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PostPosted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 6:18 pm 
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Got some buckets for 20 bux off of craigslist that fit perfect in the 69 Dart,but they sit a little too low. Needs to come up one inch in front and two inches in back,any suggestions? I dont have a welder,so I am looking for a spacer type of deal. I have heard of people using skateboard wheels,what do you think of that?


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 6:25 pm 
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Weld a couple of metal spacers to the mounting bracket.

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:59 pm 
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Thanks for the tip,but if you read my post it states that I do not have a welder,and I also do not have any welding skills to boot.


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 8:09 pm 
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I have used shock mounts before, ie the mounting stud type things for rear shocks. I believe they were from a GM A body, as I have a Pontiac T-37 (Lemans/Tempest), and I had a couple spares. I have also seen used 1/2" "coupling nuts" used, as standoffs. They are about 1.5" long, just use a short bolt on either end.

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I might also sugest some 1" and 2 " square tube, just cut to length and drill holes to fit. Also use fender washers to help spread the load out on the floor pan, so they won't pull through.

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 8:32 pm 
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Thanks Mike,those are all very good ideas,i will look into them! :D


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Sorry I missed the "don't have a welder" :oops:

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 9:28 pm 
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Richard no worries at all! I wish I did have a welder/welding skills cause that would solve a lot of my problems :wink:


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Richard, how does Tyrd-Brown run? It looks fascinating.

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Richard, how does Tyrd-Brown run? It looks fascinating.

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The Ford is slant powered with a Offy/4 barrel, the other is the motor in the 63 Dart. Both cars have old paint (look like crap), the Fords best is 15.3's and the Darts best is 14.9's in the 1/4.
Ceej and I are friends and both of us make up Tyrde-Browne racing.

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