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Today,
08:31 AM
BamaNomad
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C4 rear end adjustment
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This is just 'semantics', but Paul the 'batwing' is the Aluminum Component that holds the differential and allows retention into the chassis. The...
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08:24 AM
BamaNomad
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C4 rear end adjustment
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With the C4 transverse rear spring, rear height is easily adjustable (within limits). To lower the rear of the car, remove the cotter pin and...
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Today,
06:29 AM
BamaNomad
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Trifive Nationals
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I bought gas at 3.42/gal, and saw roadside stations posting as low as 3.14/gal... so maybe it's going back a bit.. (I hope).. (for regular, not...
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Yesterday,
01:40 PM
BamaNomad
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Trifive Nationals
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My wife and I made it up on Thursday afternoon, picked up our packet... and walked down to the 'giveaway car' since I really wanted to see it. The...
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Yesterday,
01:13 PM
BamaNomad
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Nomad liftgate straightening
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TrifiveChevy Exhaust Systems
Perry? there are at least two different approaches to finding the headliner bow you need... but first of all you need to consult the specs and...
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08-10-2022,
02:54 PM
BamaNomad
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Valuation Help
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Introduce Yourself
I thought that also Richard, but the only quick online reference I found said they were 1.94 only... shows to go you.. :) that everything on the...
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08-10-2022,
04:45 AM
BamaNomad
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Another Nomad project... :)
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Member Project Updates
Your story sounded pretty good.. and probably accurate as well.. :)
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08-09-2022,
07:37 PM
BamaNomad
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Another Nomad project... :)
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Member Project Updates
Thanks Richard, Lee... :) Lee.. your analysis is right on.... BUT the design guys were bitching because Harley Earl wanted them to 'produce'...
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08-09-2022,
02:09 PM
BamaNomad
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Another Nomad project... :)
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Member Project Updates
Just so I could 'complete something' (and pick up some loose parts and get them installed on the car), I installed the spacer strips and linoleum on...
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08-09-2022,
01:03 PM
BamaNomad
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Update on 57 Chevy 210 2door Sedan Post
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Member Project Updates
William! you're moving right along! :)
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08-09-2022,
01:01 PM
BamaNomad
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1957 2d post starting soon
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Member Project Updates
... plant machinery mechanic/technician? :) Sounds interesting.. :) Your schedule/hours sounds ideal for a 'car nut'... :)
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08-09-2022,
12:59 PM
BamaNomad
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1957 chevy garage find
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Last posting more than 2 weeks ago... close to 3 ? Wonder if something went wrong??
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08-09-2022,
12:53 PM
BamaNomad
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Pulling the 2 speed power glide
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TrifiveChevy DriveLine, Powertrain, and Transmission
If this is your first time pulling an engine/trans together, just be careful... The combination in early cast irons is extremely heavy (probably...
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08-09-2022,
06:51 AM
BamaNomad
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Pulling the 2 speed power glide
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Your early Powerglide is supported from the 'bell housing' portion of the transmission (one mount on each side) and is attached to structural...
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08-09-2022,
06:41 AM
BamaNomad
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1957 2d post starting soon
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Member Project Updates
TIMO.... :) your work hours sound like 'fireman's hours'.... What do you do?
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08-09-2022,
06:39 AM
BamaNomad
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johns56
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Welcome to the group John and Mindi! tell us more about your interest in trifives and your '56 BA... and photos are always a help. :) what do...
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08-09-2022,
06:37 AM
BamaNomad
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Valuation Help
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Introduce Yourself
The 461 heads are worth something to the right person... 283's aren't valued much these days although if it doesn't need rebuilding and runs good,...
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08-06-2022,
07:27 PM
BamaNomad
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1957 2d post starting soon
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Definitely looking good! you've made a ton of progress since you got the car! I'm looking forward to seeing it outside, all cleaned up,and in the...
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278 replies | 42901 view(s)
08-06-2022,
07:05 AM
BamaNomad
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'56 Chevy Sales literature
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TrifiveChevy Factory Specifications
Dual: Those original showroom manuals are GREAT to have, but most I've seen over the years have some damage.. from sun, water, etc.. but the...
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4 replies | 268 view(s)
08-04-2022,
04:33 PM
BamaNomad
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Sue's 59 Corvette project....
in
Non-TrifiveChevy Cars & Trucks
Richard? Can you reach/access the new location for the fuse/relay box??
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149 replies | 14252 view(s)
08-03-2022,
12:13 PM
BamaNomad
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Ain't much of a garage to brag about...
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There's two ways to 'measure' an image file: 1) one way is 'pixel count' or size... Horiz and Vert dimension in pixels. 640x480 (vga size) is...
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08-03-2022,
08:16 AM
BamaNomad
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Sue's 59 Corvette project....
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Non-TrifiveChevy Cars & Trucks
... designed/built in Richard's Custom Factory.... :)
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149 replies | 14252 view(s)
08-02-2022,
08:09 PM
BamaNomad
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Trifive Nationals
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Mark: Salina to BG is about 8-10 driving hrs.. depending on your speed.. :)
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08-02-2022,
08:07 PM
BamaNomad
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OIL PAN ID- HOW TO TELL 4 QT FROM 5 QT
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It's probably a 5-qt INCLUDING the oil filter....?
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08-02-2022,
08:07 PM
BamaNomad
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Sue's 59 Corvette project....
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Non-TrifiveChevy Cars & Trucks
Again, very good work Richard! :) Sue wants to drive it to Pigeon Forge next May.. for the 'expanded' Smokey Mtn show! :) Now fuse panel...
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149 replies | 14252 view(s)
08-01-2022,
08:34 AM
BamaNomad
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'56 Chevy Sales literature
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TrifiveChevy Factory Specifications
I've considered purchase of one or all of those, but I'd REALLY prefer a nice ORIGINAL. These even in poor condition generally sell for $$hundreds!...
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4 replies | 268 view(s)
08-01-2022,
08:29 AM
BamaNomad
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Trifive Nationals
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I'm trying to figure out how I can stay out of the heat, or minimize it's impact on me, and still be there late Saturday hoping they'll call out my...
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07-31-2022,
06:01 AM
BamaNomad
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Trifive Nationals
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Mike: It's been my plan to attend, but due to my recent 'health issues', I'm wavering... wondering if I can take the heat! I need to decide before...
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07-31-2022,
05:56 AM
BamaNomad
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Sue's 59 Corvette project....
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Non-TrifiveChevy Cars & Trucks
Nice work Richard, and nice photos and writeup! :) I had opportunity to visit Richard yesterday afternoon and really liked the progress he's made...
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149 replies | 14252 view(s)
07-28-2022,
06:53 AM
BamaNomad
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My '55 Belair 2 Door Hardtop Build (sort of
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Member Project Updates
Something that will help a lot, is to REMOVE everything that is removable from the body (including interior, glass, etc) in order to lighten the...
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At one time I collected Mustangs, but sold everything and got out of the hobby for a long time. My father had a 57, but I always wanted a 55.
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