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I can show you a triangulated 4 bar on a 39 Chevy.  The body is still off the chassis so it is easy to view and I don't live far from you.

If you want to take a look at my junk send me a PM and I will give you directions.

John,

That happened to me twice.  I now have two hard drives in my computer and back up info daily.

That'll probably do it. I just filled the S-10 rear in the track roadster and it took just under 2 qts. I'm sure the 9" will take a bit more.

About ready to roll?

Charlie

Charlie,

I got the frame and suspension components back from the powder coater and I'm assembling the chassis.  I built a temporary dash board / wiring harness so I can install the engine / trans etc into the chassis and fire it up with the exhaust and radiator and check everything out before I paint the body and install on the chassis.

I'm planning to assemble the chassis, paint the body and install the body before winter.  I can wire, install glass, weatherstrip over the winter and hopefully drive it without interior next year.

Ah, the best laid plans.  I'll post some chassis pictures later.

Fill it til it just spills over the edge of the  fill hole. I always use 80/90 with a little bottle of posi-lube from the GM store.

Charlie

Thanks Charlie.

I think it takes almost 3 quarts if my memory serves me but I don't trust it like I used to.  I'll buy 3 quarts and see how far it goes.

What weight gear lube is recommended for a 9" Traction Lock rear end and how much?  The housing is a 1966 Fairlane if that makes a difference.

TIA

One heart attack one stint and looks like abouy 6 weeks of  therapy and i should be good for a go round.


Welcome back Dave.  I had a stent put in two years ago after listening to my wife and going to the emergency before I had a heart attack.  Why I listened to her after 30 years of marriage I have no clue but I'm glad I did.  I've had no problems since they installed the stent and hope you fair the same way I have.

My daughters gave me a day at Great America for Father's Day to ride roller coasters.  My cardeologist gave me the OK after my wife insisted I get his permission.  I guess I'm getting better at listening.

Here's to a speedy recovery.

Carl has the correct answer.

Thanks for the update Don.

We will continue to keep him in our prayers.

That has to be pushing a "10" on the Pucker Factor.

I will be there with my brother-in-law in his Viper red 1940 Ford Tudor. He got it back from the upholstery shop earlier this year and Indy will be its maiden voyage.  The car turned out nice.

Where do you plan to set up the BBQ trailer?

Try a salvage yard.  Several of the small spare tires I've had the wheels have a dual bolt pattern.

3) Scrap the 700R4 and go for a 6-speed hand grinder.....

Charlie,

I opted for option # 3 when I was trying to decide on a transmission several years ago.  I did some research on transmissions including several posts here on the RRT.  Most of the transmission questions or problems I found were related to the 700R4.  Since I wanted an overdrive, the other option was a Gear Vendors behind a Turbo 400 and that was more expensive than the 6-speed.  

I learned to drive on a hand grinder and had mucho fun with 4-speeds in my younger days and I also wanted a stout motor (which I did get) I went for the 6-speed hand grinder hopefully to relive the good times I had in the 60's.

Ask Crosley what % of the questions (problems) he answers are related to the 700R4.  I suspect the percentage is quite high.

Not to knock automatic transmissions, but I have 4 other vehicles I can drive that have an automatic.  I wanted my hot rod to be different.

Thanks for all your suggestions.  I found the best method was using the air chisel to remove one of the rivet heads grinding it flush and using the air chisel with a punch to remove the rivet.  I wasn't able to salvage the ball joints however but they aren't that expensive.

The air chisel with a punch also works well for removing the bushings.

Now off to the powder coater.

What method works best for you in removing rivets in ball joints?  I've tried grinding the heads flush and whaling with a punch and hammer and I've tried drilling the rivet out.  Neither method was robust.

I would like to salvage the ball joints if possible.

TIA for any suggestions.

Walt,

I don't know if Speedway Motors museum is open on weekends but it is sure worth a visit.