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« on: May 25 2019, 03:14:00 PM »
A lot of years ago, my dad signed up for a Pacific cruise. He was part of the "Sight Seer' 6th and followed MacArthur to places like Borneo and Luzon. Every uncle I had and 3 aunts served active duty. they all survived, but are now long gone. Fast forward to the politically correct present. Obama had his apology tour around the world being sorry for America's transgressions . I have nieces/nephews being taught in school, that my generation is the problem. However, in parts of Europe, children are or were taught that they owe their very countries to the allies. The US, UK and Ca. This video is well explained. Please remember family members who served on May 27 and those who served in WW2 on June 6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNF28p6wkOs
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« on: May 19 2019, 04:15:55 PM »
28 spline on a stock tr rear. Probably wouldn't hurt to do a 30 spline setup, but if I do that it hurts the fundage and I'm not going that qwick just yet.
Based on this info, you could just buy hardware. If the pictures work, this is another of my clunkers. Vintage Cragar slots w/manufacturer hardware. Well, the pictures worked. The tracks I frequent, this would work until (from memory) 12.90. They have thread engagement probably 1 1/2 X the stud diameter. edit-yeah, forget this. I do not mess with NHRA, but I just researched the rules. They are saying ALL cars. No break for oem stocker's and I did not find any min stud diameter for the fast cars. Things change.
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« on: May 17 2019, 08:34:43 PM »
"I do like the idea of the tap the axle flange and screw in some Allen cap screws."
I would price the machine shop first. If real money, I would consider different axles. Most 10 & 12 bolt GM axles were weak, dependent on how hard the hit. If I was to choose axles, I would definitely buy the Ford ends. They are dirt cheap and, IMO, far superior to the c-clip eliminator kits. The axle supplier should be able to clear up things like backing plate mods, everything else. I believe the GN to have 30 spline axles. I would probably buy 30 spline replacements unless I got to dreaming or could run wild times.
Just me though. No one knows your situation better than you.
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« on: May 08 2019, 12:18:47 PM »
Changing the filers, certainly changed the way I see my car. I detailed the bumpers and the whole front and rear of the car. I thought the old ones were just cracked. Well, 3 of the 4 were. After removing them, they all fit into one 5 gallon bucket. If I was to have driven the car, I guess they would have disintegrated.
They turned out much better than I was able to imagine.
I hope your results are as satisfying.
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« on: April 24 2019, 12:39:03 PM »
the only piece of advice I can give is leave the car stock and enjoy it.
X2. Like Scoob, I have owned a 10 sec car and a 10 sec motorcycle. I am a fully recovered speed addict. Now, anyone who owns a dedicated race car is someone building a monument to their own tenacity. Brand loyalty is imagined incentive. That being said, the guys are already calling to talk about this season.
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« on: April 14 2019, 11:05:52 AM »
Scoob, out of Buicks? Out of drag racing? Both?
My curiosity abounds. I am aware, those most dedicated to drag racing 'burn out' the quickest.
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« on: April 14 2019, 10:56:19 AM »
IMO, anybody anticipating short times in the 1.50's or quicker should not use 'spline shank style' wheel studs.
Some drill and tap their axle flanges for high grade Allen head bolts. The hardware is then cheap, the machine shop not so much. This makes sense with 9" stuff, where oem 31 spline axles are shortened/resplined, etc.
Somewhere around 11.0, I lose my interest in oem GM rears. There will always be those who cite exceptions.The re will always be reasons why they are (exceptions).
I do not care about the fronts. Nobody wants my opinions on c-clips.
Again, IMO.
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« on: April 12 2019, 03:36:35 PM »
Thanks for the opinions, guys.
I bought Spool Fool. I am a world class critic, but a damn poor body man. If i am disappointed with the color/finish, I will call in a debt from some people I have helped. Hell, I could probably refinish gel coated fiberglass. I will be down to fixing the idle and yea/nay on the headliner. I will have this car professionally detailed.
