And says "I want you to put a new rear axle under my Lark."
Maybe I should have put this in the bad repair job thread.
Maybe I should have put this in the bad repair job thread.
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Last edited by Pat Dilling; 10-21-2013, 05:24 PM.Pat Dilling
Olivehurst, CA
Custom '53 Starlight aka STU COOL
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Brad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
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Well, the pinion shaft is pointing the wrong way....
BP
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The repair guy couldn't tell if it was coming or going.Comment
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Red Fisher special! Gotta love duct tape.1964 GT Hawk
PSMCDR 2014
Best time: 14.473 sec. 96.57 MPH quarter mile
PSMCDR 2013
Best time: 14.654 sec. 94.53 MPH quarter
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Bob, that's the PTO!Originally posted by BobPalma View PostWell, the pinion shaft is pointing the wrong way.... BP
Brad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in processComment
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That's RED GREEN and Damn he would be proud. If ya cant be handsome be Handy!Live your dreams!Comment
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Hey, it rolls! What the hell do you want, perfection? Some people!
Sheez!
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Chain AND duct tape. That baby ain't going anywhere.Gord Richmond, within Weasel range of the Alberta BadlandsComment
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Now...I want "The Rest of The Story!" (I miss Paul Harvey.)John Clary
Greer, SC
SDC member since 1975Comment
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All I can think of is, dang, I remember when these were new. Time is hard on all of us.Ed Sallia
Dundee, OR
Sol Lucet OmnibusComment
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Where's the picture of the battery hold down?1936 Dictator
1950 Champion Regal 4 dr parts car
1953 Commander Regal HT
1953 2R5 Pickup
1947 M16 Truck
1960 Lark VIII Convertible
1960 Champ 5E7 step side short box
1962 Champ 7E5 no box
1962 GT Hawk
1963 Lark VI 4 dr
1963 GT Hawk R2
1964 Daytona Convertible
1964 Commander Wagonaire
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I have been waiting for the forum member that knows "the Rest of the Story" to chime in, but I can say the car needed to roll and what was handy was used. Take notice that for extra safety, spare brake backing plates and assemblies were included. And not only is it in there backwards, it is also upside down and sitting under the springs. It gives the car a jaunty rake.Originally posted by jclary View PostPat Dilling
Olivehurst, CA
Custom '53 Starlight aka STU COOL
LS1 Engine Swap Journal: http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/jour...ournalid=33611Comment
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It looks like the old backer plates were used as spacers and are wedged between the tires and the taut chains.Mike O'Handley, Cat Herder Third Class
Kenmore, Washington
hausdok@msn.com
'58 Packard Hawk
'05 Subaru Baja Turbo
'71 Toyota Crown Coupe
'69 Pontiac Firebird
(What is it with me and discontinued/orphan cars?)Comment
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Photo optical illusion, the backing plates are pretty much hanging there on the E-brake cables from the car and some wire around the springs. The taught chains and binders are holding the car on the trailer. Figuring out a secure anchor point for the chains was a challenge, we were not going to trust wrapping them around the axle. Incidentally, I was not involved in placing the axle under the car, that's how we got it. I just helped get it on a trailer and transport it to where bones could be further picked.Originally posted by hausdok View PostLast edited by Pat Dilling; 10-22-2013, 11:33 AM.Pat Dilling
Olivehurst, CA
Custom '53 Starlight aka STU COOL
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