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I'm convinced if I wait a bit longer, Mike Lindell will have a fitted car cover for my 1950 4dr Merc. With Egyptian cotton no less. Age has...
Many moons ago I knew a fellow whose wife had trouble parking in their garage. So he fastened a 'speed bump' to the floor where the front tires...
Thanks BBob. 360 results should do. Most of life we search for the right name or words to use in a search. I think 'certified' is the magic here.
Instead of using chains. I'm told web straps are best for getting an engine in/out of a car. Especially on a painted engine with chrome goodies...
1956 Gene had a typical body shop in Modesto opposite MJC gym field. I had 1950 Merc 4dr needing departure from stock. Gene shaved hood & trunk...
Since the front turn lights must be YELLOW/ORANGE where will you get the YELLOW/ORANCE headlights?
Originally my flathead had the battery ground strap connected to a boss in the driver's side head. But my aluminum Offy head has no equivalent...
Guess I didn't realize what a halogen was ... thought it was the blue light. Went and bought a set of NAPA halogen for $10 each. Some day I...
Rather than choosing bulbs by lowest price, I think polling the vast HAMB knowledge-base is in order. I'm not adverse to using relays but not...
Shock has nothing to do with the horn, but is caused by the horn relay's collapsing field. A capacitor across the relay will quench it. Otherwise...
IF battery direct wires cause bright enough headlights, use relays which cause battery direct voltage. Done it myself and it worked great for me....
I installed a new factory single chamber Master Cylinder and added a 7oz remote tank plus short hose and modified MC cap. I have a Phoenix hand...
Guy wants your phone nr or email address? Why doesn't he call the FBI as they can furnish it. Course if he had a computer he could use 411.com...
If a cop wants to award you with a summons, there are enough laws already. Best to maintain a low profile and save your bullets for real...
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Why are you wasting your time....(why am I?)?
No cars allowed in HS. Farm kids had bus service. Family's only car went to work with dad. Senior students would borrow parents cars for dates....
OREGON - bought my Merc from collection of 220 cars, downsizing to 50. When asked if they have a dealers license they said "purely private sale."...
Oil Eater is not cheap ($15/gal) but so very effective on greasy/oily metal parts. I use it 100% but it can be diluted.. Wash parts and brush...
Ok you are slim, but that master cylinder adapter mount bracket configuration has come be known as the Fatman since Fatman sold them until...
Just got a bracket from ECI - top photo. Bottom 3 photos are all I'd ever seen as a 'Fatman' bracket. The MC will mount quite low compared...
Clue me in to 'RAT'. Not sure it has different meanings or just a good-bad connotation.
Outstanding photography! Most would make great 30x40 framed hanging art. Course the subject matter and back story are great. But I'd like a...
I hear you Bob but unfortunately, no one makes a front disc kit which accommodates the Mercs 5x5.5 wheels and has a larger piston than this kit....
MCSFAB- Actually it would seem the socalled 'Fatman' adaptor was designed/made by ECI. After a marathon research session I find Scarebird Brakes...
Those who have made the disc conversion say stopping is way better. And yes Mercury weighs more than Opel. Getting off base for what I need to...
The disk conversion kit is POL which uses 4330 / 4331 calipers which are standard with Citroen/Peugeot/Vauxall/Opel. I don't know model info....
I installed front disc brakes but cannot use currently available dual master cylinder adapters. The Fatman adapter would satisfy my need to use a...
New master cylinder and flexible brake lines. I had brake problems which were from leaky front wheel cylinders. New POL front disc conversion...
Last time I flew from Australia to New Zealand the pilot come on the intercom and said "We're about to land in Auckland. Set your watches back...
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