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Yea I know the quality has gone downhill quite a bit but then again all batteries seem to be lasting less, so idk...but this helps, I didnt think...
Hey guys, I am in the market for a new battery. I usually throw a redtop optima in all my vehicles, however my truck has a generator instead of an...
I just got the book in the mail and after a quick reading, I am not savy on a bunch of random pontiac knowledge. In all honesty I am not sure...
Also be curious on thoughts in regards to getting the stock 389 heads off of the 60 motor ported and running that instead of after market heads.
The first post is probably the best, This is what I am thinking, either rebuild what I have as essntially a stock rebuild. Or... Find a 1960...
Oh wow thanks for that!
I will have to check that out, thanks! I may, 60 would be the only year I would really be interested in since it has convetional cooling so I...
I just found that on another site, seems like my rebuild will essentially be a stock rebuild nothing crazy, which is okay too. GMC 55 2nds had...
I see what your saying. But essentially I could run 59 389 heads and take advantage of the better flow, just not modern aftermarket heads then.
I thought the 59 also had the reverse cooling? Or is the problem that all aftermarket heads are not going to work with reverse cooling regardless?
Hey everyone, I have a 55 2nd GMC with a stock Pontiac 316 in her that is pretty tired, no longer has acceptable compression and burns oil...
Looking to get rid of this firewall off of a 30/31 Ford Model A (may fit others but I dont know) Its in good shape, painted red on the engine...
Hey guys, I have an original hood for a 30/31 Ford model A (may fit others but I dont know) Has some surface rust but overall pretty solid in good...
Actually just found this one, a little better quality [IMG]
Heres a picture of his car... [IMG] And then a closeup on that hood ornament... [IMG] This is the best picture I have of it. I am trying to...
Okay, I know this is a complete shot in the dark, and I really doubt I am going to get any information or leads more so than what I have already...
Yea I found that one and a few others on eBay, turns out the gauge is from a Jaguar MkV from about 1950 give or take, the one in MadMax would be...
Yea I get that its a Smiths gauge but not finding it come up for any trucks, closest I can find is a Jaguar Tach [IMG]
Same thing I thought
I was watching mad max again tonight for about the 10th time and every time I see this tach I like it more and more, but I cannot seem to figure...
Wow, I feel like a complete idiot, you are correct, the tach was actually set to 4 Cyl, I checked it several times I thought before installing it,...
Alright guys, a couple of questions for you. I have owned my 55 2nd GMC now for quite some time now. However, I have always kept the opinion that...
For sale is a Ford Model A Hood, original, in really great condition and nice patina. Top and sides included and has the louvers on the side....
Selling an original 30-31 Ford Model A Cowling I have sitting around. It is in good shape but is a little rusty and is missing the panel on one...
Thanks for the info on the gas, Before work tomorrow Ill trade it in for that mixture at the local supply shop.
I figured it out, i took the gun apart and the trigger had been installed backwords and was not contacted the gas switch everytime, i turned it...
The wire js a .030 diameter er70s-6 and the welder does not have a pre flow adjustment
Not using flux core wire, i thought all wire had a little flux in it, but I only thought that because I was told that, I am welding with Co2
Bear in mind that i am still learning and I am not doing this for work, but simply for hobby So I took a welding course ages ago, and started mig...
I tried setting up a bench test like dirt t had suggested and got some reallly weird readings on a volt meter and stranger readings on the gauge...
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