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I'm also using a VW Type 1 (Bug) box on my '39. It has worked great for 5 years now.
The stock Qjets on these were 800cfm. I have always ran a minimum of a 750 on my stockish ones. 800-850 CFM is what these big Cads like. On any of...
368 Cadillacs ('80-'83 I think) came with a aluminum single plane intake on them. It is of a low design similar to the 472/500 intakes. Since the...
If you would rather have a 50's Cadillac the '56 in my avatar is currently on Ebay. It's all stock. No bags or aftermarket wheels but it does have...
The hub on my steering column for the quick release steering wheel in my '39 is 25/32". I weld old 25/32" sockets to swapmeet steering wheels. I...
I think you may not be giving the dry climate there enough credit. I used to live in that general area (May Valley just north of Lamar). We dug up...
Nice find!!! Once you get it on the road you'll be wondering how you ever lived with out it. I have an all original '56 it is one of the best...
Welcome aboard. Good to see another Reno person here.
About 8 years ago I sold off almost everything because I lost interest. Didn't last long though. Within a years time projects and parts started...
As long as the studs won't interfere with the tire and you can easily reach the wing nuts incase of a flat then go for it. A couple holes in it...
It's $170 to register for the Reno/Sparks Hot August Nights.
My current list Driveable vehicles 2000 F350 Western Hauler 1999 F150 (wife's) 83 GMC Dually 68 Chevy C20 454/4 speed 56...
Mine was a '60 Biscayne. Bought it from the original owners grandson. Was originally a 235/pg car. I ran 4 differnt small blocks and 1 TH350 in it...
I live in Reno well actually Lemmon Valley. I cruise mostly Cadillacs a '56, '62 and a '67.
I've used it. Sprayed about a year ago and so far the car still looks good . When mixed by the directions it is really thin. Others are saying not...
I'm every where during Hot August Nights. Cruising my white '72 Riv and blue/white '55 Plymouth Savoy. Savoy is fresh from the "barn" 2 months...
Hit the swap meet every year. I'll be there when the gates open.:D
The 429 uses a different bellhousing pattern than the 472/500/425/368 family. Also if the motor is a '79 it is a 425 not a 500. 500s were only...
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