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Rear drive shaft containment loop: Scribner Welding has the best

 

Scribner Welding is a high quality, small fabrication and machine shop. It began only because of customer demand, and the love for cars. 

I began building my own car parts in the 1960’s while working in various positions.  Draftsman, machinist, and equipment field mechanic. All of which have contributed to the expertise of the craftmanship we create. 

Most of my education was in diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical, however, my first love has always been street rods and drag cars.  I was always building an engine or suspension parts for someone in the evenings.  It was quite a “hobby”.

In the 1970’s, I built tooling to narrow 12 bolts, and 9 inch Ford rearends.  In the mid 1980’s, I took a rearend that I had narrowed for my own use, to a swap meet. I was only looking to sell it. To my surprise, there were people all day long, asking questions. Most of them had never seen a TIG welded rearend. There was such extreme interest, and demand, that in January 1990, Scribner Welding was officially a business, specializing in Narrowed Rearends.

Acquiring the distributorship for Aurora Rod Ends in January 1997, we became Scribner Welding and Distributing.

I have more than thirty years experience in TIG welding, and have completed 1300+ narrowed rearends. The specialty continues to be with rearends. Our sheet metal housings have been referred to as  ”works of art”. Due to customer demand, we have also ventured into custom aluminum fabrication, suspension components, and driveshafts. We also deal heavily with axles and all parts pertaining to building rearends, and suspension components.

Scribner Welding is proud to be “the place to go” for fabricated parts and components for your special project. We thrive for customer satisfaction.   

BILL

   THE SOLUTION to NHRA’s new mandate!

 

**NHRA has mandated use of a rear drive shaft containment loop for the 2010 season for all fast classes such as, but not limited to, ProStock, and Top Sportsman. I am fabricating units now. Only 3.75 lbs, and made of 4130 tubular construction with 1″ x .058  360 degree loop and attach to the pinion support. Easy on and off. Call me for more information. See above photos, and photos on Driveshaft Page.

Do you have something on your car that has been done by Scribner Welding? Be sure to e-mail your picture and/or comments to VTS711@gmail.com We continue to serve each customer individually, and as always, you will find our work to be handcrafted to perfection. Truly a work of art for your project.

 

 

 

JEGS mail order parts for your race car or street car!

Let me star this review by saying I am a little partial to the Yellow and Black! Why? Forget the fact I am friends with Jeg Jr., my racer car is YELLOW! This is a basic review of the customer satisfaction and how you can shop with confidence at  JEGS.COM for all your race needs. It really makes no difference what you want parts wise, they have it. It makes no difference if you want a name brand on the part or the JEGS brand, you can be rest assured the quality is absolutely A-1 without a doubt!

When you are a racer, you know the importance of having parts that do not fail. You never want to lose a race over a $.50 cent parts failure and many of us have. So, when you are thinking of who to buy from, there really is only one leader in the aftermarket business. For 50 years JEGS has been the choice of pro’s and sportsman racers everywhere. There is not a track around that does not have racers who do not know and use JEGS for their needs.

So, let us review how easy and secure it is to order and be confident that, JEGS is all you ever need!

Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed Your satisfaction is paramount to our business! We strive to offer our customers the highest quality parts, top-notch customer and technical service, all at the lowest prices. We are so confident in our ability to do this that we offer an unparalleled Customer Satisfaction Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied, return the new/unused item in the original box prepaid, with a copy of the invoice within one year, for a refund/exchange.

24/7 Technical Support only At JEGS! Need technical information about a product you’ve already purchased from us or help getting it installed? Need more information on an item before you purchase it? That is what we’re here for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 363* days of the year! Our knowledgeable tech support staff is ready and willing to give you the support you need for all our name brand products.

Millions of Name Brand Parts in Stock Our 250,000+ square foot warehouse is filled with millions of name brand parts ready for same day shipping. This means that most any item you want for your car will be in stock and ship the day you order it (by 9:00 pm EST). No more waiting.

We Will Not Be Undersold If you find a lower price on the same item, let us know and we will match it.

