Recent content by threepedals

I finally had a chance to test fit the L92. I need to switch to the F-body oil pan, as the truck pan is too deep, and there is a little kick out on the passenger side that interferes with the crossmember. I went with the stock Escalade accessories. The a/c bracket will definitely hit the...

I'd like to get my front & rear bench seats re-upholstered in leather, but matching the factory color pattern. Does anybody know of a top notch upholsterer in or near Maryland? Thanks! Josh '61 bubbletop under construction

I've rebuilt late model 10 bolts many times, and yes it takes a 4' breaker bar to torque the pinion nut with enough force to crush the sleeve, and a 4' tool to hold the pinion. I made a pinion holder out of some 3/16" flat steel I had, just drilled 2 holes that line up with the yoke and...

Cool, thanks! Josh

I'm rebuilding a '61 posi rear end with new gears & bearings, and can't find torque specs anywhere. I'm looking for torque specs for the following: -- ring gear bolts -- carrier case bolts (the 8 reverse thread bolts holding the 2 carrier halves together) -- carrier bearing cap bolts --...

I'm in the process of installing an L92 engine and TKO600 5 speed manual trans in my '61 bubbletop. The L92 is the current Escalade engine, and is sort of a mix between the LS2 and LS3, in that it has better flowing heads like the LS3. It is all aluminum, and has the L76 heads, which are the...

Judging by the cross shaft, that looks like the driver's side. It has the kink in it to clear the steering linkage. As long as you kept the right shaft with the right a-arm, that's the driver's. Hope that helps. Josh