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09-12-2020 10:07 AM
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some Ford vehicles had an offset engine to the...
some Ford vehicles had an offset engine to the right which also then created even more driveshaft/pinion offset------with lucky choice of the source, sometimes only had to narrow one side of...
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03-24-2017 08:53 AM
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Just something thjat I remembered-Heidt's haqs...
Just something thjat I remembered-Heidt's haqs control arms that are 5/8 inch shorter than stock-----would that have solved your ??????
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03-24-2017 08:11 AM
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I love all those angle meters and the lazers
I love all those angle meters and the lazers
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01-18-2017 01:30 PM
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Ryan-some of those wheel specs are in...
Ryan-some of those wheel specs are in MM--------aprox 1/2 inch
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07-25-2015 08:02 AM
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Cost of engine ????????An engine rebuild probably...
Cost of engine ????????An engine rebuild probably costs less than the paint for the hood-----------along those lines of thought----------build a roadster , save some $$$$$on paint since it doesn't...
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10-03-2014 07:35 AM
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You are going to raise the upper left bar at the...
You are going to raise the upper left bar at the rear so the end is level with housing?????
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02-08-2014 10:30 AM
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Other choices ===C4 corvette(92-96), Lincoln, T...
Other choices ===C4 corvette(92-96), Lincoln, T bird Cougar with IRS, Ford expedition(IIRC) latr Mustang Cobra with IRS,
New Camaro , possibly Viper$$$$$
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02-08-2014 08:20 AM
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Some chassis/frames aren't readily compatable...
Some chassis/frames aren't readily compatable with mounting the upper links---might be more related to under floor area of a back seat, but the 2 seater rigs seem to have more room there-
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04-15-2013 04:45 PM
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removed coolant crossover where it exits front of...
removed coolant crossover where it exits front of heads??????????
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04-11-2013 08:05 PM
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those original generators, ac compressors and...
those original generators, ac compressors and starters weight a TON---go alum BBC waterpump and alternator with gear reduction starter you will yake 75 lbs off--
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04-11-2013 06:23 PM
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The ELEPHANTS were the 426s------------ The...
The ELEPHANTS were the 426s------------
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04-10-2013 09:58 AM
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starter and oil filter ---remote oil filter helps...
starter and oil filter ---remote oil filter helps on the right side---a newer gear driven smaller starter helps on left------
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04-10-2013 08:09 AM
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Hemi----------------------------------------------...
Hemi----------------------------------------------------
I use centerline of crankshaft at top edge of frame rails for mounting target-----will have decent ground clearance for oil pans and lower...
Heck! I was thinking we could be brothers!! LOL
1940 Ford Tudor Build Thread