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From dropped spindle to stock height
 
11/20/2008 11:18 AM General Discussions Comments (9)
Shockwaves & brakes
Two questions, one about Shockwaves and one about brakes.  
10/20/2008 06:00 PM Q&A Comments (4)
EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKETS
I'm installing the TRU-RAM exhaust manifolds on a Chevy 350 with "D" port heads. Has anyone done this and what kind of gasket did you use. The copper gaskets that came with the manifolds have a raised embossed area that dosen't quite seal effectively.  
09/16/2008 08:57 AM General Discussions Comments (0)
Tru- Ram exhaust
Has anyone used the Tru - Ram exhaust manifolds on Chevy "D" port heads ? What exhaust gaskets have you used in place of the copper ones that come with the manifolds ? The embossed area of the copper gaskets looks as though it may leak.  
09/14/2008 09:21 AM General Discussions Comments (1)
MIG Welding
I'm a novice welder and have always "pulled" my wire away from the weld bead as I weld. Then, I happen to catch a rod building TV program the other day, where they said "pushing " the tip away from the weld bead , was a better and cleaner weld. Any opi  
07/30/2008 04:58 PM General Discussions Comments (14)
STEERING IN-LINE VIBRATION DAMPNER
How many of you are using an in-line steering vibration dampner ? My steering is set up for manual steering and I read in a blog that vibration dampners are only used in power steering set ups, to eliminate the "HISS" noise of the pump, heard up through t  
07/22/2008 05:16 PM General Discussions Comments (10)
OFFSET BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD
In the process of locating the power brake components in my frame, I have an offset between the center of the brake booster and center of the brake pedal, by 1 7/8". I know it would probabnly be best to move the brake pedal into alignment with the booste  
07/06/2008 09:17 AM General Discussions Comments (8)
Shipping to California
Can someone direct me to a resonable and reliable shipping agent, that will haul a crated engine and transmission from Viginia to Northern California ? Name and phone number is all I'll need. Thanks, Sach  
03/30/2008 10:00 PM General Discussions Comments (3)
CRUISE - IN REMINDER
For those of you that wanted a reminder. The Surry County Community College Cruise - In , will be held on Novenber 3rd, 2007 at the College in Dobson, NC. Starts at 2 P.M. and ends at dark. Free admission and music by the " Generation Gap", so bring your  
10/24/2007 08:28 PM General Discussions Comments (1)
Autum Cruise - in
Hello to fellow rodders in New England, Are there any Cruise - ins or car shows happening in the New England States during October ? The wife and I are planing a fall trip to see the leaves and a Cruise - in would fill the bill. Thanks, Sach  
09/23/2007 08:43 PM General Discussions Comments (4)
CRUISE - IN
There will be a CRUISE - IN at the Surry Community College, in Dobson N.C. on Saturday, November 3, 2007, from 2 PM until dark, rain or shine. It's free admission and open to the public. Drive over with your antique, street rod, classic car, pro stree  
09/14/2007 06:35 PM General Discussions Comments (10)
searching for steering column
I'm searching for a junkyard steering column, with tilt and without column shift. I need one 34 to 35 inches long. Any ideas what vehicle offers such criteria ? Thanks, Sach  
08/29/2007 07:38 AM General Discussions Comments (6)
Power brakes ?
Ok guys & gals, I need some input on the pros and cons of running a street rod without power brakes. It's been many years since I've driven a car WITHOUT power brakes and I was curious to hear from you all , about how well your rod reacts without t  
08/06/2007 11:23 AM General Discussions Comments (13)
TRU-RAM exhaust manifold
Anyone know offhand, if the TRU-RAM exhaust manifold will work on the sbc with D port heads and angled plugs ? Thanks, Sach  
07/04/2007 03:04 PM Q&A Comments (7)
lost relay
Can anyone tell me where the cooling fan relay is on a '93 pont grand am with the quad 4 engine ? Thankx in advance. Sach  
04/28/2007 07:53 AM General Discussions Comments (2)
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04/05/2007 12:39 PM General Discussions Comments (1)
Rear trans mount
They're back and better than ever!  
03/13/2007 07:05 PM Tech Tips Comments (4)
Rear trans mount
They're back and better than ever!  
03/13/2007 07:05 PM Q&A Comments (4)
Rear trans mount
They're back and better than ever!  
03/13/2007 07:05 PM Builder's Corner Comments (4)
New Site
Well, after fumbeling my way through the new Site, I'm begining to find my way through it. I see that my previous blog made it through, with photos even ! If I can do it , so can the other members. Have faith.  
02/08/2007 04:15 PM Tech Tips Comments (2)