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Changes to NSW vehicle engineer???

Last post by 86xf « Thu Jul 02, 2020 6:56 pm
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by 86xf » Wed Jul 01, 2020 6:48 pm

Hi Guys,

I’m hope that you help me, I was talking to a mechanic today who indicated that NSW has or is about to change the rules on putting V8s...

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Thu Jul 02, 2020 6:56 pm
Dodge wheel track?

Last post by 666 « Sat Jun 27, 2020 5:35 pm
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by 666 » Sat Jun 27, 2020 4:42 pm

Hi, I am I am after the wheelbase and track for a 1925 Dodge. Cheers Peter.

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Last post by 666
Sat Jun 27, 2020 5:35 pm
12V Electric heater.

Last post by 48 prefect « Sat Jun 27, 2020 1:44 pm
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by 48 prefect » Thu Jun 25, 2020 11:14 pm

Hi all. Wanting to fit an all electric 12v heater to my rod. See a lot on ebay priced from $25--$400, Bought a $45 one & wouldn't warm my doggy kenal...

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Last post by 48 prefect
Sat Jun 27, 2020 1:44 pm
bit more progress on the new rod

Last post by 302-coop « Tue Jun 23, 2020 8:02 pm
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by monte » Thu Dec 12, 2019 6:03 pm
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Been a bit hot during the last couple of weeks and trying to take it a bit easier anyway a couple of pics of the new rod ,I made the plywood template...
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Last post by 302-coop
Tue Jun 23, 2020 8:02 pm
US ENGINE IMPORTERS

Last post by pilot Dave « Sat Jun 20, 2020 3:15 pm
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by garya54 » Fri Jun 19, 2020 9:08 am

Hi, Does anyone have any recommendations for an importer who can ship engines from the USA to Melbourne?
And how much does it cost? Cheers, Gary

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Last post by pilot Dave
Sat Jun 20, 2020 3:15 pm
Fuel Tanks

Last post by monte « Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:55 pm
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by NashRod » Wed Jun 03, 2020 12:55 pm

Hi Everyone,
I posted this question on my build thread but so far no responses so I thought posting it here might let more people see it.

What's the...

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Last post by monte
Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:55 pm
Yeti's Construction Thread

Last post by Theyeti « Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:58 pm
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by Theyeti » Fri Oct 19, 2007 9:55 pm
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OK a the title sugests I a have just shaken hands on a Aussie bodied 37 Chev all steel all original right down to the hubcaps the trims rat eatern...
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Last post by Theyeti
Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:58 pm
Intrusion Bars

Last post by Angry « Sat May 30, 2020 11:56 pm
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by big woody » Wed May 27, 2020 11:54 am

Hi All

been searching through the guidelines looking for any information on side intrusion bars. Cannot find anything on them.
No doors just climb...

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Last post by Angry
Sat May 30, 2020 11:56 pm
Awkward Stuff Done

Last post by rx4ord « Sun May 17, 2020 6:25 pm
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by rx4ord » Wed May 06, 2020 9:47 am
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Having an unusual motor that was typical of me, I had most of
the bits but it was injected and had a weird distributor.
I had the distributor and...
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Last post by rx4ord
Sun May 17, 2020 6:25 pm
Straight Pitman Arm - XW XY Falcon

Last post by Maffra « Sun May 10, 2020 8:07 am
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by Maffra » Sat May 09, 2020 12:18 pm

Looking for advice on what / if any, straight pitman arms fit an XW XY Falcon steering box please.

Would a HQ Holden be the same size ?

Thanks and...

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Last post by Maffra
Sun May 10, 2020 8:07 am
Jag front end

Last post by Billie « Wed May 06, 2020 9:01 pm
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by enjenjo » Wed Apr 22, 2020 4:10 am

I am installing a 86 Xj6 front end in a 54 Chevy 3100 pickup. I am curious what springs you are using on a pickup conversion. The XJ6 springs look...

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Last post by Billie
Wed May 06, 2020 9:01 pm
Ozi-Steer

Last post by 32coupe « Wed May 06, 2020 1:47 pm
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by Sudsy » Sat May 02, 2020 9:15 am

I did post these quite a while ago but have made a few changes to the design. Sprockets and shafts are now one piece machined in 4140 and heat...

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Last post by 32coupe
Wed May 06, 2020 1:47 pm
New style exhaust flanges

Last post by rx4ord « Wed May 06, 2020 9:51 am
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by Sudsy » Sat May 02, 2020 9:02 am

New style exhaust flanges for custom clean applications. No external welds, no gaskets. Tig weld around the inside and a little bit of silicon. CNC...

