build the front end as stout as the rules allow, the back end needs sto be prebent along the roof and notch the frame if they let you. Keep the back bumper,...
I'm running a 73 ford galaxy 500, it has a small block 400. The derby i will be running it in look at the cars close, so it is hard to do anything to the car. ...
I can't remember if this has a good two piece steel bumper or not. If not, you should try and get a front one. Replace all the nuts/bolts in it, with gr.8. And...
I have a 1993 lincoln town car rust free and straight. Are these any good for the 1980 and newer fullsize class? Also I have always run midsize and don't have...
What car is better for a derby a dodge diplomat or a chrysler fifth avenue. I know there very much alike but is there one that is stronger or bends slower...
i would have to say the dodge diplomat . let me know which one u think ... From: josh_vallis <josh_vallis@...> Subject: [Demolition Derbys] dodge diplomat...
I've been trying to piece together a junk 87 Caprice,it was just a shell,but I bought a 305 and a turbo 350 tranny to put in it.I got the fly wheel bolted to...
I know there are different flywheels for different engine/tranny combos. But I don't know what they are. Maybe call a wrecking yard, and see if they have a...
Thanks for the help,I changed fly wheels and its now running and am trying to get it ready for orris on 8/3/08,Thanks again for the help,Hope to see some of...
Opps its Morris 8/03/08 Is there anyone going from here??I herd Brookfield was not to good,and Afton didn't have maney cars,Well thanks again for the...
... stronger ... I ran a 5th ave a couple years ago and it did great. the rear folded up perfect. i would suggest clamping the springs as much as your rules ...
take the shimes off ... From: johnj72 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> Subject: [Demolition Derbys] Help With Junk Chevy!!!! To: demolitionderbys@yahoogroups.com ...
I HAVE THE SAME MOTOR AND TRANS COMBO I USED THE STOCK FLYWHEEL AND STARTER THE MOTOR CAME WITH THE TRANS THAT CAME WITH THE WHEN I GOT IT WAS A 700R4 --- In...
does anyone have pictures of a bubble top caprice in action or after pictures ? if you to send them to me please ... From: johnj72 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> ...
hey, jon I've been in your shoes a time or two. I believe the 305 has a smaller starter than the 350 my question for you is why not run a 350 ... From: johnj72...
does anyone know how to wire a chevy altenator??I have the thing hot wired but don't know how to wire the alt..I also don't have the right plug so I don't know...
A friend has a 78 thunderbird he is running next weekend one of his buddies cut the wire to the altonator does anyone know how he can hot wire to charge the...
I just put a chevy sigle wire alternator on. But for the normal derby an alternator does not have to work. After 28 years of derbying probably 90% of the cars...
The rear is the softest end. But, like any big car, go for the wheels/tires. Stay away from the front! Not to sure about the leafs. All are pretty good. But...
Hey guys i'm running a mini this yr as a auto-cross and fig-8 car anyone know any tricks to make them tough? This is a really clean car but wanna make it as...
