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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Hardtop Custom Headliner Done.
    @AZ73 Pictures please if you have any.
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Hardtop Custom Headliner Done.
    I had to get two 4x8 sheets. The issue is that the inside width of the top is almost 60" x 72" so you have to cut each of the two top...
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Hardtop Custom Headliner Done.
    Its very straight forward. The roof section is made up of 2 large panels. I had the luxury of having the top off Bronco, turned upside...
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    Got most of my Winters shifter mount for my AOD done. Inspired by lars and ntsqd . Decided to get rid of my B&M ratchet shifter and...
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Step or no step?.
    @76YETI I would like to try and do something like that uses the motor for the retractable step setup. Would be great if it could work...
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread 1976 Driver Door Latch.
    Try loosening the door striker plate and move it further out (away from inside) and tighten. Then see if the door will engage both...
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Identfy Parts 68.
    It kind of looks like the aux tank strap bracket.
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Traction Bar Options.
    That is how they run strip cars. The TBs are long. Mount up just behind engine on frame. Always wondered why they were so long.
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Traction Bar Options.
    Looking at various reviews of that Hellwig setup suggests folks are very happy with it. Some say it eliminated axle wrap and tire hop...
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Traction Bar Options.
    @ntsqd That is really interesting. Basically, what you are describing (kind of) is the engineering that @Hallboss used in his post...
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Traction Bar Options.
    Check out this youtube link. Best example starts at about 1 minute in to about 1:15. Easy to see that the front of the leafs are...
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Traction Bar Options.
    That setup directly deals with the front section of the leaf springs where the “s” bend happens during axle wrap. They will likely work...
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Traction Bar Options.
    @Hallboss one thing nice about those is that the axle can still move in a rearward arc. Would like to know if they changed ride at all.
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    Finally got the body back on the 67 after getting the 408 nestled in place . First 351 block install have done. Ran into some unexpected...
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Step or no step?.
    After removing the small steps (looks much better) did some experimenting with wife getting in and out just using the handles I...
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