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Hauled a ton of stuff in mine: ‘54 Chevy truck fenders; ‘40 Ford tailgate; Model A tail lights; 14” Ranger wheels: [ATTACH]
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A second matching bench, but w/o sliding door fronts. Both benches required multiple holes to be filled in the tops, dents repaired, tops and...
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Shure workbench out of the local Pontiac dealership when they demoed the old building. Not too difficult a restoration. Most challenging part was...
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Ryan, there is precious little info on the web about Lee’s other great passion, his sculpture work. Just a pic or two on his Instagram page, none...
Interesting how much paper trash- litter- is there in the gutters. See @ 1:40, and 1:58 for instance. Lady Bird Johnson had not launched her...
A godsend when working alone under the hood. Warning lights on the dash, ala the old style VW bug speedo. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Yes, there was a Donahue- Mark- who did some racing with an interesting roofless car- 917 Porsche. Not a Corvair, not on the 1320. [ATTACH]...
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Scott, my learning curve is pretty steep here, but fortunately there are many sources of guidance. A simple multi-meter is my new friend! I need...
One of these is what I use: [ATTACH] Is there a better choice? Please advise.
I am using the Deltron unit. I believe it is both a trickle charger and a "smart" maintainer. Is there a better choice?
Well well well... just back from the parts store. If confession is good for the soul, today is my lucky day. The battery- which he pointed out...
I am wondering if the solenoid is fused up. I can test. I have had that happen before on another vehicle, especially with the cheaper solenoids....
Run it for 10 years with no problem, last five with the GM alternator. 12 volt system, 12 volt conversion to the starter as well. Will take to...
I wondered about that. The lights were not very bright. I will have it tested. Thanks!
The headlights come on- so the battery posts and terminals may not be great, but there would be enough current to run the fuel pump and see two...
Exactly what problem were you having before changing out the old solenoid? See original post: Went to start the truck, and got low current, then...
I hooked them up same as before. So where is the solenoid drawing power from when I lift the ignition lever (but don't have the starter button...
Not sure what that means. I have limited electrical knowledge. I had two solenoids in my shelf. I thought both were for my '61 which is the same...
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When I turn the ignition lever up in the On position, why am I hearing a buzzing from the solenoid??? It seems it is getting power. Why? Am I...
Did I inadvertently hook up the replacement solenoid wrong? That is, switched the wires on the small posts? The solenoid should not have juice...
1934 Ford Pickup converted to 12 volt and GM style 3-wire alternator so that I can run gauges and an idiot lights. Same starter solenoid as on my...
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