As it stands today, I will probably consign the car to Gateway Classics. Hopefully, by the end of this month.
There is an outside chance, I would end up keeping this car or my V8 Vega.
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« on: April 11 2019, 01:08:54 PM »
Do I get the Highway Stars flexible plastic or the Spool Fool fiberglass?
Do the Spool Fool fillers need painted? Are they as 'finished' as they appear in the pictures? My oem fillers lasted about 25+ years, now 3 of the 4 are cracked. time to get started.
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« on: March 20 2019, 10:49:22 AM »
Yeah, I agree w/Grumpy, that looks scary. The fact, you can get play by hand was enough for me. Most who shake something, exert less than 50 ft pounds. The forces under power are many multiples.
engine torque x converter multiplication (1.5x-2.2x) x low gear ratio (1.72x-3.06x)= the force reacting against the given play. Think impact wrench.
If I was going to buy another driveshaft, I would first know the weight bias. I personally do not like to work with less than 40% rear. From memory, previous G-bodies were 42-43% oem. Those were not GN's.
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« on: March 19 2019, 09:07:20 AM »
for the yoke to be about 1" from bottoming out in the tailshaft when measuring the driveshaft at ride height.
I will add my .02 cents, without charge. Measuring as Steve Woods, I see 3/4" as perfect. Even with solid bushed suspension mounting. As close as possible works. I would add, the converter has to turn free before I want it bolted to the flex plate. For me, verified clearance even with shims. Just my opinions.
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« on: March 03 2019, 04:46:28 PM »
That's a real nice car you posted. Sorry it was wrecked.
I do not live close to him anymore. When I found it happened, he volunteered that it was his fault. When I asked about the wheelie bars, he admitted they were intentionally high. Said he enjoyed waist/shoulder high wheelies for 100 ft. Said the crowd liked it. Said nothing he was aware of could change the numbers. Why not? He was aware they had just prepped the track and thought nothing of it. When he realized he was in trouble, he tried to keep some throttle to save it. Unfortunately, the pass side slick hit the pavement first. The car made a hard 90* right, still partially airborne. He was in the right lane. He said, when the car came to rest about 100 ft from the line, he still had some throttle on it. It had happened that fast. It did not get over the guardrail and therefore not into the stands. Apparently, no pictures are known to exist. There should be a thread where everybody discusses their safety routines. Given the number of quick cars on this board, I could probably learn. I would certainly contribute.
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« on: March 02 2019, 10:38:30 PM »
Nice 210 Sedan.
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« on: March 02 2019, 09:06:47 PM »
Thanks.I am aware of Cal Trac's. I have 2 guys that use them. I thought it possible, one of these guy's might be using Mother Mopar's Super Stock suspension parts available from the dealers counter. They were legend. When Pro Stock was brand new, the Mopar's were hard to beat even with the weight penalty of .5# per cu in. For 2 years, most used rear suspension parts, anybody could buy from your local dealer.
It was said that the Motown Missile did not run a quarter mile. It rotated the earth.
I just finished looking at Forzfed's 55 210 pictures. Most will not even realize the work in that front bumper. He has a friend who owns a Hemi GTX. You run with 2 guys who seemingly race show quality vintage Mopar's. You both can drive GN street cars. At this point, Ima guess neither of you have a 4 cyl s10 for your daily beater.
I am going to change my damn deodorant. Or find a church and put some money in their plate. Hell, I might even trade my oatmeal for some Lucky Charms.
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« on: March 02 2019, 04:09:00 PM »
Scoob, those are show quality, huh? I am curious, what rear suspension system is in use on those?
I went to your YouTube channel. You take performance seriously.
Weather has me indoors, so-
This young man and I, brainstormed this car almost 2 years before he bought this car. The only car I know of, completely built by the owner. The most consistent bracket car I have ever heard of. Carburated on E-85. It took him 10 years to build it. It was raced the last 4 yrs of that. Unfortunately it took probably less than 10 seconds to destroy it. It went 1.29/6.19 eighth.
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