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Thank you for all the input guys! I've read that cutting pieces of milk jugs, soda bottles, etc does the trick however, I prefer to see what y'all...
I'm about to mount the tires on my magnesium halibrands. I absolutely REFUSE to take them to one of these tire shops because the guys in that back...
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Very nice pair of ORIGINAL American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 4.5" bolt pattern, 15x8.5 with 3.5" backspacing. You can see that these are...
Thanks for the info! I am concerned on the use of the JB weld as it may promote corrosion under the applied areas?
I found this video upon researching welding magnesium... Very interesting, and fitting given its oldschool cool... [MEDIA] What I can sum up...
Thanks for the tip! I drive my car for a maximum of 45-1 hour at a time so, I'm "local" to say the least. I did see that write up......
Sounds risky but, most importantly pricey!
I can pretty sum up that these will definitely need to be ran with tubes, which I am ok with. I wonder if anyone has ever taken the time/made...
1shot: Man, that ad is AWESOME! Take a look at the calendar ... ahhh the days of past! Would never get away with an ad like that nowadays!...
19eddy30: Thanks for the tip. I have read great things about that spray so, I took the plunge and bought a couple cans. Bowie: Thanks! Overall, I...
Bowie: Interesting in regards to tubes and placement of the valve stem. Never knew that! Do you think that the rustoleum primer will generate...
That's reassuring! Not gonna lie, got a little worried when Dreracecar said air them up and stand waaaaay back! lol They are 15x4 Lemans, in chevy...
Alchemy: I'll take your advice on that! I thought about a coating on the inner portion of the wheel however, my fear is more corrosion, like you...
Alchemy: That's what I've been told. I've always assumed that they hold pressure just like any other wheel. Lol! Racer-x: I was made very aware...
Thanks for the replies guys! Akoutlaw: I thought about some fillers, specifically all metal but, would hate to place something on them that would...
So, I just picked up a pair of 15x4 magnesium wheels. Like all old things, they have their issues - and when it comes to magnesium in these sizes,...
Hmmm...that's interesting. I always assumed these cable drive devices were strictly an old race car deal. Looks like I'm on the prowl for the type...
Thank you kindly Sir!
Hi Guys, I originally posted this in "The Antiquated" but, was unable to gain any traction.... I was wondering if anyone could help me identify...
Hey y'all, I was wondering if anyone could help me identify this vintage rev limiter that I recently acquired. The only other mechanical rev...
So tonight I decided to run through the gears without fear of oil mist. BIG mistake... when I got back home I had about a half a quart of oil...
I considered that cause my pops swears by it but, I'd really hate to cut up my fenderwells to band aid the problem. And if it didn't work, I'd be...
Some time ago I was thinking the same thing about the HV pump. But, dismissed it as they are commonly installed and I have yet to hear any...
What would your suggestion be? I do have the old covers with the holes. Could always throw them back on. To be frank, I just want to have fun...
This is interesting... it makes me wonder why they would even make an HV pump. Back then, it was pretty much forced down my throat to get the HV...
When I originally built this engine, I installed two holley 1850's (600 vacuum secondaries). The car felt "good" but by no means a "screamer". It...
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