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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.

carta · carta

Has anyone installed a overdrive tranny in an older Mopar? Can I install a lockup converter in my 727? or would I have to change the whole transmission? For the amount I drive the van I,m wondering if it,s cost efficient to do the tranny as well as change the gears in the diff. -- Edited by carta on Sunday 23...

carta · carta

I think I remember someone here mentioning that they repaired appliances. I,m trying to diagnose my washer if anyone is a tech I would appreciate having a chat. Thanks

janies dirty 37 · janies dirty 37

Now of course, the truck wont start to at least heat it up..... How much luck has anybody had extracting these? Any tips besides the obvious soaking/heating method?? Just livin the dream in the North

Chance · Chance

Hey Guys n' Gals Been a busy summer! Hope ya'll have had a blast! I have a problem with my 87 Ford F150 4x4 4 spd with the bull low. I was driving home one day and the ol' boy just lost throttle, and started sputtering then lost oil pressure then it just died. My mechanic said I lost compression in 1 and ...

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

Today my 90 chevy Silverado blew a fuse. It is the courtesy circuit that's the radio , dome lts, cargo lts. Anyone here know of a good place to start to find the short? All I did was start the truck this morning and had the drivers door open and after about 3 minutes there was a pop (probably the fuse) and the...

fatstax · fatstax

so I has this Tahoe im putting together to drive, pedal was way down and it has new brakes all the way around I so I changed the master cylinder. I am still having a problem getting a firm pedal. I do recall reading that some gm trucks and cars are difficult to bleed through the abs system and require press...

JohnnyBgood · JohnnyBgood

Need to get my a/c lines made. Would like braided stainless. Anyone know who does this or have had it done for them. Need to get this done ASAP. Any leads would be great or if anyone on this site does it for a business I need some done...

427CARL · 427CARL

1. I bought my first computer in London in 2002 2. In 2004 the Hard Drive crashed 3. I went to a shop in Exeter On. and they send the hard drive to Toronto and had info retrieved for $1200.00 (I had the only photos of my grand daughters born in 2001) 3a. The shop owner suggested I buy a 2nd &...

wuga · wuga

I had a custom driveshaft built for Dog Spit and when I went to install it, the u-joint was the wrong size for the 9" yoke(my fault for giving the wrong bit of info). The driveshaft was a 1310 u-joint size and the 9" is a 1330 large cap size. This appears to be an unusual combination and calls fo...

34guy · 34guy

looking for some info on Toyota power steering boxes,what vehicles are they available on which vehicle has the smallest box and are they all the same , turn left wheels turn left or do they come left and right

apachomatic · apachomatic

I am planning an exhaust system for my '59 Apache and I need any input you've got. For some reason I can't just keep things simple, but here's what I want. 2.5" system with full length headers going to an X pipe, then I need to go right to dual mufflers because I want to have the exhaust exit on either...

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

Anyone know where one can buy a gear drive head unit for an engine stand - or in the alternative have a good working model of something they built? I need an engine stand in the 1200# range and need it to be driven in some manner due to the weight and offset weights of an inline 6 I have three engine stands no...

poncho62 · poncho62

Wrong time of year I know....... Last summer I had work done on my AC system...97 GMC...New compressor, dryer. , top pipe and valves....Had it charged. Worked good. Today, while waiting for the wife in the store, I thought I would crank it up to circulate the compressor etc. The compressor wouldnt kic...

Dave Scott · Dave Scott

Hey guys, what sort of battery should I be looking for? 350 sbc motor, electric fan, basic electrics I'm guessing that a V8 requires a fair bit more juice than the wee 4 pots I've had all my life?

Mikey44 · Mikey44

Hey Guys .. I am looking to replace my Manual tranny. have been looking at Richmond gear 4 or 5 speeds. Any experience with these, or suggestions on something else? Any info will be greatly appreciated. I was thinking 4 speed because overall will probably be cheaper. Less mods. It is going into my 81 Cam...

Model A Guy · Model A Guy

Re-wiring a 1965 Beaumont convertible, 283 auto., owner wants to keep stock as much as possible, but not going to Pebble Beach. He doesn't want to put extra gauges in it, wants to use the idiot lights, problem is they installed a single-wire alternator. I have never run into this scenario before, mayb...

Hibred · Hibred

I need to ask you guys that know engines better then I do, I have a 440, believe its a mid 70's quite possibly from a motorhome, not sure just have a feeling it is, not sure of the internals although I was told when I bought it that it is a 440, 030 over bore, closed chamber heads, mild cam, not sure of what it is...

Larry · Larry

HI, I have an old aluminum tranny adapter with OFFY cast on the outside and # 3702 on the inside....just wondering what it fit .....been welded in many spots....hemi to ford 3 speed flatty??? ( now wall art)

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

In looking for a rad for the HJ one fellow(on the internet) recommended using a cross flow as a down flow. They look the same and I would think they flow the same in either down or cross direction. Anyone actually used a cross flow as a down flow?

