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by Mild Mitch
February 27, 2011, 9:04 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: '62 Unibody LSR
Replies: 313
Views: 54852

DAMN ! That truck is looking sharp! Very nice work. SCTA rules are similar, though not the same as NHRA. I don't want to step on toes and side track this thread. But, SCTA requires 1" dia. lug nuts in most classes, and the studs must have a min. of 5/8" "engaged' by the nut. Long stud...
by Mild Mitch
December 9, 2010, 1:27 am
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: '62 Unibody LSR
Replies: 313
Views: 54852

I've been watching your build with great interest. Looks GREAT! I race Bonneville as well, in Roadsters. I look forward to meeting you and your truck in person one day soon. What tires are you using. LSR, or Drag Front runners? And what sizes? Just curious really. Keep up the great fab work, I look ...
by Mild Mitch
November 17, 2010, 1:52 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: oil passage on a 64 292
Replies: 3
Views: 661

I'm no expert, but this is a little of what I've learned and found out about the Wonderful Y Block. First, it's pretty straight forward to pull the oil tubes and clean them. Also you may want to clean all the oil passages you can get to. Most of the engines form this era are pretty gummed up. Mostly...
by Mild Mitch
November 16, 2010, 2:03 am
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: 1966 f250 4 speed trans help
Replies: 3
Views: 852

I'm new here but I'm going to put out my .02, hope it helps. Well I just went through a fix for this too. Though I have a T-98 and I'm not sure if the Trans. top or tower are that similar. I'll have to look the NP up and compare. But here is what I did. Remember mine is a T-98 trans . Under the coll...
by Mild Mitch
November 15, 2010, 10:42 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: New here, from Northern California
Replies: 4
Views: 885

Thanks for the welcome. I'll repost my intro. As for Professional, I strive for that but... This is actually the first real body and paint work I have done. I had lots of great help and advice though. AND, learned a lot in this area. Most of what I do is more restoration metal work and metalshaping,...
by Mild Mitch
November 15, 2010, 1:14 am
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: New here, from Northern California
Replies: 4
Views: 885

New here, from Northern California

Hi, I just put an intro over in the Western Region section. I'm not sure where is the appropriate forum for this but here is the link and it shows some of my project which is winding down after a year and a half. Glad I found this place, LOTS of good info! Thanks, Mitch http://fordtruk.com/forums/vi...
by Mild Mitch
November 15, 2010, 12:10 am
Forum: Western Region
Topic: New here, from Northern California
Replies: 4
Views: 1714

New here, from Northern California

Howdy All, Checking in and I'll try and introduce myself. Mild Mitch here from Redding, CA. 53 years young. I own a 1962 F250 Unibody. Actually I've been on here a little while and lurked before I signed up. I own a Hot Rod, & Fabrication shop. I specialize in Early Ford Hot Rods and Customs, al...