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  1. hivewax

    Brake bleeding question

    maybe try a residual valve??
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    '65-66 Rear Disc Parking Cable

    Instructions said to go look at LOKAR cables. I wanted to see if anyone modified the original cables. Posted via Mobile Device
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    '65-66 Rear Disc Parking Cable

    if the caliper was in the back, i think i could modify the existing parking cable to work. but since the leaf spring is in the way, the caliper can only go in the front of the rotor. the existing cable would have to bend over 90 degrees to work... it sure doesn't bend easily. a L-bracket for the...
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    '65-66 Rear Disc Parking Cable

    No, I changed the 8" to new MOSER 9" with SSBC disc brakes. I'll put up some shots. Posted via Mobile Device
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    '65-66 Rear Disc Parking Cable

    Anyone have pix of how the original or aftermarket parking cable attaches to the parking brake lever of the rear discs. TIA Posted via Mobile Device
  6. hivewax

    My new heap. Another ugly coupe

    ouch, those gashes are deep:eek:... be careful next time 'cuz we need you on this forum. those scars will remind you. oh, i'm liking all the new parts.:nice:
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    R15 Tire Selection - '66

    what noise? tires make noise:D
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    R15 Tire Selection - '66

    i''m partial to the white lettering BFG Radial T/A as well, but there are better performance tires with higher speed ratings. the Nitto tires are cheaper.
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    R15 Tire Selection - '66

    yes, i saw the BFG g-Force Sport, but nothing bigger than a 225/60R15. it should work. thanx for your input.
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    R15 Tire Selection - '66

    but do the M/T tires have the same longevity as BFG radials?
  11. hivewax

    R15 Tire Selection - '66

    i'm shopping for tires on Summit. what would be your choices for the street driven almost daily? i'm getting 15x7 w/4.00" b.s. front and 15x8 w/4.50" b.s. rear. i have rolled fender lips and doing the 1.75" UCA drop, adj strut rods, and camber kit... and not doing mini-tub in the back. - BFG...
  12. hivewax

    Mini-Tub Dilemma

    awesome!! i'm going PSE, so maybe Phil can make one like yours.
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    Mini-Tub Dilemma

    like to know if the back-spacing of your 15x8.5" wheels are correct? TIA
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    Mini-Tub Dilemma

    i talked to a shop. he said i should first buy the rear disc brakes, 9" housing, and wheels before doing a mini-tub. is he correct? if so, how do i know what length to get for the rear housing and what back spacing for the 15x10" wheel? i'm thinking 1" less than stock length and talk to PSE for...
  15. hivewax

    Mini-Tub Dilemma

    Did you shorten the rear housing? And the back spacing? Posted via Mobile Device
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    '65-66 Used Parts Pricing Help

    where do i post? i'm not selling, buying or trading. i'm asking for advice.
  17. hivewax

    Mini-Tub Dilemma

    some are telling me to mini-tub the rear to fit at least 15x10" wheels. what do you all think? are 15x8" fine for this 347 motor? what if... in the future, an alum 427 is put in place? i also have a chance to cut out some rust in the leaf spring to rear frame rail trunk area and in the driver...
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    '65-66 Used Parts Pricing Help

    some locals called for the 289 heads and the 14" wheels w/almost new BFG tires. how much you think they cost? links pix below. here's the other stuff i want to get rid of: - crankshaft (casting #C3AE-N) (needs remanufacturing/rebuilding) - stock distributor w/PERTRONIX + orig points -...
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    Good place for a mini starter?

    I had my mini-starter rebuilt once by a local working from his home. It's a CHM brand from FL. I called CHM and they said it could not be rebuilt. They won't get a dime from me anymore.. Posted via Mobile Device
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    9" Rear Assembly - '66FB

    Should I replace the driveshaft to a 3" w/1350 u-joints? Or can the driveshaft be modified? Posted via Mobile Device