Lakeroadster is on the money. Let's say you have a wheel/tire combo already (and for the sake of argument, let's say it has the correct bolt...
it depends... Before you can say what you need for a spacer, there are a series of things you must determine FIRST. Original wheel? Then the...
Steve, As I am S10-framed, I have full-boxing of the frame, followed by lightening via holes in the inner and outer frame members planned. I...
Steve, The thought of force-feeding the 5.3 IS appealing (single turbo, 7-8 psi of boost, non-intercooled, meth-injected, I have the entire parts...
the waiting is killing me. Soooo, Penny had a luxurious month-long visit to the body shop back in the fall of '12. She was treated to a complete...
Nate, Good to hear they "repaired" you. Nowadays it's a surprise they don't go for the "replace" option... As all have said, do what the Doc...
as usual... Nate is spot on! Call or email on those Craigslist ads that are a month or two old. Once the initial flurry of people inquire...
if the vacuum motor (crazy inside, a big flap that gets pulled back and forth) is tired, it'll work slow and jerky- theres a place (Ficken Wiper...
nicely done! What a sweet score- I will now refer to you as THE GUY as in THE GUY who scored a killer drivetrain!
Andy, Maaaaybe a Camaro (Gen 4 93-02) spare? As I recall, they ran a steel spare- a 16x7.5... just a thought. A quick web search confirmed...
and a Happy (belated) Thanksgiving to all of you. Nate, I had to laugh when you mentioned mince pie. My Mom made all the pies (dinner was at the...
exactly HOW MUCH? I recall a few years back Dad sourced and bought a set of axle bearings for his '23 Stude (original paint)... they were some...
Rico, You may want to get the engine and tranny mocked in place before you finish the firewall. When I fit mine (as low and as far back as I...
Colorado and Canyon are the same, add Isuzu i280/i350 to that corporate mix. The rear I installed was a 2wd Z85 (regular suspension), and in...
Steve, Some of the issues with a rear end change are: 1. Spring Perches (available aftermarket for common tube diameters) 2. Overall Width of...
When the EMP hits, only the magneto-equipped will roll! I just KNEW Dad had big plans for his '11 (thats 1911), Hupmobile!
and if an electric accelerator pedal isn't enough... There is a company that now sells an electronic device which plugs in between said pedal and...
Zig, Yes I did swap the studs. That precluded the spacer installation in my post. And the hose barb is for a vent. The donor truck had a small...
There is always Plan B And that is: Pop the axles out (really, it took me longer to gather the proper wrenches), and bring them to a machine...
What do the Pro's use? Pertronix. My Dad and brother have been churning out top-notch restorations since '84. The overwhelming majority of them...
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