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Rhetorical or not, of course it's a hot rod. It has a swapped motor, it's modified in every way but the brakes- as ignorant as that is. The only...
31vicky- many very valid points there. Things I have thought of but not all in one connected thought process like that. I concede that it would be...
Curbfeeler, #1- by my definition, yes, but I will say I know more think its not than do. I've said, not on this thread but in this forum that most...
4speedwagon, just saw yours and yes the truck in my profile... Wherever that is lol 31vicky- yeah, totally agree, with this one exception- I am...
48ford, jimmy j, that really makes me second guess. Looks like I'm goin to have to flip a coin or somethin
Nice rods ct1932, I am really leaning toward selling it after reading these posts. I'm the type to regret either decision I make so screw it I...
Oh.... Off topic. I read the rules page but I thought since it was a 62 motor I could discuss it in the hamb, but not the other sites. In that...
Fortynut, that's great advice. I haven't built but one hotrod, so the process has been wicked fun but not without its "hard lessons". I don't know...
^ Thats just funny!! The frustration, I think, is from spending money on and replacing the same stuff over and over through the years. Three fuel...
So I'm thinkin about sellin my truck. The motor and trans are really tho only thing of value, so I can't sell just the shell. But I am coming to a...
Butch, if your post was meant for me then here's my best stab at an accurate answer... Like I said the motor sat for twelve years in the basement...
Is 045 too much gap? That's what I've always gapped my plugs at. Maybe I should go down to 040. I bet that's been the problem all along
Also, thank you to everyone who posted helpful tips, I've written down most of the plug part numbers but I think I'm going with the autolite. I've...
Wow. I just read through the new stuff on this thread and I am here wishing I actually knew people like y'all, that are familiar with the gen 1...
That's a fine lookin unit ya got there timwhit, I remember when mine was in that stage, on the stand newly painted. I was 11. My brother was...
I guess the consensus is I'm an ass for wanting more life out of a plug.... Ok I guess I'll stick the accels back in there. I know points...
I hear ya dean, I love my 283. Too many people talk smack about them, there's no replacement for displacement they say. Which is true to an...
So I'm hoping this could net a few responses from the guys on here who've had one of these... This motor was built in 1996 but never installed til...
First off: I'm sorry about that little tirade there..... I'm just tired of people that recognize how unlikely my beat up truck story is and...
Yeah closed longer for more precise high rpm timing. Even with the higher dwell I have to ballast (add resistance) to my coil hot wire. Seems any...
Thank you all for the ideas. The point filing and condenser will be the definite starting point. And frankly I'll throw plugs cap and wires at it...
They're double springs, comp cams race units- not to say they aren't worn out. That little motor has seen some serious high rpm use so that's a...
Thanks, I'll try that. Less than ten bucks for a fix and I'd get a good look at the points and the inside of the cap. I had no idea they could...
Hi all, I come to you a humble man. I have a story followed by a question, or questions. In my early twenties I assembled a 71 C10 short wide. I...
Thanks captain Say folks, I read the rules and I just wanna be sure. If I have a 71 C10 with a transplanted '62 283, I should post any questions...
Funny you should ask; there was a deluge here last night, my gravel driveway was a mess. I actually take off my shoes upon entry. I'm part...
Hi folks I've been reading your forum for a long time and gaining ideas and knowledge from your posts. I live in rural/suburban Georgia and I have...
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