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  1. DirtRatsSpeedShop

    30/31 A lakes

    hey guys hows it goin? havent been on here in awhile due to navy eod school so i figured i would post my on hold build for now until i get stationed wherever.... i have 2 rear quarters or a 2 door sedan that i filled 31 cowl the frame i pulled up by cutting a v in it and welding it back so it...
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    "Three on the tree" to "Three on the floor"

    Anyone know what i need/gotta do it put my three on the tree shifter to the floor? thanks DRSS
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    model a banjo to a '50 flat 6

    ok so i have a '30 banjo rear i totally forgot about and a '50 flathead with tran is there any major diff in the rears besides juice brakes and maybe diff gearing and if i was able to use the rear would 48 and previous rear brakes mount up or no?
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    3 phase welder

    ok guys i just purchased a miller cp200 power supply and its 3 phase i dont have three phase in my shop just 220, i have heard a few different things 1. call the electric company and have them run 3 phase to my little shop. 2. rewire the unit 3. get a static converter ok so how would i rewire...
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    40 ford brake bolt pattern

    ok for the longest time i thought after the model a they went from 5 on 5 1/2 to 5 on 4 1/2 but i was recently informed i was wrong soooo if that is true where can i find hubs to convert the 40's brakes over speedway only has the 5 on 5.5 ones its confusing me now ahhhhh thanks DRSS
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    '50 flathead 6

    so i just purchased a (title) and its is a complete engine and auto 3spd. i want to just try to drop it in and see if it can run but if not i have to find a book or something to go off of for a rebuild and where to get the rebuild kit any ideas where to find this stuff?
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    what rear should i get???

    hey guys im sorry for this question im getting a 50 ford flat 6 with a 3 spd tranny. so i want a banjo rear so is there any specific year/ model for i should look for or can i use just about any? thanks for the help on a very newb question drss
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    My build 30/31 Lakes A

    ok first i am going to start off with an apologie. i have no pics right now they are on my camera but i cant find the damn cable for the comp :/ sorry guys but i can give you progress and my pile o' parts list haha ok so i am buildin a 30/31 no door sedan (lakes) from the two back quaters of a...
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    something different

    As you all should know everyones always trying to do something different. Its pretty much impossible unless you have tons of money when it comes to engines. So i think im gonna do something not alot of people do. i think im gonna run the flathead 4 that was the orig engine in my "A". get a...
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    whoa check this out

    its pretty shiny but i think we can all apreciate the work and craftsmanship that went into this build sorry for not posting just pics but my comp is runnin crappy plus you get alll the info HERE
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    lakes pics

    in need some insparation pics like 26-27 t pics or 28-31 a pics or "lakes" cars like this
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    Great grandpas car...

    ok im gonna start off with a little history. so i dont know the make, model or year of this car my grandpa doesnt even know but this kar is still parked in a junk yard since 1955 (along with tons of tin) :) in alabama. my great grandpa was on his way to work when he hit a deer turned around to...
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    model a trans to flathead?

    ok so i have a complete 4cyl engine, trans, driveshaft, rearend that came out of my model a and i just found a guy that has a stockpile of flatheads (sorry not telling)(plus i dont think he wants to sell them all) back to the question can i mount the flathead to the 3 spd model a trans? thanks...
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    tri-power sbf?

    hey guys i had a question i have been lookin around for a tri setup for a 302 (early) and have not found one so my question was am i gonna need to fab one or does someone know if anyone makes them or made them? i also have a 351c that i wouldnt mind doin a tri setup on too so thanks in advance...
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    mig/tig combo deal

    ok so lookin around to see what welding setup i am gonna buy with my enlistment bonus and i came across this http://store.weldersource.com/k24031.html now i have been a welder/fabricator for just under 4 years and have used alot of diff types of welders. stationary mig,tig,stick. portable...
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    where to find

    a print on how to build a model a body? it doesnt need to be exact but this guy did it and i wanted to know if there was somewhere you could get a print or something (roadster pickup cab pref.) link to car...
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    all elliptic

    ok so i really like the look of quarter elliptic. i have seen it on the rear so i was looking for the front and got inspired i think i am going to go all elliptic what do you guys think? the question i would have is on the front do you think i could just run the the spring and a set screw or...
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    no front brakes?

    ok so i have a osr mag and it has this race car guy that had a shop build him a rat rod its ok it has some pretty cool things about it but the one thing that caught my eye was he ran no front brakes they were just spindles and he just had discs on the back i thought it (looked) very cool just...
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    model a front suspension q's

    ok what is it called when the front leaf spring is mounted in the original position on the fram ya know under it the is mounted to the wishbones by some welded on tabs? i have tried some diff setups like a perch and stuff but i like the look of this way the best. i have tried it but my spring...
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    New from FL

    well new here obviously i own a 30 model a tutor sedan completely original 4cyl etc i just z'd the fram pulled out all the slow drivetrain :) while i was moving a few months ago my body was stolen and my back two 19in wire wheels with jc penny tires haha yaaaa um so i am in the marcket for a new...
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