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The NMW stuff is really cool. All of their stuff is old USA high quality fabrication.

Now the Rocket on the other hand, I got the impression was off-shore "knock'off" quality. Might have been a US company, but more built off-shore and assembled state side at best. Kinda cool, but kinda not given the vintage time line.

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I mentioned this in another post, but I owned and operated a couple of speed shops in the mid to late seventies. Rocket stuff was, well, not that good in comparison to others. We even hated putting it on the shelves or hanging it up if it was shipped to us as a substitute part by a WD. If you had a Rocket part beside (for example) the Mr. Gasket piece they copied, customers would never grab the Rocket part. After a while, I got wise and refused parts subbed with Rocket pieces. Some of the better WD's even stopped carrying it.

My two cents.


Wayne

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That is what makes Rocket stuff valuable. It was junk and no one really wanted it. Now, I would love to have a set of Rocket Racing wheels that look like the Cragar SS mags. Didn't want them then but would like to have them now! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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That is what makes Rocket stuff valuable. It was junk and no one really wanted it. Now, I would love to have a set of Rocket Racing wheels that look like the Cragar SS mags. Didn't want them then but would like to have them now! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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No kidding -- that's why there's still lots of it around today <g>. I mentioned the Rocket stuff to my wife (who worked the parts counter as well as any man) and she reminded me of another reason we avoided the stuff like the plague....a lot of it just didn't fit. Just a nightmare for returns. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif

Me? For my own stuff, I'll pass on using anything from them...

Once the big WD's dropped them, they just about gave anybody a buy in at warehouse prices. I think that's the primary reason you can still find it out there brand new.

Take care man...

Wayne https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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I have that same weight box in my camaro

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Got some pictures? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif. I would like to see https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif


Tommy https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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I found one Mickey Thompson Rod in a box today. It's number "8" for whatever it's worth, thats what's stamped on the rod and cap... Wonder what happened to the other 7 https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...0423100115.jpg


Tommy https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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Cal Custom spring clamps... I need one more set. I know they are just two pieces of flat stock and a couple of grade 8 bolts but.......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...0423100118.jpg

A couple of real deal bullet type mirrors from England. the little tiny sticker on the top says "Runcorn Cheshire England" . I don't know what that means but they sure are the cool lookin

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...0423100120.jpg

Mr Gasket spark plug ends

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...423100135a.jpg


Tommy https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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these are just bolts but they packing is cool. the Lakewoods are ford and chevy, the Schiefer are Chrysler.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...0423100137.jpg

A stack of Doug Thorley Header decals, and some other odds and ins. A magnifying glass to look at spark plugs and it has a little light on it. I dig the ford and Dodge decals https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...0423100141.jpg

Tommy https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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Yo Tommy, You and 4onthefloor should start a vintage Speed Shop. I know Don White can add alot to that mix too. You guys would love rooting around in his shop. Keep it coming. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Can you give me directions to his shop Sammy https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif. I really enjoy this stuff but I only have a small collection. I am humbled by the pictures of everyone's cars and parts they have built and kept over the years.

Tommy https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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Don's address.......Philadelphia, Pa. Home of the Cheesesteak and the T-Kake. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif

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Yo Tommy, You and 4onthefloor should start a vintage Speed Shop. I know Don White can add alot to that mix too. You guys would love rooting around in his shop. Keep it coming. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

[/ QUOTE ]http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/S5000061.jpg Here is a Rocket heat shield-It say's STEPSIDE on it...A Day 2 Type Speed Shop Would Be my dream job...Let's Do it https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/a...oor/img029.jpg
Old pic of my 1969 nova ss-This is when it had a Hot SBC-with White appliance headers with Cherry bomb's-Also in pic it has keystone klassic's-14's in front AND 15+10 with Protrac Rubber-barely visible are the Chrome Rocket Traction Bars...

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Here is a shot of my Nova, race ready....

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...icture4024.jpg

Rich

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Ochee Mama Rich. That is a VERY sweet knuckle dragger look. More pix PLEASE!!!

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Yes, more pics, more pics...... Rich, that is one great looking White Beast of a Nova.

Dan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr. Chevy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is a shot of my Nova, race ready....

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...icture4024.jpg

Rich </div></div>

Rich, what a splendid look!

