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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
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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by SimonG » Mon May 01, 2017 8:24 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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Good evening Gents,

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
Model A Tourer Build

Last post by Newbee « Thu Nov 10, 2022 12:16 am
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by toprodz » Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:22 pm
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Well in the interest of getting more content on this forum I thought I would start a build thread on
my A Tourer that I have started
I mentioned to...
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Last post by Newbee
Thu Nov 10, 2022 12:16 am
46 Ford Build Fails Brke Plate Test With High Pedal Pressure

Last post by thatold.chevy « Tue Nov 01, 2022 12:05 pm
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by Sedandelivery » Mon Dec 13, 2021 6:10 pm
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Submitted my 46 Merc for an Engineer required Brake Plate Test, MK1 Jag front end, NF Fairlane disc braked diff with NF master cylinder and booster...
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Last post by thatold.chevy
Tue Nov 01, 2022 12:05 pm
Which diff for Hotrods these days

Last post by thatold.chevy « Mon Oct 31, 2022 2:17 pm
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by 34Chev » Sat Jun 19, 2021 6:10 pm

Starting to think about a diff for my next project and it seems the good old days are gone
9” is still an option, can buy new housing to right length...

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Last post by thatold.chevy
Mon Oct 31, 2022 2:17 pm
and another jailbar

Last post by jailbar joe « Wed Oct 19, 2022 10:15 pm
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by jailbar joe » Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:24 pm
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well here we go again,this is what i have started with.
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Last post by jailbar joe
Wed Oct 19, 2022 10:15 pm
56 F100 IFS Questions

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Fri Aug 19, 2022 1:40 pm
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by LloydT » Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:41 am

G’day everyone, new to posting to the forum but I have read a lot of great stuff.
I have just purchased a 1956 F100 RHD. I am contemplating the front...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Fri Aug 19, 2022 1:40 pm
Upholstery question

Last post by 46 deluxe « Sat Aug 06, 2022 7:07 pm
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by 46 deluxe » Sun Sep 26, 2021 10:33 pm
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A question for the guys on here that have had a crack at their own upholstery .
What type of sewing machines have you used ?
I'm thinking of having...
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Last post by 46 deluxe
Sat Aug 06, 2022 7:07 pm
Spring steel for seats.

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Sat Jul 30, 2022 2:44 pm
Replies: 14
by sloper » Thu Feb 18, 2016 10:45 am

Goodaye all

Have to rebuild the seat springs in the Torana but where would l go in Melbourne for 3mm 1/8 diameter spring steel?

Also the zigzag...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sat Jul 30, 2022 2:44 pm
Brake master cylinder stroke

Last post by toprodz « Sun Jul 10, 2022 8:31 pm
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by garya54 » Thu Jul 07, 2022 12:54 pm

Hi, Would anyone know what the stroke length would be for a 7 dual diaphragm booster and 1 diameter master cylinder.
Thanks, Gary

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Last post by toprodz
Sun Jul 10, 2022 8:31 pm
This followed me home

Last post by steve the ford guy « Mon Jul 04, 2022 9:23 am
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by rattyrod » Sun Nov 22, 2020 1:55 am
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Went to visit a mate today and as the heading says , this just attached itself to my car and followed me home . It is a 1937 chev ute and is our next...
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Last post by steve the ford guy
Mon Jul 04, 2022 9:23 am
Handbuilt 36 ford stainless grille

Last post by 36Phaeton « Fri Jun 24, 2022 5:44 pm
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by 36coupe » Mon Nov 18, 2013 10:53 pm
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If anyone wants to have a crack at it, here's how i made a custom grille....
Ispiration came from a grille fitted to the gold 3W Brizio built some...
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Last post by 36Phaeton
Fri Jun 24, 2022 5:44 pm
Rack & pinion for HK front end.

Last post by 36 roadster « Tue Jun 21, 2022 9:08 am
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by 36 roadster » Wed May 25, 2022 12:53 am

I am looking for a rack and pinion to fit onto a HK front end, but in a LHD car. I have a Torana R&P, which flipped over to the rear of the front end...

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Last post by 36 roadster
Tue Jun 21, 2022 9:08 am
Hydro-Boost brake booster

Last post by Harv « Fri Jun 17, 2022 9:07 am
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by jex » Thu Jun 16, 2022 10:24 am

Does anyone know of any suppliers of Hydro-boost brake boosters in Australia or are they an import item ?

