Forum: Technical & Restoration
02-12-2009, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,239
Re: What transmission speedometer gear do I need??
The orange 25 tooth is what you need. One foot note, the new GM driven gears from GM are slightly larger in diameter and tight to install. Use some white grease and be carfull installing it so not...
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
02-10-2009, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,856
Re: Winter Nationals, Pomona, CA
They're suppose to finish the race today. Rain, rain and more rain. My buddy Wayne is having such a good time after driving almost 3000 miles. Cooped up in his motorhome for over a week!
Jerry
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
02-09-2009, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,272
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
02-09-2009, 05:18 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,856
Re: Winter Nationals, Pomona, CA
Just talked with Jim Meador, D/SA '67 Camaro. He told me that many threw in the towel because of the weather and headed home.......even though they were still in the eliminator! Nice way to start...
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
02-08-2009, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,856
Re: Winter Nationals, Pomona, CA
Just heard that Bobby DeArmond left for home, Gallup, NM and he's still in! A bunch of weather on the way to the Flagstaff area???
Jerry
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
02-08-2009, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,141
Re: Car Crushing Bill
Trust me, this is only the start. The libs know what's best for all of us.......right? And they do not want anyone driving or owning ANY gas guzzling cars that get 10 miles to the gallon. This is...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
02-08-2009, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,141
Car Crushing Bill
Here we go, all here might want to read this. If Nancy P. and her CA friends have their way, all of our old cars will be going to the crusher.
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
02-08-2009, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,856
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
02-08-2009, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,521
Re: Rear gear change
Joe,
Being you're an Olds guy, you would love my buddy Sam Murray's cars. Has the Brainbeau 67 Olds 442. Car can run 10.90's in good air, E/Stock Eliminator 400 inch engine, 4-speed.
I...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
02-08-2009, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,521
Re: Rear gear change
Yes, GM gears are the best for your application.
In the world of 12 bolt Chevy, typically, the pinion shim is always a .029 shim and might be the same case with your rear axle. Gear patterns...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
02-08-2009, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,521
Re: Rear gear change
Joe,
The 3.73 rear ratio is a good choice. You probably have an M20 which is the better trans to have for your application.
As to setting up rears, I've been doing them now for almost 40 years...
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
02-08-2009, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,856
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Forum: Lounge
02-07-2009, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,830
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Forum: Lounge
02-07-2009, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,830
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Forum: Lounge
02-07-2009, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,830
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Forum: Lounge
02-07-2009, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,830
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Forum: Lounge
02-07-2009, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,830
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Forum: Lounge
02-07-2009, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,830
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Forum: Lounge
02-07-2009, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,830
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
02-07-2009, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 63,917
Re: lift hooks
I think there is enough data here to clearly say that the engine lift hooks can be either painted or unpainted. No fluff in that statement.
The last photo that I posted here was from the...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
02-07-2009, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 63,917
Re: lift hooks
Verne,
I have not seen any to date but I think that L. Christensen has. I have seen some 388 blocks used on the 302.
Jerry
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
02-07-2009, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 63,917
Re: lift hooks
Here's another survivor engine bay taken about 15 years ago. Don't think this one has been fluffied up.
Jerry
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
02-07-2009, 03:26 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,856
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
02-07-2009, 03:17 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,681
Re: NEED TO CLEAN MY ALUMINIUM INTAKE
The media used in the tumbler takes time to figure out. Dozens of different cermaic media to pick from. Also the cycle time on how long its tumbled is important or your part will come out looking...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
02-07-2009, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 63,917
Re: lift hooks
I could feel so much love from Frank that I didn't think it was necessary to do so. I was trying to post positive data on cars that I have documented when I have time.......and have been doing so...
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