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I need some advice about my pinion angle.
Sorry for the lowtech drawing  The transmission is tilted down 4 degree and the pinion 1 degree down. The drive shaft is 1 degree up from the pinion. The reason I asked is because I have some noise in my u-joint and I adjust the angle to this setup and the noise disappear, but what do you say about this setup? Can I go with this without ruin my u-joint?
Any help appreciated
Per.

Did someone know where I could find a pair of teardrop skirts for my 41 Buick?
I prefer steel but Fiberglas will work also.

Per

Making white wall tires.
Look at the video at

Per

If someone is interested in Hotrods over on the European side of the pool you can follow the link and see a couple of pics from Sweden Hot rod reunion 2006. This event took place this weekend.
http://web.telia.com/~u47706011/malmby06.htm

Per

Take a look at this nice ride for sale here in Sweden.

Here is a translation,
1968 Volvo Duett with 383 Chevy and Th 700r4 trans, Volvo 164 front suspension, Ford 8" rear axle, aluminum heads, 21/2 headers, Bmw power steering, Power brakes etc.
The car was first registered with a 245 hp 350 and approved with that.

The guy wants some 13500 USD for the car.

This is the only V8 equipped Duett I ever heard about.
Check out this link http://www.blocket.se/vi/8377159.htm?ca=21_s

Per

Well, maybe this is kind of off topic in a Hotrod forum but anyway here we go,
The thing is that my regular driver, a Volvo 850 btw, is reaching the end of the line so to speak, and I need to buy another car and I got an offer to buy a brand new 2006 Chrysler Sebring Limited for a very reasonable price. I can buy this car for almost half the price compared to a Volvo V70 that is my second choice.   The car is very well equipped and nice to drive but what are you opinions about the Chrysler? Both pros and cons are welcomed.



Per

Well, finally I get her up, or down maybe the right word. This is the lowest I can get without c-framing but this will do for now. Fortunately the snow have melt over here and I was able to get the old lady out for a test-drive.

Per

Is it a common problem with delayed shipping when you use USPS?
Suicide Doors ship my air ride stuff in early December and I got it today.
According to the USPS it was a normal 4-6 weeks shipping, but in real life it took 79 days! :evil:
What company can you recommend for shipping to Europe?
But anyhow I'm happy to get my stuff and be able to continue with my –41.    

Per

I'm just curies about what timing you Chevy guy run your small block. Now when the gas price is going sky-high I must concern about to get as much mile per gallon as possible but without to sacrifice power. The gas price here in Sweden is 5 Dollar per gallon. :x  I run 16 initial and a total of 36 in my 327, all in by 3200 rpm. But I didn't take the time to really test other combinations. I know it's a trial and error to get it right. I have the original weights with medium spring in my Hei. I tried some Mr. Gasket weight but don't like them. Somebody might have some advice on this?
My 327 are a stock 300 hp with weiand Stealth and Holly 600 vacuum.

Per

I have some thoughts about mounting Rack & pinion on my –41 Buick.
It has the original IFS, no clip. Just to achieve power steering and headers space. Maybe I go for a clip in the future but not right now. A friend came up with the idea of using a Opel Vectra, calibra rack. It's a center steering model similar to a Cavalier. What are your thoughts about this? How to avoid bump steer?  There are some bump steers right now from the factory in my ol Buick . Are there any guidelines to this kind of setup?  I don't know how familiar you are to the Buick front suspension but here is a couple of pics http://web.telia.com/~u47704801/framvagn.htm

And here's a photo of the Opel rack. Sorry, measurements only in mm. (1"= 25.4 mm.)

New guy.
I like to introduce myself. My name is Per Ornberg from Sweden and I'm a real fan of Hot Rods and Custom cars. I was told about this forum from a guy on the SRS. And I hang around a while and really like what I see. I'm 48 years old and have own American cars whole my life and will continue to the bitter end   My current project is a 1941 Buick Special Sedanette with 327 Chevy and 350 turbotrans.


Per