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- Tue Oct 22, 2024 11:14 am
- Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
- Topic: wiper motor
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4927
Re: wiper motor
hey bucky, yes that is used prices. NOS is what the listing claimed but looked pretty used to me. good call on the rebuild, ill dig into that. thanks for the reply! brian
- Sun Oct 20, 2024 2:02 pm
- Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
- Topic: wiper motor
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4927
wiper motor
maybe this subject has been covered but here goes!....... my wiper motor in my 64 is shot. after doing a quick search im finding no new replacements and old working motors being $500!?!?!?!?! WTF!!?? im wanting to know if anyone knows of another option? thanks for any input!
- Sun Apr 23, 2023 5:45 pm
- Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
- Topic: a833 in sweptline
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13360
Re: a833 in sweptline
Just run a hydraulic throwout bearing in the bell that's compatible with the 833 and hook it up to the existing master. A 727 crossmember to bolt the frame stubs together can be found or easily made up with a length of 2" X 4" tubing. I'm sure someone here will post a picture to show you what it lo...
- Mon Apr 17, 2023 6:16 pm
- Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
- Topic: a833 in sweptline
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13360
Re: a833 in sweptline
you guys are right, this is doable for sure! im waiting on my block to come back from the machine shop then i can start doing mock ups and getting mounts and brackets figured out. im really looking forward to this part of my project- getting the drivetrain in! ive been doing body work and it sucks! ...
- Sun Jan 29, 2023 8:32 pm
- Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
- Topic: paint gun
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6072
Re: paint gun
thanks for all the feedback, you guys have givin me a lot to chew on! my air is good, i spent some time and money building a compressor to keep up with my needs. i have been gravitating toward the devilbiss guns, they seem to provide quality and value. this is attractive to me for the bang for buck ...
- Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:30 pm
- Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
- Topic: paint gun
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6072
paint gun
im looking for a decent paint gun for primer and paint. not needing top of the line but also dont want a pos. im not scared to spend a bit of money but also dont want to drop a grand on a gun i may only use a couple times. what do you guys suggest? not hobo freight!
thanks for any input! brian

- Wed Jan 18, 2023 8:50 pm
- Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
- Topic: a833 in sweptline
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13360
Re: a833 in sweptline
thanks guys for getting back to me on this! i do understand this is not plug and play. fabricating crossmembers and mounts does not scare me at all. if i can get my drive train assembled (poly 318, bell, a833, to the rear end) i am confident in my fabrication skills for making the mounts work. im be...
- Wed Jan 18, 2023 8:49 pm
- Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
- Topic: a833 in sweptline
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13360
Re: a833 in sweptline
thanks guys for getting back to me on this! i do understand this is not plug and play. fabricating crossmembers and mounts does not scare me at all. if i can get my drive train assembled (poly 318, bell, a833, to the rear end) i am confident in my fabrication skills for making the mounts work. im be...
- Tue Jan 17, 2023 10:06 pm
- Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
- Topic: a833 in sweptline
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13360
a833 in sweptline
hey everybody
iv got a 64 sweptline shortwide. im wanting to run a 833 4 speed behind my poly 318. im told i cannot run a manual clutch because of linkage interference with the crossmember. so heres my question.... can i run this setup with a hydraulic clutch setup? thanks for any help, brian
iv got a 64 sweptline shortwide. im wanting to run a 833 4 speed behind my poly 318. im told i cannot run a manual clutch because of linkage interference with the crossmember. so heres my question.... can i run this setup with a hydraulic clutch setup? thanks for any help, brian
- Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:18 pm
- Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
- Topic: tapered axle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3824
Re: tapered axle
mine is 64 with tapered. so i guess 65 and on. thanks for the help! gonna head over to parts wanted!
- Sun Jan 15, 2023 3:50 pm
- Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
- Topic: tapered axle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3824
Re: tapered axle
heres another question.... im finding later axle housings without 3rd member. will my 3rd member from 64 rear end fit in 70 rear end?
- Sun Jan 15, 2023 1:56 pm
- Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
- Topic: tapered axle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3824
Re: tapered axle
there is a tool to remove the hubs but if your planing on narrowing it then your going to need axles anyway and you might be able to find a nice flange for a caliper mount the real question is parking brake if its old enough for taper shaft are you keeping the trans parking brake im swapping the co...
- Sun Jan 15, 2023 1:50 pm
- Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
- Topic: tapered axle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3824
Re: tapered axle
:lol: :lol: ok im hearing a unanimous vote for scrapping the tapered rearend. so that leads me to the next question.... what am i looking for? 8 3/4 from a bit later truck? i think 64 or 5 was last year of the taper? how do i identify non tapered axle while still in the truck? thanks for all the fee...
- Sat Jan 14, 2023 8:53 pm
- Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
- Topic: tapered axle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3824
Re: tapered axle
im thinkin a better question may be,... does anybody know if the axle shaft is one consistent diameter? i have not got it apart yet. getting the drum off if kickin my @#%! been laying in the weather for countless years. im assuming to cut and respline the axle shaft it needs to be a straight shaft?
- Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:07 pm
- Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
- Topic: tapered axle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3824
tapered axle
hey everybody its been a while since ive been on here asking dumb questions so here goes! i have an 8 3/4 rear end with tapered axles. im planning on narrowing the rear end once i get my wheels and tires (waiting game). i want to convert to disk brakes while on this project. do i need a different re...
- Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:36 am
- Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
- Topic: tail lights
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4593
Re: tail lights
jeff your a genius! searches peterson and found a trailer light company. they offer 4” clear replacement lenses. $14. no screw holes.
- Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:25 am
- Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
- Topic: tail lights
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4593
Re: tail lights
thanks for the reply. im wanting to run clear lenses with red leds inside. im not finding any lens choice except the one with 3 screw holes let alone a clear option!? ill keep looking around. i could probably make any 4” lens work as long as it had no screw holes.
- Tue Jan 10, 2023 10:01 pm
- Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
- Topic: tail lights
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4593
tail lights
hey guys i have a 1964 short wide d100. my tail light lenses do not have screws holding them in place. they have a snap ring around the perimeter of the lens that seats into the light housing. im not seeing these lights anywhere else. do i have stock lights? did somebody swap them out in the past? t...
- Fri Mar 25, 2022 8:59 pm
- Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
- Topic: 4 speed manual
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1213
Re: 4 speed manual
thanks baker! ill start looking around. i like the idea of an overdrive...
- Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:54 pm
- Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
- Topic: 4 speed manual
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1213
4 speed manual
hey everybody
heres my stupid question for the week! ill be building out my poly engine and im not really a fan of the 3 on the tree. im really wanting a floor shift 4 speed. what tranny should i be looking for to handle 400ish hp? thanks for any suggestions!
heres my stupid question for the week! ill be building out my poly engine and im not really a fan of the 3 on the tree. im really wanting a floor shift 4 speed. what tranny should i be looking for to handle 400ish hp? thanks for any suggestions!