My 26T Coupe build thread

[Whiplash23T]

Heck Steve you are just a cheap whore at 20 pounds (my key board doesn't have the pound thingy either). I would be happy paying you more like 50 pounds per hour for your workmanship and skill level. Most of the pro builders down here charge between $50.00 and $100.00 per hour for there work and most have a waiting list a year long or more.
I also believe if one can not do the a job correctly and one has to pay someone to do it,be prepared to pay for the job to be done once and to a satisfactory standard by both parties.

[1gary]

For a car that is already done,I am thinking you don't want to hear what I am about to post,but what the heck.No matter what rear end you choose,make very sure you don't choose a rear end ratio that would over rev your engine combo.

Given what you say you want to do,I think if you had a Ford 9' built for your rod,it would be the easiest to have both rear end gear ratios.One center carrier spooled for the strip and another posti for the street.Of course the one for the strip would be geared for that and the one for the street for highway cruising.They are very easy to swap and certainly are a stronger rear end than the 10 bolt.

[roadster32]

Not quite sure what you mean Gary ??? I'm not using a 10 bolt, I already have a 9" built and ready for this car

For a car that is already done,I am thinking you don't want to hear what I am about to post,but what the heck.No matter what rear end you choose,make very sure you don't choose a rear end ratio that would over rev your engine combo.

Given what you say you want to do,I think if you had a Ford 9' built for your rod,it would be the easiest to have both rear end gear ratios.One center carrier spooled for the strip and another posti for the street.Of course the one for the strip would be geared for that and the one for the street for highway cruising.They are very easy to swap and certainly are a stronger rear end than the 10 bolt.

[Ken Thurm]

I will stop by and say hello next week.
Ken

[Itoldyouso]

Jimmy has posted on Dan's thread on the HAMB, and has always been very complimentary and down to earth. Seems like a super nice guy and he sure builds a great hot rod.

Ken, I know you will enjoy meeting Steve and Sue. Just don't take them to an English Pub for lunch.

Don

[Ken Thurm]

Steve,
I went by Jimmy White's shop on the way home. There wasn't anyone around and no name on the building, so you know if he has moved in the last 8 or 9 months?
Ken

[roadster32]

I havn't spoke to him in a while Ken, i know last time i was there he as struggling with work, i do hope things are ok for him.

Steve,
I went by Jimmy White's shop on the way home. There wasn't anyone around and no name on the building, so you know if he has moved in the last 8 or 9 months?
Ken

[roadster32]

Don nobody would take english people to an english pub would they ???

Jimmy has posted on Dan's thread on the HAMB, and has always been very complimentary and down to earth. Seems like a super nice guy and he sure builds a great hot rod.

Ken, I know you will enjoy meeting Steve and Sue. Just don't take them to an English Pub for lunch.

Don

[roadster32]

Your probably right Whip but i'm content with what i get.

Heck Steve you are just a cheap whore at 20 pounds (my key board doesn't have the pound thingy either). I would be happy paying you more like 50 pounds per hour for your workmanship and skill level. Most of the pro builders down here charge between $50.00 and $100.00 per hour for there work and most have a waiting list a year long or more.
I also believe if one can not do the a job correctly and one has to pay someone to do it,be prepared to pay for the job to be done once and to a satisfactory standard by both parties.