Recent content by Rmach1

I chose to refer to the Marti report as a baseline. I have the magnums and dog dish without trim rings because I like that simple look honoring chevy’s COPO cars. Some of my friends said I should go without caps all together and use just rims. So there are a lot of options. I also have a matte...

Here ya go summit racing has them https://static.summitracing.com/email/transactional/images/spacer.gif[/img] https://static.summitracing.com/email/transactional/images/spacer.gif[/img] WVI-62-5712044 Wheel, Ford/Chevy O.E. Style, Steel, Primered, 15 in. x 7 in., 5 x 4.50 in. Bolt...

That’s a nice look too! Yes the OEM car hub caps were brushed center and polished rim. I have an original set for mine. I’m tempted to use the trim rings as mine would have had from the factory in 14” but I’m on 15” wheel vintiques painted and can’t seem to find a close enough match. Nice...

Hi Ray my two cents... I’m using the “dog dish” caps and am looking for the brushed trim rings for my 15” rims. I know I won’t find OEMs so I’m going to leave the “poverty caps” probably as-is. I like the looks of them even though my Mach 1 had the std 14” w/ caps and rings. hope it helps

Ahhhh ok now I see it and I never thought about it that way just the connection to the floor. Thanks Don for your insight!!!

Thanks Greg and I have the same question about the rear bolts as they go in differently and I’d see a need for some kind of spacer as Jason mentioned. maybe a pic of how you managed that part? i know a lot of racers and fabricators and no one will mess with that back bolt unless there is an...

Yes that is correct. The outsides are making contact with the inside i wasn’t sure different end links would be a solution but it makes total sense to raise the ends up enough to a better clearance  thanks for the input Don!

I installed a new Belltech sway bar 1.125” and it was really tight but after a test drive I see it’s rubbing slightly on both outer edges of the front strut rods Will making a taller spacer sleeve to raise the angle a bit help? Please advise and thanks in advance

Totally see that... yeah I know a couple guys who can blend metallics well and I’d still probably hold off on that... so the next project you’ll go all-out. My Mach1 isn’t a totally OEM example intentionally as I had a look in mind when I started so I have that latitude. It’s close but I’m using...

Ha ha that’s a good one Geof! Yeah today’s cars have so many adjustments we take it for granted. I’m six feet and really feel for the really tall guys like Eric. I'm going to modify his suggestion to shaving down both stops to equal the position the seat leans to now so that I have plastic...

Hi i removed the bottom stops and it’s already made a difference!!! Thanks for that great solution!!! Those 5-6 degrees makes a big diff.!!! now for the tracks.. the way it feels now I may not need to do anything there... we’ll see!

Very nice! Yeah we have to try everything we can to make it comfortable so I’m going to remove those stops tomorrow! So good luck with that headliner..

Ahh you have it bad!! Ha ha .... yeah I think the stops will definitely help sit back a tad!!great suggestion. Thanks!!

Hi all I’m finally done with my 1971 and we’re updating the carb and ignition but now I’m able to drive it, I feel cramped and sitting too upright. Do any of you have a suggestion on this? I can’t find a tilt column and I am willing to fab something... All input is appreciated!!! Thanks in...

That’s a good looking car Geoff!! Rmach1