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Last post by Harv
Fri Jun 17, 2022 9:07 am
MIA

Last post by Twin Spinner « Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:55 am
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by Twin Spinner » Sun Apr 24, 2022 10:14 am

Have'nt seen Turns here for ages, I wonder if he ever got that Falcon (Ranchero) ute on the road:?:

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Last post by Twin Spinner
Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:55 am
1952 Customline parking lights pics

Last post by steve the ford guy « Sat May 28, 2022 10:13 am
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by steve the ford guy » Sun Nov 14, 2021 11:43 pm

This might be helpful to someone here
Have no idea if they're still available

1952 Ford car front parking lights restored

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Last post by steve the ford guy
Sat May 28, 2022 10:13 am
Bead rolled aluminium door trims

Last post by Harv « Sun May 22, 2022 7:29 am
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by Harv » Fri Mar 25, 2022 10:05 am

Looking for some advice please.

I'd like to make a set of bead-rolled door trims for an early Holden, similar to this:
Bead rolled aluminium door...

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Last post by Harv
Sun May 22, 2022 7:29 am
Datusn 200b Steering box in A model

Last post by davidb « Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:44 pm
Replies: 6
by chop_shop » Thu Dec 09, 2021 9:22 am

G'day anyone running a datsun 200b steering box in the their hotrod ? if so what steering joints are using to connect ? appears to be very small in...

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Last post by davidb
Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:44 pm
Straightening warped timber for a dash

Last post by steve the ford guy « Wed Apr 13, 2022 7:36 pm
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by steve the ford guy » Wed Apr 06, 2022 11:49 am

Anyone know about straightening bowed timber to use for a dash panel?

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Last post by steve the ford guy
Wed Apr 13, 2022 7:36 pm
RRS steering racks

Last post by garya54 « Thu Mar 24, 2022 2:26 pm

by garya54 » Thu Mar 24, 2022 2:26 pm

Hi, Does anyone know what brand of centre take off power steering rack RRS use for their Ford Customline conversions?

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Last post by garya54
Thu Mar 24, 2022 2:26 pm
Brake master cyl question.

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Tue Dec 14, 2021 3:37 pm

by FRANK BASILE » Tue Dec 14, 2021 3:37 pm

I have a 49 Ford F1 with S111 Jag f/e . I have converted the brake pedal and master cyl from under floor to a firewall mounted system using late 80,s...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Tue Dec 14, 2021 3:37 pm
Pilot Update

Last post by jeffa « Mon Dec 13, 2021 8:59 pm
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by Chrisso » Sat Apr 19, 2014 5:28 pm
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It has been a while so here goes.

Engine finished, 302 Clevo new internals 20 thou over, Camtech cam, balanced, Edelbrock Air Gap Manifold and a...
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Last post by jeffa
Mon Dec 13, 2021 8:59 pm
water based auto paint

Last post by 36 roadster « Mon Nov 29, 2021 2:21 pm

by 36 roadster » Mon Nov 29, 2021 2:21 pm

I have some water-based paint I want to use (with urethane clear over the top), but am not sure if standard acrylic primer surfacer can be used as...

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Last post by 36 roadster
Mon Nov 29, 2021 2:21 pm
Holden stud pattern

Last post by Harv « Tue Nov 23, 2021 7:14 am
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by 36 roadster » Thu Nov 18, 2021 8:08 pm

I am trying to find some 15 wheels which have the early (HK HG HT) Holden stud pattern. Anyone know what car may have these?

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Last post by Harv
Tue Nov 23, 2021 7:14 am
52 Customline Chassis Number

Last post by steve the ford guy « Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:09 pm
Replies: 22
by chop_shop » Tue Oct 05, 2021 6:59 pm
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G'day any ideas where the chassis number is on a 52/53/ 54 aussie customline ? my chassis was painted by previous owner so would like to narrow it...
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Last post by steve the ford guy
Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:09 pm
35 Chevy Leaf Spring Rear Query

Last post by Newbee « Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:08 pm
Replies: 15
by Meeksie » Fri Oct 22, 2021 1:11 pm
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Hi All,

I'm about to start on the chassis for my 35 Chevy.
At some stage I would like to tow a small camper trailer behind it and was hoping to...
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Last post by Newbee
Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:08 pm
T spring to model A

Last post by steve the ford guy « Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:35 pm
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by steve the ford guy » Sun Oct 24, 2021 9:19 am

Does a T spring used in a rear A cross member need leafs removing or are they ok to run as is.? Happy to run it as original. Should look kind of neat...