Contacting our Tech Support Staff To get help with your JEGS products simply call 800-345-4545, press option 2, and a technical support representative will be available to answer any and all your questions and take your order.

Track Tested: We race what we sell When you see the “TRACK TESTED” logo you can feel confident that this manufacturer has our official JEGS approval. Exclusively at JEGS, select manufacturers have been put to the test by our Championship Pro Stock Car and Sportsman race teams. The NHRA circuit provides the most demanding conditions possible for the daily use and abuse of our Track Tested manufacturers. Only after surviving these tests are manufactures given the Track Tested approval. We want you to know that when you buy a Track Tested product that you are buying with confidence. That is why, when you see the Track Tested logo, you know it is a winner! (The Track Tested is a designation of JEGS Automotive, Inc. It is not a representation of warranty of any kind respecting the products with which it is used.)

Did you know? Did you know that we offer JEGS Brand Product Instruction Sheets? What this means to you is that when you purchase a product from JEGS you have access to installation instructions for your product** in pdf format. You can also be assured that our expert tech support staff is available to assist you with those instructions 24/7/362. You are welcome to browse our instruction sheets before you purchase a product from us.

How are we doing? At JEGS, customer satisfaction is a major part of our business. We want to know how we are doing. Let us know if someone has been helpful, how your service was, or how we can make your shopping experience more enjoyable by contacting us at myexperience@jegs.com.

Seems pretty straight forward and clear cut to me. No craziness that some companies try to throw at you with a great PR spin… It is simply put forth and clear…..

Now you will be confident with the following I am sure. I know I am….

Shop with Confidence at JEGS.com We understand your concerns about online security and maintain rigorous standards to ensure your personal information is safe when you shop at JEGS.com.

Your information is safe Neither your name nor anything about you is sold or shared with any other company.


Privacy Policy
The following states the JEGS High Performance policy regarding the privacy rights of visitors to this website. We respect your right to privacy and your desire for a secure online shopping experience.

Our postal address is:
101 Jegs Place
Delaware, OH 43015

We can be reached by telephone at 1-800-345-4545.

Information we collect and how it’s used

- Aggregate Information
We collect aggregate information on visits made to our pages. This information helps us improve the content of our site.

- Other Information We Collect
When you purchase a product on jegs.com, we ask you for the following information: name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and credit card. This information is used to process your order and if necessary, to contact you for help when we are processing an order. All information we collect is stored in a secure database.

JEGS High Performance also collects e-mail addresses to inform our customers that we received the order, and to send notifications of special offers and promotions.

- About Children (Under 18)
For their protection, we ask that children do not submit information to us without the consent of a parent or guardian.

- Secure Shopping
We use VeriSign as our SSL (Secure Socket Layer) digital certificate provider, providing our customers the strongest certificate services available. Your credit card information is encrypted while traveling the Internet. We also use McAfee Secure to keep you safe from identity theft, credit card fraud, spyware, spam and viruses.

- Disclosure of Information Policy
We never make your e-mail address available to any other company or organization.

If you supply us with your postal address, you may receive periodic mailings of Catalogs from JEGS High Performance. If you do not wish to receive such mailings, please let us know by calling or writing us at the above address.

If you have supplied us with your postal address, we do not share your name and address with any companies.

- Need to make a change?
If you would like to change any of your transactional information in our database please feel free to contact us. You’ll find our phone number and address at the top of this page.

 

It is that simple… Visit JEGS.com on the web or call them for help now! 1-800-345-4545  ORDER FORMS

Rear drive shaft containment loop: Scribner Welding has the best

 

Scribner Welding is a high quality, small fabrication and machine shop. It began only because of customer demand, and the love for cars. 

I began building my own car parts in the 1960’s while working in various positions.  Draftsman, machinist, and equipment field mechanic. All of which have contributed to the expertise of the craftmanship we create. 

Most of my education was in diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical, however, my first love has always been street rods and drag cars.  I was always building an engine or suspension parts for someone in the evenings.  It was quite a “hobby”.

