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Went down Friday and Sat[ATTACH] , went last year, many OT cars and very non hotrod types. But I found enough to look at and liked to make my day....
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I live about 80 miles away . Got there early No Sweat. Two hours to get in gate off ex-way exit ramp. Parking lot is a mess with...
I have seen that when block was not cleaned well enough after shop work . Grit from honing and /or molly rings . Might want to pull pistons and...
Answer to op's question about posie's model A spring. First one was about 1 1/4 inch off, returned on my pension check account. Second one was...
I use a half and half mix with the ATF acetone blend for rings and such. I use a little less acetone in the MSO blend to soak bushings ,old...
I first read about using Ford type F or A trans fluid with acetone in popular mechanic , I seen to remember a segment called Gus the Mechanic,...
I don't know if I missed the point or not. But the F1 in the garage could have a 239 ci flatty.
I feel so ashamed at the misspelling of YOKE in my comment that I am going to hide in my garage from now on! And never ask a question on here...
Hi, and Good morning .Yes Safety is very important ,I have preached that to co-workers for years. But my first drive shaft I shorten and changed...
Hi, it may be to far away from you ,But Bills Transmission in Independence ky. Just south of Covington is a semi retired mech. working out of his...
Thanks for info folks I called a shop in Ohio , Told him what I was needing ,gave me a quote of $ 325 with new slip yolk, tube and joints. At my...
Long time fan of the knowledge here. I have a c-4 transmission and 8 inch rear , out of a 77 maverick, in my model A build . over the years I...
I have welded up pumps cracked more than that . Put in a bed of sand and heat to 400 degree F groove out crack, gently pull or push into place as...
I guess I should begin to worry about my stuff ,and what will happen after I become disabled or die. But I just got off the phone talking to a...
If you want to find a flat pitman arm look under a few of the 70's and early 80's jeeps the Saginaw 122's had the small bore for the manual and...
The caddy engine really is the best choice because lighter ,more power and many choices of transmissions . And will get better mileage. You said...
With what you have outlined, all you will need is the standard pump .Imho high volume pumps are to make up for a build with big clearances ....
Years ago a guy was at my garage looking at my Tudor and stuff in my garage and said ,He couldn't stand , people who didn't finish a project as...
Years ago I help build a twin engine [side by side] pulling tractor I machined two 60 double link sprockets and nickel chain with shield . If it...
Bosses always call safety stupid and wasteful .One of mine said nothing in smelting plant ,where I worked , could hurt you , out of less than 30...
I could be crazy ,But the sound of the 327 with a cam of slight overlap on valve timing was just the best sounding Chevrolet V8 to me.
Went down Friday, missed a couple years. Was a lot of cars that were not my style. But was great weather for Louisville this time of year ,talked...
Damn hon. I told you to take some Gas-x. That one blew us into the ditch.
I have owned my 29 Tudor 11 years my Anglia 100E for 46 years and my Lonestar motorboat for 56 years.
That center section with mechanical brakes looks a bit like a airport tugger I pulled the engine out of for an old ford n2 tractor ,but it sure...
I am going to say 1930 or 31 Durant. Great start to a different type build or sell to members of the Durant car clubs.
Was drafted in 1967. Shortly after I left for Nam ,my Mom had a guy haul off two 1957 GM Limiteds and seven 1955 Chevrolets,none wrecked and three...
Hi. It might sound silly , I have had some success with draining old fluids then adding two table spoons tide laundry soap then fill with water...
I paid$ 6200 for my 55a sedan but the body had two rust spots in bottom of wheel wells and one fender. with seats but no interior started one...
Hi Bruce I am not on here every day so I didn't know about all the threads ,but then my wife says I don't know much about anything but" Damn old...
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