Schnitz · Schnitz

Picked up this 350 from a friend of a friend. I'm in the first stage of rebuilding it. I stripped it down to the long block. Everything "looks" good to me but I've never gone this far with a motor before so any help you guys can provide is greatly appreciated. Cylinder walls are perfect - no scor...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	EASY GRIND MIG WIRE ??? (Preview) 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.	BAMBAM	10	2232	Apr 8, 2014 by BAMBAM
	Slip roller (Preview) 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.	Mr Samis	31	1462	Apr 6, 2014 by Mr Samis
	Looking for wire separators like these (centre bolt sbc) (Preview) Home made ??	427CARL	11	895	Apr 3, 2014 by jarvis1
	Question for Hemi ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 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	MANCAVER	67	5269	Apr 3, 2014 by MANCAVER
	Electric trans temp gauge (Preview) .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...	poncho62	8	542	Mar 25, 2014 by hemi43
	HJ round taillight lenses (Preview) I picked up a pair of 58 Chevy lenses and ground the outside dia to fit into the HJ bezels.	henrys57wagon	4	590	Mar 25, 2014 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	rear leaf spring perch (Preview) 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...	henrys57wagon	14	1685	Mar 25, 2014 by 58Chev
	ordered seat belts today (Preview) 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	1	516	Mar 24, 2014 by Gazoo
	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	1865	Mar 23, 2014 by 54vicky
	Need some sound advice (Preview) 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...	flatblack55delivery	23	2676	Mar 21, 2014 by hemi43
	METAL! (Preview) 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...	Dave Scott	10	1244	Mar 19, 2014 by 31 Blackrat
	Pop quiz II (Preview) 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. ...	Gazoo	26	1080	Mar 18, 2014 by 31 Blackrat
	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	877	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	1306	Mar 16, 2014 by MANCAVER
	sandblasting (Preview) anyone try walnut shells as a media? it's very expensive and I'm just wondering why.	MANCAVER	8	1043	Mar 16, 2014 by gkent
	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	408	Mar 15, 2014 by fatstax
	Welding thread - thoughts and discussions? (Preview) 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...	Gearhead	42	1978	Mar 15, 2014 by Playin Hookie
	oil filler tube with pcv (Preview) 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	Sacotu	12	2435	Mar 15, 2014 by slim
	satin black paint job ... (Preview) 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 .......	chopp666	27	3675	Mar 13, 2014 by Modfather
	ENGINE CODE HELP (Preview) 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	derekgcarr	6	548	Mar 11, 2014 by Santos L Halper
	Superchargers-major resources needed (Preview) 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...	wuga	3	601	Mar 10, 2014 by Rochie
	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	1405	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	1195	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	762	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	687	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	5668	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	13242	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	2996	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	560	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	3664	Feb 23, 2014 by meester_jamie
	Mopar transmission question (Preview) Has anyone installed a overdrive tranny in an older Mopar? Can I install a lockup converter in my 727? or would I have to change the whole transmission? For the amount I drive the van I,m wondering if it,s cost efficient to do the tranny as well as change the gears in the diff. -- Edited by carta on Sunday 23...	carta	2	402	Feb 23, 2014 by hemi43
	WASHING MACHINE HELP (Preview) I think I remember someone here mentioning that they repaired appliances. I,m trying to diagnose my washer if anyone is a tech I would appreciate having a chat. Thanks	carta	26	1102	Feb 22, 2014 by janies dirty 37
	While getting coil/plugs changed at garage they informed me .....they broke a plug ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Now of course, the truck wont start to at least heat it up..... How much luck has anybody had extracting these? Any tips besides the obvious soaking/heating method?? Just livin the dream in the North	janies dirty 37	55	4767	Feb 19, 2014 by shag766
	Lost Compression (Preview) Hey Guys n' Gals Been a busy summer! Hope ya'll have had a blast! I have a problem with my 87 Ford F150 4x4 4 spd with the bull low. I was driving home one day and the ol' boy just lost throttle, and started sputtering then lost oil pressure then it just died. My mechanic said I lost compression in 1 and ...	Chance	25	1674	Feb 18, 2014 by 54vicky
	blowing fuses (Preview) Today my 90 chevy Silverado blew a fuse. It is the courtesy circuit that's the radio , dome lts, cargo lts. Anyone here know of a good place to start to find the short? All I did was start the truck this morning and had the drivers door open and after about 3 minutes there was a pop (probably the fuse) and the...	Rustynuts	15	988	Feb 17, 2014 by janies dirty 37
