Page 5 of 8
Re: Finally decided to cut my shock towers.
Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 1:31 am
by CALIFORNIA CALIENTE
Larry;do you run a hydraulic clutch? ROY.
Re: Finally decided to cut my shock towers.
Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 7:58 am
by Boss/Cyclone
CALIFORNIA CALIENTE wrote:Larry;do you run a hydraulic clutch? ROY.
Yes, been running a McLeod hydraulic clutch set up since 1994.
You can see it in this picture I posted a couple years ago.
Re: Finally decided to cut my shock towers.
Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 11:44 am
by CALIFORNIA CALIENTE
Larry;Thanks for the update!!Guess I had a 'Senior Moment' and forgot!!! ROY.
Re: Finally decided to cut my shock towers.
Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 5:58 pm
by B_Hix
She's looking good - should be a monster!
PS....I want your garage
Re: Finally decided to cut my shock towers.
Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 6:57 pm
by popscomet
CALIFORNIA CALIENTE wrote:Larry;do you run a hydraulic clutch? ROY.
several dirt cars run those,we run 1 on one car,but not the other (cable),,I think it's been in there little over 4 yrs ,nary a problem,,so far !( but sure as grass is green,now that I've mentioned it ,it'LL go to leaking) POP
Re: Finally decided to cut my shock towers.
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 10:42 pm
by Boss/Cyclone
CALIFORNIA CALIENTE wrote:Larry;Thanks for the update!!Guess I had a 'Senior Moment' and forgot!!! ROY.
I didn't expect anyone to remember that, just pointing out that the picture is old. Tranny is no longer just hanging under the car.
Re: Finally decided to cut my shock towers.
Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 12:31 am
by CALIFORNIA CALIENTE
Larry;have you had a chance to work on your FE? ROY.
Re: Finally decided to cut my shock towers.
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 9:07 pm
by Boss/Cyclone
Just dropped block off to be prepped. Still have not ordered stroker kit yet. Need some more $$$, trying to beat Barry up on the price.
Re: Finally decided to cut my shock towers.
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 4:35 pm
by pro64
hey boss am i reading this right ur building a FE. no more clevland.
Re: Finally decided to cut my shock towers.
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 9:19 pm
by Boss/Cyclone
pro64 wrote:hey boss am i reading this right ur building a FE. no more clevland.
Yes, building a 427 that I pulled from a 68 Cougar years ago. Trying to go more A/Fx style, so no more Cleveland.
Re: Finally decided to cut my shock towers.
Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 1:02 am
by CALIFORNIA CALIENTE
Larry is just trying to be competitive with all of us with old truck engines!!!! ROY.
Re: Finally decided to cut my shock towers.
Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 3:38 pm
by pro64
NICE duel quad sideoiler always made me happy.
i went with a 385 series i had laying around i think they are easyier on the wallet and make good power. 427 in your car will be sweet............
Re: Finally decided to cut my shock towers.
Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 10:24 pm
by Boss/Cyclone
Cleaned up and painted engine compartment in satin black today, also started installing suspension and ordered export brace from MPG heads cause I wanted a quick release one so I could work on it at the track.
http://mpgheads.com/export_brace.php
export brace
what I did today, no battery tray cause the battery is in the trunk
Re: Finally decided to cut my shock towers.
Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 10:29 pm
by Boss/Cyclone
CALIFORNIA CALIENTE wrote:Larry is just trying to be competitive with all of us with old truck engines!!!! ROY.
Probably not gonna runs with you, just hoping it runs strong and don't break, won't get to work on it much for next two weeks.
Re: Finally decided to cut my shock towers.
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 9:54 pm
by Boss/Cyclone
Started installing new suspension.
