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If your looking for a restored or an original, this AIN'T IT! 57 Star Chief, same owner since 1970, purchased from original owner. Ca. car, no...
Okay folks, lookin' for advice / suggestions /recomendations. I'm working alone, space is limited, need some wheel skates to move projects around...
Folk's, I posted an ad in the classifieds, Car's for sale, but for the life of me, I can't post picture's. What am I not doing right?
Just posted in cars for sale, can't load picture's. What am I doing wrong?
[ATTACH] Convertible, no less. Not stock or original, nor restored. Just a good solid '57 that has been improved. Purchased from the original...
Is there a good source for pre-made Carpet? I'm going to gut my '48 Merc and would like to put the carpet myself.
This is a first for me, I obviously need enlightend. Picked up a new starter (with solenoid) from NAPA. $119.00, lifetime warranty. Got home,...
Getting ready to rip the ragged interior out of my 48 Merc coupe, would like to use bucket seats. Any one have suggestions on what fits easily?...
Getting ready to start ordering parts for my Merc. What insulation are you guys using? I'm looking / leaning toward FatMat and Dynamat. Preferences?
Ready to wire my 48 Merc, any one use Kwikwire? Pro's, Con's, Issues?
Anyone using one of those CrossFire caps on a SBC? If so, is it just a remove / replace deal? Looks neat.
Curiosity overwhelms me. When and why did Chevy go to the long water pump? I thought it was '69. Why?
Any good sources for a 12 volt power supply? Iv'e been "googling" and "amazoning all afternoon, can't find anything that auto related.
Have a fusible link from starter (battery post) to alternator. It's 11 1/2"long, diameter is same as 12ga. wire. It's marked 3.0 sg or maybe sq....
Wo makes a decent electrical tape? I don't use it often, but occassionaly wrap a harness to keep it simple. Can't find a decent tape....
any one out there ever replace an ignition switch on a 57 Pontiac? Have shop manual, but it doesn't show / tell how to swap the switch. pretty...
Any one out there going? If you see a 57 Pontiac Star Chief drop top, stop and say howdy, probably be the only one there.
NEW Bob Drake gas tank for 42-48 Ford / Merc. Hardware and filler neck hose included. $200, buyer pays shipping. 208-659-9950, or...
Technostalgia makes one for Fords that replaces hinges and springs. any one use one on a Merc? One review said it had to be modified to work on...
Anyone ever tested an electric oil pressure sending unit? If so, how. Thanks
Just cleaned out a storage unit and inherited these headlights. They are flat, 3 bars (as a Mercedes logo) have a replaceable bulb with a blue...
I owe an apology to Pinstriper 40 (Joel Davis). I panicked and jumped the gun. I got my part and he explained to me why he was late in shipping. I...
Sent money for a part to pinstriper 40, ( AKA Joel Davis of Florence Co.) . This was the 25th of Sept. No part, or reply. Been on the scene for...
Have a 46 Ford and a 48 Merc. The hood on the 46 "pops" up when you pull hood release. Merc won't Pop up, so it a ceremony to open the hood on...
A company called Technostalgia makes/sells a 46-48 Ford hood lifter that eliminates the hood springs. They have sold some to guy's with 46-48...
Friend of mine is getting out of the hot rod scene and going Custom. Offered me a pile of parts I couldn't refuse. Amongst it all is a E-Z wire...
Need some advice / suggestions on hoods. Have 2 fat fendered coupes. A 46 Ford & a 48 Merc. When you pull the hood release on the Merc, the hood...
Up early this morning, dusted of the Merc & the Pontiac for the drive to SEMA. Got lucky and found 2 parking spots @ the SLS on the 1st floor. Not...
Okay folks, I need some help. Friend of mine just got a 48 Merc that has a M=II type front end under it. The P.O has no clue as to what it is or...
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