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Fuel Hose

Last post by FX Panelvan « Tue Jul 25, 2017 10:03 am
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by FX Panelvan » Mon Jul 24, 2017 8:35 am

G'day All

I have a problem with flexible fuel lines. And so I am looking for suggestions to solve it.
A few months ago I was getting ready to run my...

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Last post by FX Panelvan
Tue Jul 25, 2017 10:03 am
Recommendations for electric power steering pumps

Last post by Outffocus « Mon Jul 24, 2017 2:49 pm
Replies: 7
by Outffocus » Sat Mar 25, 2017 8:23 pm

Hi,

Just after any recommendations of good electric power steering pumps.

It'll be going in a 61 Caddy so no real issue with space. The engine is a...

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Last post by Outffocus
Mon Jul 24, 2017 2:49 pm
Correct V belt crank pulley for a 383??

Last post by enjenjo « Sun Jul 16, 2017 11:56 pm
Replies: 6
by Outffocus » Sat Jul 15, 2017 10:43 am

Hi,

I'm looking for a 3 belt crank pulley to suit the thicker harmonic balancer for a 383 chev.
As I'm going old school with the car, I'd prefer a...

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Last post by enjenjo
Sun Jul 16, 2017 11:56 pm
Turbo 350 to centura diff

Last post by Thomobro « Thu Jul 13, 2017 11:47 pm
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by Oldschool36 » Mon Jul 10, 2017 12:18 am

Okay, this is a pretty common drivetrain in hot rods so hoping someone out there has done this before and remembers the details
I am using a 283...

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Last post by Thomobro
Thu Jul 13, 2017 11:47 pm
Fuel smell out of breather

Last post by enjenjo « Thu Jul 13, 2017 1:09 am
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by monte » Fri Jul 07, 2017 9:04 am
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I put a breather pipe out of the top of my fuel tank and took it up about 300 mm and put a u turn in it ,then it goes out down the back of the tank...
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Last post by enjenjo
Thu Jul 13, 2017 1:09 am
Ford 8-3/4'' diffs

Last post by Twin Spinner « Mon Jul 10, 2017 3:39 pm
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by Twin Spinner » Mon Jul 10, 2017 10:03 am

Were these early mustang and compact fairlane diffs available in limited slip.
Cheers.

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Last post by Twin Spinner
Mon Jul 10, 2017 3:39 pm
Stub axles

Last post by petes32 « Sun Jul 09, 2017 8:24 pm

by petes32 » Sun Jul 09, 2017 8:24 pm

Hb torana front stub axles any idea what else will fit crs,stubtech?

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Last post by petes32
Sun Jul 09, 2017 8:24 pm
Windsor EFI

Last post by T1916 « Fri Jul 07, 2017 10:55 pm
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by Big Trev » Tue Jun 27, 2017 5:31 pm

Hey Guys, I'm putting a windsor from an NC Fairlane in my 46 Ford coupe ute. I'd like to use the original efi but am using a c4 instead of the 4...

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Last post by T1916
Fri Jul 07, 2017 10:55 pm
Do rings lose their compression

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Wed Jul 05, 2017 1:34 pm
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by KustomKulture62 » Sat Jul 01, 2017 7:47 am

Bought an engine that been sitting unused for a long time its also been fully rebuilt with the head and sump off and am wondering would I need to...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Wed Jul 05, 2017 1:34 pm
How to cleaning hornet dirt from an engine block

Last post by KustomKulture62 « Sat Jul 01, 2017 7:30 am
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by KustomKulture62 » Mon Jun 26, 2017 1:53 am

Recently picked up fully rebuild straight 6 cylinder engine that's had the head and sump removed for 5 years and the only protection was a sheet...

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Last post by KustomKulture62
Sat Jul 01, 2017 7:30 am
what is a good dizzy for a cleveland

Last post by monte « Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:43 am
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by monte » Tue Jun 06, 2017 4:40 am

I am looking at replacing my old points dizzy with a electronic one ,want one with the coil on top of it ,any ideas anybody :?: :?: :?:

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Last post by monte
Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:43 am
Dana diff

Last post by krankieone « Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:00 am
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by rog » Sat Jan 28, 2017 4:50 pm

Question for the diff fellas.. A mate is wrecking an f250, it has the 8 stud pattern on it. I have heard these are fairly strong diffs, but can the...

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Last post by krankieone
Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:00 am
what engine do I have?

Last post by Dave « Sat Jun 17, 2017 1:01 pm
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by Mr Model A » Wed Jun 07, 2017 7:52 pm

Hi
i have a question for the Ford 6 experts, my XL Falcon has this engine fitted with a 4 speed manual box.
The bloke I bought if off was a Holden...

