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by Mopar 151
Mon Mar 19, 2012 11:53 am
Forum: Race Oriented Cars, Parts, Safety Equipment, etc.
Topic: Have wrench, will travel.
Replies: 9
Views: 2843

Re: Have wrench, will travel.

Welding is not my strong suit - I do have welding equipment (MIG and stick), but I limit myself to downhand on steel. I currently have (Kevin's) bender here for 1 1/2" tube, so I may be able to help you out. Currently excavating the shop....... Tell me more about what's on your mind, figuring t...
by Mopar 151
Sun Mar 18, 2012 4:45 pm
Forum: Classification
Topic: Car eligible for SP?
Replies: 31
Views: 16986

Re: Car eligible for SP?

it is technically correct that the 3 point works above breakout = but you will be far safer and happier in the 5 of 6 point belts. Check the tags - you may be OK. And if rewebbing service or trade-in is available, you have time enough to do it now. What the f%&^ am I talkin' about? What is Impac...
by Mopar 151
Sat Mar 17, 2012 4:57 pm
Forum: Classification
Topic: Car eligible for SP?
Replies: 31
Views: 16986

Re: Car eligible for SP?

IIRC, it goes back at least 20 years, maybe as far as the "recodification" of the rules c. 1980 ( no one could find a copy of the actual rules, so we built 'em back up from an old 3rd gen photocopied tech sheet - that's part of why they are in outline format) Jimmy Hale, Dave Patten, and I...
by Mopar 151
Sat Mar 17, 2012 2:31 am
Forum: Race Oriented Cars, Parts, Safety Equipment, etc.
Topic: Have wrench, will travel.
Replies: 9
Views: 2843

Have wrench, will travel.

Kind of a rethread, but I'm back on the skids, after building some wack medical automation. OK - if you don't know, I'm on layoff, and on pittance-level unemployment. So as not to completely lose whatever is left of my mind, and keep the lights on around here, i'm looking for some side jobs - not ch...
by Mopar 151
Sat Mar 17, 2012 1:53 am
Forum: Classification
Topic: Car eligible for SP?
Replies: 31
Views: 16986

Re: Car eligible for SP?

Make sure your belts are in date! ;) Cover the battery + terminal - an asprin bottle works :geek: , or the speed shop has nice ones cheap.Some older 'Vette's run the battery cable and the fuel line through the frame :evil: - we DO NOT :shock: allow either one to run through structure. We are a littl...
by Mopar 151
Sat Mar 17, 2012 12:25 am
Forum: Street Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles
Topic: Wanted-Cheap tow rig, conv van, suv, quad cap truck, 2wd ok
Replies: 13
Views: 3161

Re: Wanted-Cheap tow rig, conv van, suv, quad cap truck, 2wd

FWIW - I've owned 2 Fords ('89 Grand Marquis - Guido and Carmine) of slightly older vintage. Both ran like new when junked for rust, at well over this mileage. I had issues with the AOD trans in Guido - Carmine had a (Cottman) rebuilt trans when I got him, went over 100 K for me without a hitch. If ...
by Mopar 151
Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:27 pm
Forum: Street Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles
Topic: Wanted-Cheap tow rig, conv van, suv, quad cap truck, 2wd ok
Replies: 13
Views: 3161

Me'mere specials

Expedition has F-150 chassis, tow well, drink gas like it was Otter Creek - this one already set up to tow. ANYTHING you buy out of this area Methuen, MA) gets the papers/CARFAX checked, http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2906062058.html Mountaineer in Burlington, VT http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/290593308...
by Mopar 151
Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:18 pm
Forum: Street Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles
Topic: Wanted-Cheap tow rig, conv van, suv, quad cap truck, 2wd ok
Replies: 13
Views: 3161

Re: Wanted-Cheap tow rig, conv van, suv, quad cap truck, 2wd

http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2886636230.html http://www.racingjunk.com/Tow-vehicles/2514201/Chevrolet-Crew-cab-ramp-truck-for-sale-trade.html http://www.racingjunk.com/Tow-vehicles/2486391/88-3-3-crew-cab-car-hauler-454auto-90000m.html http://www.racingjunk.com/Tow-vehicles/2463837/1994-FORD-F-700....
by Mopar 151
Sun Mar 04, 2012 11:36 pm
Forum: Cages & Safety Equipment
Topic: Rollcage Material Selection re;rule changes
Replies: 9
Views: 1904

Tubing weight

The reason often given for using alloy tubing is that many sanctions permit it to be used at thinner wall thicknesses than mild steel DOM tubing, thus the car would be lighter. Weights of DOM tubing sizes Outside Diameter Wall thickness Inside Diameter Type Weight, lbs/ft. Wgt/80ft. 1.25″ 0.120 1.01...
by Mopar 151
Sun Mar 04, 2012 10:58 pm
Forum: Cages & Safety Equipment
Topic: Rollcage Material Selection re;rule changes
Replies: 9
Views: 1904

moved from another thread

by Mopar 151 » Thu Mar 01, 2012 1:52 pm T45 specifications: Chrome/manganese alloy, ~ ASTM B753, aka "Reynolds" tubing Tensile = 88,200 psi Yeild = 68,350 % Elong. = 17 Supposed to require less post-weld heat treatment than 4130, but I find no specs for "as welded" or "anne...