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I would contact Quick Performance in Iowa. They can build you a custom housing at a very good price. They can build the entire rear end for you also. Very good prices too.

Pirate ship is definitely the best way to ship and save good money. Tom Kosiara in Texas turned me onto them. I shipped a head to him for about 1/2 the usual UPS price.

The lower first and 2nd gear were never a problem at the track. I could sixty foot in the 1.6x 1.7 range.

I ran a C6 that I had put in the wide ratio 1st and 2nd gear, and also the roller bearing kit from Broader performance. Converter is a restalled factory 10” CJ converter (3000 rpm or a little more with the stroker). Gears were 3.89 and tires were 275/50R15 my et street R radials. Car ran fine n...

3V 225cc 58cc chambers. Took 11 months to get them last April.

Yes I have met Marvin once before at the track. His car really moves. My Mach 1 is now just a cruiser again. But it ran a best of 11.48 at 117. Not bad for a 3800 pound iron headed small block (Cleveland stroker), with a solid ft cam on 91 octane pump gas. I’ve now built a new upgraded stroker...

Welcome from Tulsa area (Bixby). I’d love to see the car sometime.

The question is how was cam broken in. If it was immediately run at approximately 2500 rpm for 30 minutes and varying rpm as you do it. Wouldn’t have to be done on a dyno to live. Proper oil, and proper break in procedure are vital. If there was still a problem, it could definitely be poor...

Welcome I am in Oklahoma near Tulsa. I’ve owned my 72 for over 25 years and have done a lot of the work you are doing. Where are you located?

72 Mach 1 Q code C6 fold down rear seat car

When I reupholstered the passenger seat I added some additional foam to the seat bottom and added some to increase the side bolsters. It all fits under the stock replacement upholstery. This can get you an in inch or two of height and more comfort. Easiest solution on height would be to put...

Ok guys I think I've got it pretty good now. I found some rubber covered washers at ace hardware (they are made to put on the bottom of furniture to make it not slide on the floor as easy). I replaced the plastic spacers on the lower seat cushion with the rubber coated washers.

Thanks for all the great ideas guys. I got the seat back in last night. It was definitely worth thinning the seat foam. Although I may not have done it if I didn't have another old seat there to use the foam from, if I butchered this one too bad. I think anything you do still using the stock...

Hey guys. I have decided to try to fix my problem with not having enough head room. A year or two ago I removed the plastic spacers under the seat back, which allowed the seat to fall back a little farther. This did help with the head room issue, but the seat has continued to go back further...