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01-08-2013 07:39 PM
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you many not want to weld that brake part .your...
you many not want to weld that brake part .your going to take out the T6 heat treat up to mount ears . make sure there not 7075T6 they will crack at weld . your far better to copy them in steel then...
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12-24-2012 05:33 PM
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yes a big surface backer plate is a must . you...
yes a big surface backer plate is a must . you have No load on it now add tires engine and van weight will make things move were you think there ok now . if you have to do some fast working on...
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12-23-2012 10:41 AM
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for the bearing suport i use D.O.M tube tap it...
for the bearing suport i use D.O.M tube tap it for 3/4 use that for the stalk . if stand off of the frame abit hi i tri angle it with 1/8 but i would be ok for a mount on a race car at 1/8 steel for...
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12-02-2012 07:14 PM
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well no but there is gray 2% . gold. blue. and...
well no but there is gray 2% . gold. blue. and brown .more ?? then the old stand by red 2% and green . i know what some of the colors are but some seam to use different colors for the same...
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11-24-2012 10:32 PM
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you can point the tungsten but blunt the tip ...
you can point the tungsten but blunt the tip some if you use ceriated this may help with the focus you weld heat. watch some of them dics cam add to the crap you have to burn clean. me give lessons...
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11-24-2012 07:19 PM
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there is some small tricks on welding alum you...
there is some small tricks on welding alum you may know .. mark one is band saw cuts can mess with your weld if the saw was used for cutting steel . the butt end needs to be smooth and clean i use a...
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10-21-2012 06:29 PM
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looks good
looks good
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10-12-2012 06:51 PM
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yep the over all on the alt may push it out...
yep the over all on the alt may push it out that.s ok. as my pulleys can be reworked if need . looks good mark . i have a use for one Thanks :)
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10-12-2012 05:30 AM
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please do not go to far out of you way on it. but...
please do not go to far out of you way on it. but if it would fit i would have a use for one Thanks
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10-12-2012 04:42 AM
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yes i know you need it to work the way you have...
yes i know you need it to work the way you have it but i was looking at the bracket to work closer to the water pump . more close to the top of the head next to the upper part of pump .if you had the...
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10-11-2012 08:47 PM
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hey looks good by the way can you flip the alt...
hey looks good by the way can you flip the alt bracket so it closer to the water pump if so i bet you could sell a bunch of them or at least one :) been some time was thinking at last ride may he...
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09-12-2012 05:12 PM
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yep sounds about right mark . showed mark one...
yep sounds about right mark . showed mark one customers shops and some of his toys .then one of the body shop i worked at on and off from the early 80s till the late 90s next to my customers shop....
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08-05-2012 05:13 PM
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hey a chunk of ply wood abit of body filler could...
hey a chunk of ply wood abit of body filler could tastefully craft up a stem to mount on the roof???
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08-04-2012 05:22 PM
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there was a sale on deer green i pickup 3 cans of...
there was a sale on deer green i pickup 3 cans of that just for you ??? . short block will be ready for paint this coming week end
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08-03-2012 09:37 PM
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yep i like to know that to :) i here some guys...
yep i like to know that to :) i here some guys has your engine ... i think i may know him? what color on the block ????
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08-03-2012 09:25 PM
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i would never seal a alum tank there is no need ....
i would never seal a alum tank there is no need . if you seal it you can never weld it . the sealer in steel tanks are a pain in the ass. i have fixed many and put sump s in some as well. you never...
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07-24-2012 06:31 PM
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the v has only one seat. caddy may be around
the v has only one seat. caddy may be around
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07-24-2012 02:36 PM
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just went down the road with it caddy some work...
just went down the road with it caddy some work done to it. making 610 hp and 585 tq not to bad had a smile on my face for a hour or so.. the vett is coming in for me work on the rocker arms thats...
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07-24-2012 05:20 AM
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yep and i hear you have beer on tap lucky for you...
yep and i hear you have beer on tap lucky for you i live far away .in my shop no AC old heater fan and the radio .but yesterday. i was thinking of buying one of then 4foot tall fans at tractor supplie
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07-24-2012 05:08 AM
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mark if your timming is right there may be some...
mark if your timming is right there may be some heavy hardware in kawkawlin if you like that ls stuff
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07-24-2012 05:03 AM
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i hope your seat brackets are strong... i do not...
i hope your seat brackets are strong... i do not want to hold you up when you hit 2 gear
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07-23-2012 08:22 PM
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some guy have it bad AC in the shop ... what the...
some guy have it bad AC in the shop ... what the hell ..whats next a TV man nothing going to get done.. i bet you have beer on tap :) you better re work then seats you hit that small block 254 de...
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06-27-2012 02:32 PM
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fiber gell works the best on smc fast lay up ...
fiber gell works the best on smc fast lay up other then epoxy.poly glass resin just seem s not to work as good as fiber gell..I wish i did not know any of this but i do as in a past life i did...
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06-27-2012 07:15 AM
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should not need to hard mount the cable only at...
should not need to hard mount the cable only at mounting points control ends . same control cables what are used in boats there not hard mounted other then at the ends. the GM dog house is SMC...
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03-30-2012 08:31 PM
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Fred V is the man.. been doing my 400s and...
Fred V is the man.. been doing my 400s and customers trans for 20 years great guy to work with just like most guys from bay city :)
Since that center X is there to prevent twist of the main rails I believe it's plenty stout, Navy. If anyone wants to look, show them the second side as your example!!
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