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10-06-2007 08:10 PM #1
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Could I suggest that it might be time to change it?
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10-07-2007 07:13 AM #2
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Thanks Jack with my feable mind I sometimes forget..............what was I talking about
Brad
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10-07-2007 09:42 PM #3
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Big day today, got Don's T up on wheels with the engine and transmission installed too.
Had a few little adjustments to make along the way, especially getting the front disc brakes to fit exactly right, but a little massaging got them done.
He has a bunch of stuff showing up tomorrow from Summit, Speedway, and Total Performance, so tomorrow night we can get things like his tie rod and drag link installed and dial in the alignment and driveshaft angle.
I have to say it really is coming out pretty nice, and he is thrilled. Still a lot to do, but not as much as we had a couple of weeks ago. Still pushing for having it fired up by the end of next weekend. If that happens we have a good shot at Thanksgiving in Daytona.
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10-07-2007 10:55 PM #4
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That looks nice!!!! I like the clean look of the colors,they go together well.
I think you may need a carrier bearing on that drive shaft........
Its gunna take longer than u thought and its gunna cost more too(plan ahead!)
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10-07-2007 11:00 PM #5
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Thanks. I'm not sure if he needs a driveshaft........just some u joints bolted together. Hope the driveshaft shop charges by the foot.
Don
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10-08-2007 07:22 AM #6
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Don,
You guys are really moving along. It really looks good. I have to be honest, when I first saw the blue I didn't think much of it. But your son is right with the chrome and white walls it really looks killer. Great work!
Ken
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10-09-2007 04:25 AM #7
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Don, can't wait to see both of them side by side, push your frame out there next to each other.
Brad
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10-09-2007 05:02 AM #8
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What is Don running for exhaust? The reason I ask is if he is going to use something that uses the bolt on flanges that come with the headers they tend to leak on each side of the connection. I know! Does anyone have any suggestions on sealing them? Sandersen uses three bolts which I know works fine but the two bolts just don't seem to clamp evenly enough to seal.
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10-09-2007 07:22 AM #9
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Brad: He and I are going to have to line up when we get them done to see who is the fastest. Actually, I think he would smoke me, that little 302 is nothing to mess with, but maybe I'll hook up better with the slicks. 
Dave: What a nightmare something as simple as pulleys ended up being. He wanted March pulleys and their set is designed around early Ford bolt pattern water pumps (late pump has a different pattern) plus he has a high performance harmonic damper and the offset is slightly different so we needed a spacer. I think we ironed it out yesterday though but it took getting a conference call between Summit and March and me to do it.
Ron: I wondered about those flanges leaking too. I have the Sanderson headers you describe with the three bolt flange on my '27 and they never had any leaks. He is going to have some pipes bent up to do under the frame and exit as straight pipes. There is no room for mufflers. He bought these Patriot Headers from Speedway and is second guessing that decision I think. Sandersons just seem a little better in some respects perhaps.
Don
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10-09-2007 07:29 AM #10
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Have you considered something like these? http://www.torquetechexh.com/powersticks.htm Originally Posted by Itoldyouso
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10-09-2007 07:45 AM #11
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I didn't know anybody was currently making the chambered exhaust like the old Camaro ones. Really compact and short too. Thanks Bob, I've bookmarked that site and will pass it along to him.
Don
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10-09-2007 04:35 AM #12
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Frame looks great Don. Know what ya mean on the pulleys, just put a serpentine on mine that had originally been a V-belt. I got away with a shim for the water pump pulley and relocating the alternator....Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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10-10-2007 12:38 PM #13
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Is is really 'reconstruction' or just still construction? That thing is too cool. Once he gets done 'redesigning the wheel' that'll be a sweet ride!
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10-10-2007 02:10 PM #14
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Good Lord! The last time we saw a pic of Dan's RPU it was a roller getting close to being a driver. Now it looks like there's nothing left but the body and the front axle assembly!
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10-10-2007 03:16 PM #15
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Yeah, he wanted to take it a different direction, so he is knee deep in modifications right now. I think it will end up pretty sweet though when done.
Like I said, he just loves building them.
DonLast edited by Itoldyouso; 10-10-2007 at 03:51 PM.
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