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I am sure there will be cars there that are acceptable to post here. I have been to a few Goodguys shows. For some reason they miss the mark for...
I would think any place that wraps a vehicle could help you out. Even a local sign guy. They could scan that plate and clean it up or leave the...
I think most used a standard trans. Most believed a standard trans was faster and more dependable.
That is the original fuel pick up for that tank? If so it would be a flared fitting. You would need a plug for a flared line. I don't know if I...
I have used paints from TCP (tcpglobal on Ebay) They have worked ok. I have used the urethane and clear coat. Both sprayed ok and held up well. I...
Here in Eastern PA I am hearing rates from $65/hr for a far guy doing fair work but not complicated work, IE no intense computer related work, no...
I would put a flexplate in the Ranchero. I think you will find you need a ring gear. Isn't the ring gear welded to the torque converter on those?...
I remember NHRA outlawed them in the early 70's. The kind like above that were mounted with the 3 bolts, They were made out of some junky...
Fill the trim with body putty or urethane and use double stick trim tape or urethane to hold it on.
It depends on what you plan to haul. Longer WB will ride better. Less chance of the trailer making the truck move around, ect. Look at the frame...
I had inquired about that at a local shop. I was told that the metallic wraps will crack on sharp bends. I know that there are cars around that...
The cracks happen because of expansion and contraction of the metal. When the plastic is fresh it has some flexibility and is one piece. Once it...
My understanding is that a lot of drag cars are using C4 these days. Cheaper, lighter, and less drag. Bells to fit a C4 to a Chevy bolt pattern...
There is a spring in the mechanism to help the window go up? If there is, be sure that is not broken or full of rust/dirt.
I have changed them in other vehicles. Never had one of those trucks to change them on. It was no problem in the cars I did them on.
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