Recent content by raventrone

I suspected this might be a difficult search. Thank you, all, for the information. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Does anyone know of a source for this part? It is identified as”L” in the judging standards. The repops for sale at every site only carry the deluxe and town sedan types. Only the standard sedan and a 79-B Panel Delivery used this type. Thank you. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

William, I just received an email that you had posted a question about the shocks and the use of the tubular links. After installing the shocks the ride was completely different. They transformed the car and made the ride far smoother than I thought was possible. As for the links, I changed to...

Rusty, thank you for the detailed response. You are correct on all counts. Since every “hole” that takes a bolt is filled, I suspect these two are leftovers from a previous project that were replaced at the time. I foolishly tried to consolidate two storage cases after the engine was out. While...

You may well be right. I did replace those bolts. I’ll compare this evening. Thank you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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The threads are different. On further examination, I don’t believe that they are a set. Last year I rebuilt the transmission as well as the differential and torque tube (I removed an overdrive). These elements may well be associated with that work due to my bad organization of two separate...

I hope someone might help me identify the purpose/location of the bolt in the attached photo. I am finishing the installation of an engine rebuild and, though everything is now installed, and the car is back together, I have these two bolts remaining and am concerned. I have installed some...

It may well have been improperly assembled while being rebuilt. What about the images makes you think that it was done improperly? Are you in agreement that the babbitt was improperly poured/cast/machined? That is what the owner believes as well as a local club member, and a few people that have...

A friend with an engine that was totally rebuilt 17,000 miles ago as part of a frame-off restoration has been trying to figure out the cause of an oil leak. This past weekend he removed a section of the rear Main and discovered that the Babbitt was compromised. He is not on the forums and asked...

I'll write a detailed description of what it did to easily get them installed and post it here when I'm at a keyboard and not an iPad. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Chris, I just installed the tubular links, along with Stipe shocks. After struggling with the links I finally figured out how to get them on easily. I sent you a PM. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Spectacular! Congratulations. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

I installed a set of Stipe shocks recently and the ride is now so smooth that it approaches a modern car. Everyone that has been in it comments on how different it is than before. It's a different car, and driving over 45 is very comfortable. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

I purchased my 1931 S/W Fordor last June, and had a terrible shimmy at low speeds. I tightened the drag link which improved things slightly. When I noticed excessive wear on my brand new tires I questioned the toe in. Sure enough, it was 1 1/4"! Once that was fixed the shimmy disappeared...