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by dahooligan
Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:51 pm
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: The New Guy!
Replies: 19
Views: 1057

Re: The New Guy!

I'd be interested in seeing pics of the front axle and how you flipped it. Seems to give it the stance everyone wants. Whats the ride like and how does it handle?
by dahooligan
Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:11 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Which car to get?
Replies: 16
Views: 468

Re: Which car to get?

I like my 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse...2.4 4cyl. 5 speed.Good gas milage..These things are pretty quick. Mine has been pretty reliable too.165000 miles and still runs fine.The newer ones have the newer body style but also sporty.Think some where down the line there was a connection with Chrysler but no...
by dahooligan
Wed May 26, 2010 8:12 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: No cap, but left with those nasty holes drilled in the bed ?
Replies: 4
Views: 217

Re: No cap, but left with those nasty holes drilled in the bed ?

Simply go to Advance Auto, Autozone, or any body & paint store, Carquest, etc. They come three (3) in a pack, just bring the size of your drilled hole with you, as they come in all sizes. If you're REALLY fanatic, you can even paint them body color of your truck, but I liked em just as they came ou...
by dahooligan
Mon May 24, 2010 6:09 am
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: anyone into older motorcycles?
Replies: 4
Views: 146

Re: anyone into older motorcycles?

I just sold a 81 Yamaha 400sx. Nice bike for the year. My baby I have though is a 1957 Harley Hummer 125. A 2 stroke single cyl. Only 1350 of the 125s were built that year. Its a blast to place it in the back of my 63 just to see the looks that people get.First they see the old truck then the bike a...
by dahooligan
Fri May 21, 2010 4:17 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Bed liner...
Replies: 13
Views: 471

Re: Bed liner...

.....or does anyone know of any rubber product that is large enough to cuit one out of? Even this would help... Gerry How about places that sell roofing materials.My neighbor went to a lumber outlet(kinda like a home depot) and bought whats used for "rubber roofs" in building/construction jobs and ...
by dahooligan
Fri May 07, 2010 4:43 am
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Painting in primer
Replies: 18
Views: 709

Re: Painting in primer

Go to web site called kirker auto paint...their hot rod black is what you need.
by dahooligan
Thu Apr 22, 2010 2:02 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Two Down..... Two to Go.....
Replies: 12
Views: 543

Re: Two Down..... Two to Go.....

Hey John,any more thoughts on a western ny sweptline get together? Didn't you say something about some steaks on the grill? :lol: .............pat
by dahooligan
Thu Apr 22, 2010 1:57 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: car 833 4 speed install ?
Replies: 19
Views: 1984

Re: car 833 4 speed install ?

You said the truck now has a 383 /automatic in it now..orginal engine?.make sure the back of the crank is drilled for the input shaft/pilot bearing..Some engines that came with automatics aren't drilled .........pat
by dahooligan
Wed Apr 21, 2010 5:44 am
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: hemi heads
Replies: 5
Views: 393

Re: hemi heads

Block has a bad crack thats not repairable...the guy I got it from dropped it off the back of his truck and it hit on lower side cracking the block and lower lip near oil pan. Those things are HEAVY.It came from a 57 Dodge wrecker like a d300 or something that big.......pat
by dahooligan
Tue Apr 20, 2010 5:59 am
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: hemi heads
Replies: 5
Views: 393

Re: hemi heads

The 354 has a bad block so I was thinking of using the top half on a poly but the poly I can get is a 62. If I were to find a 51-58 poly engine is the tranny bolt pattern the same on the back of the engine?Also crank bolt up too? I have a push button in my 63 now. I'n not going for hp but more for l...
by dahooligan
Sun Apr 18, 2010 3:41 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: hemi heads
Replies: 5
Views: 393

hemi heads

Was looking through hot hemi heads web site and saw alot of swapping the old style hemi heads onto poly engine...anyone here ever do it? I have a 354 hemi for parts and maybe a line on another poly.On hot heads web site tho they were talking of how cool the poly engines are,actually better then the ...
by dahooligan
Tue Apr 13, 2010 5:47 am
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: Bill's Crazy Adventure (soopernaut)
Replies: 26
Views: 1067

Re: Bill's Crazy Adventure (soopernaut)

I wonder if he'll loop up by me? :thinking I'll by some steaks just in case. :dance Actually.... I'll be flying out to Iowa toward the end of July for a family reunion so maybe I can stop by and see his project. :Thumbsup John Gee if soopernaut is coming your way maybe that would be a good time for...
by dahooligan
Mon Apr 05, 2010 4:38 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: New members joining
Replies: 33
Views: 754

Re: New members joining

Another new guy here. I signed up a couple of days ago. I have been doing a lot of reading here. I am buying a 67 Sweptline from a friend next month, it still has the 318/ 3 in the tree original wheels and poverty caps. I can't wait to pick it up. http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s102/old_tired_r...
by dahooligan
Fri Mar 12, 2010 2:20 pm
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: PHOTO SHOOT
Replies: 30
Views: 1845

Re: PHOTO SHOOT

MountainMoparRobin wrote:
meangreen wrote:hey are you coming to viva?
Do you read RODZ?
I get that magazine and why I suggested it in an earlier post.These pics are front cover material and worth a writeup :Thumbsup .............pat
by dahooligan
Tue Mar 09, 2010 4:48 pm
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: PHOTO SHOOT
Replies: 30
Views: 1845

Re: PHOTO SHOOT

WAY COOL!!!!! You should send those to Ol' Skool Rodz magazine.Probably make front cover.............pat
by dahooligan
Sun Feb 28, 2010 6:38 am
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Okay eagle eyed know-it-alls, what's wrong with these pics?
Replies: 12
Views: 367

Re: Okay eagle eyed know-it-alls, what's wrong with these pics?

Wonder if the guy that put it together had ideas of making this a dump with a box.The extra space might be for clearance to raise box and not hit cab.Had a friend do this ,added a ram and hinges,used it to haul firewood............pat
by dahooligan
Wed Jan 20, 2010 3:10 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: '89 front sub frme on a '62???
Replies: 7
Views: 405

Re: '89 front sub frme on a '62???

I have a 77 stub in my 70. I didn't do the work so I can't go into as much detail. The place to do the splice is under the cab behind the transmission crossmember of the new frame. On my truck the radiator support needed notching. Cageman never had to do this on his splices and they appear to be id...
by dahooligan
Sun Jan 10, 2010 6:50 am
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Whats wrong w/ ME?
Replies: 24
Views: 756

Re: Whats wrong w/ ME?

Oh boy,you really have it bad...My ex use to be the same way.*#%^$ if I bought anything but if she wanted something it was ok..Notice I said "ex"... :lol: Funny thing was if I did get a car or truck if I tried to hide it she always noticed it,but if it was in plain site in front of her I got away wi...
by dahooligan
Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:10 am
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: car clubs
Replies: 19
Views: 519

Re: car clubs

If anyone checks out the Streetmasters web site be sure to turn on your speakers as the tunes will make ya feel good :Thumbsup .Also check out the video links to see some cool burnouts from a show we went to..Our club I guess is more oldschool and everyone gets along great.After doing it for over 3...
by dahooligan
Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:17 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: car clubs
Replies: 19
Views: 519

Re: car clubs

If anyone checks out the Streetmasters web site be sure to turn on your speakers as the tunes will make ya feel good :Thumbsup .Also check out the video links to see some cool burnouts from a show we went to..Our club I guess is more oldschool and everyone gets along great.After doing it for over 30...