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Need to replace rear shocks on my DeSoto Hot Rod. The shocks that are on the car now, no longer availabe. They are KYB Gas a Just. Need help from...
Pulled my plugs yesterday, oil on the plugs and contacts on all plugs, and the poreclain black. Oil pressure good, 50 at 60 MPH, 40 at idle, 60...
I am running 2 - 500 cfm Edelbrocks on my 1st Gen 392 Hemi in my HotRod How to adjust fuel mixture idler screws. Have seen on here how to abjust...
Mostest Stupidest Question Ever? Is the 1st Gen 392 considered Small Block or Big Block? Which way to rotate the Distributor to retard the...
Have 2 questions about removing and installing 2 piece Neoprene rear main seal in 1st Gen 392 Hemi? 1. Do you recommend installing seal flus with...
The wiring on my Hotrod is a joke (but it ain't funny). Is it advisable for an old man who has never tackled a project of this magnitude? Give me...
Has anyone used porta walls on radial tubeless tires? I used them on my old 53 Ford back about 1964. Worked great, but was tube type, bias ply...
1948 DeSoto Sedan Rear leaf springs squeaking. Any suggestions? Have used the rubber pads from Spring-Thing, sprayed between leafs with every...
When full, gauge reads past F, when empty reads between E and 1/8. Can I adjust the needle by adjusting the float on the in tank fuel sending...
Looking for comfort on my driver Hot Rod. My thinking is to remove 2 leaves from rear springs. It has 5 leaves, my idea is to remove 2. I was...
I am seriously considering replacing the leaf springs on my 48 DeSoto Hot Rod with truck arms or 4 Link and air bags. School me on the good, bad,...
Been here before with this topic. I'm baaaaack. Just replaced rear main seal "again" on my 1st Gen 392 Chrysler Hemi. Immediately started to...
There is a Custom/Hot Rod/Restorer in this little Southern community that can compete with most anyone in the country. I am trying to help him get...
Has anyone tried or seen any Spectra Chrome painting on car parts? I need to chrome my 48 DeSoto grill. and plating prices are over my pay scale.
Is adjusting roll up garage door a DIY project? Door will not stay up all the way, drags top of my 07 1500 Ram pick up. Other doors work fine....
I live in the South East. They say 45% of our gas comes from the Colonial PipeLine, which is down. Still getting some gas, but mostly regular....
48 DeSoto. Converted to halogen. Just recently, passenger side hi beam does not work. Driver side, everything works as it should. Replaced...
The engine is Gen 1, 392 Hemi. Mild upgrade cam, block bored .60 over, just enough to clean it up. The engine was built to run MSD Box. Kept...
Having rear main seal leaking in my 392 Hemi. Replaced twice, still leaks. Have been told could be a ventilation issue, so I'm considering a PCV...
Same O' Same O', every Summer. When I'm ready for the A/C, it ain't ready for me. My idea this time is to purge the system, and replace all the O...
The rear end of my car is 70 Plymouth with leaf springs. I replaced them a couple of years ago with new ones. It rides a little stiff for my...
Been putting this often, but I'm going to ask. My set up is 392 2x4's on Weiand intake and 500cfm Edelbrock Performer carbs. When I have enough...
Looking for the HAMBer ( I think handle started with a "V") I had seen earlier here that sells Spider type wheel centers, + can anyone share some...
I have 392 Hemi, with 2 - 500 CFM Edelbrock Performer II carbs. Can someone post pictures, or give me ideas for plumbing the fuel lines from fuel...
I have replaced (twice) rear main seal. Can not get it to stop leaking? I have heard that the shim provided is not thick enough. Has anyone...
I had to replace the A/C compressor in my Hot Rod, and I was told need to also replace the dryer? Is this true?. I've had the unit about 13...
A older guy near me has 2 neat cars he needs to sell. He ask me, but I have no idea what he should ask for them? 54 Plymouth Belvedere 2dr...
I DID check tech archives, but was not surprised there was nothing;). I had to replace A/C compressor (Sanden, it was a used one) on my Hot Rod,...
Looking for 2 front door handles from 56 Chrysler to put on my 48 DeSoto. Anyone know of any that are being reproduced or decent used set for...
My brother (now 85), has a 62 Chrysler 300 convertible. He quit driving it some years ago because of brakes (drum, front & rear). The brakes are...
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