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Post by Slam_Shifter on Nov 30, 2005 12:03:38 GMT -5
TIPS TO DATE
Note: This tips thread is just suggestions of what is common practice to give ideas.
1. Run a GM drive train and rear axle where allowed.
2. Prebend the rear or V-tuck and dimple the frame and rear sheet tin or notch
3. Run 70's or 80's style steel backer bumpers. Avoid using the alloy ones.........they crack and break easy.
4. Change steering shaft and try to eliminate rag joint when possible.
5. Weld washer to input side of steering gear to avoid pulling the worm gear from the casing.
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Post by chryslerfat on Dec 1, 2005 9:45:06 GMT -5
Pre-bend the rear so it will go up.
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Post by chryslerfat on Dec 1, 2005 9:48:45 GMT -5
Run a chevy driveline and rear axle. Dont like them fords with the dist. out front.
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Post by dadicted on Dec 1, 2005 9:56:21 GMT -5
chevy drive train. change front bumper to a 70s stile or 80s steel. same w/ the back. weld the trunk solid, v-tuck it and dimple it pretty good.
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Post by derbyman753 on Dec 1, 2005 11:33:50 GMT -5
notch the back , change front bumper if doesnt have
gussit in the middle, chevy drivetrain my opinion,
hope this helps 753 ;D
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Post by chryslerfat on Dec 2, 2005 9:20:07 GMT -5
Run a different steering shaft without a rag joint.
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Post by dadicted on Dec 2, 2005 12:08:55 GMT -5
i agree there.
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Post by derbyman753 on Dec 2, 2005 13:55:03 GMT -5
weld a washer to the casing of the sterring box so u cant pull the worm gear out works great 753 ;D
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Post by chryslerfat on Dec 8, 2005 9:03:23 GMT -5
Ive been told if you run a chevy drive train you can use a power steering line from a 1977 LTD with a 351M to hook up the pressure side.
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Post by badboy23 on Dec 9, 2005 15:43:40 GMT -5
Ive been told if you run a chevy drive train you can use a power steering line from a 1977 LTD with a 351M to hook up the pressure side. yes that works fine, but they sell the line adapters at any parts store. weld the upper a-arms bolts to the frame. especially on the drivers side. all it takes is one good hit in the tire and the a-arm will hit and bind the steering shaft. run an electric fan. ive put 4 inch lift blocks on the core support mounts and cut down the motor mounts and still had problems. |
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moparmike
Rat
Drive everything like ya stole it.
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Post by moparmike on Dec 17, 2005 14:45:59 GMT -5
got any pics of the washer welded in i've got a couple and was going to try one this coming year,mopar powered of course just my preference.
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Post by derbyman753 on Dec 22, 2005 13:09:54 GMT -5
Sorry moparmike just take ure steering shaft off the steering box side , and put a washer over it and weld it to the steering box itself its not common to pull the wormgear but has happened before to our buddies i just dont take know chances lol hope this helps 753 ;D
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Post by chryslerfat on Dec 28, 2005 13:27:27 GMT -5
I have seen on the 92 and newer bubbles the steering column and the brake booster and master cylinder are used from a 91 and older.
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Post by derbyman753 on Feb 4, 2006 22:23:48 GMT -5
same here i have too i like the old ones alot better steel master cylinder alot better
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tude
Dog
custom fit hammered and bent
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Post by tude on Mar 21, 2006 3:15:38 GMT -5
weld frame seams
3/4 allthread in rad suport and 4 in trunk
2 bolts threw rad support/hood near the center
if it burns its gone
points dist
2bbl autolight(better for spinning)
floor shifter
mustang headers with single pipe then weld a washer to each and run a cable looed at both ends to the dist to the inside of the car so you can turn the dist
79-91 car the same except for lincoln they switched in 80 i think
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Post by chryslerfat on May 2, 2006 8:09:43 GMT -5
Ok guys im getting my 89 Marquis stripped this will be my 1st one im running it Memorial weekend. I have been looking at them for a year and hope I finally have the needed tricks.
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Post by stris141 on May 2, 2006 14:38:09 GMT -5
Post pictures. And good luck with it!
Steve
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Post by chryslerfat on May 3, 2006 7:40:21 GMT -5
I will take some after the Chevy is in it. Its a little slow being I can only work on it on weekends.
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Post by stris141 on Oct 4, 2007 13:31:17 GMT -5
Got a question. I'm building a 84 Towncar for my Son to use next year. We have a chance of getting two brand new mud/snow tires, with really aggressive tread. But they are only 6:00x15. Do you think this will make the rear sit to low? I will be replacing the stock rear coils for the stock front coils. 20" max on height at bottom of bumper.
Steve
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Post by Shorty Thompson on Oct 4, 2007 19:30:07 GMT -5
I wouldn't think so. The front coil hold alot more weight than the rear.
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Post by stris141 on Oct 5, 2007 9:09:20 GMT -5
That's what I hope anyway.
Steve
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Post by 65kdawg on Jan 21, 2008 22:49:07 GMT -5
i use what ever snow tires i can find at friends junk yard
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Post by stris141 on Jan 22, 2008 10:20:01 GMT -5
We plan on making a few trips to the local wrecking yards also. But we don't get to many snow tires around here. One of my buddys actually got a tire shop to give them two new snow tires. Suprised the heck out of us.LOL
Steve
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Post by 65kdawg on Feb 2, 2008 18:18:57 GMT -5
i picked up 6 this week end 2 14 mudders
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Post by stris141 on Feb 2, 2008 21:10:18 GMT -5
Cool deal!
Steve
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tude
Dog
custom fit hammered and bent
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Post by tude on Feb 16, 2008 19:20:23 GMT -5
the other day i hauled in a pickup load of junk and guy infront of me gave me 5 7.00 R16s on 3/4 ton truck rims...SCORE
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Post by 65kdawg on Feb 16, 2008 20:56:58 GMT -5
the other day i hauled in a pickup load of junk and guy infront of me gave me 5 7.00 R16s on 3/4 ton truck rims...SCORE lucky |
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Post by stris141 on May 16, 2008 1:11:18 GMT -5
It was 110 in our backyard this afternoon, at 3:00. The heat, and a little PB Blaster worked real well, to take out the windshield. I used a knife, to cut around the sealent. But the stuff was so soft, I don't think I really needed to use the knife, to press the windshield out. The heat really made a difference! I pressed to hard, and almost popped it out, onto the ground.LOL
Steve
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