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Last post by Dave
Sat Jun 17, 2017 1:01 pm
carbies

Last post by Twin Spinner « Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:02 am
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by jailbar joe » Mon May 22, 2017 7:59 pm
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anybody had anything to do with a carby called.....quick fuel....it seems to be an exact copy of a holley even to the point that they use these
parts...
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Last post by Twin Spinner
Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:02 am
What is the best wiring kit

Last post by monte « Thu Jun 01, 2017 8:14 pm
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by monte » Thu May 25, 2017 7:51 am
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Well nearly to start wiring and looking at wiring looms ,any idea which is a good one ,I dont want no china shit ,had enough problems with their crap...
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Last post by monte
Thu Jun 01, 2017 8:14 pm
South side auto guru,s

Last post by Twin Spinner « Sun May 28, 2017 5:37 pm
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by Twin Spinner » Sat May 27, 2017 6:19 pm

Can anyone recommend an honest auto re-builder (preferably) on Brisbane's south side please, we just bought a 53 customline, it has an early Toyota 4...

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Last post by Twin Spinner
Sun May 28, 2017 5:37 pm
Jag front end commodore disc conversion

Last post by roguerunner « Fri May 26, 2017 10:06 pm
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by fatoztina40 » Fri May 26, 2017 5:31 pm

Hey guys wondering if anyone has changed front discs on a s3 jag front over to commodore brakes? Is there anyone who makes a conversion kit? Or is it...

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Last post by roguerunner
Fri May 26, 2017 10:06 pm
Engine builders in NSW

Last post by torana68 « Mon May 22, 2017 7:50 pm
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by coupeperson » Mon May 22, 2017 12:04 pm

Im building a Deuce Customs 32 and Lewis chassis works Chassis.
Is there anyone in Sydney or NSW who builds and sells a good 350 SBC and T350...

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Last post by torana68
Mon May 22, 2017 7:50 pm
Who can strip flaking chrome from an Alloy manifold

Last post by jex « Fri May 19, 2017 9:04 am
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by jex » Thu Dec 01, 2016 8:24 pm

I have a tri carb SBC inlet manifold that was once chromed but the chrome is patchy and flaking of in places . I am going to have it HPC coated this...

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Last post by jex
Fri May 19, 2017 9:04 am
C4 auto

Last post by Twin Spinner « Thu May 18, 2017 6:56 pm
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by monte » Mon May 15, 2017 1:07 pm
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Can you run a C4 auto without a kickdown cable :?: :?:
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Last post by Twin Spinner
Thu May 18, 2017 6:56 pm
Throttle pedal and cable junk

Last post by monte « Thu May 18, 2017 11:30 am
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by monte » Thu May 18, 2017 6:21 am

I used all lokar cables and pedal on the last rod however I thought I would save a few dollars and buy the cheaper version,silly mistake ,anyway the...

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Last post by monte
Thu May 18, 2017 11:30 am
What size and grade bolt.

Last post by ratrob31 « Mon May 15, 2017 3:15 pm
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by guru/gregg » Tue Apr 11, 2017 7:43 pm

Having just made some engine mounts for my early ford pickup.
On a 80's hilux chassis.

I'm wondering what is concidered the ideal dia size and...

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Last post by ratrob31
Mon May 15, 2017 3:15 pm
53 mainline disc brakes

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Sat May 13, 2017 9:18 am
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by adamf » Fri Dec 30, 2016 8:41 am
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Hi i am just in the process of putting disc rotors on my 53 ford, the issue is when i fit the discs i run out of thread on the stub axle is it legal...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sat May 13, 2017 9:18 am
Which tailshaft

Last post by torana68 « Tue May 09, 2017 9:39 pm
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by monte » Tue May 09, 2017 7:27 pm

I have 3 tailshafts now and they all fit into the C4 auto ok ,however we have some with inside C Clips and some with outside ones ,some have big...

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Last post by torana68
Tue May 09, 2017 9:39 pm
Cleveland block off's

Last post by phuket « Sun May 07, 2017 9:36 pm
Replies: 6
by phuket » Fri Apr 28, 2017 10:44 pm

What has everyone used to block off the water temp sender holes in a cleveland, wanting to block off the one in the water pump and in the front of...

