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- Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:56 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from SoCal
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2667
The Toy is getting front disks
I got a hot rod disk brake package at a local swap meet. Looks like it was new, maybe installed but just got rusty and never on the road. What it is: Mustang II drop spindles and rotors, with GM "metric' calipers and brackets. All aftermarket, the calipers say Speedway. I was going to build it ...
- Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:32 pm
- Forum: V8's - V6's - and...?
- Topic: The Spousal Avoidance Unit build
- Replies: 418
- Views: 140688
Re: The Spousal Avoidance Unit build
Wow, that Impala is nice!
And your 'vair is coming along nicely.
I hadn't checked on this thread for a long time, glad you've stuck with it and getting close to the goal!
And your 'vair is coming along nicely.
I hadn't checked on this thread for a long time, glad you've stuck with it and getting close to the goal!
- Sat Feb 27, 2021 2:49 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Vintage Paxton Supercharger Kit For Sale
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1647
Re: Vintage Paxton Supercharger Kit For Sale
Wow, the listing supposedly went for $2400.
- Sat Feb 27, 2021 2:46 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from SoCal
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2667
Re: Hello from SoCal
Still alive, getting out from time to time. Went to an autocross a while back. Determined that I don't have nearly enough throttle discipline. The track was cold and a bit wet anyway, and the car really did not want to go straight under power! Eh - maybe I provided some entertainment, as I was sidew...
- Wed Feb 26, 2020 7:01 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from SoCal
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2667
Re: Hello from SoCal
Quick update - I got the newer 3800 and revised suspension 'running' just before the 2018 fbt. Had heating problems, didn't make it. Wound up swapping heads, thrashing around, and have it running pretty well. Dumb thing still makes unhappy bubbling/boiling noises after shutoff, but actual running te...
- Wed Feb 26, 2020 6:30 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: improved braking - anyone drill their brake drums?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1263
Re: improved braking - anyone drill their brake drums?
The article claims " If you've driven a drum brake equipped car through water you know braking is non-existent. With holes in the drums, centrifugal force not only evacuates dust, but water immediately as well. But the main benefit is the fact that when drums are vented properly, so as to elimi...
- Wed Feb 26, 2020 6:08 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Quick Steering Arms - Fitment - OPGI
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1420
Re: Quick Steering Arms - Fitment - OPGI
"not needed except for competition" - well... When I first got my "Corvair" on the road, I thought the steering was godawful slow. So I put some Tempest steering arms on, that quickened it a lot. (I was scrapping a '61 Tempest at the time) It does require more muscle, especially ...
- Sat Jun 30, 2018 3:36 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: improved braking - anyone drill their brake drums?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1263
improved braking - anyone drill their brake drums?
I read that a reasonable way to reduce fade in hard usage is to drill holes in the drum - article
http://www.chtopping.com/CustomRod4/
Comments?
http://www.chtopping.com/CustomRod4/
Comments?
- Sat Jun 30, 2018 7:42 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: LM axle u-joint ---- what is the max angles
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1655
Re: LM axle u-joint ---- what is the max angles
oops - haven't been here much, and obviously haven't checked notifications!
YEah, I started my 3.8 swap in '04 and got it on the road in late 09.
I bought the series II motor in 2012 or so, and almost ready to install in 2018...
YEah, I started my 3.8 swap in '04 and got it on the road in late 09.
I bought the series II motor in 2012 or so, and almost ready to install in 2018...
- Tue Nov 15, 2016 8:47 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: LM axle u-joint ---- what is the max angles
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1655
Re: LM axle u-joint ---- what is the max angles
The other 3.8 swaps are transverse setups, and I see the '85 is a longitudinal setup like the earlier Rivieras.
That will affect things a bit.
Is the project still alive?
That will affect things a bit.
Is the project still alive?
- Wed Feb 10, 2016 12:05 am
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Random Guy Poll
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4499
Re: Random Guy Poll
typical question:
* what the *&#% is THAT?
(from ordinary car guys)
best question:
* hey, man - is that a modified Corvair?
from random rasta-looking guy in South LA.
* what the *&#% is THAT?
(from ordinary car guys)
best question:
* hey, man - is that a modified Corvair?
from random rasta-looking guy in South LA.
- Mon Dec 28, 2015 12:45 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: All about Glass (and Trim)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2940
Re: All about Glass (and Trim)
Would a lime removed (lime away) work?
- Fri Nov 20, 2015 1:33 pm
- Forum: Corvair Video and Photo Threads
- Topic: 1965 Corvair Monza 4 Door with 300 HP 4.3 Liter V6 Hot Rod
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1711
Re: 1965 Corvair Monza 4 Door with 300 HP 4.3 Liter V6 Hot R
300 hp at 4000 rpm?
not without forced induction or lots of NOS.
not without forced induction or lots of NOS.
- Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:09 pm
- Forum: V8's - V6's - and...?
- Topic: The Spousal Avoidance Unit build
- Replies: 418
- Views: 140688
Re: The Spousal Avoidance Unit build
Sounds good!
- Sun Aug 30, 2015 11:11 pm
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: I get a lot of looks
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3925
Re: I get a lot of looks
I get lots of looks, but most are along the lines of "what is that?" I tell them it started life as a Corvair. It's fun driving on the freeway and seeing someone's window filled with a phone or tablet taking pictures. (stay away, please!) Over the five years on the road, only a few have ac...
- Tue Aug 11, 2015 7:48 am
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Random Guy Poll
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4499
Re: Random Guy Poll
yeah, chatting with a random guy recently - said he rolled one, but he also said something about a case of beer...