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Budget Removable Windshield Wipers

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Oshkosh Rob Today, 07:40 PM

Inspiration For Those Building...

Cool post I needed a little pick me up after working in the garage today. And yes I was crying today!
Reddrig Today, 06:47 PM

Rear suspension nut/bolt questions: IRS / alumnimum control arms / Koni DAs

Yes. Same thing.
edwardb Today, 06:39 PM

Guardsman Blue

From one of Jeff's earlier posts:

Viking Blue code "E"
Ford Alphanumeric M1448
PPG 12494
Lidodrip Today, 06:14 PM

Rear suspension nut/bolt questions: IRS / alumnimum control arms / Koni DAs

This term, deformed lock nut throws me. Is this the same as what's been traditionally known as a Stover nut?
AC Bill Today, 05:56 PM

Inspiration For Those Building...

Today marks two years since my kit was delivered. After 460 miles of shakedown driving, Today, I finally got an alignment, after doing what turned out
gbranham Today, 04:05 PM

Guardsman Blue

Could Jeff's work be any more perfect? Sheesh. That's purty!

Greg
gbranham Today, 03:51 PM

Guardsman Blue

Jeff,
I’m considering painting my 289 USRRC in Viking Blue. Do you have a PPG formula handy for that color? My wife really likes the look
Shamilton289 Today, 03:37 PM

MK4 CV Boot No Can Find

it looks like the T-bird came with IRS from 1989-97. Have you looked at Rock Auto? I found several part numbers. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...oint+boot,2284
tnt_motorsports Today, 02:40 PM

Guardsman Blue

Bingo! That's it Jeff! Very nice, and thanks for the detail. It's definitely on my short list. It would look great with no stripes and a glassed-in scoop.
OB6 Today, 12:49 PM

Guardsman Blue

The original 1960s formulas for colors like Guardsman, Viking, etc. were much simpler and less "exotic" than today's modern colors but even
Jeff Kleiner Today, 11:30 AM

Guardsman Blue

I'm starting to put more thought into color selection, and Guardsman Blue is on the list of considerations because it just looks right on these cars,
OB6 Today, 10:28 AM

MK4 CV Boot No Can Find

The Mustang boot does not fit the Thunderbird SC application. Notice that the boot and hub are not round but have three indentations where the boot must
lastdime Today, 09:48 AM

Best street-legal track tires

I just want to thank everyone who has been sharing their knowledge on this thread.
I've learned a bunch just reading everyone's posts.
Stay
GoDadGo Today, 09:45 AM

Best street-legal track tires

James,
What's been your observation on the Vitours with heat vs the Yokohamas. By that I mean getting heat into them and not the problem of too
Jeff Kleiner Today, 09:17 AM

Best street-legal track tires

John,
Dave and I both run BFgoodrich rival S1.5 and really like them. They do good on the autocross, good at the track, high speed runs and daily
Rsnake Today, 09:05 AM

Budget Removable Windshield Wipers

Oshkosh Rob, if FarmerDave1321 doesn't chime in over the weekend, I will mail these to you. IM me your address. I'll post here on who I send these to
Axoid Today, 08:57 AM

Rear suspension nut/bolt questions: IRS / alumnimum control arms / Koni DAs

Agree, use the described all thread to spread the mounting ears. I used to use a large adjustable wrench and just bend them. Works but can damage the
edwardb Today, 08:27 AM

Rear suspension nut/bolt questions: IRS / alumnimum control arms / Koni DAs

1-I agree w/ both the above and might combine them. If you separate the ears w/ all thread the begin to adopt a ends wider not parallel shape. Leaving
CraigS Today, 08:00 AM

Best street-legal track tires

I’ve run a7’s but I prefer the super 200 classes. We have 170-200 turnouts each event so class sizes are good. I run XB which is pretty much
RoadRacer Today, 07:33 AM

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