-Dan

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I just picked up a couple of Day 2 items at Jefferson Swap Meet.

Fiberglass L88 Nova Hood

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/100_3038.jpg

Nova/Camaro Traction Bars

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/100_3040.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/100_3041.jpg

Steering Wheels

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...ringWheels.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...ingWheels2.jpg

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Nice job, was jefferson muddy????

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Good stuff Kurt!

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It was pretty muddy but I have seen it worse. We have 4 spots on the east side just north of the car corral and actually doesn't get too bad but some areas just flat out suck!

They were calling for rain starting last night and then having wind gusts over 30mph so for the first time in 5years or so we left Saturday night. It turned out to be a decent day all things considered. I think weather forecasters are paid too much!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sc69sam</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Good stuff Kurt! </div></div>

Thanks Sam. I have a great time looking for stuff. It's hard to do when I am also trying to sell but there are 3 of us that get 4 spots. We all take turns watching the site while the others go searching for trinkets. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img]

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Thanks guys for the nice comments on the Nova.. I will be posting some more photos of her in the day 2 mode here soon!!

Rich

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<span style="font-weight: bold">Lookin fine Rich!</span>

We went to a meet at Gateway yesterday. I passed up a nice old pair of 8.50 x 14 Casler Cheater slicks, but a buddy of mine DID bring them home. And I recently picked up an L-88 Nova hood myself. Now what the heck will I do with that? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img]

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L88 hoods rock. I have one I plan to use at some point.


Tommy [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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Moroso short water pump. Not sure of the time period of this one. You won't be using it during the winter though.... No heater bosses

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...0426101310.jpg

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Tommy

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr. Chevy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is a shot of my Nova, race ready....

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...icture4024.jpg

Rich </div></div>
Rich,
Great looking Nova,i like.You don't see many white Novas around much.You need black steel wheels up front to match the rears,that would look really cool then.Nice job on the Nova.

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No, we always ran 15X4 Cragars in the front and steels in the back with the slicks. Couldn't afford Cragars for the back AND slicks so we mounted them on the steelies and drilled for screws. Looks perfect.

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Either black steelies up front or I thought about leaving the white body colored XTs on the front with the dog dish caps and the slicks and black steelies out back.... What do you think about that???

Thanks Sam, I do like the Cragar look up front also that's why I initially did it..

Car is an original SS L78 code 10 white car, I agree you don't see many that color.. Thanks for the compliment...

Rich

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Either way Rich,steelies or cragars look good.Had cragars all around on my 72 Nova back in the day for a few years.

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Some parts from Jim Hanke (Wheelhop)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n2010/jim1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n2010/jim2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n2010/jim3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n2010/jim4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n2010/jim5.jpg

Dan

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thanks for posting Dan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr.Nickey Nova</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You don't see many white Novas around much. </div></div>

Aw, white Novas ain't that rare. I see 'em all the time around here. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...DSCF0004-2.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...DSCF0004-3.jpg

Sometimes they even pick up a day-2 look.


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Mr. Cumby, call me up some weekend and I'll drive up and help you put a crate 502 in that beautiful slice of race car material disguised as a White Nova!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markjohnson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mr. Cumby, call me up some weekend and I'll drive up and help you put a crate 502 in that beautiful slice of race car material disguised as a White Nova! </div></div>

Count me in too!

Dan

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The world is black, the world is white.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

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It turns by day and then by night!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Some parts from Jim Hanke (Wheelhop)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n2010/jim1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n2010/jim2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n2010/jim3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n2010/jim4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n2010/jim5.jpg

Dan </div></div>http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/S5000067.jpg Hey we got similar parts? I have a lot of factory BBC parts &amp; Hi po SBC parts-here are Original brake parts for '69 nova ss &amp; Water pump for LS4-BBC also NEW Appliance headers &amp; Factory Carb heat shield-Dual snorkel air cleaner-&quot;184&quot; SBC q-jet intake&amp; OTHER SBC +BBC assorted parts....

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Yo 4 speed man....what do you do store these parts in your bedroom? Don't want anybody to steal them I guess!

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Sam, did you check out those good old american 2 piece rotors?

They are going on my 69 chevelle project. Hey 4onthefloor send me a pm maybe we could swap some parts!