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    B Body 8.75 in 71 Duster

    Which year? '66-70 rear, '71+, or '65-down? They're different widths. Bump...
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    Frame rail thickness

    IIRC they're 14ga (.083"). -bill
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    Good or Bad idea??

    "Blowtie"... that's classic. -bill
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    Removal of undercoating

    I was recently involved removing a LOT of undercoating from the Talgo trains in Seattle that were grounded for crack repair. We used three methods in the shop: mechanical removal (air hammer with phenolic chisel and wire wheel), heat (plumbers' torch w/ putty knife) and chemical (ZEP brand...
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    Spring relocation kit?

    Jared, I'm glad to hear you're pleased and that things are going well. Looking forward to pics! -bill
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    Dart mini tub tire size question

    Hi Jason, a 295 series tire should be about .80" wider than a 275. The 295 or 275 is the width in millimeters; the 50 or 60 is the aspect ratio (height of the sidewall divided by the width of the tire). So, a 295/50 tire is 295mm wide, with a 147.5mm tall sidewall (295mm X .50). A...
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    Spring relocation kit?

    This is very true, but... ...you don't leave any 'upgrade' room. When I did the spring relocation on my Valiant, I bought one of the spring kits I now sell - ended up selling the car (poverty sucks!) before it got the wheelwells done. But having the 'whole meal deal' on spring relocation...
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    spring relocation

    Hi Jared, To answer your question, yes, changing the spring eye mount hole location changes the pinion angle. What I recommend guys do is put the rear end in the car, with the springs and mounting plates held on the axle tubes by the U-bolts, but everything loose enough that you can move...
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