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Last post by rx4ord
Wed May 06, 2020 9:51 am
56 Cusso 2 door build questions

Last post by deluxe31 « Sat May 02, 2020 10:37 am
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by Angry » Fri Mar 13, 2020 12:46 am
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Hi guys,...been looking for a new project to sink my teeth into....

Always wanted a 55/56 Chevy Post coupe...but seems that they all command a fair...
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Last post by deluxe31
Sat May 02, 2020 10:37 am
Finally gettin a start on the rod(rollin n channelled)

Last post by Mudgy « Fri May 01, 2020 7:31 pm
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by 302-coop » Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:59 pm
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Hi all, just thought i would share the excitement going on here in the south at the moment, For those that don't know me and some that do, i sold my...
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Last post by Mudgy
Fri May 01, 2020 7:31 pm
32 Ford fuel tank mounting bolts

Last post by garya54 « Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:16 am

by garya54 » Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:16 am

Hi, do 32 Fords have 3/8 or 5/16 bolts to mount the fuel tank?
And do they have 1 or 3 springs to hold them down?
Cheers, Gary

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Last post by garya54
Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:16 am
Show us your chassis tables!

Last post by mgtstumpy « Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:37 pm
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by BLWNHR » Wed Apr 15, 2020 3:23 pm
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I'm not far off building a chassis table and am looking for examples of what others have done. I like the idea of a ladder-type arrangement so I can...
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Last post by mgtstumpy
Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:37 pm
Braces for 62-64 B body

Last post by mgtstumpy « Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:10 pm
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by steve the ford guy » Sat Apr 11, 2020 7:06 pm

Saw these on ebay US, thought someone might be able to make their own set in the shed just using these pictures. They fit 62-64 B body Dodge :D

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Last post by mgtstumpy
Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:10 pm
28A's '28 Model A Roadster Build

Last post by rx4ord « Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:57 am
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by 28A » Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:11 pm
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So figured i'd show you guys my build of my '48 so-cal styled roadster.

Parts list of what i have so far includes:

Original Boxed Model A chassis...
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Last post by rx4ord
Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:57 am
Console???

Last post by FX Panelvan « Fri Apr 10, 2020 2:57 am
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by FX Panelvan » Thu Apr 09, 2020 3:49 am

Hi All
Trust you are all adhering to the social distancing rules. And more importantly that everyone is staying healthy.
As we will be home soon (as...

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Last post by FX Panelvan
Fri Apr 10, 2020 2:57 am
Traditional style steel wheels on a Jag XJ40 front end???

Last post by 38Chevy454 « Wed Apr 08, 2020 12:39 am
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by burtrido » Thu Feb 20, 2020 10:08 pm

Hi guys it’s been awhile. A little project I’m working on (for my wife) at the moment will be using the later jag xj40 front end. I’ve been asked to...

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Last post by 38Chevy454
Wed Apr 08, 2020 12:39 am
INSTALLING A FUEL SENDER

Last post by grahamjb « Mon Apr 06, 2020 11:22 pm
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by garya54 » Wed Apr 01, 2020 12:46 pm
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Hi, I am about to fit a fuel sender into an original 1932 Ford fuel tank and due to the shape of the bottom of the tank it would easier to mount the...
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Last post by grahamjb
Mon Apr 06, 2020 11:22 pm
VL commodore power rack

Last post by 47merc « Sun Apr 05, 2020 11:46 am
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by 47merc » Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:29 pm

Can anyone tell me which is the high pressure port on a VL power rack? The bottom one closest to the rack or the top one closest to the steering...

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Last post by 47merc
Sun Apr 05, 2020 11:46 am
Which AC/DC TIG do you use and recommend?

Last post by BLWNHR « Tue Mar 31, 2020 3:30 pm
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by BLWNHR » Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:56 pm

Hi all, the last TIG thread was 7 years old so I thought I'd start a fresh.

After 20 years I re-learned how to TIG with my 3-in1 machine last year...

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Last post by BLWNHR
Tue Mar 31, 2020 3:30 pm
Body measurements for 35 ford

Last post by monte « Thu Mar 26, 2020 6:01 pm
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by monte » Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:22 pm

Anybody got a 35 ford that can give me the height from the floor to the roof height ,guess 36 would be same ,near enough ,thanks

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Last post by monte
Thu Mar 26, 2020 6:01 pm
seat frame corner radius

Last post by steve the ford guy « Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:42 pm

by steve the ford guy » Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:42 pm

Im thinking of making one of these (Model A). Anyone now what the front corners radius is where the seat spring sits into? Don't know if late T...

