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For anyone considering a similar solenoid installation to up the idle when the A/C kicks in ... this is the bracket and approach I used for a...
I have to add a solenoid to keep the rpm up when the AC kicks in myself ...as the car is set up to idle at only 400 rpm ... and a noticeable drop...
I used a small overflow tank I bought on ebay for another car ... probably the cheapest one there (<$10) ... I wanted it hidden as much as...
Not a problem ... you should be able to buy it at any good auto parts store ... was able to buy a new one through CARQUEST up here in Canada for...
I've just been looking for the sway bar & end link bushings myself, and found these in Red or Black Urethane ......
I was going to try to adapt one of the GM oil filter canisters to keep everything looking vintage under the hood of my 54 Caddy, but after looking...
There is room to keep the original electric windows when you delete the vent windows, but your going to have a few scraped knuckles getting into...
Some of the opinions had me worried when I switched my 1954 to radial tires years ago too ...:o No Tubes in mine ... works just fine ... :)
I finally decided to just 'cut off the nut' ... I picked up a couple of nut splitters at Princess Auto ($18) It worked very well, with just a 1/2"...
Yes Ray ... that pretty much sums it up ... a keyed shaft with a threaded nut on it ... Just frozen on after 60 years of use ... :mad: I've only...
I just can't get the NUT loose on a 1954 Cadillac Power Steering Pump :mad: I must doing somthing wrong, or missing something obvious :o The PS...
Great explaination ... :) It seems simple enough that I can actually follow these instructions now that I have to replace my old failing...
Thank you ... some good suggestions ... Its pretty hard to find even a single pulley from a 1954 up here or on ebay, although I see 1 listed...
Is it possible to safely modify a near match 2 or 3 V groove crankshaft pulley to fit when origionals are very hard / impossible or very expensive...
I'm getting new front side windows cut for my 54 Caddy tomorrow, having just deleted the vent windows ... :eek: Am I just asking for trouble ? I'm...
I think that sums it up perfectly ... :rolleyes: I was getting different answers from different licenced mechanics on whether or not to use...
I just wanted something 'comfortable' with all the options and toys that we come to expect today ... I get a bit of ribbing after "Driving...
If anyone wants to look at a few more of the restoration pictures related to the origional floor replacement pictures ... The site by Whirlibird...
Since an Isetta came with a single cylinder 13 HP motor to move its almost 800 pounds around origionally ... anything I do with be an improvement...
Another floor being made using 20 gauge sheet metal ... with a plywood pattern ... forming the bead work for the floor on a small Isetta ......
So I don't highjack another thread, something a little different for making custom beads on your floor ... Here is an example from one of the...
I'd like to thank PG 409 and Tman for sending me the link in a couple of minutes ... Thank You www.canadianrodder.com
I found the link to the Canadian H.A.M.B site on this site but haven't been able to find the link again through the search function or Google ......
Thats a Great idea Double Caddy! I've wanted to add an overflow on my 1954 for some time now ... but most of the idea's I've come up with would...
Turn of the century electric car elegance ... Krieger Electric of 1905 & Lohner-Porshe Electric of 1900 Check out the full page url of this...
Must of missed my chance ... I was just talking with the guy today ... :( I should of run over with the CA$H ... :mad: It did sound legit...
Welcome ... glad to see some more people in the Toronto area ... :) I'm just north off of the 400 ...
Not sure of the make ... but I WANT ONE ... :D Classic old California Milk truck ??
Glad to see a thread of the little OddBall 3 & 4 wheel micro cars ... :D Just noticed this thread on a google search ... and have been...
Yes ... cash is probably the best ... and give the purchaser a clean ownership and bill of sale ... The buyer will have to follow the RIV...
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