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Hey, Ok so i fabbed up some spacers this morning which will raise the transmission crossmember 1/2 inch. Dont know if this will work. If it does not work, and i buy pinion spacers, which direction do i want to move the pinion, up?down? And 2°,4° I cannot visualize this. thanks. Feeling ignorant...

Hi, Yes thankyou for all the imput. I think i will first try raising the transmission slightly to see what that does. Next will be to change the pinion anle. Where can i buy shims? Jegs?Summit? Will look after this post. how much should i move it? I do not own an inclometer, but perhaps a...

Thanks for the replies. Going to check everything tomorrow for tightness. Maybe. I will pull the blocks out, if it goes away, then ill pickup some shims. will post when sorted out. Thanks again

Hello, First a bit of history. While my ford 9 inch was out for rebuilding, I did two things: I had a different gear set installed. I changed from 3:01 to a 3.50. And while the axle was out I added. 1 1/2 lowering blocks . Now i have a noticable vibration at certain speeds. It is only slight...

Hey ok, maybe for lack of funds at the moment, ill live with the turbo 400. I guess unless i pony up the dollars for a built 700r4, theres not a do able swap for right now. This car is now a mostly local cruiser for the moment.. i do like the appeal of how the 700 lets you have fast and...

Thank you. Im going to try it when im at that stage.. will help with 60 years of. Body use

Hey i was watching fast and loud the other night, and noticed that it appears that they cover ALL body panel surfaces with body filler. This is not the first time I've noticed this. A good friend of mine tells me that he's seen this technique and says all the high end builders do the same...

Hey there, Well just about got my garage. Planning on body work for the winter months. Plenty to do, but thinking of a vintage looking paint job come spring time.Any thoughts? Would like to make it look like the paint was shot in the 50s or early 60s. Nothing too shiney.Still keeping the...

Rpm, You know that might be the easiest route. Isn't the 700R 4 a direct swap for the turbo 400? What about a transmission kickdown cable? Is that critical on those trannys? Is that an issue? I had a bit of a problem getting the throttle cable on this setup. Not alot of room. Does the 700 r4...

Thanks for the replies. The motor is a '58 chrysler 392. Mild build, slight cam, bored to 405 ci now. Balanced . Im thinking its good for maybe 400 horse. originally did the automatic just because of ease of installation. But witha slave cylinder thinking a manual might not be too tough. Going...

Hey there, I recently change the rear Differential gearing. Was at 3:01. now is a 3:50. Still working on properly breaking in the differential. it sure seems like its going to be a lot more fun off the line. Of course now at 65 miles an hour the motors buzzing along at like 3000 rpm. I was...

Joe satriani, driving at night. but also agree it depends on my mood.

Ford 9 Hey, Got my rebuilt posi back under the car where it belongs. Started the break in process. Actually drove it a short period too. Im pleased with the ratio change also, but cant hammer it until broken in. now onto the next project

52, feel like im 82. Look 40. Act like im 15, or so she says

For 130 K I bet I could build four or five nice drivers. wonder if he still got the car after the divorce ?

Just a photo of my rat. Still working on it.

Thank-you. i thought i was doing something wrong. I just bought some advance stop bushings for an msd distributor, and i didnt think i had it correct.

Hi, please indulge me on this, even if it seems very basic: If i need timing to be 10 degrees initial, and total advance to be 24°, the 10° portion is done 10° btdc, followed by allowing the distributor to mechanically advance 14°to more, equaling my total of 24°. Yes? Correct? Thanks...

35 Dodge, I did a 392 mild cam, and am running summits. Turbo 400, "street fighter" trans. Not sure of the converter stall, but i think it is only a little higher than stock. I am happy with this combination, but truth be told, i should have put a manual trans behind it, as it would probably...

Old iron, Thanks for the link. Im going to do that. Good idea.