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#17967 03/18/2002 6:53 PM | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 234 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2000 Posts: 234 | I've been thinking about this idea since I first logged onto the Stovebolt page - to take some of the discussions and tech articles and really turn them into a "Starter Kit" for the new Stovebolters to get a head start on their trucks.
Most of this information is probably already "out there" just not in one place and usually missing a few details. For example, even the tech article I wrote on shackle bushing removal still gets a few questions.
I'm thinking this would be sortof a website format, with lots of pictures. I have minimal time but enough to organize the website pages, and hopefully they can be hosted here on Stovebolt site.
However, what I need are folks to help write this stuff up and take the pictures. Any volunteers?
Some topics I thought of were:
* Shackle bushing removal/installation
* Brakes & brake lines including safety conversions to dual circuit and/or disc brakes.
* General info about IFS swaps (especially the DON'Ts of IFS swaps)
* Gas tank relocation
Any other topic ideas? Any other format suggestions? Let me know if interested - thanks!
-Boyo
'48 Willys CJ-2A / '55.1 Chevy 3600 / '66 Austin-Healey 3000 / '04 Volvo wagon (parenthood!?)
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#17968 03/18/2002 7:18 PM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 41 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 41 | I have thought the same & will contribute wherever I can. I'm doing my shackle bushings soon, I'll focus on taking some detailed pictures to contribute.
Other good topics might be seat belts and a "getting started" guide--I see a lot of posts about where to buy parts, where to find casting numbers, do they make a shop manual, etc.
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#17969 03/18/2002 8:22 PM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 198 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 198 | Good Idea! But isn't soem of this stuff int he Tech section anyway?...not like I looked there first before asking some of my questions! 
Attitude - The difference between an adventure and an ordeal!
Deja Moo - The feeling you've heard this bull**** before!
'63 Chev Fleetside Longbox 'Rusto-rod' 'Big Red'
'69 or'70 or ? Mantaray DuneBuggy
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#17970 03/19/2002 12:02 AM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 41 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 41 | I think the real value added would be thoroughness and a lot of pictures, something most of the other resources (like the tech tips) seem to lack. | | |
#17971 03/19/2002 2:10 AM | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 962 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 962 | I'm doing a lot of work to my '54 car now. Let me know what you want articles on from my to-do list:
54 1st series engine rebuild/break-in procedure
Clifford/fenton installation (with modified manifold clamps & throttle linkage)
10" clutch installation
proper torque tube U-Joint install
12 volt conversion with alternator, patrick's alternator bracket, 12v ring&starter, repop battery cables.
chip
Preaching the Hot Rod Gospel according to the 4-stroke apostles:
Suck, Squish, Fire and Fumes
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#17972 03/19/2002 2:25 AM | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 92 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 92 | I have been downloading archives and all your items are already here. I have them saved to disc.
It would be up to John and Peg to decide if they would like to do a starter kit.
Alan
Live every day to the fullest for tommorrow never comes!!!
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#17973 03/19/2002 3:26 AM | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 | A "starter Kit" sounds like an interesting idea! I would be willing to lend a hand to the project, just let me know what you need. | | |
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