last post by Twin Spinner « Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:25 am
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by Dad-bud » Thu Jun 07, 2018 10:00 pm
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OK, where to start?
Bit of a newbie to this forum.
I've kinda stayed on the perimeter of the hot rodding world due to lots of excuses - kids growing...
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Last post by Twin Spinner
Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:25 am
Steeling out

Last post by zuffen « Sun Oct 22, 2023 2:09 pm
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by 666 » Thu Oct 19, 2023 6:42 pm

Hi, I am building a Ford C-cab. Starting to sort out the body shape and was after some ideas on the body steel out. Size and ideas on the steel out.

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Last post by zuffen
Sun Oct 22, 2023 2:09 pm
Couple of L300 front end questions.

Last post by zuffen « Sat Oct 21, 2023 5:20 pm
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by uted » Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:24 pm
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It's been suggested to me that my project with L300 needs some more caster. Apart from placing a shim at the cross member / chassis bracket is there...
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Last post by zuffen
Sat Oct 21, 2023 5:20 pm
Engineering cost

Last post by Mat42 « Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:02 pm
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by Mat42 » Fri Sep 29, 2023 7:57 pm
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Looking for some information for engineering cost I’ve been given a qoute but seems to be a bit out there

My buildi 37 ford pickup

Rebodied...
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Last post by Mat42
Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:02 pm
Wheel offset modification - Wagga.

Last post by Sudsy « Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:37 am
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by jex » Mon Jun 19, 2023 2:30 pm

Does anyone in Victoria know of a wheel works in the Wagga Wagga area that can move a wheel Centre on a steel wheel i. e. Change the offset?

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Last post by Sudsy
Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:37 am
38 ford coupe

Last post by jeffa « Tue Oct 17, 2023 8:52 pm
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by mercury mitch » Sun May 23, 2010 9:23 am
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you guys and gals probably call this a street rod any way here goes

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Last post by jeffa
Tue Oct 17, 2023 8:52 pm
King pin ID

Last post by jeffa « Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:31 pm
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by Retro Boy » Tue Sep 26, 2023 2:37 pm

Hello,
I have a tube axle here with king pins that measure approx .865 dia x 5 5/16 long. Are these EH -HD Holden?
Cheers
Tony

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Last post by jeffa
Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:31 pm
Newbee's 52 Mainline Ute

Last post by Newbee « Tue Sep 05, 2023 8:28 pm
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by Newbee » Tue Nov 21, 2017 12:22 am
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Well isn't always the way, recently I was over the West Coast(of SA) and got talking to a bloke who knew a bloke who had a Star model Coupe Ute. Went...
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Last post by Newbee
Tue Sep 05, 2023 8:28 pm
Project 56 F100

Last post by 46 deluxe « Sun Aug 20, 2023 3:26 pm
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by heven67 » Wed May 26, 2010 9:48 am
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Hi Guys
Ive beeb lurking in the background for a while doing alot of reading about front end converions using Mitsi and Jag and holden and even the...
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Last post by 46 deluxe
Sun Aug 20, 2023 3:26 pm
Chevy artillery rim differences.

Last post by Sly Fox « Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:48 pm
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by thatold.chevy » Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:42 pm

Wow! What an explosive topic to research.

I'm hoping people can correct or clarify my findings here.

It appears that from 35 thru 36, as Chevy...

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Last post by Sly Fox
Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:48 pm
1945 Austin 10

Last post by Tappet Head « Mon Aug 14, 2023 6:32 pm
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by Tappet Head » Mon Oct 08, 2012 2:40 pm
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Recently I bout a lovely Austin 10, Its 100% original, even has a rebuilt motor in it back to factory specs with remetaled bores !!. Its all there...
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Last post by Tappet Head
Mon Aug 14, 2023 6:32 pm
Jag parts please

Last post by Retro Boy « Sat Aug 12, 2023 11:47 am
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by Retro Boy » Sat Jul 29, 2023 4:24 pm

Hello
Back after a long long time away.
Who can help me with some lower control arms and drive shafts from a '60's S Type or E type Jag please. I'm a...

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Last post by Retro Boy
Sat Aug 12, 2023 11:47 am
XJS Jag fornt spring rates ????

Last post by pilot Dave « Tue Jul 04, 2023 7:35 pm
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by Angry » Sat Jun 29, 2019 10:42 pm
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Dont know if this is the right forum,...or tech items...

