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I have a set of these NMW bars that I am installing on my Day 2 68 Nova.

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I recall someone looking for some of the snubbers for traction bars that were oval shaped. I have one only, it is like new and who ever it is that needs it can have it for paying the postage.

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Can someone take a couple measurements for me? I need to get going on my Fakewoods.

On a set of bars (preferably Lakewoods) with holes for U-bolts AND J-bolts, what is the center-to-center distance between the outer (J-bolt) holes? What's the width of the mounting pad at those rear holes?

TIA

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Just picked these up. Only a foot long . Looks like lakewood yellow paint .Guessing their Pinto or ???? Anyone know what they fit ?

Thanks

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps0ho4per6.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps50vodfae.jpg

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same ones NovaBoy has on his Chevy-2.

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Why you gotta tell every one I got Winnie bars on my car!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TheNovaMan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Can someone take a couple measurements for me? I need to get going on my Fakewoods.

On a set of bars (preferably Lakewoods) with holes for U-bolts AND J-bolts, what is the center-to-center distance between the outer (J-bolt) holes? What's the width of the mounting pad at those rear holes?

TIA </div></div>
I'm making these for my Nova, but I would think measurements from a bar for any 2.5&quot; wide spring application would be pretty much the same, right?

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Anyone here know where I can get a set of Ansen ground grabber decals?
Is someone making repops decals?

Thanks

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1-img_2262.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...2-img_2292.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3-img_2293.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-img_2294.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5-img_2295.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6-img_2296.jpg


Here is what they look like when new... .75 a pack

Dave
67 Nova Boy

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Original Ansen Ground Grabber decals are on ebay every so often.

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I found these on craigs in Toledo http://images.craigslist.org/00d0d_3...4i_600x450.jpg before they are gone
67 68 69 CAMARO NOVA FIREBIRD TRACTION BARS 55 57 CHEVY GASSER - $100

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Nice Color combo....
Clean em up or restore ?
Most Lakewood hardware will work.

Nice Find.

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Here is a picture of my new Mr Gasket traction bars. A fresh coat of paint and these will be beautiful. They are in great shape. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1955-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1956-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1957-image.jpg

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Fresh paint https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...2024-image.jpg

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Nice Mr. Gasket traction bars.....but I really like that Workbench [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

Dan

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Filled fronts &amp; rear for astetics only....
Never offered by Lakewood.

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Better late than never, my slapper bars in use

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...7ddcbf901f.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...%20action2.png

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[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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I'd say they work pretty well.

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Hey , let's see that from the front !
Wonder if those headers drag shocks , springs and oil pan are of vintage too ?

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Almost got to see the front from the back on that pass, those traction bars arent supposed to work like that according to caltrac users? Slapper bars forever!
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...n%20action.png

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What goes up must come down -- OUCH!!

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Way cool! What springs and shocks?

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All I can say is he better not lift or that will be catostrophic! Gotta ride 'em out.

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I found this last night in my old catalog, just a cool item,
Traffic action bars vs Traction action Bars Big Square bars https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8-lakewood.jpg

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What is the date on the catalog? So... &quot;Traction Action&quot; sticker didn't originally come on rectangular bars? It's such a cool sticker that I put it on anyhow! I removed these from the Boss 9 that I am working on - blasted &amp; painted them. They were on the car from at least mid '70s. I intend to put them back on if they don't interfere with the rear sway bar.

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1973

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bergy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What is the date on the catalog? So... &quot;Traction Action&quot; sticker didn't originally come on rectangular bars? It's such a cool sticker that I put it on anyhow! I removed these from the Boss 9 that I am working on - blasted &amp; painted them. They were on the car from at least mid '70s. I intend to put them back on if they don't interfere with the rear sway bar.

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Bergy the Traffic Action bars (no J-bolt option-no triangular tab on bottom of bars generally came with just the triangular lakewood decal.

I just sold a set of NOS early Ford 9&quot; Lakewoods Traction Action with the rear spring clamp as in the ad 1 3/4 narrow bar. In regards to the Traction Action decal. I have seen them both ways. Sometimes on the bar from the factory and sometimes as a decal stuck inside the instruction sheet..no rhyme or reason back then

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Finally got the Ground Grabbers (Refurbish-Rebuild) finished, not bad for $25 Swap meet (Cores) find, however, tooling, steel, welding, machining, hardware, plating &amp; reproduction stickers later and they are Road ready (still need to get some U bolts made) https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...100_5510_1.jpg

Go ANSEN!

JIM

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Look at the Traction Action stickers at Jenkins 69 Camaro

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps9nmfvk8l.jpg

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 169indy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Finally got the Ground Grabbers (Refurbish-Rebuild) finished, not bad for $25 Swap meet (Cores) find, however, tooling, steel, welding, machining, hardware, plating &amp; reproduction stickers later and they are Road ready (still need to get some U bolts made) https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...100_5510_1.jpg

Go ANSEN!

JIM
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Wow! They look great, sort of what I envisioned when I saw this set for sale in Pa - but they will take a lot of work as well!!!

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/5411527795.html

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Going thru stuff collecting dust on shelves. What is the application for the two bars toward the bottom in this photo? Thanks!

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...9-img_6976.jpg

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Anybody?

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They replace the lower control arms on a Chevelle. I've got an article somewhere. Will post tonight if I can locate it.

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Ew, I was hoping that was the application! Should just bolt right in after removing the stock LCA, right? Is the ride significantly altered? What is the affect on the suspension? Any pix of it in place? Would appriciate the article Paul - thanks!

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Thanks Paul. That pretty much explains things. Wonder how these stack up against the ladder bars in my original photo above? What is the date of the magazine?

I see they mention Monte Carlos in the article, so must be at least late '69 or '70.

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It was Chevy Power cira June 1973. Most other ladder bars are attached to the axle tube in a fixed position.

This one's got 2 pivot points. Probably similar but cooler looking to a good boxed lower control arm. Probably need something more to control wheel hop.

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I wouldn't it expect these smaller TBs to be as effective the Ladder bars, but they sure look cool. I think I'll put these in the mix for day-twoing my '69 Chevelle. Thanks again Paul. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]