Tech

shag766 · shag766

an old lad down the road from me dropped this rear window off the other day. he had the front one also at one time but it got broke. it was in the garage when he bought the house 20? years ago and seems to think it was in a mopar of some sort. its in good shape but has no markings to identify it to anything, just ar...

58Chev · 58Chev

I'm in the process of putting my front end back together but I can not compress my coil spring enough to put the steering arm on. I have heard that some shops will compress and strap the coils, is this best? Is there anyone here that can do this? I'm sure my Chinese junk can't hold up to the amount of compres...

hemi43 · hemi43

I've used this phrase all my life to remember the value of a resistor, but never realized it would be in a book.

Chris58 · Chris58

I was given an older mobile Vulcan scissor lift years ago. Its handy as hell for raising a car 36" or so. The problem is that it stalls the pump/motor once it realizes the whole weight of the car. I used it extensively when I did my Chevelle, but it had no drive train in it while I was doing the body. Now...

entourageguy · entourageguy

What have you used for sound proofing? I'm replacing my firewall pad and installing a 4 speed so it seems like the perfect time to upgrade the insulation. Guys on the HAMB talked about a product called peel and seal at lowes but can't find it there.

fatstax · fatstax

ok i finaly fixed my ignition problems i was having with the rat truck, seems i now get some black smoke at idle like the motor is loading up with fuel and a slight puff if i rev it the engine. other than that it runs fine and revs out under load okay. the timing is set as far as i can tell to be right since the ma...

NOX Mobile · NOX Mobile

Can anyone recommend a machine shop that can redrill the hubs of a Lincoln Mark VIII rear end to 4.5 bolt pattern and can also make and adapter for the calipers to fit a larger rotor?

derekgcarr · derekgcarr

Hey All I ve been picking away on the car and realize I have to put a frame under it and Ideas and a frame ? or does and one have one they are looking to get rid of the car is a 1937 pontiac sedan 4 dr with plans of a LT1 going in it

NorthernRatRodder · NorthernRatRodder

Just looking to see what everyones opinion/suggestion would be for decent welder for projects around the garage. It's been years since I did any welding (arc welding) and I'm contemplating buying one. It will be used to do projects around the garage and eventually, with practice, mock up a vehicle f...

58Chev · 58Chev

[IMG]https://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m142/58oddity/My%2058%20D...

hemikev · hemikev

http://bucketbuilder.bb3host.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=650

derekgcarr · derekgcarr

Hey All just wondering if anyone know where to get replacement sheet metal parts for a 1937 pontiac 4 door sedan I need rockers , inner wheel wells (rear) and floors I believe they are the same as the chev parts I can't find anywhere in Canada that has this stuff any help or direction or help would be g...

hemikev · hemikev

http://bucketbuilder.bb3host.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=642

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

so I am wanting to make custom door panels for my mercury truck I need a substrate to put the material onto Where can one get thin plastic sheet or stiff cardboard that can be heated or soaked and pressed into the shallow compound contours of the door I am looking for any suggestions from those who have b...

Bryan · Bryan

What evaporator units are you using in your hot rods for cooling and heating . Looking for something to fit up under the dash . Have looked at using a unit from the rear of a suburban and possible mount under the rear package tray . thanks Bryan

Homer · Homer

I have a nine inch ford rear end in my pickup that has drum brakes and I would like to convert to disc brakes.Yes I can buy a kit but some one told me that you could buy the parts from a wrecker.Has any one done it this way and what year of parts do I look for. Homer

just dave · just dave

Hey guys I'm switching the front end of my 52 chev p/u and am in need of advice/ help The original straight axle was removed entirely and replaced with a independant front suspension out of a 81 chev p/u The new one is 1" wider on the frame than the old, and it makes the truck look like a gasser at the mo...

captainq · captainq

So now that the crusing season is winding down, hopefully not for a few weeks though, I am going to be looking for someone to redo the seat and door panels in my 59 elcamino. I can bring the parts to them and I have purchased three hides of leather. I want a good job but of course dont want to break the bank e...

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

ok, so trying to finish my interior - and the seat trims are made of polypropelene plastic Is there anything out there that will make paint or glue stick to this stuff? I need to make them a different shade of grey I already tried various spray adhesives in the hopes of covering them with the same seat m...

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

What's the best way to cut up to 3" holes in 1/8 aluminum and also to cut curves in 1/8" aluminum sheet? I was going to try a router on a medium speed. Do you think that would work? Thanks.

69SD · 69SD

I have a left and right tinted door glass from a GM something not sure. Anybody know what they are from ? I want to sell them ! They say Soft Ray on them Thanks a million Kevin

sasquatch · sasquatch

Does anyone have a link to an article about "Beatty and Woods" 302 powered Maverick they ran i think in either C/gas or C/mp. Tried to locate this here by google but not much on this car comes up. Thanks.

scott420p · scott420p

I'm looking for a carburetor for my 350 that will have all the emissions equipment for 1980. I've come across a Holley 4166-1 carb dated 0989. All the info I can find is that its a 4160 600cfm vac secondary off a Chrysler. Here a a couple pics. My question would be is this a decent choice to run on a 350 with a 2...

hemikev · hemikev

picked this up at rocton. its a tilt . column shift but no indicator .what year and make chevy it fit.. i dont really like the shifter there. but has tilt and price was right.... if some 1 lpokin for this and can replace.p m me..

hemikev · hemikev

So , Slim was at my home , we were out looking at my T bucket frame , well Slim thought something out of whack with it , asked if he could take it and check it out , before you know it its at his house on a jig , sure enough its out of whack , well 5 days later it just arrived back at my house , he did amazing work , gu...

