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    Run To Sun Myrtle Beach S.C. March 19-21

    Beaver Bar I found the flyer and I will be there.
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    Run To Sun Myrtle Beach S.C. March 19-21

    Run to the Sun / Beaver bar I have not heard, but it is always a good fun show, with a lot of rats, I can't see why they would not have it there again. There is always a show on Thursday night after the cruise, down in the McDonalds parking lot heading down 17 around Surf Side, this show...
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    Some cool stuff in Billings

    Cars in Billings Man I wish I had the extra cash right now, I need that 55 ford for parts. Just like one of my body parts, just a little short. :eek:
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    If you've got time to waste...

    If you have time to waste Yep that's it, I just wasted 20 minutes today, Thanks. Some people will never learn. BTW, anyone got an extra rod bearing I can have, it don't matter what size I will just hammer it in and grind it down to make it fit. LOL.
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    Flatheads!!!

    Flatheads The first this to say is a well built flatty has a sound all of it's own, and when done right they look better than the wife's diamond rings, and cost more also !!! I started with a good block from my 49 no cracks, I just got lucky! it did have a few rust spots from water sitting in...
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    Compression woes 429 Ford

    Too much gas Yep, get that carb. under control and let us know, sounds like you are heading in the right direction.
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    Compression woes 429 Ford

    White smoke Did you run this motor at all in your car ?, your compression #'s are good 165 to 170 across the board, way lees than the normal 10% If you never had it running in the car then the engine had to have problems before, if you did run it and had no issues until the head work, then you...
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    tire to body gap

    Width I ran my car for 3 years with only 1 inch between the tires and body, never ever hit or rubbed, and i do dive it hard, that being said. If you have the rear end mounted and ready to go just change the wheel to a wheel with more backspacing, If you are still building, then find another...
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    speedway disc break kit

    speedway brake kit I have ran the front disc. kit for 3 years and had no problems, I wanted to change from chevy to ford bolt pattern so I call and the salesman is no help, soooo I get to talk a service tech, he tells me I need parts (x) so I order the parts and guess what, they don't work with...
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    Memory Lane

    Memory lane show Just wanted to know if anyone know's of any close camp grounds I can get an Rv in for the weekend. My google search just show's a few that look like they have cabins at the lake. I would love to drive up on Friday and hang out all weekend for the show. Ken
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    Run To Sun Myrtle Beach S.C. March 20,21,22

    Run to the sun We always have a good time hanging out and meeting new people, and a don't miss show is "Rats at The Beaver Bar" on Friday night, there are all kinds of little shows at night. We even went to a hot dog stand for 1 show last year, Great times!!!
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    front suspension

    54 Chevy You may want to check with Fatman and see if they offer a service of rebuilding your control arms and installing ball joints so you can run 70's Chevy spindles and brakes, then change it over to rack and pinion steering, no frame cutting, no welding. If they do, you will save hours of...
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    Car display "Don'ts"

    Hey my whole roof is a spider web, no joke !!!
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    Manual tranny swap

    later s10 on early 350 the 92 s10 used an 11" clutch 10 spline. A 1980 c10 350 used an 11-7/8" clutch 10 spline. They both use the same pilot bearing, and both disc have the same size spline 1-1/8" so in theory you can use the 350 flywheel, and clutch and the big pressure plate and small s10...
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    Fan control switch

    fan I have ran this kit for 2 years now with no problems, I have this fan kit and a cheep'o alum rad for 65 mustang, it keeps my big caddy motor cool. ebay # 171059856076
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