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DaveM · DaveM

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hey all not really car related but in a way it is or could be considered car related . I have a Chinese knock off atv that uses a Chinese knock off of a Honda engine 100 cc , 4 stroke an uses a 6 pole magneto . its been decades since I fiddled with a mag on any thing . my question is , the atv has a battery electric st...

BAMBAM · BAMBAM

Just for ****s and giggles I attempted to weld a crappy tire vise that I had snapped an it seems to be holding. I tried to weld the cast iron foot lever on my shear, (apparently 16 guage is too heavy, who knew) with no luck whatsoever. Im pretty sure the vise wont last but so far so good, 1 year and counting...

Bob T · Bob T

I need a part no. or a yr & make for a front brake hose with a 10 m.m. end [ g.m. caliper] , aprox. 18 inches in length 3/16 other end. Thanks

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

Would someone post a copy of the checklist? Thanks. -- Edited by henrys57wagon on Monday 5th of May 2014 09:56:44 AM

Radcop · Radcop

I am at my wits end with my camaro. I finally got it running after 8 years of sitting. Still a bit more to go. When i got it back. It ran great. Lots of power. Engine made no sound. I had to move the car in the spring due to a impending seperation and when i started it. It sounded like something let go in the engi...

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

I want to swap my 57 Pontiac/chevy stock non collapsing steering column to one that does collapse/tilt. I have a 81 f-bird parts car that has a donor column I might try. Any suggestions other than buying new? Dennis

derekgcarr · derekgcarr

Hey all I was just doing some googling and looking up frame upgrades for my 37 Pontiac 4 door question the 1996 buick roadmaster is a 115.9 inch wheel base , mine is 117 so nothing I cant work with my question is the width going to work and is there any considerable problems that I will run into ? all hel...

Schnitz · Schnitz

Turns out the car I bought has no rear brakes at all. Didn't think to take wheels off to check. Figured the seller wouldn't be a dick and tell me. Either way, I can buy all the rear drum parts for $375 or do I just find a rear end from the wrecking yard and swap it in complete, maybe even with discs?

saefifty · saefifty

I was reading the post below about the runout in the drums and I'm wondering if the is any other bad offshore part stories ? ...Makes me wonder what it will be like when thats our only choice..

Nickeleye · Nickeleye

Can anyone recommend a shop I should take a rear end to, Oshawa to Port Perry areas?? I have a damaged spider gear. I have another rear end I was thinking taking the spider gears out of that to use for this one that's going in the truck, but I don't want to mess around with the rear end myself. And want someone...

48chev · 48chev

Hey can you use copper tubing for gas line on 87 chev 305 motor tbi motor is in my 48 chev p/u

Gazoo · Gazoo

I picked up a southern box, to replace the dented/rusted box on my Dakota. Because it's a southern box, the paint is extremely faded, thru the clear coat, and it doesn't match the shinny cab. Anyone can spray it for me? At a reasonable price. I've never spray painted myself, I was wanting to try, but this...

123pugsy · 123pugsy

What colour primer is preferred on bare metal and why do you use it? I've got to order some epoxy to hit my body after it gets dunked.

bivi · bivi

Looking for a frame for a 49 Merc. Any suggestions?

Newagerod · Newagerod

im wanting to clean up this slip yoke I picked up (incredibly hard to find for my transmission) and it's rough but it's the best I could find. I need to clean up the metal with doing minimal damage or ware. the trans I have has slip yoke seal problems, just a common problem with that care not an actual issue....

66-67-88Chevy · 66-67-88Chevy

My car has scraches in the windshield. Not big ones, you can barely feel them with your nail if you run it over the scratch. My wipers are toast, and I turned them on at some point and it scratched the window. I know eastwood sells a product and other company's do as well. Anyone know of a product that works,...

murman · murman

Looking for a shop around kitchener that rebuilds fairlane Toploader..

mike · mike

hey guys i need some help figuring out what order the connecting rods go back into my sbc 350 i got the engine completely disassembled will all the pistons lose i need to know how each rod goes back into the block i know the big shampher on each rod faces the mains and the flat side faces the other connecting...

flatblack55delivery · flatblack55delivery

Anybody have any luck dyeing automotive carpiting. We want to go from brown to black(not yet Hemi).We are trying to match the carpet to the rest of the interior(not yet Hemi) and the back of the seats.What works and what to avoid . Any suggestions would be appriceated. O K now Dan. Ed

BAMBAM · BAMBAM

Anyone ever used the easy grind mig wire to weld in patch panels? Ive read good and bad, hoping somebody will have some first hand experience with it.

