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Today, 06:54 AM

BamaNomad replied to a thread Rear end Dimensions in TrifiveChevy DriveLine, Powertrain, and Transmission

55" is pretty close to the width of a '57 rear axle bare housing (I just attempted to measure one in my garage (although the bulge in middle for the...

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04-10-2021, 05:20 AM

BamaNomad replied to a thread Happy Easter! in Chit Chat

Harry, I agree that today's Democrat party is NOT the same as our parents' democratic party!

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04-09-2021, 05:57 PM

BamaNomad replied to a thread Happy Easter! in Chit Chat

The stuff going on in DC these days makes one wonder if there's ever been a liberal democrat who actually took/passed courses in Mathematics, Logic,...

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04-08-2021, 08:18 PM

BamaNomad replied to a thread Hi Folks! in Introduce Yourself

WElcome to TrifiveChevys, and good luck on your project, gahbeck!

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04-08-2021, 08:08 AM

BamaNomad replied to a thread Blew the rear in my 55 and want to change it in TrifiveChevy Suspension [Brakes, Chassis, Rims, Shocks, Springs, Swaybars, Tires, Ect]

Many tri-fivers swear to that rear end, Franko... as being a great and less expensive option to the Ford 9", for a strong rear. I have no...

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04-08-2021, 07:32 AM

BamaNomad replied to a thread Happy Easter! in Chit Chat

My wife and I had the Pfizer vaccine; we had the second shot 2 weeks ago today (so we're supposed to be good to go today), BUT... The past few...

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04-06-2021, 05:50 AM

BamaNomad replied to a thread Another Nomad project... :) in Member Project Updates

Thank you Timo, but my progress has really slowed this past year with all the virus stuff ...

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04-05-2021, 08:33 PM

BamaNomad replied to a thread Another Nomad project... :) in Member Project Updates

I think you're right, Custer.. I was only asking in case someone had a better solution~ :) I planned on drilling the holes oversize to aid in...

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04-05-2021, 01:13 PM

BamaNomad replied to a thread Another Nomad project... :) in Member Project Updates

I'm not happy with the fit of the liftgate to the body on my Nomad. Apparently the way to 'fix' this by bringing the liftgate a little...

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04-05-2021, 12:49 PM

BamaNomad replied to a thread Another Nomad project... :) in Member Project Updates

Factory Dash-Speaker Grill retainer ?? I'm missing one of the little retainers (screw thread with retainer clip).. that is used to retain the...

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04-05-2021, 05:56 AM

BamaNomad replied to a thread the LEFT continues trying to use sports and everything else to apply political pressure! in Chit Chat

Thanks Harry! Your songs woke me up this morning... :)

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04-04-2021, 06:56 AM

BamaNomad started a thread Young mechanics needing tools?? in Tools, Tips and Advice

I know MOST of us at this site are 'old farts'.. :) .. and we've owned our tools for many years... but in case there's any younger (or new)...

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04-03-2021, 07:34 PM

BamaNomad replied to a thread the LEFT continues trying to use sports and everything else to apply political pressure! in Chit Chat

I can remember when we had newspapers and reporters who actually would PRINT the new laws (or proposals) and discuss the pros/cons of it from an...

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04-03-2021, 07:04 AM

BamaNomad replied to a thread 1957 Nomad in Introduce Yourself

1) The wheel/tire width is where you're likely to have issues and why would you want to go above 15" for a 'stock car'? 2) Using 16" wheels might...

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04-03-2021, 07:01 AM

BamaNomad replied to a thread the LEFT continues trying to use sports and everything else to apply political pressure! in Chit Chat

I venture to say that 90% of the people 'pretending' to be upset over the voting law Have NOT even read it.. and only know what the headlines are...

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04-02-2021, 07:14 AM

BamaNomad replied to a thread the LEFT continues trying to use sports and everything else to apply political pressure! in Chit Chat

Democrats seem to be evenly divided into two camps: 1) Clueless, and 2) CROOKS... ...

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04-02-2021, 06:33 AM

BamaNomad replied to a thread Replacing the door lock knobs with a plug in TrifiveChevy Interiors Discussion

Maybe some folks don't worry about their car being stolen, they'd just call their insurance company! BUT.. for most of us, having our car stolen,...

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04-02-2021, 05:34 AM

BamaNomad replied to a thread Replacing the door lock knobs with a plug in TrifiveChevy Interiors Discussion

^^^^^^^^^^^

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04-01-2021, 10:00 AM

BamaNomad replied to a thread Original stock tire size in TrifiveChevy Stock Discussion

The original tire size was a 7.50 x 14... I'd suggest you look at a 205-75R-14 radial in today's measurements to get close to the original size...

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03-31-2021, 11:38 AM

BamaNomad started a thread the LEFT continues trying to use sports and everything else to apply political pressure! in Chit Chat

Urge Major League Baseball owners to keep the All Star Game in Atlanta and protect Voter ID! Major League Baseball is being pressured by its players...

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03-30-2021, 06:00 PM

BamaNomad replied to a thread BITCOIN in Chit Chat

i look at 'bitcoin', and any other crypto coins, as the latest example of crooks looking to make money from thin air... and convince others to buy...

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03-30-2021, 06:35 AM

BamaNomad replied to a thread lowering coils with stock spindles or drop spindles using CPP disc brake conversion kit in TrifiveChevy Suspension [Brakes, Chassis, Rims, Shocks, Springs, Swaybars, Tires, Ect]

Drop spindles (if that's the only part you change) will lower the front of the car with no other changes to your suspension geometry or ride, whereas...

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03-29-2021, 02:52 PM

BamaNomad started a thread American Trifive Association Western Invasion Event Postponed in Member Club Meets, Events, Rod Runs, Swap Meets

https://www.americantrifive.com/home.html California continues to hit/slap/punch car enthusiasts! On another note: EVERY item that I order...

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03-29-2021, 02:25 PM

BamaNomad replied to a thread 1957 2d post starting soon in Member Project Updates

Your underfloor is looking very good, Timo! :)

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