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    Spriget axles

    A friend sent me this email, can anyone help out? I know very little about Sprigets. "A friend recently broke an axle on his spridget, a ’63 era rear end. It’s set up full floating but he can’t find the source/manufacturer of the axles. They are finished in a distinctive burnt red color. Does...
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    SCCA racing in '63 video

    Here is a really good video about SCCA racing in 1963. Great in car footage of Watkins Glenn. Towing your Elva on an open trailer behind a Lark. Life was a bit simpler then. http://www.grandprixfestival.com/ALookAtSportsCarRacing.html Dean
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    Towing with a Ford Expedition

    Does anyone have any experience towing with a later model Ford Expedition? My '88 Ford Diesel van is getting a little long in the tooth and I'm looking for something a bit more user friendly. I've got a 22' enclosed trailer with an equalizing hitch. Trailer loaded should not be over 7000#. The...
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    Tires

    Do to economic circumstances beyond my control I have not had the budget to race the last couple of years. Things are looking are looking better and I decided to attempt to get back out there again. The first shock to my budget was all new belts, a HANS device and helmet. I figured OK, they will...
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    Spitfire / GT 6 rear brakes

    What are the difference between Spitfire and GT 6 rear brakes. I know that GT 6 brakes are a popular swap for Spitfires and the MKIII ones are supposedly the best. But what specifically are the differences? The GCR lists them all at 8".
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    Evolution Saw

    I've got a couple of header and roll bar projects coming up and I knew my band saw was going to slow me down so I started looking for alternatives. What I really wanted but could not afford was a cold saw. I had used a chop saw before but did not like the noise, sparks and finish of the cut. I...
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    adhesive for aluminum

    A friend of mine broke a chain on his Yamaha R6 sport bike and it broke off the chain guard mount making a 1/2" triangular hole in the block. We have the broken off piece and its a clean break. Its right next to where a transmission countershaft bearing is so to I'm afraid to TIG thinking it...
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