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I've got a '59 Rambler Super with the torque tube driveline and need a new trunnion seal. Was hoping someone might know of a company or vendor...
I completely re-lined the brakes on my '59 Rambler and installed a remanufactured dual system m/c that I completely bench bled. New wheel...
Has anyone in the group used this tool for purging air from brake lines? If so, any tips? Were you satisfied? Thanks much!
Guys – I bought a 6000 series release bearing for my Chevy 350 – T-5 combination, installed in my 1954 Kaiser Manhattan. I watched the video on...
Took the advice of experts here and drilled a few small holes thru my hinges for re-hanging doors when the time came and it worked out fine,...
Guys - Is there a preferred side for the belt's lift latch? Does it really make a difference? Thanks!
Guys - I'm working on the door upholstery on my '54 Kaiser and in the process of re-doing the arm rests. Using vinyl, I'll have to use an...
Fellas - I'm in the process of timing a 350 SBC I rebuilt and have broken in. Would someone clue this dummy in on why the vacuum advance tube is...
Are they worth it? I'm having a hard time getting the air out of a new brake system, with all four discs. Everything is new and I did bench...
Just got a #79622 Toe Bar from Longacre and totally bewildered by their instructions. Has anyone successfully set toe-in with it? If so, please...
Doing some painting in my garage and noticed I forgot to cover a tail light (to my '54 Kaiser) on a shelf and it got a little dusting of paint....
Guys, What's the secret to aligning the doors? I've got a 4-door sedan I'm reassembling after painting and in trying to get the alignment as good...
This is an unusual spring I doubt I'll find at my True Value. Have been looking at various classic car parts websites but can't find one like...
This is an odd-ball request... I've managed to lose the 4 short bolts that hold the shifter on my old BW T-5 tranny and nothing I have in my stash...
One of the guys I work with told me about this site and in all the forums I've followed and guys I've talked to who, like me, enjoy putting tired...
I'm always amazed when I'm removing old door and trunk rubber at how hard it is to take off, most of the time. In my latest '54 Kaiser project,...
Is it okay to use a clear coat over enamel, given enough time for the paint to completely dry? Would seem to me to give it a little extra...
Would rope caulk be adequate in place of the old pliable stuff they used 50+ years ago? I'm removing stainless trim for eventual painting...
I'm one of those guys who has to remove all the layers and start from metal as bare as I can get it. Have been using that Airplane Paint Remover...
Getting closer to starting my project's engine and need advice on timing. My harmonic balancer has a Zero-to-60 scale of hash marks. About where...
Guys - I'm totally frustrated with this SBC project in my Kaiser. First the old bell housing was wrong and was interfering with a clutch that was...
Guys - Really feel stupid... I've been cobbling together an SBC 350 and an older Borg Warner T-5 (26 spline) with an 11" clutch and 163 tooth...
Guys.. Should there be an adapter between the flared line and carb inlet? [ATTACH]
Greetings Guys, Working on my project and hope to use a small piece of 18 gauge sheet metal as a dash insert for newer gauges and would like to...
A few years back I bought an older BW T-5 five speed and bell housing thru an online ad. Paid the guy about $700 for what he said was a tranny...
Guys - Since I moved from the Seattle area to Iowa's capital a few years ago I've not gotten connected with any car clubs or even met someone like...
Guys, I'm new to the message board and am in a bit of a quandry over mixing and matching parts on a project car. I've got an 80s Chevy 350 with a...
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