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    2/02/2021 4:28 AM  #26

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    Re: Will Wonders Never Cease?

    Nice work on the swing away bar.  I miss having the option of machining all the parts I need.

     

    2/02/2021 1:02 PM  #27

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    Re: Will Wonders Never Cease?

    RTM wrote:

    Nice work on the swing away bar.  I miss having the option of machining all the parts I need.

     
    I'm grateful to have a lathe and mill at the house, as they are a lifesaver. Mine are the small, manual type, but do everything I need. I have turned the axle bearing flanges on my 9 inch housing, which was tricky for a beginner.  I was fortunate years ago when my brother bought a mill but had no room for it, and axed if I could store it at my place. Duh...

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
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    2/02/2021 1:03 PM  #28

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    Nos681 wrote:

    Looks like Victor is ready to go cruizin’

     
    I've thought about it for a while and still can't figure out who or what Victor is. Throw me a bone.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
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    2/02/2021 5:14 PM  #29

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    Hmm... took the red hot rod across town for a 50 mile cruise today to see a buddy who's got a 69 sportsroof, 56 F100 and a few other cool cars in his home shop. No vibration felt during the entire trip. Let's see how long this lasts.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
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    2/02/2021 11:20 PM  #30

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    Gott's-to-have-more-than-that, Man!
    Was the speedo accurate?
    What was your tach reading in OD compared to before?
    Top speed?
    How did it shift?
    How was the "gear spacing"?
    Did it burn rubber in first & SECOND?
    How was the 'torque' in second and third gear?
    What DID the 'Victor' do when you went to the OD gear?
    Nosey-old-men wants ta know!!!
    6sal6

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    2/03/2021 2:39 AM  #31

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    Gott's-to-have-more-than-that, Man!

    We gotta get you a hobby Sal.

    Was the speedo accurate?

    Yes it is, confirmed with GPS.

    What w    as your tach reading in OD compared to before?

    The final drive ratio now is 2.60, I had 2.50 gears with the FMX. ~2,500 rpm @ 80mph now, vs ~2,300 rpm with the FMX.

    Top speed?

    Today was 100 mph.

    How did it shift?

    It shifts just fine. Although twice so far I've forgotten I have a stick and tried to start it without pushing in the clutch.

    How was the "gear spacing"?

    It's not optimal, but probably something I can live with. First to second is fine, second to third is a jump but with the torque available it pulls well.

    Did it burn rubber in first & SECOND?

    Haven't tried. New clutch instructions said to take it easy at first. Which made me think, do new cars come with these break in instructions?

    How was the 'torque' in second and third gear?

    Much better than I'd thought. I can take off in second without issue. When in third, 1:1, I can slow to 30 and accelerate just fine.

    What DID the 'Victor' do when you went to the OD gear?

    I still don't get the Victor.

    Nosey-old-men wants ta know!!!
    6sal6

     

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
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    2/03/2021 6:28 AM  #32

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    Re: Will Wonders Never Cease?

    Victor E Bulldog

     

    2/03/2021 9:54 AM  #33

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    Okay....hoo the H is Victor.  I know all about Richard and RW and TS&T butt...don't know a thing about Victor. I even had implements in my tool shed named Percy and Lestor but...no Victor.

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    2/03/2021 11:31 AM  #34

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    Apparently I don't know the name of my college's mascot.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
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    2/03/2021 11:32 AM  #35

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    2/03/2021 11:46 AM  #36

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    And he's shown in the first pic of this thread. Ol Dan has a sharp eye.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
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    2/03/2021 11:55 AM  #37

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    You learn something new ever day!!!! 

    John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
     

    2/03/2021 3:15 PM  #38

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    I knew someone would ask who the heck V was. This group has its own language.

     

    Gary Zilik - Pine Junction, Colorado - 67 Coupe, 289-4V, T5
     

    2/03/2021 4:36 PM  #39

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    Thank goodness it ain't "Uga"          (University of Georgia)    gggrrrr!
    6s6

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    2/03/2021 9:33 PM  #40

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    RV6 wrote:

    I knew someone would ask who the heck V was. This group has its own language.

     

    Apparently only one guy speaks it.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
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    2/04/2021 8:18 AM  #41

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    Oh.

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

     

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