I know that the Jag XJS Coupe runs the same front end as the XJ6 Sedans. but with a bigger...
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Last post by pilot Dave
Tue Jul 04, 2023 7:35 pm
1932 Willys 6-90

Last post by Gojeep « Sun Jun 04, 2023 8:29 pm
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by Gojeep » Tue Feb 28, 2023 7:17 pm
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You didn't think I would let my custom W1LLYS plates go to waste did you!

Well this will be wife's Lisa very first car! A 1932 Willys 6-90...
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Last post by Gojeep
Sun Jun 04, 2023 8:29 pm
Brake Problem

Last post by jeffa « Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:19 pm
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by zuffen » Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:27 am

In the Shed I have a Thread on the MightyBoy build.

I took it for a drive this morning and the brakes are woeful!

The pedal is firm and the rear...

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Last post by jeffa
Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:19 pm
39 Ford stubs question

Last post by Sudsy « Sun Apr 02, 2023 8:20 am
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by steve the ford guy » Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:36 am

I have a light rust pitting problem where the front hubs inner seal runs on my front 39 stub axle.
Is there sleeve kits available to address this...

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Last post by Sudsy
Sun Apr 02, 2023 8:20 am
Louvres

Last post by Harv « Wed Mar 29, 2023 1:23 pm
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by Chrisso » Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:38 pm

Just wondering if anyone had a contact number for Neil Stamp in Wangaratta as hei the only guy I know that does louvres in car bits. Any tips would...

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Last post by Harv
Wed Mar 29, 2023 1:23 pm
Mudgy's 1937 Dodge Sedan

Last post by Sly Fox « Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:08 pm
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by Mudgy » Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:31 am
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Ok so here goes.

I have been doing a lot of reading on here and elsewhere; and it seems to me that this model isn't the most common thing around.

I...
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Last post by Sly Fox
Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:08 pm
Pictures

Last post by Chrisso « Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:35 pm
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by Chrisso » Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:50 pm

I know I've been away a while and it is good to be back. Just a quick question what is everyone using to post pictures these days? Any help would be...

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Last post by Chrisso
Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:35 pm
Hilux diff drum to disc conversion

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Tue Mar 07, 2023 6:47 pm
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by Mat42 » Sun Feb 05, 2023 7:56 pm
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Hi guys looking for a drum to disc conversion for hilux diff engineer has suggested running fg rotors
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Tue Mar 07, 2023 6:47 pm
Out-of-round lug hole repairs

Last post by jeffa « Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:01 pm
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by thatold.chevy » Fri Mar 03, 2023 12:32 am

Hey all.

What's the easiest fix for this, please?

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Last post by jeffa
Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:01 pm
Planishing machines, does anyone here use one?

Last post by steve the ford guy « Thu Mar 02, 2023 12:03 pm
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by steve the ford guy » Mon Jan 30, 2023 1:11 pm

Found this, seems the only one available locally, are they any good? Can't remember anyone here ever talking about them :?:

Thought it would be...

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Last post by steve the ford guy
Thu Mar 02, 2023 12:03 pm
T Ford body fitment

Last post by pilot Dave « Tue Feb 21, 2023 7:16 am
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by olfrt » Sat Feb 18, 2023 7:11 pm

Can anybody help with a diagram or schematic for a 27 T Ford body to chassis fit. Not sure how to explain what I mean, other than where the body fits...

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Last post by pilot Dave
Tue Feb 21, 2023 7:16 am
Tyres and Rims - help everyone out!

Last post by hudnut « Tue Feb 21, 2023 4:11 am
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by thatold.chevy » Tue Feb 14, 2023 6:48 pm

I've started this thread as a hopeful base for where to source some modern wheel / tyre combos that are both tall and thin, to meet the NCOP regs...

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Last post by hudnut
Tue Feb 21, 2023 4:11 am
Buying ebay stuff from China

Last post by monte « Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:38 pm
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by monte » Thu Feb 09, 2023 10:13 am

just wondering if it is safe to deal with people in china on ebay ,looking to buy some of these door handles

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Last post by monte
Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:38 pm
What front shock absorbers to use on XJ6 S11 ?

