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Sorry everyone. I'll be in the LA area. Thanks
I'll be out in CA on business the week of October 5th but will be arriving early on Sunday the 4th. Any good shows going on that day? Thanks
The waterneck crossover pipe on my nailhead seems to always leak a little bit of water after the car sits. It almost seems like it is not getting...
Is synthetic oil ok for an older engine? If so what are some recommendations?
Is there a prefered oil filter for a 401 Nailhead? I've heard that the Frams aren't the best choice, but I'm unsure why? I'm leaking oil somewhere...
I'll be in Italy next week for business, visiting Florence next weekend. Is there any type of traditional hot rod scene in the area? Love to check...
The bolt kit I have does not have cotter pins, so I'll tighten just putting a little tension on the springs. Thanks.
bbt
I know the springs go on top, but how much does the spring need to be compressed when tightening the bolts?
I may need to replace the rear main seal in my 401 Nailhead. Can I do this by simply dropping the oil pan or does the standard trans, clutch,...
Can anyone tell me where I can find info on this years show? Dates, hotel info? Thanks, Jerry
Here's mine. Just finished.
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The 11th Lakewood Car Kulture Show, this Saturday August 17th from 10am till 6pm in Lakewood Ohio, 15315 Madison Ave. 500+ hot rods and bikes...
bbt. Can anyone tell me the thickness of the Pete and Jake rear spring mounting brackets?
Are the garnish moldings the only thing that hold the rear and quarter windows in place? It seems like they would not press tight enough to the...
Thanks for all the good info. I think I have it solved. It seems like the brake wire is for a 3rd brake light. I hooked up the turn signals...
That would make sense. Which bulb would be used for the turn brake wire?
I'm using original 1932 tail lights with the two single prong bulbs, a 1073 and a 67. The wiring kit I'm using has 3 wires running to the back of...
Thanks, I'll look into picking up a Holly.
I'm running a regulator with a mechanical pump because I'm running 97 strombergs. I currently have it mounted to the front of the block and it...
I'm looking for thoughts on the best way to mount a dial type fuel pressure regulator using a mechanical fuel pump. Will mounting it to the front...
Yes you enter at Warren and Madison.
Hope to see a lot of you there!
Thanks Human Fly. So these will work with the needle and seat fitting I currently have?
I'm trying to figure out the type of fitting I will need to run hard lines to my 97's. I would like to use compression fittings, but I'm not sure...
I only have two crossover tubes, between the 2 front carbs and 2 rear carbs. Which one would be the best to tap into, or does it not matter?
Yes, there are 2 rubber hoses that run between the logs. I'm not sure if you can tie into these and be effective.
I need some ideas on hooking up a PCV on my Buick Nailhead. It's a 65 401 with the stock valley pan, so it has the draft tube hole. I'm running 6...
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