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Not a problem for a Mentor !!!!

I just finished a brake job for my neighbor garage had a hurricane . The garage is ready to block the Mustang , recoat block again , wash down seal and paint . All I have to do is stay off here a few days and out of the recliner .

Ha ha Bobby,

Those recliner sure are comfortable this time of year if don't say so my self! I'm thinking abou expanding my garage at home and heating it although I enjoy the excuse to get out to dads shop if nothing more than just see dad and mom. With dads battle with cancer last year I appreciate any time I get with them.

Update, I'm about to pull the trigger on a lake style open fender exposed rear ( no bed) 36. I have found a cab close by. I just have to talk him out of it or I'll be changing my entire direction on my truck. I have someone interested in my rolling frame for a 34 master sedan if I end up going the latter direction.

David

David the recliners do lock you deep in the cushion .

There was a 37 Chevy cab on this site for $500 with title and doors real good shape the thought of the Bobber came to mind after the 322 nail ended up here . I think that it could have been a quick and good build but I didnt jump . I am trying to locate seller to see if he still had it .

That would be great Bobby. I found a pair of 36's north of Springfield MO and made the trip, but they were in real bad shape. I didn't feel like Id be able to make one decent cab ou of the two so I bailed on the fella. I'll do a search as well in the classifieds.

Thanks,
David

Got a notice in email its gone figured it would have been it was a good cab .

Pictures didn't show the condition well David , Yeah me too I will keep looking just to have it around and that way when the great deal is there your ready .

Originally Posted by bluestang67

Got a notice in email its gone figured it would have been it was a good cab . I will keep looking just to have it around and that way when the great deal is there your ready .

Just what you need Bobby! Another project?!?!

Mike I could have slid it in past dark LOL .

Dang, my electrician is having a heck of a time tracking down the correct motor for my furnace.... One more day sitting in the house and I'll be even more wacko!!!!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

David, when you get more time in with the new Miller, I'll betcha the old MIG turns into a genuine dust collector!!!! I've been looking at that 180, they are such a nice size compared to my behemoth antique Miller TIG.... Good to hear you like your new one, I've got a guy who would buy my old one but I've been a bit reluctant to spring for the new one!!! Think I will, now! Miller also has a very nice sized MIG, 220V and perfect for light work but will still do 3/8" with no problem.... Thinking getting both the 180 Diversion TIG and the small MIG (I forget the number on it) and putting them both on one cart with both bottles.... Thanks for the input on the Diversion 180, helps me make up my mind!!!

That wouldn't be the 330A/BP type of behemoth would it? Don't tell me you'd cut that loose for a digital??? the Miller rep has a standing offer on mine as production shops will gobble them up whenever they come available, they are the Stradivarious of welders.

Originally Posted by ojh

That wouldn't be the 330A/BP type of behemoth would it? Don't tell me you'd cut that loose for a digital??? the Miller rep has a standing offer on mine as production shops will gobble them up whenever they come available, they are the Stradivarious of welders.

Nope, it's about that old but a couple sizes smaller.....

Originally Posted by bluestang67

Mike I could have slid it in past dark LOL .

AWWWwwwww... go tell that to your wife!

Just got off the phone with Primo. They're mocking up some wheel design ideas and a price for super skinny's up front and bigs in the rear in a salt flat slotted design similar to the Billet Specialties LoBecks. He mentioned the price shouldnt be much higher than what I was looking at for the Road King. Probably have more in wheels than most of the rest of truck but it's the look I'm dying for. I really wanted to mix things up with 20x15's in the rear for a pro street look but I fear Mickey Thompson stopping that line of tires and then I'd really be stuck. So I'll stick with the 20x10's and the biscuit cutters. It'll be a weekend warrior at best so I'm not so worried about a lot of use. Also spoke to Holley today, going backwards on the LS. Going back carberated. Midrise 2x4 intake with a pair of 660 center squirts.

Was going to go with the cantilever suicide front but I may ditch the air ride for spring behind axle so I can use one of the three solid axles I already have.

Dave, you talked me out of the Winters quick change. Instead I'm going with their aluminum housing 9" in. Price is cheaper than if I started from scratch with a FAB 9 which I really don't think will look as good out in the open. By the time I pay for the wheels I may end up going with a buddies 9" to help keep some money in the bank. My wife is about to skin me already but is still supportive. Lols.

Can't wait till spring.

David

Originally Posted by Stovebolter

Dave, you talked me out of the Winters quick change. Instead I'm going with their aluminum housing 9" in. Price is cheaper than if I started from scratch with a FAB 9 which I really don't think will look as good out in the open. By the time I pay for the wheels I may end up going with a buddies 9" to help keep some money in the bank. My wife is about to skin me already but is still supportive. Lols.

Can't wait till spring.

David

Did you ask the Winters tech how much power the aluminum center 9" can take and live??? I keep looking at the aluminum center with the black paint in their website, don't necessarily like the black, but with the aluminum smoothed a bit and powder coated a nice color might be just the ticket under my '57......

Dave,

I honestly cannot remember but Charles knew I had projected desire for 600 hp. I plan to stroke an LSX block to 427 cu in and run the LS3 rectangular port heads. Surprisingly the Championship quick change rear wasnt but $200 more than the 9" and Charles suggested asphalt circle track cars with up to 900 hp were using them. I imagine the difference (why you wouldn't want them in a drag car) is because their already under power where a drag car is dealing hard launches in the first 60'? Call Charles up. He's a really nice fella. The price he quoted was for the 9" on page 17 of their catalog (available online) in as cast finish, powder coat black (additional $71), polished and machined ( additional $120) , complete hub to hub with center section and their trac posi less axles. The 31 spline axles additional $375. Man that is not a bad price for a rear that looks that nice. I was and still am really impressed. I've been putting off calling them for two years because I really figured they were much higher.

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Did you ask the Winters tech how much power the aluminum center 9" can take and live??? I keep looking at the aluminum center with the black paint in their website, don't necessarily like the black, but with the aluminum smoothed a bit and powder coated a nice color might be just the ticket under my '57......

I've ran a couple quickies on the street, they're ok till you get tires that hook, then the case lets loose, usually at the pinion bearings on the back of the case. When we ran the dirt late model had a Winters quickie in it, as well as front hubs and a Falcon transmission, all if it held up great. The only thing I don't like on their 9" stuff is that they don't have the thru-bolt bearing mounts for the 3rd member...

But I sure do like that aluminum case for the rear end housing, + it's a bunch lighter then a stock 9", and right there with a fabricated moly housing...I suppose you could put 'moly tubes on their housing center and cut a bit more unsprung weight, huh?