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Just curious, does any state just let you stamp a frame, or will I get stuck with a cheesy modern anodized aluminum plaque on my firewall.
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Just bought a property with a 49 Ford club coupe out back. car is hit in the rear, picked over for 50 years and beaten with hatchets by kids. not...
Considering getting this 1964 GMC. Is this not the VIN? 1001 p f2652a Having trouble decoding.
I'm looking to build a 59ab at some point soon and I'm wondering what are the most common problems or overlooked items during and after the build?
1947 ford(?) defrost tubes
Stromberg BXVD-3 Carburetor core for rebuild.
Perhaps a dumb question, but is it 100% necessary to remove the studs for machining a Flathead? Assuming the decks are flat.
Vintage tools, may consider offers or trades. will add more tools and info. Craftsman 1/4 socket set - 1959 type 1/4 ratchet, 1965 type 1/4...
I'm having a hard time finding a machine shop North Carolina that can bake, blast and magnaflux a block. I'm also interested in a recommendation...
What kind of car is this? not much to go on, odd visor, high arch fenders, wheels, hood detail.
Looks like I'll need to repair my spark plug threads on my 37 Flathead. These heads take a 18mm plug. My local machinist isn't much help on...
I just rebuilt a Rochester quadrajet on a 350 Chevy. I also got a new Choke Pull-Off for it. It runs good enough to drive but has a bit of a "flat...
I have a 69 350 Chevy engine that's hard to start. It has a holley carb and a new fuel pump. I have to prime with gas to start it as it acts like...
I'm looking for the official Ford banjo axle/hub torque setting? I've read 150-220 ftlbs, I don't want to over or under do it.
http://www.classicparts4cars.com/Antique-Ford-Ignition-Coil-Revitalization.htm I've never heard of this before, any relation to physic surgery?
Is a ballast resistor necessary on 6v system? I'm getting 3v at the coil. I had a guy that's a model A restorer wire my car, maybe he thought it...
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I'm adjusting 40 Ford brakes on a fully restored rear. Is there a brake cam socket or tool available for the lower cam stud. It's flat 1/4. It's...
[IMG] This hub has two cut grooves at the top, am I missing a retaining ring?
I have a shortened torque tube that is warped due to excess heat on the radius rod lug. I'm not currently set up to redo this myself, and don't...
Can I use a 32 torque tube with a later 37 rear? Will it bolt up and can I use 48" radius rods. this is in a 32 frame using a shortened later...
My shortened torque tube is binding up. Does shorting the torque tube change the geometry? Is my new center bearing misaligned? Or considering the...
I just found a 55 Chevy hardtop. I was thinking it would look cool with kidney bean Halibrands. I was wondering if anyone was running this combo...
I just wanted to give a heads up. The "100 Plus Years of Progress" show is this weekend in Carthage, NC. It's all things old and mechanical,...
Anyone have any photos of Pre-war accessory air cleaners?
Can anyone ID this grill? <a href="http://s13.photobucket.com/user/zgears/media/1ebay/P1030338_zpsb29a141e.jpg.html" target="_blank">[img]</a>
I'm putting my banjo rear together again and the axles seem to be tight in the carter housing. they barely turn (opposite direction) by hand. is...
I just rebuilt my 37' axle complete with NOS axles. the hubs are 42'. the hubs are tightened down and it looks like I have the wrong hubs or...
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