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Last post by phuket
Sun May 07, 2017 9:36 pm
wade supercharger

Last post by Outback « Wed May 03, 2017 9:02 pm
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by nuckles » Sat Jul 01, 2006 5:01 pm
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just got a wade supercharger and looking for any info on them.
I need a front cover drive snout and a mounting plate.

the bottom plate I was...
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Last post by Outback
Wed May 03, 2017 9:02 pm
Chev bore lip

Last post by Twin Spinner « Tue Apr 18, 2017 7:14 pm
Replies: 12
by chev63 » Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:12 am

How much lip is acceptable on the bores of a SBC?......There's just enough lip on each bore to catch a finger nail at the moment.

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Last post by Twin Spinner
Tue Apr 18, 2017 7:14 pm
Electric fuel pump options?

Last post by Outffocus « Tue Apr 11, 2017 9:32 pm
Replies: 4
by Outffocus » Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:47 am

Hi,

I'm running a 383 Chev putting out around 450-500hp and am using a Holley 780 double pumper.

I can't fit the manual pump due to modifications...

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Last post by Outffocus
Tue Apr 11, 2017 9:32 pm
Salisbury Disk brakes.

Last post by metbash « Sun Mar 26, 2017 11:34 am
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by metbash » Mon Mar 13, 2017 12:19 pm

I have changed my Salisbury diff to disk brakes using VR Commodore gear. This was working without any problems until last weekend when I changed the...

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Last post by metbash
Sun Mar 26, 2017 11:34 am
Fuel sender unit from Classic Instruments

Last post by enjenjo « Tue Mar 21, 2017 10:05 pm
Replies: 6
by Outffocus » Mon Mar 20, 2017 7:53 am

Hi,

Has anyone used Classic Instruments aftermarket gauge set and installed the fuel sender unit?

What did you do about the fuel pickup as the...

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Last post by enjenjo
Tue Mar 21, 2017 10:05 pm
Trailing Arm Angles.

Last post by zuffen « Fri Mar 17, 2017 7:54 am
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by zuffen » Sun Mar 05, 2017 11:57 am

First up this isn't Hot Rod related but I'm looking for advice.

I have a front wheel drive car that I'm transplanting a wider rear axle into.

The...

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Last post by zuffen
Fri Mar 17, 2017 7:54 am
Ford 4 connection Remote Solenoids .

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Sat Mar 11, 2017 2:18 pm
Replies: 3
by FRANK BASILE » Fri Mar 10, 2017 3:34 pm

Has anyone else experienced 4 wire splash apron mounted solenoids sticking ? The item was used extensively on Mustangs and Falcons Customlines etc. I...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sat Mar 11, 2017 2:18 pm
Ht upper control arms

Last post by phuket « Sun Mar 05, 2017 1:17 am
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by phuket » Sun Dec 04, 2016 10:22 am

Any advice or hints on measuring the upper control alignment
I am replacing original upper arms with mc donald bros custom arms
Because theres a lot...

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Last post by phuket
Sun Mar 05, 2017 1:17 am
speedo electric sender Holden 4 speed

Last post by zuffen « Sat Mar 04, 2017 8:11 am
Replies: 11
by Grazza » Wed Mar 01, 2017 2:59 pm

Is there an electronic speed sensor available that will fit the Holden m20/m21 4 speed gearbox? I'm thinking of going with an electronic speedometer,...

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Last post by zuffen
Sat Mar 04, 2017 8:11 am
Holly style carb

Last post by enjenjo « Sat Mar 04, 2017 3:29 am
Replies: 4
by monte » Mon Feb 20, 2017 11:16 am

I am looking at buying a carb for my 302 clevo and I see one of the e bay seller has a new Holly style carb for $275 new ,I guess they would be a...

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Last post by enjenjo
Sat Mar 04, 2017 3:29 am
Motor & pinion angle

Last post by Sudsy « Tue Feb 14, 2017 8:36 pm
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by Akko » Sun Feb 12, 2017 5:42 pm

Hi all, first post to this forum so be kind
I'm building an ICV street machine in south oz.
Its a LS1 & auto trans into a 1971 VW Beetle. (Just...

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Last post by Sudsy
Tue Feb 14, 2017 8:36 pm
Overheating problem

Last post by 47chevyvan « Wed Feb 08, 2017 9:33 am
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by petes32 » Thu Feb 25, 2016 7:26 pm
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Need some ideas blokes got a 350sbc fresh rebuild in a angila replaced water pump,cleaned radiator,built a fan shroud,new thermo fan,15 lb cap,...
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Last post by 47chevyvan
Wed Feb 08, 2017 9:33 am
commodore vs v6

Last post by jeffa « Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:43 pm
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by muffdiver » Sun Jan 22, 2017 2:21 pm

can any one give me the serpintine belt no for vs commodore with no air con and no power steer please.

