Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2023, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 771
Re: Bumpsteer
I'm just surprised they're the only ones that make them. It seems pretty straight forward for any company with machining capabilities and a welder
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2023, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 771
Re: Bumpsteer
Yep I sure have. I had a pair, pulled them off and flipped the originals which is what got me to post this question. I think I'm just going to run it and see how it goes. Now if I could find a used...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2023, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 771
Re: Bumpsteer
Mine is a club coupe but I don't think it would matter either way to tell you the truth. I have the camber correcting kit installed already so I'm covered there. What I'm hoping to get is someone...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2023, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 771
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2023, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 771
Re: Bumpsteer
Remember in the original post I said camber is dead on.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2023, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 771
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2023, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 771
Bumpsteer
So let me ask you guys this...
Flipping the factory uprights on a '49 custom and NOT dropping the steering arms. How much actual bumpsteer does it induce? A yank, a jerk, a lane change...what?...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2023, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,051
Re: Fatman steering arms
It's out of control. The last time I bought a pair they were I think $180. I know the price of metal has gone up but $135 more is freakin nuts
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2023, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,051
Re: Fatman steering arms
I put in the post I'm not buying them from a vendor. Of course there are 5+ companies that sell them new
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2023, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,051
Fatman steering arms
Anybody have a pair they want to part with for a shoebox? I'm not interested in buying new from a vendor as i feel they're way overpriced
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2023, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 809
Re: 1950 Shoebox Trunk Latch Strike
You set on using the factory latch? I have a '49 so my latch is a bit different but I connected a bear claw latch to the original release handle. It was pretty easy to do
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2023, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,487
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-03-2023, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,487
Re: Lowering the front of my '49 coupe
If I had a torch or any access to one it would be all taken care of. Apparently the Fatman steering arms will work with enough grinding. I bought them to work with my flipped uprights initially but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2023, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,487
Re: Lowering the front of my '49 coupe
I know they're camber correction kit is way better looking than the version I have. I think it went from 3/16 to quarter inch plate or something like that
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2023, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,487
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2023, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,487
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2023, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,487
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2023, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,487
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2023, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,487
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2023, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,487
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2023, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,487
Re: Lowering the front of my '49 coupe
It was Fatmans that I had that trouble with but I'm thinking Jamco sold the Fatman parts through their website. That's how most of the places are. Have a pic of your car with just the springs? I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2023, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,487
Lowering the front of my '49 coupe
Trying to figure out the best option. If you could, please read the entire post before replying. That way there's not a bunch of suggestions to something I've already done.
So I've had the car...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2023, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 373
Fan belt help
Anybody have a good number for a 5/8 x 37" fan belt? I found one it's made by D and D but looks like it'll last about three rotations before it snaps and I got another one that says it's good for up...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2023, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 750
8BA water pump questions
Hey guys bear with me, this is my first time. I have a few questions about doing them. I've done probably 50 water pump replacements on different motors but never on a flathead. I'm replacing the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2023, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 405
Cutting out most of the trunk floor
Do I need to add any bracing before I cut or will it be rigid enough? I’m putting in a mustang tank, deleting the spare tire well, doing a step notch and raising at least the rear part of the...
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