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Last post by steve the ford guy
Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:42 pm
CLEANING A FUEL TANK

Last post by Newbee « Fri Mar 20, 2020 7:35 pm
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by garya54 » Wed Mar 18, 2020 1:47 pm

What is the most economical way to clean a rusty fuel tank?
My 32 Ford tank has surface rust inside and one small pin hole which I was going to braze...

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Last post by Newbee
Fri Mar 20, 2020 7:35 pm
7" headlight options

Last post by T1916 « Sun Mar 15, 2020 8:45 pm
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by jex » Fri Mar 13, 2020 5:21 pm

Is there any such thing as a 7 headlight lense that also has provision for a parker + indicator light . I see a couple of the rod shops sell a lense...

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Last post by T1916
Sun Mar 15, 2020 8:45 pm
Holden Brake booster change, need help.

Last post by PeterR « Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:13 pm
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by sloper » Tue Mar 03, 2020 11:24 am

Goodaye all

What size is a HQ single diaphram brake booster?
l need to get more boost into the brakes on the 57 chev, it stops ok but wont lock a...

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Last post by PeterR
Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:13 pm
Question: XF Discs on early Ford Stub Axles

Last post by 47merc « Thu Mar 05, 2020 11:55 pm
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by 47merc » Wed Mar 04, 2020 8:21 pm

I'm fitting XF discs and VN callipers on 1940 stub axles using Rodtec spacers and it would appear that I will have to redrill the calliper to move it...

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Last post by 47merc
Thu Mar 05, 2020 11:55 pm
1950 Pontiac Taillight O.D.

Last post by hot rod andy « Mon Mar 02, 2020 8:03 am
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by garya54 » Thu Feb 27, 2020 8:52 am

Hi, would anyone be able to tell me the outside diameter of a 1950 Pontiac taillight.
Cheers, Gary A

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Last post by hot rod andy
Mon Mar 02, 2020 8:03 am
El Cheapo Build

Last post by jeffa « Mon Feb 17, 2020 10:00 pm
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by Big G » Mon Aug 27, 2018 8:15 pm
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I have just got home a start to my next project. The plan is to build a low cost rpu hotrod, all of this I have done before so hopefully it won't be...
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Last post by jeffa
Mon Feb 17, 2020 10:00 pm
Wide wheels for Jag F/E

Last post by Angry « Fri Jan 31, 2020 1:51 am
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by 86xf » Fri Jan 24, 2020 7:31 pm

Good evening Gents,

I’m dropping a quick line to pick your brain and hopefully confirm my research.

I’ve put a Jag S3 F/E under an International...

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Last post by Angry
Fri Jan 31, 2020 1:51 am
34 Chev 3 window coupe

Last post by ruffnut « Tue Jan 28, 2020 1:49 pm
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by ruffnut » Sat Sep 30, 2017 9:21 pm
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Hi Everyone

Just starting my project, Chassis is underway

Details
34 Chev Chassis by TOPRODZ
Body By Fibrechev
Big block Chev
Turbo 700
9 ford...
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Last post by ruffnut
Tue Jan 28, 2020 1:49 pm
Advice on windows and Bailey channell needed

Last post by rx4ord « Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:19 pm
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by monte » Sat Jan 11, 2020 3:46 pm
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I am building an aloy body as you all know but have never done windows before ,like real wind up windows ,so what manual window regulator do I use...
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Last post by rx4ord
Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:19 pm
Jag/Ford brake conversion

Last post by rog « Tue Jan 21, 2020 11:48 pm
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by Grazza » Sun Jun 19, 2016 5:03 pm
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At this stage I am simply investigating options, but has anyone ever changed a XJ6 Jag PCD over to the 114.3 Ford size? Back in '12 Thom made a start...
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Last post by rog
Tue Jan 21, 2020 11:48 pm
Weld Through Primer

Last post by 38chev « Thu Jan 16, 2020 9:47 pm
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by Greg N Smith » Wed Jan 15, 2020 6:49 pm

What Weld Through Primer would you suggest prior to MIG or TIG welding ?

Copper or Zinc ?

Where can I buy a can ? I'm on the Sunshine Coast QLD

I...

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Last post by 38chev
Thu Jan 16, 2020 9:47 pm
Who can narrow a jag rear in Qld?