	brake bleeding (Preview) so I has this Tahoe im putting together to drive, pedal was way down and it has new brakes all the way around I so I changed the master cylinder. I am still having a problem getting a firm pedal. I do recall reading that some gm trucks and cars are difficult to bleed through the abs system and require press...	fatstax	20	1448	Feb 16, 2014 by Torquewar
	AC lines (Preview) Need to get my a/c lines made. Would like braided stainless. Anyone know who does this or have had it done for them. Need to get this done ASAP. Any leads would be great or if anyone on this site does it for a business I need some done...	JohnnyBgood	24	1150	Feb 15, 2014 by JohnnyBgood
	PC computer question (Preview) 1. I bought my first computer in London in 2002 2. In 2004 the Hard Drive crashed 3. I went to a shop in Exeter On. and they send the hard drive to Toronto and had info retrieved for $1200.00 (I had the only photos of my grand daughters born in 2001) 3a. The shop owner suggested I buy a 2nd &...	427CARL	25	1237	Feb 7, 2014 by bmw2002e3
	Driveshaft shop (Preview) I had a custom driveshaft built for Dog Spit and when I went to install it, the u-joint was the wrong size for the 9" yoke(my fault for giving the wrong bit of info). The driveshaft was a 1310 u-joint size and the 9" is a 1330 large cap size. This appears to be an unusual combination and calls fo...	wuga	5	2444	Feb 2, 2014 by wuga
	toyota steering box (Preview) looking for some info on Toyota power steering boxes,what vehicles are they available on which vehicle has the smallest box and are they all the same , turn left wheels turn left or do they come left and right	34guy	9	894	Jan 30, 2014 by 34guy
	Exhaust system with exhaust diverter questions cutouts exhaust divert mufflers 2.5 pipes (Preview) I am planning an exhaust system for my '59 Apache and I need any input you've got. For some reason I can't just keep things simple, but here's what I want. 2.5" system with full length headers going to an X pipe, then I need to go right to dual mufflers because I want to have the exhaust exit on either...	apachomatic	8	1166	Jan 24, 2014 by oldkoot
	engine stands? (Preview) Anyone know where one can buy a gear drive head unit for an engine stand - or in the alternative have a good working model of something they built? I need an engine stand in the 1200# range and need it to be driven in some manner due to the weight and offset weights of an inline 6 I have three engine stands no...	Seeker1056	17	1571	Jan 21, 2014 by JPB
	A/C question (Preview) Wrong time of year I know....... Last summer I had work done on my AC system...97 GMC...New compressor, dryer. , top pipe and valves....Had it charged. Worked good. Today, while waiting for the wife in the store, I thought I would crank it up to circulate the compressor etc. The compressor wouldnt kic...	poncho62	19	961	Jan 19, 2014 by 427CARL
	Battery choices (Preview) Hey guys, what sort of battery should I be looking for? 350 sbc motor, electric fan, basic electrics I'm guessing that a V8 requires a fair bit more juice than the wee 4 pots I've had all my life?	Dave Scott	20	892	Jan 15, 2014 by GhostPost
	Manual Transmission replacement (Preview) Hey Guys .. I am looking to replace my Manual tranny. have been looking at Richmond gear 4 or 5 speeds. Any experience with these, or suggestions on something else? Any info will be greatly appreciated. I was thinking 4 speed because overall will probably be cheaper. Less mods. It is going into my 81 Cam...	Mikey44	13	1358	Jan 14, 2014 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	Generator Light (Preview) Re-wiring a 1965 Beaumont convertible, 283 auto., owner wants to keep stock as much as possible, but not going to Pebble Beach. He doesn't want to put extra gauges in it, wants to use the idiot lights, problem is they installed a single-wire alternator. I have never run into this scenario before, mayb...	Model A Guy	5	583	Jan 14, 2014 by Model A Guy
	Need a little help and advice with a Mopar 440 (Preview) I need to ask you guys that know engines better then I do, I have a 440, believe its a mid 70's quite possibly from a motorhome, not sure just have a feeling it is, not sure of the internals although I was told when I bought it that it is a 440, 030 over bore, closed chamber heads, mild cam, not sure of what it is...	Hibred	12	2037	Jan 14, 2014 by RacerRick
	OFFY # 3702 tranny adapter fits ??? (Preview) HI, I have an old aluminum tranny adapter with OFFY cast on the outside and # 3702 on the inside....just wondering what it fit .....been welded in many spots....hemi to ford 3 speed flatty??? ( now wall art)	Larry	1	611	Jan 14, 2014 by Playin Hookie
	cross flow as a down flow (Preview) In looking for a rad for the HJ one fellow(on the internet) recommended using a cross flow as a down flow. They look the same and I would think they flow the same in either down or cross direction. Anyone actually used a cross flow as a down flow?	henrys57wagon	7	840	Jan 10, 2014 by Chris Stapley
	rebuilding 350 sbc - first timer (Preview) Picked up this 350 from a friend of a friend. I'm in the first stage of rebuilding it. I stripped it down to the long block. Everything "looks" good to me but I've never gone this far with a motor before so any help you guys can provide is greatly appreciated. Cylinder walls are perfect - no scor...	Schnitz	28	2018	Jan 8, 2014 by Schnitz
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