In the 1970’s, I built tooling to narrow 12 bolts, and 9 inch Ford rearends.  In the mid 1980’s, I took a rearend that I had narrowed for my own use, to a swap meet. I was only looking to sell it. To my surprise, there were people all day long, asking questions. Most of them had never seen a TIG welded rearend. There was such extreme interest, and demand, that in January 1990, Scribner Welding was officially a business, specializing in Narrowed Rearends.

Acquiring the distributorship for Aurora Rod Ends in January 1997, we became Scribner Welding and Distributing.

I have more than thirty years experience in TIG welding, and have completed 1300+ narrowed rearends. The specialty continues to be with rearends. Our sheet metal housings have been referred to as  ”works of art”. Due to customer demand, we have also ventured into custom aluminum fabrication, suspension components, and driveshafts. We also deal heavily with axles and all parts pertaining to building rearends, and suspension components.

Scribner Welding is proud to be “the place to go” for fabricated parts and components for your special project. We thrive for customer satisfaction.   

BILL

   THE SOLUTION to NHRA’s new mandate!

 

**NHRA has mandated use of a rear drive shaft containment loop for the 2010 season for all fast classes such as, but not limited to, ProStock, and Top Sportsman. I am fabricating units now. Only 3.75 lbs, and made of 4130 tubular construction with 1″ x .058  360 degree loop and attach to the pinion support. Easy on and off. Call me for more information. See above photos, and photos on Driveshaft Page.

Do you have something on your car that has been done by Scribner Welding? Be sure to e-mail your picture and/or comments to VTS711@gmail.com We continue to serve each customer individually, and as always, you will find our work to be handcrafted to perfection. Truly a work of art for your project.

 

 

 

JEGS mail order parts for your race car or street car!

Let me star this review by saying I am a little partial to the Yellow and Black! Why? Forget the fact I am friends with Jeg Jr., my racer car is YELLOW! This is a basic review of the customer satisfaction and how you can shop with confidence at  JEGS.COM for all your race needs. It really makes no difference what you want parts wise, they have it. It makes no difference if you want a name brand on the part or the JEGS brand, you can be rest assured the quality is absolutely A-1 without a doubt!

When you are a racer, you know the importance of having parts that do not fail. You never want to lose a race over a $.50 cent parts failure and many of us have. So, when you are thinking of who to buy from, there really is only one leader in the aftermarket business. For 50 years JEGS has been the choice of pro’s and sportsman racers everywhere. There is not a track around that does not have racers who do not know and use JEGS for their needs.

So, let us review how easy and secure it is to order and be confident that, JEGS is all you ever need!

Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed Your satisfaction is paramount to our business! We strive to offer our customers the highest quality parts, top-notch customer and technical service, all at the lowest prices. We are so confident in our ability to do this that we offer an unparalleled Customer Satisfaction Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied, return the new/unused item in the original box prepaid, with a copy of the invoice within one year, for a refund/exchange.

24/7 Technical Support only At JEGS! Need technical information about a product you’ve already purchased from us or help getting it installed? Need more information on an item before you purchase it? That is what we’re here for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 363* days of the year! Our knowledgeable tech support staff is ready and willing to give you the support you need for all our name brand products.

Millions of Name Brand Parts in Stock Our 250,000+ square foot warehouse is filled with millions of name brand parts ready for same day shipping. This means that most any item you want for your car will be in stock and ship the day you order it (by 9:00 pm EST). No more waiting.

We Will Not Be Undersold If you find a lower price on the same item, let us know and we will match it.

Contacting our Tech Support Staff To get help with your JEGS products simply call 800-345-4545, press option 2, and a technical support representative will be available to answer any and all your questions and take your order.

