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Hello, looking for a guide in selecting piston rings for a refresh, not a rebuild. I have a 303 olds 1951, factory rod and main bearings are all...
I have an older friend with a very nice 34 5 window coupe that has what he describes as a rod knock. He has not tried to start it for over a...
Got this with a bunch of parts I needed for my 40 build. Still in factory primer with the part number on the the inside. 01A 16312 A. No bolt...
On going issue with out 56 Pontiac Chieftain 2dr wagon. The engine and transmission were rebuilt probably 7 years ago and have about 8k miles on...
Ok here it goes, my first real build thread. This has been a bit of a long time coming. I bought the car in December of 2015 knowing that it...
I have been throwing around the idea of doing my rusty '40 Ford Coupe as a taildragger. The car needs a full rebuild and I already have a hot rod...
Hello all, I have a 1940 Ford coupe that needs a engine/transmission. I have a line on a free for the taking 429/C6 45,000 miles it is a 360...
[ATTACH] I finally made it to the TROG after having wanted to for some time. Rain delay be damned, I had a good time, would change a few things...
Any one have a preference for a chrome tachometer cup: Autometer vs Classic instruments? I just need a cup to put a vintage tack in. Here is the...
[IMG] I have been searching for just the right color for my 47 chevy coupe. This is a pic of a 1940 truck, I found this image on the web, the...
The subject is a 1947 Chevrolet coupe it has a Chassis Engineering rear leaf kit that has left the top of the axle tube of the 10-bolt GM rear end...
We have a 56 Pontiac 316 that is undergoing a tear down. The pistons are SHOT! As all Pontiac blocks are the same size, would standard size...
I have a 1969 10 bolt Chevy rear getting ready to install in a '47 Chevy coupe. I sprang for the disc brake kit with emergency brake equipped...
Hello all, this is something I have been wondering about for a while, what is the real world difference in braking distance between 4 wheel drums...
Is there a difference between pinto and mustang II strut rods? Chassis Engineering says in their instructions to only use pinto strut rods, but...
Ive been on here for a while now reading and following along. I have made a few posts when the subject was one where I had something to...
I have a 47 Chevy coupe that had a factory steering wheel that was literally broken at the hub and not safe for repair. I need to retain the...
Hello All, the wifes 56 wagon has a tired original automatic, its the one without park. Any advice on a swap versus rebuild of the old one. Crusty
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