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Problem was that they did not incorporate the OG perch bolts, they just screwed into the frame!!!!!!American graffitti man!!
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dbrick wrote:Still way better than the guy who used wooden 2x4's between those brackets and the frame for a lift kit. wish I could find that photo.
I don't think that is very dangerous! Wood has been used in frames for years!.

I used an aluminum block. to raise comp. springs.
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fj20spl311 wrote:
dbrick wrote:Still way better than the guy who used wooden 2x4's between those brackets and the frame for a lift kit. wish I could find that photo.
I don't think that is very dangerous! Wood has been used in frames for years!.

I used an aluminum block. to raise comp. springs.
Granted, but at least use pressure treated wood with a minimum of 3 sheetrock screws highway use.
Redwood or Cedar is acceptable for California, Cypress for Florida.

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Cedar splits too easily!

I prefer Green Fir.

I think the smoke will keep the bugs away. LOL
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Morgans depended on oil leakage, so that's always a theory.

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Here's an interesting one.....

https://www.flickr.com/photos/82293958@ ... 484199955/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

tell me you've seen this one!
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Ewwwwwww!
A temporary repair surely :roll:
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All these great ideas! I'm taking notes...
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Copterpilot wrote:All these great ideas! I'm taking notes...
:smt005
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"Things that work temporary, soon become permanent"
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twistin wrote:"Things that work temporary, soon become permanent"
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I like that.
My neighbor had a problem with his garage door opener which I put a temporary fix using a rubber band from his daughter's retainer. I gave him clear instructions on what to do to make it permanent.
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This is the underside of a salvaged 67.5 dash. Note the separate levers for each choke....

https://www.flickr.com/photos/82293958@N06/13892822882/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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71 Jeep Gladiator. Restored w/#s matching engine. My WeeBeasty
70 1600 legit 2nd owner. Stroked and bored
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......What's in the barn is for sale. What do you need?
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And an everwing on the bench...
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spl310 wrote:And an everwing on the bench...
yea...I just found it on the bottom of a crate of tail lights, etc that hadn't been touched in over 20 year. The lens is solid with no chips.
My junk pile:
71 Jeep Gladiator. Restored w/#s matching engine. My WeeBeasty
70 1600 legit 2nd owner. Stroked and bored
Several salvaged w access to a barn full of parts, part cars & whole cars
......What's in the barn is for sale. What do you need?
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