Mr Samis · Mr Samis

Anyone know where I could get an old slip roller? Just need it to roll some aluminum sheets about ten inches long. Not looking to spend a lot of money if possible.

427CARL · 427CARL

Home made ??

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

Can a bent, cast aluminum upper A arm be straightened and safely re-used? would it have to be magna-fluxed or exrayed? Who could do such a thing or is it just a no no? A new one is $700 Thanks in advance. -- Edited by MANCAVER on Wednesday 26th of March 2014 07:13:44 PM

poncho62 · poncho62

.I installed my temp gauge in November. As you know, it has been a brutally cold winter here. The temp gauge has never even gotten to 150F, even on a hundred mile trip. I am wondering if it is reading correctly. The directions for the gauge said to use an 18 gauge wire to connect the sender to the gauge. I did...

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

I picked up a pair of 58 Chevy lenses and ground the outside dia to fit into the HJ bezels.

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

I am putting a coil spring Buick 7.5 diff under the HenrJ and am looking for spring perches for axle tubes which are 2-1/2" dia. Does anyone know where to buy spring perches and U bolts for these size tubes? How about Dodge parts? I have tried some of the on- line places like Summit but so far I only fou...

54vicky · 54vicky

after asking for comments and recommendations on who people had dealt with in Canada.the particular company I asked about was NOS reproductions.every comment was positive I ordered today dealt with Terry should have tomorrow and once it warms up I will be installing.thank you Will,Sacuto,Gazoo...

54vicky · 54vicky

I am going to install seat belts for grand kids lap type anyone deal with local companies?I see NOS in Komoka carries what I am thinking I will use .anyone use them experience good bad?shipping quality etc.

flatblack55delivery · flatblack55delivery

I need to change my mufflers.I want to go to glasspacs for a nice growl/raping sound.The question is what kind,where is the best place for that kind of sound,close to the front.middle or end of the system,long mufflers or short ones what works best.I know glasspacs have short lives but I like the soun...

Dave Scott · Dave Scott

OK, I have some questions about metal.... Body work: What am I looking for? Do I use the same gauge for exterior panels as I do for interior/floors etc? Body framework: I know that 1x1 tubing is normal, but I just know my wife is going to want something more "roll-over-able". I know I don't ha...

Gazoo · Gazoo

My daughter just rolled her '94 Corolla on it's side. No major damage aside from a rippled front fender, and some deep scratches. I haven't gone and looked at the car yet...but she said it fired up right away, after they got it on all fours, it ran for a few seconds then shut off. Now it won't fire up again. ...

48chev · 48chev

On 1987 chevy 305 TBI with the coolant sensor on the front of the intake where can you install a mechanical temp gauges ? I have tried to tee in to the coolant sensor put gauges would not work and yes I tested the gauge in hot water and it works good any help would be great Thanks

34guy · 34guy

So my uncle gave me a piece of 3/8's x 28 x 48 piece of steel to make a table out of I have a 100 of 6 inch c channel , 30 ft of 2x1 angle iron, 30 ft of 4x4 angle iron 40 ft of 1 1/4 tube . Any good idea's of do's and don't's to build the table??

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

anyone try walnut shells as a media? it's very expensive and I'm just wondering why.

Mr Bowtie · Mr Bowtie

Will an axel from a mid 60's chev rear end that has a 6 bolt hole pattern fit a newer style 5 bolt hole pattern differential

Gearhead · Gearhead

In order to keep from hijacking the project WTF thread with welding discussions, I thought I'd start another. I made a comment that a 120v machine, which is typically in the 125 amp range is meant for sheet metal by both amperage and duty cycle. Can it be used for thicker materials? As someone mentione...

