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Can someone tell me what size the VIN numbers should be on a 1934 Ford. ( 1/8", 1/4", 3/16" ??) And did they include the Stars on each end? A...
I'm planning to c notch a '34 frame 2 " to allow more travel for an 8" Ford differential. Any recommendations on what size round steel pipe to...
Can anyone tell me who makes and sells this dashboard? Sorry, I can't figure out how to attach the picture!!!! or delete a post........
This may sound crazy, but I would like to know if anyone has put perches on both sides (top and bottom) of the differential while swapping rear...
Is it possible to replace the front differential seal on a 1957 Chev rear end with the "pumpkin" still in the housing? Are there any special tools...
Can anyone recommend a good Hot Rod Appraiser in SO CA that can appraise a Vintage Hot Rod?
I have this column in my 29 A. The bottom bearing is shot and I need to replace it. First I need to know what the column is out of. I was told...
My model A has 56 Ford drum brakes in front, 57 Chev drum in the rear. It has a 62 Chev single(1 1/8" bore) firewall mounted master. The pedal...
I have an old Zip's water pump ( I cut off the alt, air brackets) that does not have a bleed valve. I have it installed with a heater in line. I...
Can anyone tell me what the idea fuel pressure is for a Holley 2110 Carb? :rolleyes:
What is the best way to make a new alternator look old? Someone told me to use over cleaner?????Any suggestions?
I want to run an old Nicson 3 X 2 manifold on a 290 H.P. Chevy crate motor. It looks like the ports are much smaller on the intake than on the...
On a 1973 Cadillac fuel pump there are 2 outlets on the bottom. Can anyone tell me what the smaller one is used for? Can I just cap it off?
I know it is preferreable to run a volt meter instead of an Amp meter, but I want to use the stock gauges. My question is when running a high...
Can someone tell me how to remove the shift handle from the unit? I need to bend it to get it closer to the dash as all the "built-in" adjustment...
I have some play in my steering wheel and want to try to adjust the slack out. I noticed an adjustment screw on top of the box. Can I safetly...
Situation: trans fluid backing up dip stick tube and spilling out. I am close to getting my car on the road and have driven it from my garage to...
On the drivers side of a TH400 trans there is a male electrical connector, mid way between the shift and the speedo, is that for a back up light?...
I am considering putting an XM receiver mounted on the sunvisor, with a Secret Audio unit mounted in the trunk. I plan to use a 600 watt amp along...
My 6 volt early GM guage has 2 posts. How do you tell which is the power side and which is the temp sender side? What will happen if it is wired...
I have 56 Ford Truck drum brakes on the front and 57 Chevy drums in the rear. The car has a 62 Chevy truck master cylinder (dual master/slave)....
I've read a lot about electrolysis and know that there are several ways to control corrosion. I recently changed my coolant (some old coolant...
Does anyone recommend a product that can repair a brake handle that is cracked? I am looking for something to fill the cracks and coat the old...
I am putting a '73 Cadillac engine (472) in an old 6 volt system Caddy which is being rewired to a 12V system. I want to use the original gauges,...
When wiring an Amp meter the instructions say to wire the 10 GA solenoid wire to one side of the gauge and the other side goes out to the positive...
Can anyone recommend a way to clean brake fluid soaked linings, or are they junk?
Can the pinion bearing be replaced by removing the yoke, or does the entire 3rd member need to be removed in order to replace it from the inside?
I'm in the process of switching from 6 Volt to 12 Volt. Regarding the gauges, what do I have to do? I have switched all the light bulbs to 12V...
When my car sits for a couple days the fuel drains from the bowls and I have to crank for along time waiting for the fuel to reach the carb again....
I am in the process of restoring an old Cadillac and some of the window glass and light lens' have a chalky white film on them from 60+ years of...
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