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I am going to be running a 12 volt late 50's era Cadillac generator on my desoto hemi. I like the nostalgic look of a generator and can't afford a powergen. I found a nice rebuilt generator with a single pulley but I will need a double groove pulley for it. Also, the generator doesn't have a fan...

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15" is a little too wide for my radiator. Not at all Interested in an electric fan. Looking for something that will bolt to a Chevy pump. Any idea what vehicles would have used a 14" fan? Not having much luck wading through Google.

Stuffing a 291 desoto hemi and a 700r4 transmission in a model a pickup. Body is channeled 4 inches. Is there any consensus on how much clearance I should have when I cut the firewall for transmission clearance? Running short on real estate around the steering wheel and pedals, but I don't...

Thought I would give you guys an update on my hotrod project. 30 model A pickup, 55 Desoto 291 hemi, 700r4 transmission, 88 corvette rear end. Got the body channeled 4 inches over the weekend. Got the radiator and grill shell attached. Lots to do, but it is coming along.

I had to mount some unilug wheels. This is the kind that uses a shouldered lug nuts rather than the washers to keep it centered. I was having trouble getting the lug nuts started because I couldn't even see where the lug studs were. I came up with the bright idea of using a couple 4" long...

I would like to build my own steering column from scratch. I have tried googling the subject and several come up but the photo bucket ransom has lost all the pictures. Does anyone have any tutorials that still have the pictures? I am thinking exhaust tubing (SS?) with bearings and 3/4" DD...

Is anyone going to the fall Jefferson swap meet this weekend? I am heading out tomorrow morning.

My summer daily driver is a 85 Olds 98 with the 3.8. One really annoying issue is the low coolant sensor and exceedingly annoying bell keep going off. The coolant levels in both the radiator and the expansion tank are fine. I would like to disable the sensor but unplugging it doesn't work nor...

I am working on getting this thing torn apart and rebuilt. I am finding a few parts that should be replaced, but replacement parts are hard to find and expensive. Hot Hemi Heads seems to be about the only game in town for parts but I was wondering what other parts can be modified to work. They...

Anyone know of any current discount codes for speedway? I have some stuff in my shopping cart but I would like to think that I am getting the best deal possible. Last time I ordered, I got a discount code the next day. They did adjust my account, but I would prefer to do this up front.

I need to bend the steering arms on my project to keep the tie rod from hitting the hair pins. I need to bend them up about an inch on each side. I would like to do this right the first time, so if someone can walk me through this process, I would appreciate it. Stock 40 ford spindles with...

I am sure that most of you, like me, don't have unlimited funding for your projects. I squirrel away what I can get away with and build up my shopping cart and when the numbers match, I push the button. Seems like I never have any discount codes when I am buying stuff and they come when the...

I have a 4 wheel disc brake setup going on the hotrod. I have the under floor pedal assembly with a 7" dual diaphragm booster. I will use an adjustable proportion valve and residual valves. I want the corvette style master cylinder with dual ports but I don't know if I should get the 1" or 1...

What is the general consensus on shock mount placement? How much of the shock travel should be open at rest? I need to make the top mount and I am not sure where to put it. Some sources say 60-65% upward travel should be available. Does that sound about right?

I am trying to find the hub to hub width of a Ford front suspension with a 4"dropped I beam, 46" . Speedway front disc brake and spindle kit. I have googled this question every way I can think and every hit skirts the answer. I even asked on Speedway and didn't get an answer yet. Thanks

I am building a model A frame from scratch and using original front and rear crossmembers. I am extending the frame to better support the pickup box, so the rear crossmember is not going to be fastened to the rear of the frame. I have Z'd the back of the frame from behind the cab 4" and I am...

I have a 2wd S10 rear end to put in my model A pickup. I want to use the original buggy spring suspension with split wishbones and I am looking for advice on how to connect the two. I am thinking of adding some coil springs to help with roll control. How do I fasten the wishbones and spring...

I am working on a 30 / 31 model A pickup and shooting for the old school look. I chopped the roof off a closed cab to make a roadster and I am in the process of extending the cab by 6" so I may actually be able to sit in it. I am making the frame rails from 1 1/2×4 rectangular tubing and will...

Stopping by to introduce myself. I am starting on a model A hotrod pickup and have been cruising the net looking for advice and ideas. I have a 64 impala ss convertible, but have been dreaming about getting one of the piles in my boneyard back on the road.