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Old 05-11-2015, 09:01 PM   #21
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My friend with a '34 Tudor had to make a cut in the floor less than +/- 2 inches forward to accommodate the length of the gear box and it's width.
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Old 05-11-2015, 10:23 PM   #22
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Phew .. guess it would be the weight that will be the real killer for transport to Australia..
I was hoping next trip to Cali I could just tuck it under my arm and walk on the plane with it
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Old 05-12-2015, 04:57 AM   #23
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I didn't have to cut any on my floor on my 40 but did reverse the cable hook up upside down because when someone was in back seat it would hit but I have Posie reverse eye spring on both ends.That just means I have to push in for OD not pull out cable.
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Old 05-12-2015, 10:17 AM   #24
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Using the plywood rims on the wood tracks to pull that rear end out is a clever idea. Good one!!!!
Good idea,but I bet they ride and Handle like crap!
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Old 05-12-2015, 11:10 AM   #25
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Good idea,but I bet they ride and Handle like crap!
You are right on that Phil. Plus they don't wear like bias tires. I have to replace them every 50 miles or so
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Old 05-12-2015, 12:12 PM   #26
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You are right on that Phil. Plus they don't wear like bias tires. I have to replace them every 50 miles or so
John, I am thinking if you stretch large thick rubber bands over the outer diameter you will get a better ride and a few extra miles out of them.
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Old 05-13-2015, 11:38 AM   #27
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I have one in my 33 3-w coupe. One problem on 33 very close to floor in rear.
when I first had the overdrive . I did not like the shift (manual) I made up a electric
( using good size electric door openers) works OK but if I were to do again I would use electric motors to shift.
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Old 05-14-2015, 04:57 AM   #28
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Has to be a strong motor to pull lever back and forth.Any pics
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