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Cool, John!! Thanks for the pic of you with the Motor Palace! Have a fantastic trip and a fruitful event in Texas with no more mechanical issues!
The details of my big brake job on our club website, with a special thanks. http://gasolinegirls.wordpress.com/2011/09/21/yikes-no-brakes/
Once again, the people of the H.A.M.B. solved my problem! Rich and Seb, I owe ya big time. The truck now brakes like a DREAM!! If you're ever in...
Rich, looks like you might be the hero of the day!! Just tightened to a stop, checked the pedal, and the softness is cured! Now to find the sweet...
Great suggestion, Rich. I'm going to try that right now.
New master was bench bled, adjusted the brakes yesterday after I rebuilt the wheel cylinders and put in the new springs. Took them to just a bit...
I have a '48 Ford F1 with drums all the way around. Lost my brakes a couple of weeks ago, so figured the master cylinder had failed. I replaced...
Hello from a fellow F1-er! I tell ya, I've owned a lot of cars over the years, but my '48 F1 is my all time favorite. Have a great time with your...
Thanks, Norma! Be sure to come say hi if you see us at a show, and I'll do the same!
What a fun thread! Great work on your F1!
Fantastic!!! Happy Birthday, Ed! Love my Isky Cams!
Thanks, Mike! I had a feeling that was the case when I searched the internet and couldn't find any info on adjustment once the engine was...
Wasn't that so amazing?!! One of my favorite parts of the day. Here's a pic for you teddisnoke as you were heading out! And a pic of me with my...
Yep. They're adjustable lifters. I'll check out the link. Thanks!
Novice wrencher here... so forgive me if this sounds dumb. I have about 4000 miles on my rebuilt flathead (52 Mercury)... when should I check...
Hello Sedangirl! From another SoCal car girl! There'e such a wealth of knowledge on the H.A.M.B. I've had several questions answered, and even had...
Hello from another SoCal-er! The H.A.M.B. sure has helped me out! Have fun!
Never mind.
Looks like the one in my F1!
This is so fantastic! It's exactly what our all girls club the GASOLINE GIRLS is all about: knowing your car inside and out, getting your hands...
Best post here!! Got a good laugh!
My '48 Ford seen in my avatar is named "Bondorella" because the truck had so much bondo on her when I got her, and now that I've ground it all...
Novice wrencher here. I'm trying to find proper torque and sequence specs for my aluminum Offenhauser heads and can't seem to find anything...
By the way... the road trip pictures are FANTASTIC!
Couldn't help but photograph this crazy chop. LOVE IT! Sounds like the Throttlers had a great trip. The Gasoline Girls did too! Come say hi next...
Had a great time with you as always, John! The Gasoline Girls LOVE ACME!!!!
What a beautiful story! I totally got teary at the end. I hope you have many wonderful years with Grandpa and that gorgeous '41 Chevy! Thanks so...
Again... thanks to everyone who offered advice. My fan is now back in my truck!! WOO HOO! Wanna know how it resolved? Read here:...
You really are my hero, Dammit! I have a few pics in my profile album, and will add some more in. I agree. They're great old trucks. How 'bout...
I agree whole-heartedly!
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