WOW that was great       Dan R

           James   duel axle with electric brakes . I have never liked surge brakes but I know a lot people that do . TWO are better than one that goes for axles to .I don’t know if would tow any trailer with the suspension that you must have on the trucks 31.5 tires ?? how much frame lift ??the towing vehicle should setup for towing it is diffe…[Read more]

Ahh, I think I understand. Apparently these things were not all assembled according to spec. And spec was not always consistent. There will be away to make it right, though. The more experienced boys will very likely chime in with useful info.

Thanks for the input, I guess my main concern is the firewall were the pedals would go. The Fiberfab does not show a firewall in this area.If a Daytona owner is on the forum, could you give me some input.Thanks for the help,Buddy

Ditto that. Since you’ve got it all apart anyway, now’s the time to make it your own, size-wise. If it was me, I might start by getting in my other car, adjusting the seat and wheel to my liking, and then measuring from the seat back to the steering wheel rim, and seat back to the brake pedal. I’d keep those measurements in mind when reassembling…[Read more]

Glad you had a safe trip. Not jealous at all, nope. Nor-easters build character. 

Thanks, James. I knew I’d seen a better luggage rack already; it was yours. And thanks, Paul, for coding the post. I should really up my game on that stuff, I know.As you-all could probably guess, I’m not the type to leave well enough alone. These little tidbits are the result of my trolling for ideas for my BCW, which my fiance has consented to…[Read more]

Glad you made it Mel, you’re in good company. Greg, you’re in good company too
Hope you guys have your cameras ready. Would love to see the radio installed also.
Too bad you’re missing all the cold snow Mel……..

Ed, I edited your post to turn the url’s into live links. Hope you don’t mind. Great stuff!
And James…good thing you have the luggage rack for your MG. Your wife’s bag would really cost you if you decided to fly!

Thanks. My main three tow vehicles are a 4×4 Jeep Cherokee Laredo, straight 6, lifted, 31.5″ tires with class III bolt on hitch, an International Scout II 4×4 with 345 V-8, towing package, with front and rear hitches welded to the frame with jumbo mudders, and a Lincoln Mark IV with 460 V-8, welded hitch. I will probably use the Scout since it p…[Read more]

WOW!!! Sounds like fun in the future for the Cochran’s.
I’m not a trailer expert, but I think dual axles, both with brakes are the way to go. Light weight and aerodynamic as possible seems like a gas mileage and less tow vehicle abuse improvement too.
Most of these replica car weights range from the 1,500-1700 lbs. for the VW based and…[Read more]

 Hi Buddy, You may be able to slide a ruler thru the hole in the firewall that the rod from the pedal assembly to the master cylinder passes to check the measurement. Since you need to move them anyway, why don’t you locate them to fit your personal leg length or preference? Also keep in mind the seat position in reference to the steering wheel…[Read more]

Cool article. Thanks for passing it on. I love the top illustration of the cars bouncing in the Popular Science one.
I use a folding tire step for my removable luggage rack (see my pics). The step folds flat to store behind the seat. I have since found the tire step in chrome. The step can support over two hundred pounds, about enough for my…[Read more]

Hey Larry…yours is Christmas red too…just like Santa’s Sleigh!
I am thrilled that like the car and most of all, thrilled that your “finished” it! I knew what it would look like all back together.
I’m still thrashing on my 1940 Ford Streetrod…motor mount fabrication…GEEEEZ! I want to make it’s first long trip a drive to Reidsville…[Read more]

NICE TROPHY for a NICE CAR

Thanks Richard. I saw them. I bought them new from JC whitney. $20 each, but they are shiney new.

“Never let ’em see your knuckles.”

Sure Greg. Driving gloves will tame that 450 hp street rod TD!

Just wear driving gloves Paul!Greg

I’ll take my 85 hp Duchess and the ability to cruise around all day without killing myself!
There’s something to be said for driving without white-knuckles!