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Originally Posted by autoarcheologist
Hey Slowmover, honored to have your input again.
We sold the Streamline because we were getting tired of maintaining a trailer and a tow rig, and when we switched from a Tahoe to a Roadmaster as a tow rig the towing wasn't so much fun anymore. We were done with the Roadmaster then got an offer for the Streamline we couldn't pass up and so we let it go.
Let's see, it already has a set of Thorley headers, but duals instead of a single 3". The exhaust is practically new so I'm leaving it alone for now.
A thorough suspension refresh is on the list. A few bushings are new, most have 75k miles on them. It needs shocks, the typical steering box adjustment, will probably just redo the entire front end then get it aligned. I also found a sway bar for it to eliminate some of the sway I felt on the first few drives.
The Clipper is all fiberglass over a wood frame. They don't leak nearly as bad as most 70's aluminum/wood models. I looked at a few, all were total rebuilds. We also wanted something small like this one and loved the looks and fan base the Clippers have so we went for it.
As for % goal I would love to hit 20% once we do the 4-speed transmission. So that would put it right at 9 MPG. Since we'll probably only use it a couple thousand miles a year it doesn't make sense to throw $10k at it, but we'll see how much use it gets and adjust.
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Glad to read what you've wrote.
The dual exhaust will need a crossover. X-style. FYI: Press bends in a system reduce reduce TOTAL system to the worst interior diameter. This will matter when engine is under load. Heat will build in engine compartment. Answer is not larger diameter pipe, but mandrel bends. David Vizard is the expert, here.
Take it to Hendersons. Have them road test and write you an estimate. Their parts are outstanding (Super Steer). Do those installs as you will if DIY is contemplated.
Front and rear antisway bars must work together as to sizing. Get their rear axle Panhard Rod. I'd also go with every single front end part they have.