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− | + | ===[[Make a fiberglass fan shroud]]=== | |
+ | How to build a fiberglass fan shroud. From start to finish, with over 60 large photos. Full article: [[Make a fiberglass fan shroud]]. | ||
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− | [ | + | |[[Image:261_Starliner_rad_rh.JPG|thumb|left|Radiator in a 1961 Ford Galaxie needs a fan shroud.]] |
− | [ | + | |[[Image:8laying out the circle.JPG|thumb|left|Using pieces of foam to shape the design.]] |
+ | |[[Image:30rolling out the air.JPG|thumb|left|Applying the fiberglass mat.]] | ||
+ | |[[Image:Spraying primer.JPG|thumb|left|Spraying the primer.]] | ||
+ | |} | ||
− | + | *[[Rebuilding an early Hemi engine]] | |
− | + | *[[Early Hemi engine specifications]] | |
+ | *[[Chrysler Hemi engine]] | ||
+ | *[[Blowers]] | ||
+ | *[[Buffing your newly-finished paint]] | ||
+ | *[[Health and Safety in the Shop or Garage]] | ||
+ | *[[Hot rodding the HEI distributor]] | ||
+ | *[[Basic stuff for newbies]] | ||
+ | *[[NHRA-legal Roll Bar]] | ||
+ | *[[Ford 144-250 inline 6 High performance building]] | ||
− | + | ==Good articles== | |
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− | + | ===[[Straightening a rear end housing]]=== | |
− | + | How to build an inexpensive table for accurately straightening rear end housings. The table is built from an old gas cylinder cart, an I-beam, and common jackstands. Full article: [[Straightening a rear end housing]]. | |
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− | [ | + | |[[Image:Axle_straightening_table.jpg|thumb|left|A gas cylinder cart, converted for straightening rear end housings.]] |
− | [ | + | |[[Image:Modified_jackstands.jpg|thumb|left|Basic inexpensive jackstands are modified to wrap the I-beam for stability.]] |
+ | |[[Image:Straight_bar_in_inserts.jpg|thumb|left|A bar is inserted into the custom inserts to check straightness.]] | ||
+ | |[[Image:Heating_the_axle_tube.jpg|thumb|left|A band is heated all around the tube, at the point of bend.]] | ||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | ===[[Steering shaft assemblies from junkyard parts]]=== | ||
+ | How to safely build steering shaft assemblies from scavenged GM parts, using Double D (DD) steering shafts and tubes. Full article: [[Steering shaft assemblies from junkyard parts]]. | ||
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+ | |[[Image:Complete GM steering joint assembly.jpg|thumb|left|GM steering shaft assembly, before taking it apart.]] | ||
+ | |[[Image:Steering_joint_assembly2.jpg|thumb|left|Steering joint assembly, shown with steering column.]] | ||
+ | |[[Image:firewall_steering_joint.jpg|thumb|left|Steering joint intersecting a firewall.]] | ||
+ | |[[Image:complete_steering_joint_assembly_with_Heim_joint_mounted.jpg|thumb|left|The finished steering shaft assembly.]] | ||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | *[[Body and exterior tips]] | ||
+ | *[[Removing rusted and broken fasteners]] | ||
+ | *[[How do turn signals work?]] | ||
+ | *[[How to identify a Ford V8]] | ||
+ | *[[How to document your project]] | ||
+ | *[[How to solder electrical connections]] | ||
+ | *[[John Deere Blitz Black paint]] | ||
+ | *[[Window removal and installation]] | ||
+ | *[[Rewiring a vehicle]] | ||
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+ | ==Articles to work on== | ||
+ | These articles are off to a good start, but still need considerable work. Specifically, they could use more information, photos, and general cleanup and organizing. | ||
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+ | *[[How to rebuild automotive carburetors]] | ||
+ | *[[The FREE T Bucket plans]] | ||
+ | *[[How to paint--- the Complete Basics to spraying your cars own coat of color]] | ||
+ | *[[Suspension]] | ||
+ | *[[Health and Safety in the Shop or Garage]] | ||
+ | *[[How to Find Vacuum Leaks]] | ||
+ | *[[Automobile Body and Frame Rotisserie]] | ||
+ | *[[How to rebuild an engine]] | ||
+ | *[[How to find your next project]] | ||
+ | *[[How to install Mustang II IFS Spindles]] | ||
+ | *[[Swap Solutions: Rear Axles]] | ||
+ | *[[Swap Solutions: Engines]] | ||
+ | *[[Swap Solutions: Driveshafts]] | ||
+ | *[[How to title a hot rod]] | ||
+ | *[[Long term storage preparation]] | ||
+ | *[[Swapping to rack and pinion steering]] | ||
+ | *[[Cold air intakes]] | ||
==Photos needed== | ==Photos needed== |