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Last post by steve the ford guy
Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:35 pm
Removal tool for 52 Customline fender badge

Last post by steve the ford guy « Tue Oct 12, 2021 6:38 pm
Replies: 11
by steve the ford guy » Sat Oct 09, 2021 3:15 pm

Anyone know what tool is used to remove press on metal clips holding the badge on a 52 Cusso fender?
I'm going to try and repair this fender as a...

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Last post by steve the ford guy
Tue Oct 12, 2021 6:38 pm
Which diff for Hotrods these days

Last post by ShedBoy « Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:05 pm
Replies: 19
by 34Chev » Sat Jun 19, 2021 5:45 pm
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Starting to think about a diff for my next project and it seems the good old days are gone
9” is still an option, can buy new housing to right length...
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Last post by ShedBoy
Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:05 pm
EH Wagon Build

Last post by Chrisso « Sun Sep 26, 2021 10:05 am
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Well as the Pilot is on hold for a little while the EH will take centre stage and hopefully be finished pretty soon so the girl can go cruising....
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Last post by Chrisso
Sun Sep 26, 2021 10:05 am
1936 Ford Tourer Build

Last post by 35coupe « Wed Sep 01, 2021 8:53 pm
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by 36Phaeton » Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:01 pm
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Hey rodders,

its a slow day at work and tbh I cant be assed!

So i thought what better to do than start my build thread........

The Blank Canvas (5...
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Last post by 35coupe
Wed Sep 01, 2021 8:53 pm
56 Fairlane dash conversion

Last post by garya54 « Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:49 pm
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by garya54 » Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:16 pm

Hi, Anyone know of someone that would do a left to right dash conversion on a 56 Fairlane Victoria dashboard?
Cheers, Gary Austin

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Last post by garya54
Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:49 pm
Hot rod Andy,s 32 new build

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Wed Aug 11, 2021 6:10 pm
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Hi guys i,m pleased to say i,m back on board, took a little sebaticle .
The 41 ford is still on going and will be updated in my other thread soon....
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Wed Aug 11, 2021 6:10 pm
jaguar irs with 1 shock per side

Last post by 36Phaeton « Mon Aug 09, 2021 4:00 pm
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by hawkey1 » Tue Aug 26, 2014 10:49 pm
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im looking at putting a series 1 xj6 irs into a 72 firebird. the jag cage is to wide to use. a cross member will need to be built to mount between...
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Last post by 36Phaeton
Mon Aug 09, 2021 4:00 pm
Changing Rear Stud Pattern to HQ on a 10 Bolt Chev HG Diff

Last post by mgtstumpy « Fri Aug 06, 2021 9:19 am
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by Greg N Smith » Sat May 08, 2021 3:22 pm

How do I go about changing the stud pattern from 4 1/4 to 4 3/4 on my 10 Bolt Chev HG Diff ?

Passenger side axle has been shortened 1

In a Hot Rod...

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Last post by mgtstumpy
Fri Aug 06, 2021 9:19 am
Rx4ord and manifold madness

Last post by 36Phaeton « Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:03 pm
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by rx4ord » Sun Mar 18, 2018 1:10 pm

I finally got around to finishing my inlet manifold for the Vicky.
It has Impco carbs and very big Holden throttle bodies.
My design and basic...

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Last post by 36Phaeton
Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:03 pm
A/C Heater?

Last post by 86xf « Wed Jul 21, 2021 8:07 pm
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by 86xf » Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:07 pm

Hi Guys,

I’m slowly piecing together an old pickup. Next on the list is to sort what I’m doing for a heater and ac. I’m interested in what you have...

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Last post by 86xf
Wed Jul 21, 2021 8:07 pm
Cheap Body lifting frame

Last post by 36 roadster « Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:07 pm
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by steve the ford guy » Wed Jun 02, 2021 5:42 pm

Cheap solution for removing and replacing bodies without outlaying big money on a hoist :wink:

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Last post by 36 roadster
Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:07 pm
GTZ roadster, how do they workaround the rules?

Last post by Greg N Smith « Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:53 pm
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by suzcruz » Sun Apr 25, 2021 11:17 am

A kit car from Queensland, they use a custom made seat, no windsheild and threaded spherical joints on fabricated uprights.
How did they get away...

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Last post by Greg N Smith
Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:53 pm

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