Track Tested: We race what we sell When you see the “TRACK TESTED” logo you can feel confident that this manufacturer has our official JEGS approval. Exclusively at JEGS, select manufacturers have been put to the test by our Championship Pro Stock Car and Sportsman race teams. The NHRA circuit provides the most demanding conditions possible for the daily use and abuse of our Track Tested manufacturers. Only after surviving these tests are manufactures given the Track Tested approval. We want you to know that when you buy a Track Tested product that you are buying with confidence. That is why, when you see the Track Tested logo, you know it is a winner! (The Track Tested is a designation of JEGS Automotive, Inc. It is not a representation of warranty of any kind respecting the products with which it is used.)

Did you know? Did you know that we offer JEGS Brand Product Instruction Sheets? What this means to you is that when you purchase a product from JEGS you have access to installation instructions for your product** in pdf format. You can also be assured that our expert tech support staff is available to assist you with those instructions 24/7/362. You are welcome to browse our instruction sheets before you purchase a product from us.

How are we doing? At JEGS, customer satisfaction is a major part of our business. We want to know how we are doing. Let us know if someone has been helpful, how your service was, or how we can make your shopping experience more enjoyable by contacting us at myexperience@jegs.com.

Seems pretty straight forward and clear cut to me. No craziness that some companies try to throw at you with a great PR spin… It is simply put forth and clear…..

Now you will be confident with the following I am sure. I know I am….

Shop with Confidence at JEGS.com We understand your concerns about online security and maintain rigorous standards to ensure your personal information is safe when you shop at JEGS.com.

Your information is safe Neither your name nor anything about you is sold or shared with any other company.


Privacy Policy
The following states the JEGS High Performance policy regarding the privacy rights of visitors to this website. We respect your right to privacy and your desire for a secure online shopping experience.

Our postal address is:
101 Jegs Place
Delaware, OH 43015

We can be reached by telephone at 1-800-345-4545.

Information we collect and how it’s used

- Aggregate Information
We collect aggregate information on visits made to our pages. This information helps us improve the content of our site.

- Other Information We Collect
When you purchase a product on jegs.com, we ask you for the following information: name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and credit card. This information is used to process your order and if necessary, to contact you for help when we are processing an order. All information we collect is stored in a secure database.

JEGS High Performance also collects e-mail addresses to inform our customers that we received the order, and to send notifications of special offers and promotions.

- About Children (Under 18)
For their protection, we ask that children do not submit information to us without the consent of a parent or guardian.

- Secure Shopping
We use VeriSign as our SSL (Secure Socket Layer) digital certificate provider, providing our customers the strongest certificate services available. Your credit card information is encrypted while traveling the Internet. We also use McAfee Secure to keep you safe from identity theft, credit card fraud, spyware, spam and viruses.

- Disclosure of Information Policy
We never make your e-mail address available to any other company or organization.

If you supply us with your postal address, you may receive periodic mailings of Catalogs from JEGS High Performance. If you do not wish to receive such mailings, please let us know by calling or writing us at the above address.

If you have supplied us with your postal address, we do not share your name and address with any companies.

- Need to make a change?
If you would like to change any of your transactional information in our database please feel free to contact us. You’ll find our phone number and address at the top of this page.

 

It is that simple… Visit JEGS.com on the web or call them for help now! 1-800-345-4545  ORDER FORMS

Fast Auto Loan: The Best Fast Auto Loans Company Hands Down

The fact remains, when it comes to institutions that loan out Fast Auto Loans, it appears as
though they only want to lend it to individuals who don’t actually need it in the first place.  
Those with great credit, lot’s of money, secure financial profiles, etc.

Heck, so why do these folks need money lent to them at all? It really seems silly, but this is
because  those individuals are most likely able to pay back the loans. Nonetheless, just
because someone made a couple of mistakes financially in their past, does not necessarily
mean that they shouldn’t be eligible for a Fast Auto loan. If you have a a bad credit score
history, what are you supposed to do, purchase everything with cash and pay in full the
entire amount each and every time? That is simply absurd and that is why there are many
companies out there that give fast auto loans to the people irrespective of their credit
history or score. Basically there is a loan company that will give you assurance in securing their Guaranteed Auto loans

Consumption of Fuel Driving Cars for Transportation

With so many people needing to get where they are going in a hurry it seems like the new cars are something that nearly everyone is going to need to get at one point or another. This is really a good thing for the automotive industry because they still need quite a few customers in order to continue producing great new car models each and every year. Not too many people are going to be able to get where they need to go as often as they would like if they had to rely on some other form of transportation. The best vehicles may just be the most favorite vehicles ever to hit the road.

