Very cool! This is turning in to quite the build thread!
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my 70 barn find
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usaroadrunner
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Right now I got a stock twin disc and Throw out bearing. I had to bench bleed it and it took about 20 30 min to get it bled right but once we got it drove an shifted like a dream.
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Thanks hsorman I appreciate the comments all thru the build so far. GaryVery cool! This is turning in to quite the build thread!
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You can go to modern muscle, I bought mine thru them it was a factory take out for cheaper than new.
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moparnation74
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Badazz Bro!......Those rims are perfect!
I love the checklist on the 1/4 panel!
I am a fan and supporter of DK and Bitchin Rides....Lucky friend!
I love the checklist on the 1/4 panel!
I am a fan and supporter of DK and Bitchin Rides....Lucky friend!
usaroadrunner
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Thanks moparnation, but I changed my mind on wheels an tires and I'm also a big fan of Dave an bitching rides those guys are good. Just so you guys know wheels an tires an hotxhkiss leaf springs an fox shocks will be for sale. Will be at belvidere IL swap meet. Thanks to all you guys.
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Darius
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Looking great Brother. You are absolutely going to love that suspension. I have 10,000 miles on my GTX now and every one of them has been noithing but ear to ear smiling happy!
Are you going to leave the sway bar on the rear end also?? I am curious about that and I don't believe it would make a difference in this one thing I notice, not annoyed by, just notice. I have the NAG1 automatic. It shifts awesomely and will chirp every gear bu overdrive easily. When it shifts on hard acceleration the car will seem to jerk to the left a bit. Never enough to make any control issue. Just wondering if the sway bar might help this.
What wheels have you changed to and are those 17 or18's?
Are you going to leave the sway bar on the rear end also?? I am curious about that and I don't believe it would make a difference in this one thing I notice, not annoyed by, just notice. I have the NAG1 automatic. It shifts awesomely and will chirp every gear bu overdrive easily. When it shifts on hard acceleration the car will seem to jerk to the left a bit. Never enough to make any control issue. Just wondering if the sway bar might help this.
What wheels have you changed to and are those 17 or18's?
usaroadrunner
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Thanks Darius, I need help with new wheels these will hit when turning hard. I got 18x8.5 with 4.5 back spacing. I'm sticking with a 18 but I got to go to a smaller width and different back spacing. Not sure on the sway bar issue but when mine breaks loose it kicks out to the right but not all the time but it staightens out pretty quick. Don't know how it's gonna do with he whipple probably just boil the hides. Curious on what size is on your beautiful car width and back spacing front an rear. Thanks again darius
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My wheels are 17x8 with 4 1/2" back space. The fronts clear by appx1/2" when rotating through a complete turn of the wheel. i initially had a slight rub but I simply adjusted the fender stiffening rod that attaches to the frame and it pushed the fender out enough to eliminate that rub. You could not notice any difference and that area is pretty flexible. Tires are 225/55 zr 17 BFG G Force Sport Comp 2 , quiet and handle great. They are wearing nicely too even with my lead foot;-). I can see where the extra inch in diameter and 1/2" in width would be a problem that I am not so sure back space could overcome with that suspension set up.
i have the same size on all corners as I did not want the hassle of two different size tires and wheels.
i have the same size on all corners as I did not want the hassle of two different size tires and wheels.
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usaroadrunner
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Just looking at all the pictures - this is one clean build. The hood scoop is bitchin'!
All the work looks really professional so I am sure you will be thrilled with the results. Keep up the pictures and updates, we are all lovin' it!
Hawk
All the work looks really professional so I am sure you will be thrilled with the results. Keep up the pictures and updates, we are all lovin' it!
Hawk
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Those hinges are awesome too. I have them and you can't believe how easy the hood raises, lowers, and stays put in any position. They were a bitch to get adjusted correctly because of all the angles on the hood edge and the inner fender fit and angle. We made several shims out of some billet stock of varying thickness.
With the hood raised to the max opening, I can push at the highest corner and rock the entire car and the hood does not budge side to side. Absolutely worth the money!
With the hood raised to the max opening, I can push at the highest corner and rock the entire car and the hood does not budge side to side. Absolutely worth the money!
usaroadrunner
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Thanks for all the input Darius all the help is much helpful. We were measuring the front and I think 18x7 with 4.75 back spacing should do it with a 225 or 235.
For what it is worth, I have 245/60R15s on the front of my 70 Road Runner. They are on 15x8 rims with 4.5" backspacing. They fit perfect with no rubs. Obviously, we are talking a different rim diameter here, but the tire is still a 245 tread width. I would think with the right backspacing, you should be able to fit a 245/??R18 wheel on the front (not sure what the sidewall would be, maybe a 30?).
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