Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

A pal of mine had one of the two lithium batteries in his Comp car catch fire. Thankfully, the car was sitting in the race shop and he was working inside his trailer or the shop, business office, four race cars and dyno would have been toast.

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

And thats why I won't have one in my trailer.

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Autumn picked up the radiator today, so working on mounts and figuring out an overflow can mount. I also roughed out a few brackets and started on a regulator mounting plan.
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Your attention to detail is making this into one-beautiful-Stocker !

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Thank you Glenn, I appreciate that.

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Thought I'd throw my 2 cents in on the battery discussion...I've been running a pair of the 11 lb Brailles for 3 seasons now, and they are awesome. At the Topeka divisional a couple of weeks ago, I pulled a bonehead move and left the water pump running for about 4 hours. When they finally called us up, I got in the car, hit the switch, and nothing! Completely dead! Threw the charger on for about 10 minutes and it was enough to get it running. Drove to the lanes (thanks, alternator!), and had to start it twice to move up...no problem! My wife had the jump box with her, but we didn't need it. Not bad for 3 year old batteries. I'll definitely buy them again when the time comes.

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Thanks Paul, Sounds like a lot of positive experiences with Braille.

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Want to give a shout out to James Hill and Jared Groff from Groff Motorsports in Snellville, GA for helping us with some brakes. Took great care of us and kept in touch with updates the whole way. Fabulous service!
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Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

Worked on a bit of everything this weekend. Rear was back apart because I wasn't too keen on the no pinoin spacer thing, I just couldn't get it perfect so I added the sleeve. Worked on some fuel lines, finished all the brake hard lines, brake light switch and measured for the flex hoses. Started working on the new rear brakes, steering wheel came in but still no quick release mount (been like 8 weeks).
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Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

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.

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

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.

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.
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Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

Sure looks good!

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Thank you sir.

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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.
https://i.imgur.com/egl0zPL.jpg
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Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

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

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

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.

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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/

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Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

You try calling grant direct see if they can help

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

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

ok ---so sorry!!! hope you find one soon

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

Grant has several distributors of their products. Try Speedway motors

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call STRANGE their part number Q1200 fits 5 bolt grant wheels ask the dimensions only $116 list price---FED 387

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

Ordered mine through Jegs.

One thing I really don't like.....there's no centering slot so it's a little tough to get the wheel back on in the exact spot.

If you get in a tough spot and have a chance to get the car out I'd be willing to send you mine.

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

I've learned to just center the wheel before shutting the car down when I return to my pit space...never really a problem.

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

I have tried just about everywhere, can't find one. Speedway didn't even show the part number in their system.

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

Did you c my msg about strange

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That one won't work with the factory column without heavy modification, thanks for looking.

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I hate to even use one, but she is so close to the wheel (short legs) it'll be so much easier to get out.

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Put blocks on the pedals dad(lol)

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Todd check your PM-- FED 387

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May have too! :D:D:D

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Got it thank you.

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

Looks like these folks may have it... https://www.4wheelparts.com/Interior...6&t_pn=GRA3021

https://www.morris4x4center.com/gran...olt-wheel.html

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Grant-3021-...-/162617579735

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

Thanks for all the help guys. So far nobody has had one in stock.

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

The Autozone website shows them in stock for ship to home. Est delivery Aug 28-29th.

https://www.autozone.com/steering-wh...kit/42567_0_0#

Might be worth double checking...

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

todd check your PM --FED 387

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

Just called... out of stock. Thanks for looking.

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Yes sir, just replied.

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

Studs are out of the axles. Threads... they don't look so hot. Went ahead and picked up a battery today, thanks guys for that help.
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