Re: Back into it after about 12 years - Need Ebody help
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Steering box mounts to the k frame with 3 bolts. I have a complete pair of front drum brake setup, if you want to go that route.
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Re: Back into it after about 12 years - Need Ebody help
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Steering box mounts to the k frame with 3 bolts. I have a complete pair of front drum brake setup, if you want to go that route. Ok - thanks. If I need the brakes I will get back to you. I appreciate your help.
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Re: Back into it after about 12 years - Need Ebody help
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The car will probably never see a track again. I am going to remove part of the cage so I can get in and out of it easier. Replacing the inner fenders will reduce the likelihood of debris getting in the engine compartment because I will be driving the car some on nicer days. I am by no means trying to restore this thing either, not even close. I just want a decent driver for my own enjoyment and maybe a little tire smoke every now and then.
And thanks for the specs on front track !
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Re: Back into it after about 12 years - Need Ebody help
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That is one BIG project. A LOT of fun to be had... I hope to have it running, rolling and stopping by mid July. We shall see. I expect I will accumulate quite a few cuts, bruises and dirt in the eye - just like the old days.
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Re: Back into it after about 12 years - Need Ebody help
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Yes backing plates go in that spot you need complete brake assemblies
Take care, Rick 68 Coronet R/T 440 & 68 Charger 528 Hemi,and 5 Challengers! 6 cyl, 318, 360, 383, 451
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Re: Back into it after about 12 years - Need Ebody help
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Yes backing plates go in that spot you need complete brake assemblies Ok - thanks. That's what I was hoping. Now I need to get all the brake parts.
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Re: Back into it after about 12 years - Need Ebody help
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Welcome back, The same thing happened to me. Got "lost" for about 15yrs. Now working on this project, one of three, with my 14yo son [video:youtube] https://youtu.be/iSaYF3Va4RY?list=PLEQmGOZDx8smgrcx3nuaL_WBhYVIgtyfd[/video]
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Re: Back into it after about 12 years - Need Ebody help
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What is wrong with those axles you have? The plates do not need to be perfectly straight, yours look fine from here.
Look at this picture below, the brake parts are oddball so forget that, but the way the plate mounts is what you should look at, the axle and bearing goes in there and bolts down. Pretty simple. Yes, that's what I was hoping to see. Look in this picture at the red arrow and you can see where a home-job axle shortening was done. It looks like they cut the spline end off, shortened the axles and welded spline section back on. Take note of the yellow arrow which shows the spline section is missing- home shortening fail. There wasn't a chunck in the rear end so it's been exposed to the elements. I can only assume they shortened the housing too which is why I am having it checked
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