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charliemccraney
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Looks good. Is that sections of bed floor?
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57FordPU
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The floor and driveshaft tunnel are finally finished. 
Same with the transmission cover and recessed firewall. 
Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)
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57FordPU
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Although I have never actually spun, I did do a bit of driving while looking out the driver side window at El Mirage in 2009. While I don't talk about spins much, I think about them quite often and how to deal with it. A compass to get back on course wouldn't be necessary because immediately after straightening up I would head straight back to the pits to change my cloths.
Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)
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texasmark1
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so that's why we used to see a lot of cars with a compass on the dash!! now that's what I call "recalculating"!!
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aussiebill
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57FordPU (5/26/2011)
Gary, I've done my best with the rear springs to maintain stability by making them stiffer and installing new bushings. Even with that there is some side play and just a little creates some "rear steer" that increases with speed. The main problem would be in a spin. You want that chassis to be stable and stay as flat as possible. Charlie, while you,re thinking of spinouts you may want a compass on the dash to get back on course. lol.
 AussieBill YYYY Forever Y Block YYYY Down Under, Australia
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57FordPU
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Gary, That's a good question, it wouldn't seem like one would be needed to go in a straight line. Drag racers use them all the time because of rear axle "walk" during launches and shifts and road racers need them for cornering. I've done my best with the rear springs to maintain stability by making them stiffer and installing new bushings. Even with that there is some side play and just a little creates some "rear steer" that increases with speed. The main problem would be in a spin. You want that chassis to be stable and stay as flat as possible.
Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)
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glrbird
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charlie What is the reason for the panhard bar on a leaf spring car, do you think there is enough lateral movement at high speed to need this, or is the other thinking?
Gary Ryan San Antonio.TX.
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57FordPU
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Mark, Thanks for the comment, I welcome them all. I'm just trying to share what's needed to be able to compete and go straight. The long studs are but one of a "long as your arm" list of safety requirements. Pinion mount panhard bar. 
Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)
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texasmark1
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longer wheel studs = ok to do over 200 mpg, huh? guess I'm safe with my stock ones! thanks for the edge-u-mo-cation! Mark
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aussiebill
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nonne_56 (5/24/2011)
aussiebill (5/20/2011)
nonne_56 (5/19/2011)
Next week i will be in Melbourne and the week after in the Sidney area. Is there any place to visit when it comes to our cars Berndt, google " pinkys car events" and click on Victoria ( melb) and NSW (Sydney) for events that may tie in with your visit. Where in Sydney will you be working etc and when. Best regards bill Bill There is something on Liverpool Catholic Club on Sunday, do you know if it worth a visit. Funny, my Aussie colleque knows Pinky, it,a small world.. Berndt, generally street machine show but everything will be there, bit modern for me, dont forget SYDNEY DRAGWAY has 2 day meet and is not far.
AussieBill YYYY Forever Y Block YYYY Down Under, Australia
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