The Official Hot Rod Thread - Part 4: Burnouts for Distance

[churchmouse]

Pitman arm came in.
Its 50% right but no joy. There went some lunch money.
Crap, I am batting a solid 1K on this one.

Back into the laptop. I figured out that the drag link/pitman and idler from a 67 "Might" work with a bit of mods.

There just happens to be one in the resto shop that I can throw a tape on tomorrow. Its on the deck as the air ride is trashed under it so not sure how but I will get under it.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Pitman arm came in.
Its 50% right but no joy. There went some lunch money.
Crap, I am batting a solid 1K on this one.

Back into the laptop. I figured out that the drag link/pitman and idler from a 67 "Might" work with a bit of mods.

There just happens to be one in the resto shop that I can throw a tape on tomorrow. Its on the deck as the air ride is trashed under it so not sure how but I will get under it.

Hopefully it may work out.

 

[churchmouse]

Hopefully it may work out.

Sucks because all that is new on the 64. Just put it all in.
$420 worth of parts.
By the time I get this right (and i will get it right) I probably could have put rack and P in it.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Sucks because all that is new on the 64. Just put it all in.
$420 worth of parts.
By the time I get this right (and i will get it right) I probably could have put rack and P in it.

Maybe you can get the box from CPP and return the box you have. Not sure how much price difference there is $100-150 maybe

I have know idea what rack n pinion would cost but I'm guessing pricey

 

[churchmouse]

Maybe you can get the box from CPP and return the box you have. Not sure how much price difference there is $100-150 maybe

Not sure. Something will come of it.

 

[churchmouse]

Maybe you can get the box from CPP and return the box you have. Not sure how much price difference there is $100-150 maybe

I have know idea what rack n pinion would cost but I'm guessing pricey

Anytime you cross into the unknown there will be challenges.
My alignment guy has been on Vaca and off the phone for a couple of weeks now. If he was around I would have my answers.

If I can get a tape on the linkage under that 67 I will know if I am right.

 

[jeffsqartan]

Bought a 10 ton shop press the other day. Or maybe a 20? Idk. It was big enough and did the job. Getting the carrier bearings out was a pita, but they're out and new ones are on.
Have to pick up a beam-style torque wrench, dial indicator, and some fluid and brake clean so that I can finally wrap this job up.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Bought a 10 ton shop press the other day. Or maybe a 20? Idk. It was big enough and did the job. Getting the carrier bearings out was a pita, but they're out and new ones are on.
Have to pick up a beam-style torque wrench, dial indicator, and some fluid and brake clean so that I can finally wrap this job up.

Not sure where you're located, but if you're willing to come to Knox I have some dial indicators you can use. Nothing fancy or new but they will do the job.

 

[jeffsqartan]

Not sure where you're located, but if you're willing to come to Knox I have some dial indicators you can use. Nothing fancy or new but they will do the job.View attachment 129721

While I do appreciate the offer, that's over a 2 and a half hour drive, one way, for me.
I also like getting new tools

 

[churchmouse]

While I do appreciate the offer, that's over a 2 and a half hour drive, one way, for me.
I also like getting new tools

I have several Dial indicators as well. Maybe some trading.....

 

[Jaybird1980]

While I do appreciate the offer, that's over a 2 and a half hour drive, one way, for me.
I also like getting new tools

Haha, any reason to buy tools should not go to waste. Maybe check Craigslist or FB marketplace for some used stuff. Sometimes the decent stuff shows up there at good prices.

 

[jeffsqartan]

I have several Dial indicators as well. Maybe some trading.....

What kind of trading do you have in mind?

Haha, any reason to buy tools should not go to waste. Maybe check Craigslist or FB marketplace for some used stuff. Sometimes the decent stuff shows up there at good prices.

I'll do that if I have any time between now and the end of my day. Sometimes trying to track down good stuff in a short time frame is harder than just running to a store or two and grabbing what I need. The others here know that I'm no stranger to the Marketplace though haha

 

[churchmouse]

What kind of trading do you have in mind?



I'll do that if I have any time between now and the end of my day. Sometimes trying to track down good stuff in a short time frame is harder than just running to a store or two and grabbing what I need. The others here know that I'm no stranger to the Marketplace though haha

Not sure man. I have a few dials setting by the lathe. If you need one come up and get it. Yours to use.

I got the low rider a 65 drop(air system trashed) at the resto shop up in the air high enough to get a couple of measurements and give it a good look. I am pretty sure this can be made to work on the 64.
Ordered the parts.
Now, who did I loan my pitman are removal tool to.

 

[chezuki]

Back to slamming gears and burning rubber!

 

[femurphy77]

I have several Dial indicators as well. Maybe some trading.....

What kind of trading do you have in mind?



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Two words.

Nineteen Eleven

 

[churchmouse]

Waiting on parts.
And honing my Tig skills. Its been a while.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

This is flat out crazy. Well over 200hp/liter N/A. That would be like a naturally aspirated 350 small block making over 1,100hp. Don’t see many of those around.

 

[femurphy77]

Next on the agenda:

 

[churchmouse]

Next on the agenda:

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Now that looks like a good time....

 

[ChristianPatriot]

It’s definitely got the look

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