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Post by DERBYDUDE INC on Jan 31, 2012 18:16:05 GMT -5
about what year of f150? and what would you do about the steering column in a 78 pontiac? i have some smaller drive shafts off of a swather i could use to make a slider steering column would it work? Here is my steering solution for these. I havent run it yet, but I think its gotta work better than stock. I cut apart the stock GM steering shaft, saved the ends and the center slider section. Then I welded in two steering knuckles out of metric Lincolns, and welded the GM ends on. So now it slides, has a knuckle on each end, and is a direct bolt on for the stock GM steering column and box. Like I say, its untested, but I like it so far. That steering shaft will work really good if u wanna get fancey add a piece of 3/4 inch pipe at the end going in the car two heim joints quick release hub and there ya go a real fancey steering setup that u have about $100 bucks or less also works with ford setups
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2012 19:03:06 GMT -5
77 and 79 Bonneville. Both can be driven on the road as they sit. But the rear bumper is junk on the 77. Owner says one has a 301 and the other a 4.9L. Not sure, cause I'm not familiar with the Metric Pontiac's. Any help would be appreciated. They are $1300 obo for the pair though. And they mostly clean about 96% I'd say.
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Post by makejunk15 on Apr 22, 2012 8:49:38 GMT -5
Good front bumper, good tires, and a good running M/T are the basics for 77 and newer chevys.
If your front frame horns are popping then stop tilting or welding under the fire wall. I personally would rather have them bend in the frame horns in front of all the steering. It allows you to usually have steering at the end when its most important for the win.
I found the best result for the rear is to wedge all the sheet metal and one single notch about 10" forward from then end of the frame rails and let the humps collapse onto the axle. Its important to stay straight between the wheels. If the rear tires roll forward and it noses up hard and slams the front tires back, its just about over for you.
I have a few pics of my past cars is the 77and newer picture thread page 5
Thanks Tony
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Post by derby111 on May 14, 2012 20:47:41 GMT -5
What years of these came with he 5x5 bolt pattern?
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Post by car185 on May 15, 2012 13:52:58 GMT -5
The Buick Electra's, Olds 98s, Pontiac Bonneville, and the Caddies were all big bolt pattern. No particular year, just 77+
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Post by Racer81x on May 20, 2012 19:53:09 GMT -5
The Buick Electra's, Olds 98s, Pontiac Bonneville, and the Caddies were all big bolt pattern. No particular year, just 77+ NOT ALL BONNEVILLES HAVE 5X5, ONLY THE ONES WITH 400'S OR 403 OLDS MOTORS, AND ONES WITH DEISEL MOTORS, THE ONES WITH 301'S ARE 5X4.75
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Post by derby111 on May 30, 2012 23:23:33 GMT -5
where do these cars bend stock and is there anyway to prevent them from bending there if we cannot tilt?
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2012 5:49:29 GMT -5
where do these cars bend stock and is there anyway to prevent them from bending there if we cannot tilt? More than often, the ass end always ends up plowing dirt in a couple hits. We even notched the frame 6 inch from the back, still plowed. We pre bent, still plowed. Were trying something new this year for our Hardord car. Hopefully it all works to the desired plan.
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Post by sceard55x on May 31, 2012 10:07:43 GMT -5
I can tell u how not to make them plow ;D
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Post by carcrusher287 on May 31, 2012 10:28:34 GMT -5
I double notched.. The notches are a little bigger then normal. Will that make is plow?
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Post by carcrusher287 on May 31, 2012 17:36:39 GMT -5
Both mine are 2x2 and the humps are plated. Soon to be leafed. But its a wagon.
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Post by carcrusher287 on May 31, 2012 21:59:08 GMT -5
I do 3 on a wagon I cut the gate in half weld solid and bend the back in some you cut the whole gate in half? Or just cut a good chunk out of the center?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2012 5:53:34 GMT -5
My metric gms never go down! What are you doing wrong? Stock shows... ;D Never dimpled them or notched them. But were going in a Limited Weld class this year so things are gonna be different. Pre-bending and a tuck, maybe a notch or two.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2012 14:27:56 GMT -5
It makes sense. Maybe well try it
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Post by ynotracing on Jun 3, 2012 22:20:44 GMT -5
gm sedans are simple tuck notch and prebend ONE notch ONE not two three or 5-6-7-etc ONE 18" from end of frame inch wide half way down frame and bend up from there a min of 6". Take the first couple hits square will roll in and then its all luck from there rusty 79 olds 88 still rolled perfect with ONE notch and it was BONE stock with rod in the front and 2 rod in the truck
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