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Last post by jeffa
Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:43 pm
Xj6/Xj40 front ends

Last post by Loco_motive « Sun Jan 29, 2017 10:33 pm
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by Grazza » Wed Jan 18, 2017 3:34 pm

Can anyone tell me if an Xj40 front end is suitable to use on a Hot Rod? From the research I have been able to do, it appears the front ends are...

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Last post by Loco_motive
Sun Jan 29, 2017 10:33 pm
Turbo 700 rebuild

Last post by torana68 « Sat Jan 28, 2017 12:35 pm
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by sloper » Mon Dec 05, 2016 7:33 pm

Goodaye all

Well l have a cable T700 that requires rebuild.
How hard are they to do? and are there any kits or tricks that l should know about?

It...

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Last post by torana68
Sat Jan 28, 2017 12:35 pm
292 Y Block - 4 speed overdrive auto

Last post by jailbar joe « Fri Jan 27, 2017 10:13 pm
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by GigglingMonkey » Sat Nov 26, 2016 12:29 pm

I've just bought a 55 Mainline kit (some assembly required). It has been 90% preped for painting 10 years ago, very little bog and only surface...

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Last post by jailbar joe
Fri Jan 27, 2017 10:13 pm
Anyone air bagged a 65-68 Impala?

Last post by ponty « Wed Jan 25, 2017 8:09 pm

by ponty » Wed Jan 25, 2017 8:09 pm

Hi,
Has anyone installed an air bag suspension kit to their 65-68 B body Impala at all? Can anyone recommend a good brand? I'm after a kit that has...

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Last post by ponty
Wed Jan 25, 2017 8:09 pm
Which Rear End - Ford 9" or Jag?

Last post by GigglingMonkey « Tue Jan 24, 2017 9:29 am
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by David Rayner » Sat Apr 02, 2016 9:25 pm
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I wish to build a T-bucket and wonder which rear end I should use. Basically, it comes down to a Ford 9” or a Jag. The motor will probably be a 460...
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Last post by GigglingMonkey
Tue Jan 24, 2017 9:29 am
1951 Ford XJ6 front

Last post by Dave « Sun Jan 22, 2017 3:44 pm
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by otanica » Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:41 am

Hello.
Im looking for a suitable front setup for my 51 Ford. Ive looked into the Jag FE and it suits but its too wide. What rack have others used on...

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Last post by Dave
Sun Jan 22, 2017 3:44 pm
Stainless Extractors

Last post by FX Panelvan « Wed Jan 18, 2017 1:05 pm
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by FX Panelvan » Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:41 am

G'day All

I have a question for those that have experience with stainless extractors. Now I know a lot of people call them headers but I am a bit...

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Last post by FX Panelvan
Wed Jan 18, 2017 1:05 pm
Quick change part identification

Last post by grumpy32 « Sun Jan 15, 2017 7:42 pm
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by grumpy32 » Sun Jan 15, 2017 3:55 pm

Gday guys, I don't post to much but I have the need to identify a piece I have just acquired for my project..
Picture attached for your perusal..

I...

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Last post by grumpy32
Sun Jan 15, 2017 7:42 pm
More diff questions

Last post by Grazza « Sat Jan 14, 2017 2:21 pm
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by Grazza » Fri Jan 13, 2017 7:10 pm

Can someone confirm if 9 axles will indeed fit into a B/W diff center please. I need to narrow my B/W quite a bit and have been told I can have the...

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Last post by Grazza
Sat Jan 14, 2017 2:21 pm
windsor starter motor question

Last post by lucky_damo « Sat Jan 14, 2017 2:03 pm
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by lucky_damo » Fri Dec 30, 2016 4:52 pm
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This starter is supposed to fit my 302 windsor v8 but the mark on the tape is where it hits the flex plate. Its an auto with 157 tooth flex plate....
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Last post by lucky_damo
Sat Jan 14, 2017 2:03 pm
Diff ratio suggestion

Last post by Dave « Thu Jan 12, 2017 4:50 pm
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by Grazza » Sun Dec 18, 2016 11:04 am
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I am planning on taking a short trip to Darwin in June next year and will be driving a Hot Rod up. I am looking for some suggestions from those who...
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Last post by Dave
Thu Jan 12, 2017 4:50 pm
interesting ford stuff

Last post by steve the ford guy « Sun Jan 01, 2017 6:07 pm
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by jailbar joe » Sun Jan 01, 2017 4:27 pm

a lot of good info here ....even for monte :D

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Sun Jan 01, 2017 6:07 pm

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