H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. - Page 54

HandOverFist · 08-13-2018, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

Went to the Braille store down the street today and this battery is in stock $217+ tax so a few dollars more than say Jegs or Summit.

It appears they have not changed much in price over the years. I think the key to longevity (for any battery really) is to use a maintenance charger when not in use or during the off season. I know they have improved the life of my small engine batteries considerably.

Nmbr1GMfan · 08-14-2018, 08:34 PM

Dropped the radiator back off today for more welding, made some fuel lines, mounted some fuel lines and brake line, tried out the new flex hoses.

TOSTO RACING · 08-14-2018, 09:16 PM

Sure looks good!

Nmbr1GMfan · 08-15-2018, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TOSTO RACING

Sure looks good!

Thank you sir.

Nmbr1GMfan · 08-15-2018, 10:13 PM

I think I have the radiator done, had some tubing thread inserts welded to the tank for a overflow tank mount. Started to get a plan for mounting the seat belts today. I've been mad about the coolant AN fittings since I got them, not one AN wrench will fit anywhere, so I bought different ones, wrenches fit and I like the color better too.

HandOverFist · 08-16-2018, 12:17 AM

Who makes those -AN fittings so we will all know which ones to avoid?

Nmbr1GMfan · 08-16-2018, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by HandOverFist

Who makes those -AN fittings so we will all know which ones to avoid?

Fragola, I bought them because they are made in the US. After recieving them I realized not one of my wrenches would fit, I have a hose and fitting store about 1 mile away that I usually get all of my hose and hose ends from, they didn't have a -20 hose end I wanted so I went with the Fragola, then I thought it was my wrench so I took a fitting to my guy down the street and his didn't fit either. He said the "B nut" or end you would tighten to the male fitting are all made to industry standard sizes, well I guess not... so he got me the black and silver and they fit perfect, he also made me my flexi brake hoses in 5 minutes while I waited. Very convenient.

Nmbr1GMfan · 08-16-2018, 10:02 AM

I know this is a longshot but I have been waiting for a Grant quick release steering wheel hub (for a stock GM column) for 8 weeks and it looks like Grant won't have them to ship till October, we need something shallow and this would be perfect. If anyone knows where one of these are hiding I need it, otherwise I guess just a regular install kit till the end of the year.
http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/230/

FED 387 · 08-16-2018, 10:36 AM

You try calling grant direct see if they can help

Nmbr1GMfan · 08-16-2018, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FED 387

You try calling grant direct see if they can help

I did, they're the ones that told me October.

08-14-2018, 08:34 PM	#532
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,766 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,957 Times in 492 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Dropped the radiator back off today for more welding, made some fuel lines, mounted some fuel lines and brake line, tried out the new flex hoses. __________________ Todd Greene

08-14-2018, 09:16 PM	#533
TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 808 Likes: 592 Liked 471 Times in 136 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Sure looks good! __________________ 5664 AA/SA 1970 NOVA

08-15-2018, 10:13 PM	#535
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,766 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,957 Times in 492 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. I think I have the radiator done, had some tubing thread inserts welded to the tank for a overflow tank mount. Started to get a plan for mounting the seat belts today. I've been mad about the coolant AN fittings since I got them, not one AN wrench will fit anywhere, so I bought different ones, wrenches fit and I like the color better too. __________________ Todd Greene Last edited by Nmbr1GMfan; 08-16-2018 at 09:02 AM.

08-16-2018, 12:17 AM	#536
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,655 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Who makes those -AN fittings so we will all know which ones to avoid? __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

08-16-2018, 10:02 AM	#538
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,766 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,957 Times in 492 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. I know this is a longshot but I have been waiting for a Grant quick release steering wheel hub (for a stock GM column) for 8 weeks and it looks like Grant won't have them to ship till October, we need something shallow and this would be perfect. If anyone knows where one of these are hiding I need it, otherwise I guess just a regular install kit till the end of the year. http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/230/ __________________ Todd Greene

08-16-2018, 10:36 AM	#539
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,349 Likes: 324 Liked 280 Times in 150 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. You try calling grant direct see if they can help