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I am personally offended by the high tech fuel injection wizardry being flaunted on this "classic" car. I now feel so bad about my decrepit...
Welcome! I've been working on my '56 Chief for almost 8 years now, so feel free to hit me up with any questions. People on here have been...
I've watched all 4 episodes out so far and I'm really loving it. Yes it's dumbed down a bit for the masses, and definitely not produced by car...
Why not replace it with an alternator? I had a similar issue with mine, and finally got rid of the generator altogether. Found a company that...
No I doubt it...I think the sound started before my carb issues actually. Now that I think about it, I remember noticing it before I even took...
Yeah I know it's hard to isolate the noise I'm talking about with the electric fan going, loud exhaust, etc. It's a clattering noise, very very...
I have no idea why Youtube is saying "video unavailable". I also made it public on Google+, I checked and anyone should be able to view it here:...
Hi guys, I just noticed a new and interesting sound from the 316 today. I had just finished a carb rebuild and reinstalling the carb, and when I...
Right on thanks Rusty. I ended up getting a local carb shop to block off the choke (the plastic choke cover had disentegrated on my WCFB - he...
Hey guys thanks for the advice! I will probably be rebuilding the WCFB but was just curious about other options. If I did go with the Holley...
Hi all, It's come time for a complete overhaul of the carb on my '56. It's got the original Carter WCFB 4bbl. I was just thinking, before I...
Welcome! I've got a 56 star chief. Would love to see some pics of your 55.
I've had good luck with parts for my 56 from CPR and Kanter.
I hate to even be writing this, but I'm getting married and it's finally time that my baby has got to go in order to make room for the other lady...
What is this car? That is amazing!
To follow up, the issue was caused by me using an OLD (Vulco V-Belt from the 1950's) belt on the alternator. It was worn out and had too much...
So I was doing some more troubleshooting yesterday, and double checked the belts. I noticed that my alternator was adjusted all the way out and...
@yruhot - it was low on oil. I added a half a qt, but going to add a bit more and see if it improves...
@Saxman - yes, original mechanical fuel pump. Never yet had an issue with it. How can I tell if it's the issue? @koolkat - could possibly be...
Hey all, I've had the Poncho parked for a while since I've been traveling for work. Just got back and fired it up, and all of the sudden have 2...
hey 54 Vicky, first of all THANK YOU for the help and description. I had found that pontiacsafari.com website as well, that is the only site I...
OK I'm going to take you up on that!
Anyone have any info here? Bump!
Hi all, I was at the Big 3 swap meet in San Diego this weekend, and happened to stumble across a set of fender skirts for my '56. They were in...
ahhhh makes sense. Thanks
Hey Sean, what does this mean? :confused:
Hey Jim, no never finished putting things together on this. You kinda just reminded me to look into it again!
hahaha great reaction! You are right, I am lucky it wasn't a bad situation! I was on the freeway but was in the slow lane since I don't like...
Thanks rare, I ended up using a 225/75 from Coker. I looked into get the 215 also, but since I have 3" lowering blocks on the leaf springs in the...
Thank you guys for the help. You are absolutely right the 8.20's are wayyyyy oversized. i want to go back to a normal sized tire for the car....
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