Last post by toprodz « Fri Dec 27, 2019 9:12 am
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by Havok1 » Sat Dec 21, 2019 4:58 am

Hi all, a work mate has asked me who is the best to go to.to have a jag rear narrowed in Qld. As an Adelaide boy I have no idea! Does anyone have any...

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Last post by toprodz
Fri Dec 27, 2019 9:12 am
38 Chev Coupe Suspension options?

Last post by monte « Tue Dec 24, 2019 2:40 pm
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by mick_in_oz » Tue Sep 05, 2017 6:06 pm
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I'm wanting to know what people feel are the options for an IFS into a 38 Chev?

Off the top of my head, HKTG Holden, Jag, L300, maybe...
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Last post by monte
Tue Dec 24, 2019 2:40 pm
GPS Speedo

Last post by Borbo « Fri Dec 13, 2019 6:40 pm
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by Greg N Smith » Wed Dec 11, 2019 5:50 pm

Are GPS Speedo allowed by QLDTAC ?

Are they allowed in other States ?

Do they work in tunnels ?

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Last post by Borbo
Fri Dec 13, 2019 6:40 pm
Bracing a body what to use?

Last post by Bill Randall « Tue Dec 10, 2019 7:29 am
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by KustomKulture62 » Fri Oct 04, 2019 10:40 pm

Wondering what you guys prefer to use for bracing a 4 door body prior to removing the floor.
Are there any steel products better to use for example...

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Last post by Bill Randall
Tue Dec 10, 2019 7:29 am
ford discs on jag front end

Last post by Angry « Mon Nov 18, 2019 12:09 pm
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by atwuk » Thu Mar 21, 2013 4:00 pm
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I intend putting a jag front end in my 51 spinner I realize it is a bit wide so I intend to do the EA ford disk conversion which apparently narrows...
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Last post by Angry
Mon Nov 18, 2019 12:09 pm
Bearclaw latches.

Last post by 31 Coupe « Tue Nov 12, 2019 3:13 pm
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by EnR » Tue Jun 19, 2018 7:22 pm
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I have been told that from last friday bearclaw type latches are compulsory on all new hot rods. (That is catches using the bearclaw type mechanism -...
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Last post by 31 Coupe
Tue Nov 12, 2019 3:13 pm
Rust Removal and Prep CITRIC ACID

Last post by Maffra « Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:00 pm
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Hi All,

Just thought i would put this up as i have searched around and found this to be the best economical and efficeint way to remove rust from...
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Last post by Maffra
Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:00 pm
351W mid mount ALT&AC brackets

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Sun Nov 03, 2019 7:14 pm
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by Javs32 » Tue Oct 22, 2019 1:54 pm

Has anyone made mid mount AC and Alternator brackets to suit 351W at all? Engine is in a 32 Ford

Looking for tech drawings or a complete set of...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sun Nov 03, 2019 7:14 pm
Jag coil over ride height on a live axle.

Last post by Angry « Sat Nov 02, 2019 11:20 pm
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by garya54 » Thu Oct 31, 2019 8:47 am

Hi, I am setting up a triangulated 4 bar rear end on a glass bodied 32 Ford hiboy roadster using a 9 diff and two XJ6 Jag rear coil over shocks.
The...

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Last post by Angry
Sat Nov 02, 2019 11:20 pm
Cody's JB Pickup

Last post by Cody « Sat Nov 02, 2019 9:02 am
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by Cody » Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:14 pm
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I am trying to do a mock up with the cab and I wanted to use the original firewall but it looks like the cab will sit too far back.
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Last post by Cody
Sat Nov 02, 2019 9:02 am
Ford 9inch drum to disc conversion

Last post by 46 deluxe « Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:34 pm
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by 65F100 » Tue Oct 08, 2019 9:03 pm

good day guys,

just looking for suggestions from anyone that has recently done a disc brake conversion on Ford 9inch. There appear to be quite a...

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Last post by 46 deluxe
Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:34 pm
Jaguar XJ front suspension parts

Last post by heven67 « Wed Oct 09, 2019 2:35 pm
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by Jolly Roger » Sun Oct 06, 2019 4:59 pm

Hello everyone. I would like to know where people go for parts to rebuild the XJ front suspension.

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Last post by heven67
Wed Oct 09, 2019 2:35 pm
Metal gauge for early falcon bodywork

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Sun Oct 06, 2019 3:01 pm
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by XP6 » Fri Aug 30, 2019 8:27 am
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Can anyone tell me what thickness cold rolled Ford used on XP falcons, are the floor pan and inner workings thicker than the outer body work?

I've...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sun Oct 06, 2019 3:01 pm

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