New cars still remain a considerable investment for most of the average consumers and the budgets which they absolutely must stay within. The price factor is important and there are other reasons as well. Some of the favorite vehicles are found through new cars research and time spent doing so will often educate the consumer about all of the wonderful benefits which some of the various makes and models have to offer. Not that new cars are hard to understand it is just that there are always so many that it simply helps add to the decision to get one.

ScanGauge ii 3 in One

I’ve used the ScanGauge ii  for a bit more than a month. I’m very glad I finally decided to gave in and buy it, particularly since it more than more than paid for itself in the very first two weeks I used it.

My 2001 Civic has had its NEEDS MAINTENANCE light on for a couple years and the repair (a brand new rear exhaust sensor) would be around $200 put in. I attached the ScanGauge ii  and cleared the code in order to check if it might come back. In about a thousand miles since, it has not.

Initially I justified purchasing the ScanGauge ii because over the long term, I would be able to modify my driving habits for better fuel economy, saving me money. The instantaneous gas economy and throttle % indicators have helped me to achieve this. I’m now getting more than the EPA estimated fuel economy for my car’s model. EPA city: 20 Highway: 27 Combined: 23.

Not only does it give better fuel economy, the ScanGauge has a variety of other sensors. Anything the car’s computer knows, it can tell you.
It also gives you error codes that can easily be checked over the internet, allowing you to diagnose and repair your car’s problems instead of taking it to some mechanic who will probably charge you a fee simply to plug it in.

I enjoy the “gauge” readouts and also the wide range of information provided.  I’d say it’s a very helpful product.  Based on fuel savings alone, for most people it’ll very likely pay for itself in approximately six months of typical driving.

Seven Ways to Reduce Your Fuel Consumption

With economic conditions being what they are these days, who does not want to save money? It is becoming more important than ever to make our money stretch as far as possible in every conceivable area. The optimal use of your vehicle is no exception. Following a few simple guidelines will not only increase your car’s fuel consumption, but also reduce inevitable repair costs related to wear and tear.

Road versus racetrack. What we are referring to here is the kind of driving many people are guilty of when in a rush, or even in general…crushing the accelerator to the floor and driving the revs (excuse the pun) into the red. This kind of approach, along with sudden stops and starts, will negatively impact your vehicle’s efficiency. Smooth and steady is the way to go.

Lighten the load. The lighter you can make your vehicle by losing unnecessary weight, the more energy you can save. It is simple physics. A heavier load requires greater energy to propel it into motion. Therefore, by keeping your car as light as possible, the drain on its energy reserves is reduced.

Take it up a gear. While cruising at a steady speed, particularly on highways, keep your vehicle in the highest gear possible. This translates into less of a burden on the engine, and therefore the saving of energy and fuel.

Tire Pressure. Keeping your tires properly inflated goes a long way towards maximising your fuel consumption. Correct tire pressure means your vehicle encounters less resistance on the road and is able to operate with greater ease. Check your owner’s manual or consult with a good auto-shop or garage for advice on the optimal pressure for your tires, and check them regularly.

Limit your idle time. When a vehicle is idling for any length of time it is burning fuel and going nowhere. Effectively, you are achieving zero MPG. Avoid drive thrus if you can, especially if the queue is long. Walking into the restaurant is an entirely acceptable approach. If you are waiting for someone, it is more economical to turn off the ignition and to restart the car, than to keep it idling continuously.

Watch those errant errand runs. Whenever possible, try to combine your list of “to dos”. A car’s engine has to work harder when it is cold. By combining your errands, the engine will be warm for a greater part of the journey, which is a plus for fuel economy.

