H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. - Page 112

Nmbr1GMfan · 04-06-2019, 05:42 PM

Decided to get the tires mounted earlier this week. Cut the shock mount and got a thin nut for clearance with the rim, hard to see but now we have clearance. Rears are on for good, front is on to check backspace and they're way better than the old ones (I'll add both pics to see the difference in backspace). Now we have to swap the new front studs in and bolt the fronts on for good.

Before: too far out.

After: nicely tucked.

Dave Gantz · 04-06-2019, 10:38 PM

How's the motor coming?

BTW, isn't it amazing that, with all the technology in this world, we have to buy tires that seem to have their lettering painted by a 2nd grade class? (Apologies to 2nd grade classes.)

Keith Bennett · 04-06-2019, 10:47 PM

Todd,
Did I see a bleeder screw on the bottom of the caliper?

Nmbr1GMfan · 04-06-2019, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Gantz

How's the motor coming?

BTW, isn't it amazing that, with all the technology in this world, we have to buy tires that seem to have their lettering painted by a 2nd grade class? (Apologies to 2nd grade classes.)

Engine is coming along with the obvious BS setbacks... Like the bearings that come loose in a box totally destroyed. Funny I didn't even notice the lettering lol.

Nmbr1GMfan · 04-06-2019, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith Bennett

Todd,
Did I see a bleeder screw on the bottom of the caliper?

Yes Keith, for whatever reason, they have bleeders top and bottom.

Keith Bennett · 04-07-2019, 08:24 PM

I guess so you can run them either side.
I never have had that nice of stuff.
You two are building a top notch ride...

Bob Mulry · 04-08-2019, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

Engine is coming along with the obvious BS setbacks... Like the bearings that come loose in a box totally destroyed. Funny I didn't even notice the lettering lol.

I have NEVER seen bearings packaged and shippped like that...

Are you buying your parts on flea-bay??

Whose bearings are they??

Nmbr1GMfan · 04-08-2019, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Mulry

I have NEVER seen bearings packaged and shippped like that...

Are you buying your parts on flea-bay??

Whose bearings are they??

Never seen them like this either. Came from https://www.atechmotorsports.com/

FED 387 · 04-08-2019, 03:19 PM

Looks like A-Tech is a subsidiary of SUMMIT

FireSale · 04-08-2019, 10:19 PM

The "About" tab of that distributor says it's a global wholesale distributor of parts. If you bought the house brand you were putting genuine Chinese parts in your build. I do Ford, but I'll guess those are main bearings. I can't seem to be able to spend over $100 for King or Clevite bearings, so what powered your decision here? Bearings and rings are ultra stressed stuff and need to be top shelf.

04-06-2019, 05:42 PM	#1111
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,763 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,954 Times in 491 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Decided to get the tires mounted earlier this week. Cut the shock mount and got a thin nut for clearance with the rim, hard to see but now we have clearance. Rears are on for good, front is on to check backspace and they're way better than the old ones (I'll add both pics to see the difference in backspace). Now we have to swap the new front studs in and bolt the fronts on for good. Before: too far out. After: nicely tucked. __________________ Todd Greene

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Dave Gantz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Verrry South Jersey Posts: 537 Likes: 134 Liked 251 Times in 125 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. How's the motor coming? BTW, isn't it amazing that, with all the technology in this world, we have to buy tires that seem to have their lettering painted by a 2nd grade class? (Apologies to 2nd grade classes.)

04-06-2019, 10:47 PM	#1113
Keith Bennett Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakeland FL Posts: 198 Likes: 463 Liked 70 Times in 36 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Todd, Did I see a bleeder screw on the bottom of the caliper? __________________ Keith A/S 2990/Terri A/SA 2991 "Imagine what you'd attempt, if you knew you could not fail!"

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Keith Bennett Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakeland FL Posts: 198 Likes: 463 Liked 70 Times in 36 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. I guess so you can run them either side. I never have had that nice of stuff. You two are building a top notch ride... __________________ Keith A/S 2990/Terri A/SA 2991 "Imagine what you'd attempt, if you knew you could not fail!"

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FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,408 Likes: 501 Liked 328 Times in 176 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Looks like A-Tech is a subsidiary of SUMMIT

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FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. The "About" tab of that distributor says it's a global wholesale distributor of parts. If you bought the house brand you were putting genuine Chinese parts in your build. I do Ford, but I'll guess those are main bearings. I can't seem to be able to spend over $100 for King or Clevite bearings, so what powered your decision here? Bearings and rings are ultra stressed stuff and need to be top shelf. __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394