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I have no idea what the original finish is, but I recently used some brush on bed liner from WalMart that sounds very close to the look you are...
Hammering a balancer on is not the best way to do it, but I’ve seen it done plenty of times without a problem.
If it’s flooding, and assuming the fuel pressure is ok, the problem has to be either the float adjustment or a needle and seat problem. The...
In my T-Bucket I really couldn’t find the space to mount a neutral safety switch near the transmission. So I mounted it behind the seat instead,...
I just put some Walmart tires on the front of my T-Bucket. 165/80R15. Nankangs. The reviews look really good on them, and it took less than an...
I haven’t had a Hot Rod for many years, but I’ve been building a 50’s style T-Bucket for the past three years. It should be on the road in a few...
For what it’s worth, I was a mechanic in a Chevrolet dealership during the 1990’s. I’ve seen plenty of Delco coils that would not work in cold...
Be careful about using an adapter that moves the temp sensor bulb out of the water jacket. I’ve made that mistake before.
In 1985, when I was 17, I bought a 1969 Nova with a straight 6 for $200. I also bought a 1973 Chevy Caprice for $200 with a 400 cubic inch engine....
On a somewhat related note, what is the “main” difference between a Fluke multimeter and a $15 unit from Wally World? Is the Fluke worth the $ for...
Tubby’s Customs is near you as well. I’ve never dealt with them, but I know they do a lot of street rod paint and body work....
Has anyone here ever titled a new T-Bucket in Florida? I don’t need registration yet, as the car is far from done. But I’m thinking it might be...
I’d like to be involved in a car running at Bonnevile. I’ve heard that is a “must do” experience for hot rodders.
What distributer do you have? If it’s an HEI, the coil should be mounted in the distributer cap.
Hey there Lakes, Judging from the looks of your batwing templates, are you using Chester Greenhalgh's plans? I would suggest using a bolt on...
A quick update to this thread..... I just got an email from Chester. He is doing well, living back in Mexico, and still building stuff. :)
I just bought this same tool at the local NAPA store. Balkamp part number 776-9250. $7 Works great.
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