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Originality Forum
08-28-2009, 06:15 PM
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Front fender spats on early 289 comp cars
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akeller
Front fender spats on early 289 comp cars
Does anyone know of a source for the add on frender spats like the ones used on the early 289 comp cars - CSX 2128 for example.
Thank you for your help.
Al Keller
al_keller@earthlink.net
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Small Block Talk
01-04-2009, 04:06 PM
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Which Block should I use?
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akeller
Block
Keith,
Thanks for your feedback. I'm a couple of months away from buying the block and rotating assembly. Really hadn't thought about getting a short block assembly.
I was planning to use the...
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Small Block Talk
01-02-2009, 02:05 PM
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Which Block should I use?
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akeller
Which Block
Wow!
Thanks everyone.
The Dart Sportsman block looks like a great way to go.
Summit Racing is about 15 minutes from my house. Are there other companies out there that I should consider for...
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Small Block Talk
01-01-2009, 12:44 PM
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Which Block should I use?
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akeller
Which Block should I use?
Hello!
There are a number of bare blocks available and I'm not sure which is the best value.
I plan to build a motor for street, auto-cross and some track use.
I'm thinking:
1. 4.125" bore
2....
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Scratch Builders Forum
05-24-2007, 07:58 PM
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i'm going to start manufacturing of bodyshell, but slabside or fia ?
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akeller
Google CSX2128 - one of my all time favorites. ...
Google CSX2128 - one of my all time favorites.
Lots of FIAs out there; ERA, Unique, Mr. Bruce, Shelby American and 2 - 3 others.
The only slabside manufacturer in USA is Shelby American and...
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Scratch Builders Forum
05-23-2007, 07:14 PM
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i'm going to start manufacturing of bodyshell, but slabside or fia ?
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akeller
Slab side - you can modify it to replicate the...
Slab side - you can modify it to replicate the early Comp cars before the FIA. IMHO some of the best looking and, certainly, least replicated cars out there. Or, finish it as a street slab side....
Forum:
Scratch Builders Forum
10-17-2006, 06:38 PM
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My recent purchase
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akeller
Is this body going into production? Thanks, ...
Is this body going into production?
Thanks,
Al Keller
Forum:
Scratch Builders Forum
03-30-2006, 10:36 AM
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Explorer 8.8" IRS
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akeller
Explorer 8.8" IRS
Thanks for all the info on the Cobra and TBird IRS units. I'm trying to find out if anyone has any info/pics on the IRS units used in the later model Explorer vehicles. One of the members (OLDGUY I...
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Scratch Builders Forum
03-28-2006, 02:11 PM
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Explorer 8.8" IRS
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akeller
Explorer 8.8" IRS
Hello,
I met with Mr. Bruce in the Pittsburgh area today - thanks a lot for your hospitality and guidance!! We started talking about using the IRS from a newer Explorer. Someone posted pictures of...
Forum:
Shop Talk
02-27-2006, 05:53 PM
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8.8" Irs
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Posted By
akeller
Thanks
Larry,
Thanks so much. This will help a lot. If you can get any other measurements, that would be great.
Al Keller
Forum:
Shop Talk
02-27-2006, 03:06 PM
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8.8" Irs
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767
Posted By
akeller
8.8" Irs
Hello,
Could anyone give me some measurements of the 8.8" differential, half shafts and CV joints?
1. Diff. width
2. Diff height
3. Diff length
4. Mount locations relative rear cover
5. ...
Forum:
Scratch Builders Forum
02-25-2006, 08:36 PM
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Steering racks
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606
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akeller
Steering racks
Hello,
I'm designing a chassis for a slab side 289 car. Most of the problems have been solved but I really need some help with the rack. My preliminary drawings look like I'll need one that...
Forum:
Scratch Builders Forum
02-21-2006, 11:33 AM
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35
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Front Suspension
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Posted By
akeller
Spindle choices
Hello,
I'm designing a chassis for a slab side 289. It will resemble the Daytona Coupe design but will deviate from the original due to a fully independent suspension both front and rear. The car...
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Scratch Builders Forum
02-21-2006, 11:10 AM
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Sticky:
Rear Suspension
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Posted By
akeller
8.8" IRS measurements
Hello,
Wow, you guys have done a great job of getting things back on track! Alex - I really like this format.
I had ask have measurements of the 8.8" diff before and Larry (Slabby?) was going...
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