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38Chevy454 liked daylatedollarshort's post in the thread Art & Inspiration Interesting inexpensive Craigslist cars.
Here is a 35/36 Olds with a Cadillac grille and a lot of potential. He wants 8 grand Canadian dollars, converts to 5800 US, not dirt...
Apr 26, 2024 at 2:30 PM
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38Chevy454 liked dare-to-be-different's post in the thread Projects All Studes, All The Time.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Keep up the good work! To get past the "poor flowing heads" you will need to cut away the factory...
Apr 26, 2024 at 2:11 PM
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38Chevy454 replied to the thread Art & Inspiration Changing seasons..
My experience with motorhome and flat towing a vehicle through Atlanta is go through straight on I-75, and avoid commuter hours. Not a...
Apr 25, 2024 at 10:57 AM -
38Chevy454 liked flynbrian48's post in the thread Art & Inspiration Changing seasons..
The change of seasons doesn't mean quite the same as it used to for us, since we became "Snowbirds". It's always summer (or at least...
Apr 25, 2024 at 10:34 AM
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38Chevy454 replied to the thread Technical SBC Identification.
I have basically that same engine in my 52 GMC (see avatar), although out of a 76 truck. It runs fine, reliable as a rock, only leaks a...
Apr 25, 2024 at 10:29 AM -
38Chevy454 liked 57 Fargo's post in the thread Technical To Drill or Not.
I think the purpose of drilling the rotors is to limit brake fade. Prevents gasses from building up between the pad and the rotor.
Apr 25, 2024 at 10:15 AM -
38Chevy454 liked 427 sleeper's post in the thread Technical Th350 filter.
Did the gasket come wadded up in the box or was it packed flat? I've never had any luck with wadded up gasket's. The one's that come...
Apr 25, 2024 at 10:12 AM -
38Chevy454 liked Kerrynzl's post in the thread Technical Minirace alternators and street use?.
If you can live with 20a Alternator. Use a mini Alternator off a Kubota tractor [most people will think it is an idler pulley] [ATTACH]
Apr 25, 2024 at 10:01 AM
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38Chevy454 replied to the thread Hot Rods A Two-For-One On Tuesday.
What? No exhaust manifold burritos?
Apr 24, 2024 at 5:11 PM -
38Chevy454 replied to the thread Technical 37 Chevy Coupe Crank-up Door Glass.
I use 1/8 inch alum pop rivets. They don't stick up too much and are pretty easy to bury down in the fuzzy. If they do happen to touch...
Apr 24, 2024 at 5:08 PM -
38Chevy454 replied to the thread Technical Steering Shaft U-joints.
Correct, a support is not requuired if both ends of the steering shaft are held in place. With 2 u-joints the shaft can't go anywhere....
Apr 24, 2024 at 5:01 PM -
38Chevy454 replied to the thread Made in USA Bear Claw Style Latches and Install Kits.
Quick update since prices have unfortunately gone up like everything else in past years. Current prices for latches are $42/pair,...
Apr 24, 2024 at 4:51 PM -
38Chevy454 replied to the thread Technical shaved doors bear claw latch issues.
Thanks Phil for the recommendation. That ad is old, I need to update it, although still valid (with unfortunately higher prices now)....
Apr 24, 2024 at 4:45 PM -
38Chevy454 liked 1oldtimer's post in the thread Hot Rods Early Chevy Distributor.
Another thing is if you get a Pertronix dist it doesn't have the provisions to put points in it (unless they changed it), so you're...
Apr 24, 2024 at 4:36 PM
