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    Is 2.5" of tie rod clearance enough? X-steer

    With my current set up I am figuring the face of my tie rod may only be 2.5" from my 4 bar brackets. Does anyone know the clearance you loose lock to lock with a Saginaw 525 steering box? Thanks
  2. J

    Pete & Jakes Tie-rod measurement help?????

    Can anyone tell me how far behind the axle a standard set of Pete & Jakes steering arms places the tierod? I'd appreciate the drag link measurement as well if it's no big deal. Please just specifiy if it's from the centerline or from the back face of the axle. Thanks JP
  3. J

    How much bolt can show on torsion bar stop?

    Does anyone KNOW if 2" is too much bolt to stick out on a torsion bar stop? I'm talking about what sticks out and sets down onto the plate on the chassis. My stops came up just short, but if I clock them they'll line up with about a 2" reach over to the pad. The pad is circular. Thanks JP
  4. J

    30" tall tire & A axle-wishbone clearance?

    Can anyone running a 30" tall tire and a model A axle tell me how much they had to slant their split bones for steering clearance? Thanks JP
  5. J

    Width of Wishbones? Please

    Can someone tell me the approximate (or exact:)) height and width of an original wishbone? I'm not really concerned about the exact year. I'm trying to make something similar for myself from boxed tubing. Thank you, JP
  6. J

    Anyone cut metal parts from CAD drawing?

    I have a dxf of some steering arms I need cut. I'm looking for someone who runs either a water-jet or laser machine that can do 7/8" to 1" thick plate. I had these quoted locally and it was way out of my range ($240). This is just too much for me to pay for a set of steering arms. It may be...
  7. J

    Best way to get chassis of rotisserie?

    Anyone have any great ways of getting a heavy chassis/unibody off of a rotisserie? I can only lower it so much due to the set up. I have one engine hoist, but that's it. Thanks JP
  8. J

    Chrome Paint?????

    Anyone on here had any experience ,and could possibly provide pictures, with using chrome paint? I want to paint my front axle because it will be 1 Cheaper 2 Easier 3 I can take it off later if I don't like it However, I only know what's advertised in places like Eastwoods and of course...
  9. J

    Build me an aluminum cowl?

    Who on here uses and english wheel or simialr tools to form aluminum and could build me an aluminum cowl for my project? This is just a feeler to see if this could be done. However, I have the car almost built and I cannot get the body the way I want it. I might be in the market for the...
  10. J

    Extending Torsion Stops?

    Can anyone help me out with an idea or two on how to extend the length of torsion bars stops? Mine come up about an 1" short of where they need to. I wanted some custom length stops, but was talked into standard ready made stops. I don't know what I was thinking. The chassis was already done...
  11. J

    125% Model A Roadster

    I'm starting this build thread even though I'm almost done with the car. I'll post pictures as I have time. My wife wants no more of hearing about the car; so I'm hoping to get some comments from those on here. Here's a little background on the build. The car is totally scratch built from...
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