Sacotu · Sacotu

for a late 60's small block i'm thinkin maybe to run the pcv in the filler tube because my valve covers don't have the provision and my intake has the hole for the filler tube. which one is better? pcv in the filler tube as in 67 vette or an in-line pcv into the cap

chopp666 · chopp666

Hey every one .....i'm looking at doing a really nice very black satin black paint job on my old 66 Pontiac ..... any recommendations on paint type to use? I was going to use John Deer Blitz Black enamel with a hardener but and going towards a lot more expensive 2 part urethane with a satin clear coat .......

derekgcarr · derekgcarr

hey Fellas I have an engine I need to know a little more about w18480 is the code on it can anyone provide a little info

wuga · wuga

Is there anybody out there with a good working knowledge of superchargers, calculating boost, drive ratios and effective compression ratios. I have read many of the supercharger web sites but none really deal with my situation. Talked to the guy at Dyers and maybe because they weren't doing the w...

chopp666 · chopp666

Hey , anyone know of someone in the Cobourg area that would be able to weld up a cracked stickshift alloy tranny case in the vehicle? It's cracked right above the tranny mount .....j

Homer · Homer

As you know I have an 86 S10 chassis under the 37 ,my problem is that I have put disc brakes on the 9" rear end and cannot get brakes.The problem is that I tried to use the S10 master cylinder which is disc drum and I need to use a disc disc master cylinder.What master cylinder should I use.I have the S10 b...

billyisamountain · billyisamountain

I was working on the 33 chev this week and noticed that the hinges on the front pillar aren't in a straight line to eachother. ie I wasn't able to pass a dowel from the top hinge into the bottom hinge. Are there any tricks to get the hinges into alignment? Jens

captainq · captainq

Swapping out powerglide in my 59 Chevrolet and had the front drive shaft before the hanger bearing shortened. Guess I mismeasured as I only have about 3/8 or so of freeplay in the driveshaft. I know its not ideal but is there much movement in a two piece drive shaft or should I get another half inch cut...

34guy · 34guy

I am looking for paint or paint codes to paint my 34 chev pick up The colour is swift red . The paint houses I have been to look at me like a deer into headlights, or if I have an account or will I be purchasing the paint from them??? Any one have some paint codes for swift red gm commercial color thanks joe mac...

hemi43 · hemi43

I think this subject was touched upon a few weeks ago, but couldn't find the thread. I've notice lately that fuel starts to cause me grief after only sitting for a couple of months, and I think it's related to the ethanol they now put in gasoline. Does anyone have gas without ethanol in it ?? I run everythi...

FarmerSid · FarmerSid

Hey All! I'm at the point where I'm ready to install some patch panels in my 51 Chevy truck project. I have to replace both inner and outer cowls by the door hinge pillar panels and floors. My concern is after the inner and outer cowls are welded in, Access to paint, coat or spray will be impossible. I've fo...

apachomatic · apachomatic

My neighbour has a 1954 Chevy 4 door Sedan and he is looking for signal light pods and bulbs (6 volt). He has been told that no one re pops these. He is also looking for side trim clips. These seem to be in short supply and thus expensive when they can be found. Is there some reason why parts are hard to fin...

Dootch · Dootch

I'm looking for a place to buy aluminum sheet metal so i can do interior panels on my Bug.

