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Interesting... How do you adjust coverage ? Is there an adjustment on the Cam / Rotating Arm ? Thanks in advance, Mike
It came with the truck. I'll crawl under and see if I can see any identifying marks.
I have a 53 GMC 5-Window (2 piece glass) LS Custom with Electric wipers. The wipers do work but they barely cover about 7-10" of the window glass...
65 Big Block Road Racer (L78) - 496 - 5 Speed Lacquer paint from 1970 still on the car. Original Drivetrain (396 / 4-speed) sittin in the corner...
Hello, I hope I picked the right category for this post, if not, please forgive me. I'm looking for some "out of the box" ideas for a charity car...
Help- I'm buying a 56 Chevy Panel but want to be sure the Title and VIN are good. I have looked but cannot tell if this VIN number is for a...
I appreciate all the information and suggestions ! I got it running good, replaced the brake system, new radiator, etc... and now I'm ready to...
UPDATE: Hooking up a battery and new starter relay got it to kick over and rotate. Sounded good with no mechanical issues. Started sputtering and...
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Thanks for all the good info. I'll check the carb and engine block #s tomorrow and post the details. Photos of the truck coming... THanks
Are the points, plugs, condenser unique or compatible with other motors of the period ? THanks
Anyone recognize the carb ? Need to find a rebuild kit. Thx
Will do. I'll do some research to find where the numbers are located and check it out. Thank You !
Stick - Looks to be the original tranny with original shifters coming through the floor and (huge) rear diff. It's a work horse with a big flat bed.
I just acquired a 1953 F600 Pickup / Flatbed in relatively good condition and it has a cool hot rod Lincoln motor. Very cool truck and very...
[Ford Powered 460 / C6 ] 1954 F100 with a 56 Grille Crown Vic Suspension [ATTACH]
Had to make my own --- Neither above had them in stock. McVey's said all they had was the 1957 medallions and did not have the (1957) center cap...
Thanks, The stainless tops are because that's all I could find that was period correct and I didn't have a batwing. The breathers are from a 57...
Well, I got her on the road and running good. 99% of the lights / electric / gauges all work as designed (Radio not working but I'll remove and...
---Update / Good News --- A Few Questions.... 1.) Finally got the engine separated from the Transmission and had them "both" rebuilt to factory...
[ATTACH] Just found this Service Bulletin. Looks like shims to prevent vibration... Guess I'll fab em.
I have a 57 Eldorado (365 dual quad) w/ Hydramatic Tranny. I removed the engine & tranny and had both professionally rebuilt. The engine was...
Thank You for the photos I'll keep working at it !
Hello, I do not see 6 screws. There are only 3 screws on the base, plus a little plug that (once removed) has no screw/fastener below it. I may...
Will do Thx !
Ok, 6 screws all from the bottom of the base of the carb I assume and nothing else. Should the (4) dowels used for alignment just pull straight...
I have a 57 Caddy Eldorado - Original Motor is the 365 ci with dual quads (Carter WCFB) The motor is at the machine shop being rebuilt. I'm...
I've looked on several websites as well as eb-y but no luck. My 57 Eldo has the original Aluminum Sabre wheels but is missing the center caps....
Hello Any update on this thread ? Did you ever find a reliable dual reservoir system ? How did it work out ? Thanks Mike
Thanks for the feedback. I'll reread and digest the info and decide the best route. Just inspected the intake carefully and there does not...
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