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I'm having a tuff time finding the windshield primer. Seems it's not the way to go anymore. Can you point me in the right direction to get...
I built a grill for my '32 and, during mockup, just could not get the spacing right. Happened to be reading a book that explained the FIBONACCI...
Two things of note regarding temps. First, the newer transmissions are designed to run at 150 degrees. Anythinng less and the steel moving parts...
Lots of good info here. I've been a novice sewer for years and "discovered" lots of the stuff here. Just got a steel gear machine from egay....
Long time ago I got to thinking about them so I gathered some up and cut them apart. I found different springs and different thickness caps under...
Interesting thread. Everyone has a preference or else we would all live in NYC! We lived in centeral Florida for 20+ years and decided it was no...
Saw them stop in Carrizozo, N.M. for lunch several years ago. Very strange collection of iron but sure would be fun to rally across the U.S. in a...
Pure case of run what you brung
For light oil film and road grime I have used SHOUT for years. Just spray it on and wait a few minutes, then hose it off. It does not attack...
I used it on my Willys back in '98 and it still looks good.
Saphire bottom and parchment top on my 33 Willys sedan delivery.
Back in high school I made a triple set up for my '51 Chevy. I went to the junkyard and got 5 carbs and took the base of two and ground them down....
I usually use a throphy shop that can photo engrave. Know this isn't exactly what you want but maybe they can direct you in the right direction....
Don't bury your head in the sand just yet. Toyota 4Age is a direct knock off of the Ford racing engine. As with the Quad Four, an interesting...
Hot rod...street rod...rat rod??? How about the original question...fast vs quick? My 33 Willys sedan delivery is NOT fast. It runs 13 flat at...
I have a 33 Willys with under floor M/C and booster. Trick is to extend the rod back to where you can mount the M/C. Rod does not need to be stright.
Depends on what kind of hinge you have. With regular hinges you can use an after market loom BUT with hidden hinges you can not do that because...
Talked about how to fix the problem now how about how to prevent the problem. When I stop for gas if there is a tanker there I pass. Anything in...
First, remove the radiator, take it to a shop and have them clean it and fix the leak. Next, fill the coolant system with water and Cascade...
I was selling a bike once and a contact that lived two hours away said he wanted it. I told him the price was not negotiable but I would pay his...
After going thru several and noticing the rated output was not at idle I started using factory GM stuff. I had a factory GM rebuilt to 120 amp...
Years ago I purchased a Lo-Boy, built it in 90 days and drove the wheels off it (40,000 miles). It is just what it should be, a well engineered...
Lots of people don't know what a Willys is at shows so I register my 33 Willys delivery as a Dodge-Rambler. People are happy with that because...
I have also done some research and here is what I found. With a 350 trans I used a small cooler from Pep Boys. I mounted it horizontal under the...
Get the heavy stuff off with the heavy cleaners. They will leave a residue that paint won't stick to so as a final step use your wife's 'SHOUT'....
I use exhaust pipe for mine. I also use the column center from a Chevy van (no tilt) and it has the splines on one end for the steering wheel. I...
I used Diamond Back on my last roadster and was very happy with them. Several things to concider...first is the date of manufacture. I hear...
If you find a REAL sign painter he (she) will be able to do several things for you. First, they will be able to pick the right font, second they...
I use JB Weld
I have a ssmall trans cooler mounted horizontally about 2" off the floor just in front of the rear wheel. The trans is a 4L60E and I put a gauge...
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