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This is my bar stool racer I built from scratch, the steering has caster and camber in it. It also has chopped door springs as lowered suspension

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That is cool. How fast is it?

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I've had it clocked at 35mph, with a buddy driving my truck. The wheels will fold if I take it any faster. it's a 5 hp with 4 hp flywheel to give better timing and the bubba is the gas task. Cops don't like it for some reason.

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I got the tranny cleaned, resealed and now working on the floor shifter. Not sure if my Schlitz beer tap will hit the dash.

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I am digging the beer tap. You might have to fab a cowl roof to provide clearance. :lol:

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had to make new shift rod arms from the tranny. seems my swap meet deal was not a complete kit. It's not that easy making a rectangle hole. it all has a new coat of paint. I started cleaning the rear end, blasting gets sand into it, so grinder and wire wheel.

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this build is so cool. your metal skills are amazing

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tranny complete but I still have final adjustments once in

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Thanks man, I have ability just not a lot of money and I love working on it. It's all about the build!
Derek

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I found my glove box door

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stared cleaning the cluster and the next thing I know it's completely stripped, blasted, painted . Fixed the circuit board, cleaned and checked all lights. Jade was the color I found the came close.

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can you explain this better? sounds interesting.
I'm subbed also. love your skills.

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The engine came out of a 1947 Chrysler ambulance. It has a torque converter in front of a clutch assembly. the converter was filled to certain level to give a stall converter affect. then a clutch with standard tranny was behind that. The end of the engine is the torque converter. We took the output shafts from the old standard and the new t5, cut, machined and welded to fit old clutch. When you drive it, it feels just like a regular stick but you can feather the clutch out at a stop like an automatic and just gas to go. I have no idea why Chrysler did this but it does work, mind you the engine with clutch and converter weighs 1000 lbs or so

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I would say I need new brake shoes at the least. I took the drum off and the linings fell off.

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thanks for the explanation. never heard of them. i like the 48-54 Dodge cars. gonna get me one some day. install a 4BT and 5 speed shift. maybe when i retire in 6 years.

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Dash is reconditioned and ready

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Nice job on the gauge cluster restoration.

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paint and assemble. new seals, brakes shoes and cables.

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total overhaul done and ready to install. I think I'm passed the half way point, time to bring in the frame to start assembly.

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Made the body dolly work for the box with a couple new brackets. Much easier to work on and move outside to prep for finish coats.

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Making great progress!

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The rear looks really good. Nice bed cart too. Gonna be handy.

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took the rear axles to the machine shop to get 5x5 lugs redrilled and hub turned down. new rear 71 drums to fit my 67. got the new body, rad saddle, tranny and engine rubber mounts. working on the box today, adding 1x1 angle around the edge to hold the composite boards.

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Gas tank cleaned and painted with cold galv. spray. Then satin clear to seal surface from scratching.

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Names of the old owners I guess, painted with new U- joints. Brought the cab back in to finish the floor to mount it. I decided to paint the interior as well. You can tell the roof was painted by someone inside the bed.