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  1. Loup-garou

    Pushrods for 289 with GT-40 heads

    This is a combination I've not tried before - anyone know what length pushrods to use with a flat-tappet 289 and GT-40 (non-"P") heads?
  2. Loup-garou

    '68-'70 steering box in '65-'66

    Has anyone out there done this parts swap? I mainly need to know if there are any problems in connecting a '68 Pitman Arm to the '65 V8 center link, and whether the Idler Arm has to be changed. The '68 steering box has a larger diameter sector shaft than the '65, so I can't use the original...
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    '65-'66 with 16x8 wheels - tire size question

    First off, yes, I've checked the wheel & tire chart. I bought a set of V45 wheels from a neighbor - he had them on an old F-100 and wanted wheels that had a higher "bling" factor. According to the chart, the preferred size for the front wheels is a 215/50/16 - but I've discovered that is a...
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    '68 Steering box and steering column in '65?

    I've heard this swap is possible, and since my steering box is in need of replacement I thought I'd go with the collapsible style column ('68-'69) in my '65. Can anyone confirm that the steering box bolts up in place of the original? If there are any "gotchas" to this switch, I'd appreciate...
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    Explorer rear discs and Master Cylinder?

    I'm in the process of building a Versailles 9-inch for my '65. Fortunately, the axle housing has the bolt pattern which allows Explorer brake assemblies to be installed, so I was thinking of using the matching master cylinder (late model Explorer/Mountaineer MC with plastic reservoir). Has...
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