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  1. meanroy

    POR-15 failure...

    Thats a bummer I used it on my '65 and found no evidence of rust when I dis-assembled it. (and I DO mean dis-assembled!) I recommend contacting the POR folks and telling them about the problem. They may be able to pin point whats gone wrong. Roy.
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    So how do you check piston to valve clearance

    I've always used regular kids modeling clay. It is claimed by one major piston manufacturer that the optimum "quench" distance is .040. It depends on piston design though. Here's a pretty good article from Silvolite. Speedomotive says "if you are building an engine with steel rods, tight...
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    OT: Firefox again

    additional info Update Download page Or just click the red ball in the upper right hand corner of the browser. Roy.
  4. meanroy

    different size shackles?

    Thats pretty funny! Wish my probs would go away so easy. Roy.
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    different size shackles?

    Fender clearance. OK. From all you've explained I think I understand what you want. I definitly would NOT! remove a leaf or modify my front to compensate. I understand you just want a simple solution but I agree with Some of the guys earlier talked about the problems measuring...
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    Anybody else........?

    Looks like a lot of youse guys made better progress than I, but I worked on it. Mothers day today. Roy.
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    Wrecked hopes / Fond Memories

    It might help to split the floor pan loose but the main problem is actually that the rocker panel and the rear door jam are pushed up. The sub-frames didn't move at all as far as I can tell. I'm going to try to support the sub-frame and pull down on the rocker panel. I may be able to avoid...
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    Wrecked hopes / Fond Memories

    Latest news I'm trying to set up something with Maier Racing for a start. Sent off an e-mail to Mike Maier last week but with one thing and another didn't get in phone contact. I'll try again this week. Here's the latest on progress. (or lack thereof) I'll try to set up to pull it...
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    different size shackles?

    Suspension dynamics I believe the suspension dynamics will be slightly skewed. I'm not sure how this will affect handling, except if you have any bump steer it will become asymetrical. From your comments I don't quite understand where the dimension difference is coming from. I reccomend...
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    Value of a 67 fastback shell? (More)

    Classic! :)
  11. meanroy

    428 engine for sale.

    Did he offer you any little packages of white powder? Dudes on drugs. Roy.
  12. meanroy

    Body dimension help

    Thanks Dave, now I feel stupid, I pore over catalogs all the time and never noticed that. I'm going to go with the 54-3/4" measurement. I may be able to get the final cuts finished today. I've been taking it pretty slow hoping I don't screw up, but it's time! Roy.
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    Body dimension help

    Thats great guys, it confirms the measurement as the same between the 65-66 and 69-70! A little surprising but within what I can adjust mine to. I get various dimensions ranging from 54-3/4 to 55-1/4 on the front clip and back half. I'll set the dimension at or very near to the factory...
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    Body dimension help

    That is correct. To clarify, I need a couple of people to measure one or both of the two dimensions shown in the diagram below. I expect that the measurement of the inner rail will be slightly different at the top and bottom. (because of chassis flexability). Your help will be...
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    Body dimension help

    I am preparing to join the two halves of my project. I find a puzzling difference in a dimension between the front clip and the rear section. Not big a one but around 1/2". The dimension is the floor flange to floor flange distance. I have the factory underbody dimensions for the 65 but it...
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    Wrecked hopes / Fond Memories

    More progress You're On! I'll get in touch and see what we can work out. There are a few other guys here in S.J. who have volunteered, maybe we can work out a time when we can all have a wrenching party. Thanks, I'll try to figure out how that could work and post when I've got it down. If...
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    Need experienced help...gotta update my car

    I know the feeling. Thats how I started out. Make it have a smooth ride, air conditioened, great stereo, pony interior, - all the standard options for a 2+2 ++ Personally I decided to forgo those options in favor of performance. It'll NEVER be done. Believe me, This is good. Roy.
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    Wrecked hopes / Fond Memories

    Well Finally some progress! This minor detail has been kinda moving along but slowly. I've made some progress though. I have an actuall goal and stuff. So I sent the 'Stang off to get the rear clip straightened up. I put it on one of my Wifes vredit cards. She didn't even scream...
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    Junkyard engineering projects write-ups and other stuff...

    Say Hi That tilt column conversion is absolutely perfect. Pure genius. Should be a glossy page magazine article. Better grab your towncars quick - they'll go fast! Roy.
  20. meanroy

    Broke the bolt holding my crossmember WHAT DO I DO!?!!?

    Snapped bolt If it did it's large enough to drill and remove with an EZ-out, I think. The question is why did it break! If it broke because it's rusted in place it will be very difficult to remove! You may have to drill it all the way out and install a Heli Coil. (if you are not familiar...
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