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Thu Feb 09, 2023 6:42 pm
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by 46OzHudson » Sun Jan 08, 2023 1:44 pm
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Sorry it's been ages since I've been on here.
I'm finally getting back into my project and was wondering what shock absorbers you have used for a...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Thu Feb 09, 2023 6:42 pm
Tassie Daves Vicky

Last post by NashRod « Thu Feb 09, 2023 9:19 am
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by rx4ord » Sun Apr 14, 2019 6:27 pm
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Crikey I have been a long time going nowhere with this.
Some people would not even know I had it.
Going ahead now.

Toyota Hemi,Gas...
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Last post by NashRod
Thu Feb 09, 2023 9:19 am
What Model Jaguar for parts?

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Mon Feb 06, 2023 7:00 pm
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by dodgy38 » Tue Jun 24, 2014 6:03 pm
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Hi all I own a 1938 Dodge sedan and have been wanting to collect some more parts for the build which just cant seem to get off the ground, I want to...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Mon Feb 06, 2023 7:00 pm
1940 Chev Rear End Options

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:32 pm
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by leocar » Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:31 am

Hi Everyone,

I am looking to start the suspension for my 1940 4 door Chev. I have decided on a Rod Tech front end (even though it will be a long...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:32 pm
Fibreglass guards

Last post by 37fordpu « Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:01 pm
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by Mat42 » Fri Jan 13, 2023 5:12 pm

Ok brains trust

I’m looking for someone that makes guards and other products for 37 ford pickups

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Last post by 37fordpu
Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:01 pm
Chassis for prefect using ba falcon front and rear

Last post by Littlewardy « Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:29 am
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by Littlewardy » Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:38 pm
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Hi there,

First time builder so super excited and most likely got a lot of work cut out for me.

Not sure if this has been talked about. I can't...
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Last post by Littlewardy
Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:29 am
Body Lifting Options

Last post by steve the ford guy « Wed Jan 25, 2023 4:18 pm
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by leocar » Tue Jan 10, 2023 4:57 pm

Hi Everyone,

I am starting my first build and will soon be looking to lift the body off my 1940 Chev to get to the chassis and work on the...

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Last post by steve the ford guy
Wed Jan 25, 2023 4:18 pm
Bailey channel

Last post by monte « Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:14 pm
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by monte » Sat Jan 21, 2023 5:57 pm

Hi all ,anybody know where you can buy lenghths of bailey channel ,I want the one with the stainless strips on the outside ,thanks

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Last post by monte
Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:14 pm
Slapper bars

Last post by Twin Spinner « Fri Jan 20, 2023 3:05 pm
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by thatold.chevy » Thu Jan 19, 2023 7:24 pm

Hi all,

Can someone please assist with my understanding of this?

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This clause perplexes me a bit. I deal with legislation daily,...

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Last post by Twin Spinner
Fri Jan 20, 2023 3:05 pm
37 ford 1-1/2t truck build

Last post by Mat42 « Wed Nov 30, 2022 9:55 am
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by Mat42 » Fri Nov 25, 2022 9:07 pm

Hi guys I’m the planning stage of my build

I have a 37 ford 1-1/2 truck

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just looking for idea’s I’m...

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Last post by Mat42
Wed Nov 30, 2022 9:55 am
Saas Speedo sender Question

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Wed Nov 23, 2022 1:08 pm
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by monte » Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:19 am

I have bought a SAAS Speedo for the new project and have no idea where or how I set up a sender for it ,its electronic and programbable ,maybe a...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Wed Nov 23, 2022 1:08 pm
Prefect - 1st build

Last post by jailbar joe « Tue Nov 22, 2022 2:06 pm
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Well i have been looking on here for about 18 months to get ideas and information on starting my first build, a Ford Prefect. I have been working...
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Last post by jailbar joe
Tue Nov 22, 2022 2:06 pm
Stainless headlight bar - model A

Last post by zuffen « Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:24 pm
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by chop_shop » Mon Nov 21, 2022 10:37 am

Gday, the aftermarket model a (30/31) headlight bar, as suspected doesnt exactly sit nice on the my fenders, can the aftermarket stainless headlight...

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Last post by zuffen
Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:24 pm
International AA110

Last post by 49chevcustom « Fri Nov 18, 2022 10:52 pm
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by 86xf » Thu Feb 06, 2014 10:14 pm
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I've sat in the shadows for a long time awaiting for the factors of life to settle down. Now that my boys are teens and my wife...
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Last post by 49chevcustom
Fri Nov 18, 2022 10:52 pm

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