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My 454 at 700 RPM has 16/17 inches of vacuum at the modulator valve with the line going directly into the intake manifold, is this enough to...
The turbo 400 in question is fresh rebuilt and installed behind a 454 in my custom COE truck. My complaint is the 2 to 3 gear shift points. This...
My 1939 GMC COE drivers window continuous to drop down a few inches even though I have replaced the spring. Is there any adjusting to increase...
October is near and Mississippi Gulf Coast is set for the biggest " Cruising The Coast " event ever. Hot rods by the thousands, all are...
Has anyone ever fabricated a brace for the mini starter on a 454, if so give me an idea please of what works. I know how the general consistence...
I have a Edelbrock 1405 Performer carb that has a less than strong accelerator pump discharge. This is a fairly new unit. Upon examining the carb...
As you know the engine in a COE is enclosed in an inaccessible engine space under the passenger seat. I have long been concerned with engine...
I know the discussion about fuel evaporation has been around the block a few times. I have a Edelbrock 1450 on my 454 and I was wondering if...
The set up for my 454 engine is a 6 psi mechanical fuel pump feeding a 550 Edelbrock carb. If not cranked every couple days the fuel evaporates...
Gonna ask a question that I know is not new but here goes. My Street Rod is powered by a 454 bb Chevy. The carb is by Edelbrock model 1404 [new]...
My brakes are all new or at least low mileage front to back, problem is during quick stops I have to really stand on 'em. Don't want a wheel lock...
To determine where I need to be with gear ratio's I must find out first where I am at. I am told my rear differential is from a 1972 Chevy...
I am running a 454 bb hooked to a Turbo 400 GM trans, no over drive, my rear tire size is P235/70/R15. My RPM's at 60 MPH is abt 3000, too high. I...
What is the latest preventive fix to avoid starring, I am torn between gluing metal, rubber or coating something under the fender. I know this is...
I am using the old style Fulton sun visor on my COE for which it was not designed for. We have made it mount, not as designed, but acceptably...
I am in the last throws of my 39 GMC COE build. It's time for the windshield, the problem is I am not using the roll out frame [too rusted] and...
Trying to wrap my head around the age old problem of keeping the cab cool and quiet. I've looked at all the glue on barriers but ran across this...
It's time in my 1939 GMC COE build to install new door glass. Problem is with the use of glass setting tape, between glass and metal frame, I have...
I would like to ask you old Chevy truck fans if any one knows if the 1952 Chevy 1 ton [9 foot long box] rear fenders will interchange with the 1/2...
My truck is a '39 GMC COE heavy duty model [custom pick up], with the [2] windshield cranks on the dash to operate the independant left and right...
My truck has a 12 volt electrical system but I am using the oem 6 volt wiper motors. How do I safely drop the voltage from 12 to 6 volts for the...
Thanks to all for looking. My truck is a 1939 GMC 5 ton cab over. The serial no. is 8ukb-1843. Does anyone know how to get to a model no. The...
Just got into my dream project, 1939 gmc coe pickup. At 74 she's mighty solid. Gonna make her shine and have a good life. no doubt at 68 she'll...
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