Windows up. Using your vehicle’s air conditioning does impact its fuel consumption, but having the windows down when driving at considerable speed is worse. Driving with open windows greatly increases the amount of drag your car needs to resist in order to keep it in motion. It is therefore best to control your car’s internal climate from the inside.

At the end of the day, it is the really simple things that can make the difference between gas guzzling and gas sipping. You will be able to notice tangible differences in the degree to which your tank of fuel keeps you moving on the road. Making an effort to follow these practical tips will keep you and your vehicle happier for longer.

Tracey Roper is a freelance writer and webmaster based in the UK. Visit her sites to find out more about DVD duplication and CD packaging

Some Tips For Winning At A Seized Car Auction

Bidding at a seized car auction is easy. Bidding and actually winning a car at a reduced price is another story. You may have heard it from a pal or overheard a conversation on the street where one was in a position to buy a car for $200. As Ridiculous sounding as it will be able to be, but this is 100% true. The question now is: Can you possess a car at this ridiculously low price? The solution is a resounding, “yes”. But how?

Before I reveal some tips, there is one important thing you should be conscious of: although not lots of people know about seized car auctions, these few (often, used car dealers) mean business. And when we say “business”, it means they are willing to wage a bidding war with anyone who wants the car really bad. And occasionally, the cost can think again your budget. Consequently, the initial tip you should know and must remember always is: stay on your allowance.

Set an allowance and stay on it. This will permit you not to overspend. Most car auction experts will advice you do to this as well; so better have one before you go to an auction site. Do your research about the car you want to bid. This does not limit you to the time you are on the lot but also while there is still time to shop on some web site or scan some magazine for detailed info about the car’s actual market value (that is, if you can view the cars on the lot in any case 1 day before the seized car auction date). Once you understand the actual market price of your chosen vehicle, set your budget a little lower. This is because not all vehicles at a seized car auction are in perfect condition or as a minimum, in a lucid driving condition. Save something for future repair expenses.

Another essential thing you need to remember is, do not settle for 1 vehicle. Make a short list of the cars can feasibly own. Not only it will provide you with more options and less frustrations when someone outbids you, it will likewise stop you from going over your allowance just to win something, which in this case, the only thing.

If you are participating on a seized car auction for the initially, you can be astonished how fast cars are bid and won. In a matter of minutes, the seized car auction is over and you will be missed with nothing to bid on. So, the best thing to do is to come early, inspect the cars, list down your chosen cars, and bid while preserving your composure. I say this because most first timers tend to get over excited with the quick pace bidding and they often end up owning a car on top of their set budget or owning a car that is higher than its actual market price.

It is very advisable to bring someone with you. A buddy who knows about cars is more than adequate. This way, you can invariably ask for quite a few objective advices about the cars you would like to bid.

Finally make sure that you bring enough money on a seized car auction. This may appear very obvious but many still fail to do so. All transactions should be finished right after the auction. So ensure that your pocket can pay for the amount of the automobile.

There you have it! Remember all these and you will for sure drive home the motor car at the amount you won’t regret.

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Dent Repair Is Easier than You Might Think

Oftentimes, you may be purely in disbelief that your automobile is wearing yet another dent or ding. It simply never require much to damage the beautiful car’s surface. Nearly anything from an errant pebble to a runaway shopping buggy can easily present a substantial risk to your car’s external surfaces. One of the better means to mend these types of dents is with Paintless Dent Repair. But, there are actually certain requirements for the kinds of problems this process can be effective on.

What Types of Dings Could Be Repaired with PDR?

One of the most popular sorts of dings and dents which might be quickly fixed with PDR are the ones that are in a fender or door panel. The dents don’t have creases or painted scratched off. They also should not entail the trim region and needs to be a specific distance away from the edge on the part. Although, there are additional repair choices for this kind of damaged regions.

Where to Find The Best Service

For people who are in South Wales, you will discover a considerable number of dent repair businesses. For example, Cardiff dent repair, Bridgend dent repair, and dent repair Swansea. Don’t let your automobile appear like it’s beaten all to heck. Have it fixed today.