Recent content by RGAZ

100% agree. So the question is: if I remove the Ac compressor, I have an extra pulley on the crank that lines up to the extra pulley on the water pump. Can I get a belt that just directly connects those two? So if I run no alt, I still get water pump driven. Anyone do this?

So the rear pulley on the water pump and rear on the crank cannot have a belt so I get water pump direct drive?

I deleted Ac on my 73 slant 6 and the only belt driving the water pump is the alt belt (minimal contact) What belt would I use if I want to connect the crank pulley to the water pump pulley directly? The PS pump has its own belt driven from the crank. Thanks RGAZ

I wish I saw this earlier. I finished putting the rear springs, filled it (so I would not forget) and adjusting the height so I could drop it to ride height and measure for the driveshaft and noticed the bottom of the diff with a slight wetness. I thought maybe the gasket didn't seal, but now...

Completed patch panel weld repair on quarter. Test fitting the new rear. Stock springs were junk so ordered ESPO springs +1 but not here until July so I will run it with the stock junk on the longest shackle. I like the fit of the rear. Wheel shown is a little bigger than stock, not sure...

I am registered and I got hotel reservations all along the route. I'll be solo this year so I hope to meet some guys. Feel free to PM me so we can meet up. I'll be driving my 73 Duster, hopefully will be painted by then and look better than above. LOL RGAZ

Off 73 Plymouth duster 7-1/4 rear with 93k on it. Includes drum to drum new brakes and shock plates as shown. Chunk included open diff. Located in upstate South Carolina 29620. Prefer not to ship. See pictures. I can work with you if you can get close to meet up. Rgaz

What method did you use to achieve what we see? (for posterity) Thanks RGAZ

Before you do all that work can you at least try the wet sand idea? Personally, I would wet sand 1000 grit (like you were working down orange peel) and take your time, by hand, with a block. Then 2000 when the ridge is gone/less. And see if you still have clear left after its smooth. If you...

I agree. I was pleasantly surprised. It spent most of its life in Florida and moved up to NC for a little while so survived with minimal rust. Although, I am finding more Bondo that I would prefer. Someone must have owned stock!

I bought a 70 roadrunner 8-3/4 off B-body only forum and here is me moving the perches and restoring it for install. I pressed in new studs (got rid of reverse thread) on both sides and did a total brake rebuild. The chunk is a 741 open with 2.9 gears, so that will need to be upgraded one...

Its been a long time since my last update, but I have been driving and working on the car. Took it on the Hot Rod Power tour in 2023 and it overheated due to stuck thermostadt and old water pump, but have been doing a lot. Here is the build sheet I found under the seat. Pretty basic Then I...

I am planning on attending this year. I went last year and did not see too many A-bodies. Hope that changes. Here is Day one line up to tour flashback... (I'm driving the leaning tower of power). Don't think I am theft target LOL!! RGAZ

I'll take it when/if you find it. Yeah I will probably make a bracket to hold it away from the crank pulley. I'll take some pictures as I work on it and note anything special. I ordered it today and it should be here by Friday, so if I get to it this weekend I'll reply back here soon. I...

You guys are the best! I assumed someone found a way and I think I can make this work. Thanks! RGAZ