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bobss396 replied to the thread Control arm bushings removal.
Do take pictures before you take them apart. Keep track of any washers that fall out (lower arms). I had some lower arm bushings on a...
Mar 15, 2025 at 5:31 AM -
bobss396 replied to the thread Re ring 1 cylinder on a very worn out motor..
Years ago there were ring sets designed to work with older engines that were fairly clapped out. Some were called "radical" ring sets...
Mar 15, 2025 at 5:28 AM -
bobss396 liked squirrel's post in the thread Re ring 1 cylinder on a very worn out motor..
don't even have to remove the entire ridge, just the bottom of it. I use a cheap spring loaded 3 stone hone, instead of a ball hone,...
Mar 15, 2025 at 5:24 AM -
bobss396 replied to the thread Control arm bushings removal.
I just did them in my '66 Belair. Air chisel and ear protection all the way. I was wearing vinyl gloves, managed to pinch a finger......
Mar 14, 2025 at 6:33 AM -
bobss396 liked miker98038's post in the thread Control arm bushings removal.
They are a bit of a PITA. But it’s well worth doing on most cars. Don’t be surprised if they come apart as they come out. Look close,...
Mar 14, 2025 at 6:27 AM -
bobss396 replied to the thread Technical 56 Merc aerostar install.
I put the springs in mine and it was too low. I run 215/75 tires up front and they scraped the fenders quite a bit. So out they came. I...
Mar 14, 2025 at 6:23 AM -
bobss396 liked The_Cat_Of_Ages's post in the thread Technical A Kid's First Project: 1957 Fairlane 500 Town Victoria..
its back! gauge installation is going well as seen by my other thread. and ive decided, i have one goal for this car this year. get...
Mar 14, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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bobss396 replied to the thread Question about the '58 and '59 Edsels.
That is the textbook definition of high-end insanity... :eek::eek::eek:
Mar 13, 2025 at 6:54 AM -
bobss396 liked James D's post in the thread Question about the '58 and '59 Edsels.
Cold War Motors refurbed one of these. Starts at 16:10.... [MEDIA]
Mar 13, 2025 at 6:53 AM -
bobss396 liked CornfieldPerformance's post in the thread Hot Rods Big Daddy's 55 2 door wagon gasser.
I was lucky to have friends with more skills than me when we were younger. Normal was 10 hr. days at real job followed by 3-4 hours shop...
Mar 13, 2025 at 6:46 AM -
bobss396 replied to the thread Technical 56 Merc aerostar install.
Do not remove the arm from the chassis! It will be a hot mess to get back together, plus the arm helps get the new spring in place....
Mar 13, 2025 at 6:45 AM -
bobss396 liked snoc653's post in the thread Art & Inspiration 51 Styleline deluxe project.
I think I'm going to get rid of most of that black rubberized undercoating stuff. They put it everywhere so hopefully I won't find too...
Mar 13, 2025 at 6:38 AM -
bobss396 liked squirrel's post in the thread Technical 46 Chevrolet whines in third gear..
It would vary with load. The thing about it is that the gears in the transmission are not under any load at all in High, so it seems...
Mar 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM -
bobss396 liked lumpy 63's post in the thread Art & Inspiration Sand casting memories.
[ATTACH]found it:p
Mar 12, 2025 at 5:58 AM
