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Here is an NOS In the box original Cal Custom tube grille packed in 1961. I have had this for years but never had the balls to install it on my...
They would not make clear covers. LB was the only one that would. 700 for a front and rear set. Not many people use or want clear covers anymore...
Dammit. I was going to order a set of clear bench seat covers. They were the only one who said they could do it. They even sent me samples. Now what ?
Actually I did not. Thanks for the tip. I called twice but the fellow who would do it worked at another shop and wasnt there all the time so I was...
[ATTACH] Thought I would finish the thread out. Machinist took a 1/8 crescent out and brought the pair to 5on5. Looks good. Works good. Balances good.
Nice but not the look I want for the barge !
I am looking into both the drum/hub drilling fixture and will talk to machine shop monday. I already have the proper washers and lugs for the...
I need them for a barge of a station wagon so i need to have 4 matching wheels.
I would probably have to go with 15” wheels with a disc conversion so that would mean a whole new search for wheels. This behemoth stops darn good...
Yes they will. 14’s were standard and I have a set of 14” Supremes on it now.
Checked with him a while ago. 14x6 with a 5 on 5 is a real oddball
Thanks. Lets see what Monday brings. If it warms up enough I can get the Belair out and measure and compare the hubs. That would be the easiest...
Got it and thanks for reminding me of the reasons they were called “mags” . Yes aluminum wheels and as stated above I would need them machined...
This exactly what I want to do. I called the machine shop noted above but the owner is out til Monday. Hopefully they will try it. Wheel adapters...
St. Charles is about 45 minutes but thats a hop skip and a jump ! Thanks.
I just had the ball bearing hubs converted to taper bearings and they are the same as Chev being A2 and A6 bearings. Worth looking into if there...
Yes these use shouldered too. Anyone know agood machinict shop in Chicago area that may be able to do this ?
Thanks for the replies. The wheels are aluminum and 14x6 with a Chevy 4 3/4 bolt pattern and I need to use them on a 5” bolt pattern on a 61...
Hey all if I cant find the answer here then I wont find it anywhere ! I bought a set of old Ansen Top Eliminator wheels for my 61 Pontiac wagon....
I second the 70’s Caddy horns but yes people are very proud of them if they are selling
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67 or 68 We were 11 or 12 years old and I remember a. Eautiful orange Anglia based in a repair shop on Belmont ave. In Chicago/Elmwood Park. We...
Thanks Moose...you just saved me some money. Dont like the look at all with the mags. Probably need thinner whites no matter what. Looks too...
[ATTACH] Want to change it up this year but just cant picture 1 inch whites up front with either the steel rim or a set of vintage Torque...
Something about those old Rivs. Bought mine in 1973 and sold it in 1983. Its still out there somewhere. Non GS dual quad car. Everything except...
If you are watching the shoes move without the drum on there is still a possibility of air or moisture in the system. That may not show up until...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Cool thread. The history of our cars is really the biggst part of the enjoyment of our hobby. My 64 Belair was found in a garage...
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