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my condolenses RIP mikey. my prayers go out to the club and family
thank you Glenn for your great service. my harness is working like a charm!
the car on post #1211 ^^^ was finished in mid 80's, it was the painters first lowrider paint job. ill try and dig up some pics.
bump, anyone going? my car isn't finished/painted but would like to cruise there. anyone know if it is open to the public?
very nice pad, good job on the garage. i too just got a home with my wife.
RIP mr Watson. The King of Kings! definetly has been an inspiration . i hope many cars cruise on his last day here on earth.
its a good kit, i hate electrical and was able to do it. the tech support didnt mind my stupid questions either. this is a good kit and its...
alright, went out to the shop. i let the car heat up and shut down, took off #1 and ground the plug and i got no spark. went to the parts store...
thank you .ill keep you posted
these pic attachments show how its currently wired. i am switching the coil tonight and see what happens. do i need a resistor or not? and how...
Sounds like everyone is leaning towards ignition. I might have an extra coil laying around, i will switch it and see what happens. the existing is...
when it shuts off, the choke valve is straight up and down, open as far as it goes. is this normal? or should it be closed a little more?
oh , previous owner took out points and installed electric, on stock dizzy
this is for my 56 olds, stock engine, adapted 700 r4. I got the rochester 4gc carb rebuilt, new electric fuel pump, new 70 el camino gas tank....
i had the exact same problem when i bought a rebuilt 700r . it would have low gear and reverse, drive wouldnt catch and acted like neutral. took...
great start, keep us updated
this is a great build. keep up the good work.
i can try and help on your 2nd question. yes dot 3 will be fine, i doubt that you can find what your manual calls for.
Thanks to the shifters for offering exhaust manifold gaskets for my buddies 37 chevy. just shows what kind of people you are. Even though my car...
ponchopowered - for the outside im gooing to try and use that same green, maybe 2 tone it with a lighter green. unfortunetly it wont be years from...
sad news. prayers to nick and family.that merc is on my tops list. rip
here is a little update. wiring is complete. took 2 leafs out and installed 4" blocks, cut coils, got front and back seat back from upholstery,...
Sir woosh, thanks alot for your help and pictures. ill let you know how it goes
Belair - the trans adapter was pricey, about 900 , i got mine from bendstens transmission adapters but someone here on the hamb sells them also....
Heres a little update, sorry no pictures yet. i got the front end back on, the wiring is 98 percent complete, seats went to the upholstery shop...
slow and low - thats what i meant. zman - in my case i was painting the firewall with flat black, and bought only 1 quart. and it...
i second hot rod flatz also,it is easy to spray and looks good. I tried flattening agent on single stage and its a pain in the a#@ . specially if...
your olds looks really good, i would keep it as is, maybe just shave the door handles and thats it. great looking olds. heres the one i sold a...
Heres a little update, i have been working on the throttle linkage, pedal, and other little things. My friend wired it temporarliy to start it up...
sorry to hear about your tooth. congrats on your first drive!!
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