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Re: Project X

Postby akaFrankCastle » Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:34 am

Justin wrote:Nuts to Project X, I want to play with that Torchmate.


As do I. But no can do until we get the new power run in the building and get a compressor.

And let's not forget the Torchmate's roomie, the Tormach PCNC 1100. Super excited about that bad boy too.

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1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.

The Terrible One
1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.

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Re: Project X

Postby Jesus_man » Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:54 am

The issue with H1 wheels are getting the inserts (plastic or magnesium). And recentering them so they don't contact your steering links. You can get cheap wheels all day long, but the inserts are pretty expensive as is recentering them. That's what a lot of people don't follow thru when they realize the work involved and for just about the price of Brand X beadlocks. Then you have the seal between the two halves.

I agree they look cool. If you do go this route, also look into welding some round rod into the outside bead to stiffen them. I hear they bend pretty easy from a side impact.

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http://www.trailworthyfab.com/H1-Hummer-Wheel-Run-Flats
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Re: Project X

Postby akaFrankCastle » Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:17 am

Recentering is a concern. From what I understand I can compensate with 2" spacers until that happens. For now I'm just looking for beater wheels to get things mocked up. I figure by the time I actually get around to running this thing, I will have taken care of the recenter/instert issues. I hadn't heard about the bending issues. I've beaten the hell out of some H1 wheels, tires, and trucks in the past with no issues so I'll do some more research to see how much I should be concerned.
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1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.

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1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.

1973 Stroppe Baja project
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Re: Project X

Postby akaFrankCastle » Fri Feb 15, 2013 7:19 pm

Area 51 is getting a little crowded these days. Project X is roommates with a Mustang and a Corvette. Spent the better part of today there. Progress being made...?

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1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.

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1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.

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Re: Project X

Postby Kinder » Sat Feb 16, 2013 5:16 pm

Remember to let me know when you are cutting off that exo, Willem just informed me that he wants to build tube bumpers.
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Re: Project X

Postby akaFrankCastle » Sat Jan 25, 2014 10:11 am

Time to go on a diet, fat boy.

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1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.

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Re: Project X

Postby Jesus_man » Sat Jan 25, 2014 10:47 am

Cool to see you working on this!
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Re: Project X

Postby akaFrankCastle » Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:16 pm

What do you mean "I took too much off the top"?

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1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.

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Re: Project X

Postby mickphatmac » Sun Jan 26, 2014 9:52 pm

Are the parental controls ON? I've seen Lipo before... I'm over 18... C'mon lemme see it!
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Re: Project X

Postby akaFrankCastle » Sun Jan 26, 2014 11:12 pm

Bad haircut joke. Sorry.
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1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.

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