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46056
I remember several years ago when my son was doping and drinking heavily. He hit me upo G Wellwood <g_wellwood@...> wrote: What do rednecks do...
Keith Williams
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Nov 1, 2007
2:22 pm
46057
I remember many years ago when my son was into drugs and booze. He hit me up for money for a Halloween costume. I knew it was for dope so I told him to just...
Keith Williams
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Nov 1, 2007
2:26 pm
46058
Dear God man... ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Chris Fiaccone
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Nov 1, 2007
3:28 pm
46059
I seem to remember that there is at least one person building in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area? I was thinking it was Scott K., but he is in Gilman, IA. I've...
Ed
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Nov 1, 2007
9:17 pm
46060
That would be me. I've not started quite yet, still in the gathering/planning stage. Hopefully over winter I'll get to start cutting/laying out. I'd be more...
Josh
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Nov 1, 2007
9:30 pm
46061
... Thanks Josh.... I'll send your information to him. Incidentally, I will be in Cedar Rapids Friday night to See Brave Combo play at Legion Arts/CSPS....
Ed
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Nov 1, 2007
9:43 pm
46062
Yep - here in Gilman - about an hour from CR. Feel free to contact me if you want to see my 80% complete car. -Scott...
Scott Kilborn
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Nov 2, 2007
2:01 am
46063
Came across this - haven't seen a body that pivots quite like this! http://vri.etec.wwu.edu/viking_9-19.htm -Scott Kilborn Gilman, IA...
Scott Kilborn
locost77
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Nov 2, 2007
2:44 am
46064
Just curious what type and size of steering wheel are builders using? Are you using a quick release wheel adaptor as well? I'm wondering if they are illegal in...
dg_hills
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Nov 3, 2007
1:06 pm
46065
When you are traveling alone, you may need girl friends. This site will help traveling people to find casual love or Long-term. Before you travel to a city,...
branteven
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Nov 3, 2007
1:51 pm
46066
Doug-- I chose a Grant 11-1/2" wheel with accessory horn button and Toyota adapter kit. My wheel mounts close to the dash such that the Tercel light and wiper...
Keith Williams
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Nov 3, 2007
2:09 pm
46067
I used a cheap 13" wheel and adapter from Kragen on my Pinto steering column. I considered a quick release, but it didn't turn out to be any problem getting...
Holmes, John
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Nov 3, 2007
2:46 pm
46068
Does anyone know the dimension from drive flange to drive flange on a Miata rear axle? Also does anyone have a drawing of the flange? Thanks Bill...
vectorlc
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Nov 3, 2007
6:37 pm
46069
n 11-1/2" Grant is only $35 KW [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Keith Williams
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Nov 3, 2007
7:19 pm
46070
John, Does California allow quick-release adapters for steering wheels? Which steering rack did you use? Did it need modified? I'm considering using an...
t c
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Nov 4, 2007
12:19 am
46071
my rack is Toyota Starlet Keith Williams t c <cnizapot@...> wrote: John, Does California allow quick-release adapters for steering wheels? ...
Keith Williams
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Nov 4, 2007
2:09 am
46072
I'm mixing units here, but just a quick look at an assembled diff shows very close to 11" spread on the flanges, if that's what you're after. I don't have a...
Mark Rivera
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Nov 4, 2007
2:15 am
46073
Thanks for the info Mark, but I guess I wasn't clear enough. What I am really after is the wheel mounting face to wheel mounting face dimension. I am working...
vectorlc
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Nov 4, 2007
12:26 pm
46074
I also am interested in that information, for the same reason. I am very interested in any information you would be willing to share as to your design. Tom...
thclark51
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Nov 4, 2007
3:27 pm
46075
Diego, I used the Pinto rack in my +4 and it is about as close to perfect for that as you can get. However, that means a Pinto rack (1976 model anyway) is 4"...
Holmes, John
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Nov 4, 2007
3:52 pm
46076
Oops. Forgot to mention that I don't know of any prohibitions on a quick release. That doesn't mean there aren't any, but I've been watching for this kind of...
Holmes, John
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Nov 4, 2007
3:55 pm
46077
Treat the Miata rear end as a solid axle to have the question make sense :) It should be easy enough to figure out using some math. Mazda says the rear track...
Keith Tanner
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Nov 4, 2007
4:13 pm
46078
I'm pretty sure QR wheels are illegal in Canada, but I've never tracked down the law myself. I have a 12" wheel in my car, I think it's a Mountney. We run a...
Keith Tanner
apocalyptos
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Nov 4, 2007
4:15 pm
46079
Thanks Keith. Thats exactly what I am looking for. Tom, when I get the design a little further along I will be more that willing to share what I have. Bill ......
vectorlc
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Nov 4, 2007
5:13 pm
46080
Hi Doug H, I have a Grant Pilot steering wheel (13.5") that I acquired at the local auto parts store for under $40 US and it came with the horn button an ...
Martin Keller
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Nov 4, 2007
5:40 pm
46081
A correction, I made reference to the brake calipers. That was a test to see if anyone was paying attention. Obviously, I meant the brake ROTORS. Keith ... ...
Keith Tanner
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Nov 4, 2007
5:40 pm
46082
Hi all! Phil Anderson and I have put together a brief account of the activities at the Southwest Se7ens Festival. Please have a look! ...
Bernie Long
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Nov 5, 2007
4:17 am
46083
So in our locost build we are using the rear subframe and whole rear end out of the Miata, so this means we have the same overall track width i the rear as the...
Mike Morrow
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Nov 5, 2007
1:53 pm
46084
Hi Doug: I had planned to use a 13 1/2" Grant Challenger wheel that I have on hand, but the Grant mounting hubs which fit the GT-6 Triumph spline, only work...
Mark Fisher
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Nov 5, 2007
3:13 pm
46085
I use a 10.5" steering wheel with a Willwood quick release hub. I also use a quick steering rack with this setup and LOVE IT. Anytime I get sideways, a flick...
Chris Fiaccone
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Nov 5, 2007
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