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	Safety Standards Certificates (Preview) Would someone post a copy of the checklist? Thanks. -- Edited by henrys57wagon on Monday 5th of May 2014 09:56:44 AM	henrys57wagon	17	1951	May 7, 2014 by TIME TRAVELLER
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	gas line (Preview) Hey can you use copper tubing for gas line on 87 chev 305 motor tbi motor is in my 48 chev p/u	48chev	30	1853	Apr 25, 2014 by hemi43
	Any painters around Kitchener. (Preview) I picked up a southern box, to replace the dented/rusted box on my Dakota. Because it's a southern box, the paint is extremely faded, thru the clear coat, and it doesn't match the shinny cab. Anyone can spray it for me? At a reasonable price. I've never spray painted myself, I was wanting to try, but this...	Gazoo	4	714	Apr 23, 2014 by Gazoo
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	Anyone buff scratches out of a wind shield? (Preview) My car has scraches in the windshield. Not big ones, you can barely feel them with your nail if you run it over the scratch. My wipers are toast, and I turned them on at some point and it scratched the window. I know eastwood sells a product and other company's do as well. Anyone know of a product that works,...	66-67-88Chevy	22	2164	Apr 17, 2014 by slab
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	seat belts (Preview) I am going to install seat belts for grand kids lap type anyone deal with local companies?I see NOS in Komoka carries what I am thinking I will use .anyone use them experience good bad?shipping quality etc.	54vicky	32	1989	Mar 23, 2014 by 54vicky
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	I need help (Preview) On 1987 chevy 305 TBI with the coolant sensor on the front of the intake where can you install a mechanical temp gauges ? I have tried to tee in to the coolant sensor put gauges would not work and yes I tested the gauge in hot water and it works good any help would be great Thanks	48chev	13	956	Mar 16, 2014 by 31 Blackrat
	welding set\ up table (Preview) So my uncle gave me a piece of 3/8's x 28 x 48 piece of steel to make a table out of I have a 100 of 6 inch c channel , 30 ft of 2x1 angle iron, 30 ft of 4x4 angle iron 40 ft of 1 1/4 tube . Any good idea's of do's and don't's to build the table??	34guy	22	1385	Mar 16, 2014 by MANCAVER
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	6 bolt axels (Preview) Will an axel from a mid 60's chev rear end that has a 6 bolt hole pattern fit a newer style 5 bolt hole pattern differential	Mr Bowtie	1	481	Mar 15, 2014 by fatstax
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	Tranny welding (Preview) Hey , anyone know of someone in the Cobourg area that would be able to weld up a cracked stickshift alloy tranny case in the vehicle? It's cracked right above the tranny mount .....j	chopp666	22	1521	Mar 8, 2014 by fatstax
	Help with master cylinder (Preview) As you know I have an 86 S10 chassis under the 37 ,my problem is that I have put disc brakes on the 9" rear end and cannot get brakes.The problem is that I tried to use the S10 master cylinder which is disc drum and I need to use a disc disc master cylinder.What master cylinder should I use.I have the S10 b...	Homer	26	1271	Mar 8, 2014 by 54vicky
	hinge alignment (Preview) I was working on the 33 chev this week and noticed that the hinges on the front pillar aren't in a straight line to eachother. ie I wasn't able to pass a dowel from the top hinge into the bottom hinge. Are there any tricks to get the hinges into alignment? Jens	billyisamountain	8	833	Mar 7, 2014 by billyisamountain
	how much freeplay to allow in tranni yoke (Preview) Swapping out powerglide in my 59 Chevrolet and had the front drive shaft before the hanger bearing shortened. Guess I mismeasured as I only have about 3/8 or so of freeplay in the driveshaft. I know its not ideal but is there much movement in a two piece drive shaft or should I get another half inch cut...	captainq	7	783	Mar 3, 2014 by entourageguy
	swift red gm commercial truck color ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am looking for paint or paint codes to paint my 34 chev pick up The colour is swift red . The paint houses I have been to look at me like a deer into headlights, or if I have an account or will I be purchasing the paint from them??? Any one have some paint codes for swift red gm commercial color thanks joe mac...	34guy	59	5895	Mar 3, 2014 by oldkoot
	Ethanol in gasoline woes !! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I think this subject was touched upon a few weeks ago, but couldn't find the thread. I've notice lately that fuel starts to cause me grief after only sitting for a couple of months, and I think it's related to the ethanol they now put in gasoline. Does anyone have gas without ethanol in it ?? I run everythi...	hemi43	61	13527	Feb 28, 2014 by oldkoot
	Epoxy Primer (Preview) Hey All! I'm at the point where I'm ready to install some patch panels in my 51 Chevy truck project. I have to replace both inner and outer cowls by the door hinge pillar panels and floors. My concern is after the inner and outer cowls are welded in, Access to paint, coat or spray will be impossible. I've fo...	FarmerSid	19	3129	Feb 26, 2014 by FarmerSid
	1954 Chevy 4 door Sedan trim clips and signal lights (Preview) My neighbour has a 1954 Chevy 4 door Sedan and he is looking for signal light pods and bulbs (6 volt). He has been told that no one re pops these. He is also looking for side trim clips. These seem to be in short supply and thus expensive when they can be found. Is there some reason why parts are hard to fin...	apachomatic	2	634	Feb 25, 2014 by slim
	Where to buy Aluminum sheet metal (Preview) I'm looking for a place to buy aluminum sheet metal so i can do interior panels on my Bug.	Dootch	17	3735	Feb 23, 2014 by meester_jamie
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