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I will change out the master cylinder and report back. Also, do you think since I went from a single pot MC to a dual pot MC that I need to...
I made a mistake in my post. I can bleed the back but when I move to the front, the peddle goes to the floor and lots of air. I bled the MC and...
I need help. I have a 1955 Plymouth Plaza with factory drum brakes all the way around. They have always work fine but a couple of years ago I...
Thanks. I know it had 52-53 Lincoln hubcaps.
I need help identifying the custom work my dad did to his car back in 1954. The car was a 1951 Ford Crown Victoria. I remember some of the things...
It looks like NAPA #P1874M is going to work. I will know for sure this weekend. Thanks
Thanks guys.
I am looking for a two pot master cylinder to run on my 55 Plymouth. I plan on keeping the stock drums as they work fine, as long as they have...
I picked up a 41 chevy sedan back in March. I haven't done anything with it and I don't know if I ever will, but it was free. I also "saved" a...
http://www.arlingtonareastreetrods.com/Show%20Flier%202009.pdf Elm Street Rod Run, Sept 26th, Hillsboro, Texas. Here is a link to pictures...
I have a Millermatic 135. I think that it is a 2003 model. I had it on a dedicated 20 amp breaker and it kept throwing it. An electrician friend...
Well, I havent done much welding the last couple of days, but my students have. Its been 104 in the shop, and who knows how hot in their booths....
I have a similar problem. I want to buy an old Buick. The current owner does not have a title. When I did a title search on it, there was a...
Oldrodkid, I wish that I had the time and money to fix it. I like the way the doors have been done. There use to be a Model A done that way around...
This 32, minus some parts, is on ebay right now if anyone is interested. Item number: 170338860072
Here is what the American Welding Society has to say about this subject: http://www.aws.org/duke_study/
Here is an intake that I built for a friends Fiero. It has a 3.4L DOHC, whatever that is. All I know is the engine is bigger that stock and it is...
With some time off, I finally got to follow up on a couple of old car leads. First I went to this old mans house to look for 55-56...
Here is my VW trike that I built a couple of years back. I don't get the chance to ride it much. :( I have been thinking of selling it to fund the...
I knew better than to click on that link. That sucks!
When I sold my 72 Cutlass S, I had a guy argue with me that it was a 442. He kept saying that this car must be a special order since it had a 350...
If anyone is still interested, I found this article by the American Welding Society. http://files.aws.org/technical/facts/FACT-16.PDF
Here is my 55. Nothing fancy, yet.
Before you have it rebuilt, check the nut behind the adjustment valve. Sometimes they work loose over time. Tighten it and see if it still leaks....
Count me in. 1955 Plymouth Plaza. Now what?
Forgot to add that all I had were Bill of Sales on the 2 motorcycles and all of the parts needed to build them.
I have not done this with a car, but I have with 2 motorcycles here in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns =...
1 variable shade auto darkening helmet 1 pair good MIG gloves 1 canvas welders jacket 1 pair MIG pliers 1 can of nozzle dip 1 can of anti-splatter...
I had a 65 Comet Caliente. It was a 4 door sedan with a 289 4 barrel. My Great Aunt bought it new and from what I remember the Caliente was a...
My father had a pacemaker and taught welding at his local Jr College for years. He was always carful to follow the safety rules that I guess were...
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