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Austinrod, What size tires on those 15" astro's? And what is the offset? Looks fantastic, I would like to do the same on my 65.
Thanks Nitro, that works!
Hi all, Looking for a little photoshop magic for my family cruise-mobile. Hoping one of you talented folks could show some Surpreme's on it and...
x2 for timing. My FE would heat up at idle real fast. Adding a few degrees of initial timing did the trick, engine found a few more ponies too :)
Looking good. Nice car, I've got a 65 Merc. Its a beauty in the open road!
Cool car, I'd drive it.
1916 Overland, followed by my 31 Olds.
It pains me to read this. My thoughts are with you and your family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. g
Awesome, in the true meaning of the word. Awesome.
I have a maxstar 150 and LOVE it. Got a smokin seal on it when our $ was high (CAD). Really good unit and great for sheet metal once you are...
As I see it, wait untill there is temperature building. I have to think that the differences in thermo expansion (heads, block, pistons) need to...
Right on. Hope you get to drive her soon.
KInda makes my 65 Merc with 133000 on it seem like a baby. Cool Vid.
Salty, I was in your shoes 5 years ago and know what you are feeling. One day soon your going to take that little girl home and again, nothing...
Had my 352 heads (1965) re/re with new seats and new valves. Local machine shop did them no problem. Thats the way I would go, then you know they...
I will be making the trip to Reno this year from Canada, along with some buddies and thier rides. Maybe not a HAMB friendly event, but some of my...
Bring the engine to TDC (top dead centre) with the dowel in the plug hole. Just use a breaker bar and socket on the crank pully to turn it. You...
Hey there thechondro, 2v or 4v is 2 barrel or 4 barrel, sounds like you have a 2v on there right now. Moving up to a 4 barrel edelbrock or holley...
Well, if the C6 came from a 390 then the bell housing will bolt up to the 352 no problem. As far as the transmission, I'm not sure but believe the...
Probably not with the proportioning valve. Set it up with out and drive her. If your back end starts passing you while stopping, add one. Most...
Im in!
IF the master has residual valves in it your OK and dont need to add any downstream. There is a way to check, but it skips my mind. I think it is...
Him "What year's your Model A?" Me "Well sir, its a 31 Olds." Him "No it ain't!" Shit, if he new so bloody much why ask.
I like it. Keep the roof as it is!
Wastegate is intended to regulate the boost pressure, so if your turbo can make more boost than your engine can handle this is going to be a good...
Yup, my 65 is the same. REALLY light steering.
Yup. Be honest at the border. MOST times they are more than fair.
Just wanted to say great thread. Your photos and descriptions are top notch! g
Nothing like Jegs or Summit that I have found. Not sure if you are close to the boarder in SK, but if you are get things shipped to a US box and...
Add me please. 65 Mercury Meteor Montcalm, my grandfather bought her new and we've kept her in the family since.
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