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

http://www.powdercoatguide.com/2012/11/welcome-to-powder-coating-complete-guide.html#.UjxJ3FMgqQl

34guy · 34guy

Changing the king pins on a 52 chev axle. Installing the new pins Bushing are to size of pin already ,And bushing slips into spindle without to much effort, I am happy with the fit of pin and bushing ,but somewhat concerned the bushing may spin in the spindle mis aligning the grease nipple hole . Should th...

48chev · 48chev

Hey guys I need some help I have a pin hole leak and coolant is coming out on the front passenger side of my motor it looks like a plug is this a frost plug? if so how would you fix it? motor is a 1987 chevy 305 any help would be great Thanks

48chev · 48chev

TBI to carb swap Anyone done it? how did it work out? I would to swap my 1987 chevy 305 TBI to Carb what do you think?

shag766 · shag766

ok hemi i got off his thread to be polite, imagine that. back to the caustic cleaning thingy. sorry newagerod for the jack-up here but; hemi43 "you have some splaining to du here loocy" LOL *dezi* x-ok, after putting my 2 cents in on newrods inquiry about hardware and i mentioned i'd like...

flatblack55delivery · flatblack55delivery

We have something of a problem on an LT1 engine. while driving the Roadmaster home The Boy had it really get noisie but did get it home.We looked and found the #1plug wire and half the plug had fallen out.The plug is broken of just below the nut with the threds and electrode still in the head.Looks like...

Builderrhys · Builderrhys

I am trying to bend some Drawn Over Mandrel (DOM) tubing and I am not having much luck with the good quality pipe bender (Enerpac) that I thought I could squeak by with. The DOM is kinking in the center of the bend. I don't have a pile of cash to spend on a bender right now and I don't know of anyone in my ar...

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

Anyone have any experience with Atlas lifts or Greg Smith Equipment Co.?

RacerRick · 77

I hate searching the web for stuff . I always come up with dead ends . does any one have a link to a decent site with info on nitrous install on a hatch back style body with no separate trunk .. Thanks ..77.

GP CUTLASS · GP CUTLASS

Hi Guys. 1970 Cutlass 350 rocket The last couple of days the "HOT" light for the engine has been flickering off and on when I slow down. It's not on when I am driving. It's not on when I stop. It happens when I am slowing down to stop. Any ideas? -- Edited by GP CUTLASS on Wednesday 21st of August 20...

Chevypkup66 · Chevypkup66

Thanks for the suggestions. Finally got around to having time to check it out closer. It was a broken wire to the ignition. Put new wire in with inline fuse and all is great. Glad to be driving my baby again. Thanks again.

sasquatch · sasquatch

Just reading a write up in Doug Boyce's great book about Junior Stocks. "Tim Nega" ran a 55 Chev with a "STOCK: 265 , 162 HP ,2 barrel carb, and a 3 speed stick, A legal NHRA record holder . Amazing that this car was running a 5:86 rear end, and the three speed stick trans low gear ratio was a 3...

Gearhead · Gearhead

Ok, so the wife's van just developed a noise that concerns me. When you kill the engine, there is a ringing, metallic noise that continues for 2-3 seconds after the engine stops. What it sounds like to me is something metal still spinning making a ringing noise as if it was a big washer on a shaft or someth...

scott420p · scott420p

My mothers 2003 saturn l200 keeps blowing the front ds wheel bearing(and its a PITA to fix). A couple of winters ago I was driving it in the winter and I was an ass and slid it into a curb. I replaced the wheel bearing and the bent rim and everything was alright for about a year, then went again. So I/my mother...

poncho62 · poncho62

I just bought this today. Got it for a good price because it has had water leaks.....Asking Pete or whoever wishes to voice their expertise. It seems that the seam on the roof across the front of the rubber roof where it joins the aluminum split and let water in over the winter...Here is the resulting dam...

slim · slim

Talking to a buddy from the falls today , he has a 62 235 points setup. Good spark from the coil(new ) weak or no spark at the plug(new points, condenser , cap, wires,plugs). now heres the twist if he pulls the plug off the block he gets a good sharp spark between the plug body and block. coil is hooked up ri...

GP CUTLASS · GP CUTLASS

Hey guys. I'm not trying to rush through the summer. Just wondering how you store your cars for the winter?

rectob · rectob

Driving home and truck was running great. Put in third and it stuck. Now it won't come out of third. I am very non-mechanical...if anyone lives near Barrie or knows a decent mechanic, let me know? Thanks all!

Cat in the Hat · Cat in the Hat

I changed the oil in my hot rod to full synthetic....and now every now and then huffs oil smoke out the exhaust. Im changing back to a quality regular oil and I'll let you know if it stops. Anyone else with this problem?

sasquatch · sasquatch

Just for the heck of it here is what a vacuum gauge will tell you. Exhaust or intake valve sticking. Sparkplug misfiring. Burned exhaust or intake valve. Piston rings or cylinder walls worn. Ignition timing off. Valve timing off. Valve timing off due to worn camshaft lobe or timing gear. Intake gaske...

hemi43 · hemi43

I put one on my car years ago, but never liked the feel of it. The main issue I'm having is I get a lot of feedback to my steering wheel when I hit fairly large bumps only on one wheel. I'm blaming this ona rather small KPI, thus giving me a large scrub radius (4-5 inches). Anyone else have this problem? Other...

427CARL · 427CARL

The 1949 from Colorado seem to have a high altitude, attitude... We cleaned the gas tank added fresh fuel We changed plugs, wires, and cap and rotor, and coil (6V) The truck will run very rough, and a little better if vaccum line pulled off... The carb is a Carter YF 2100S We cleaned it and made sure...

30AV8 · 30AV8

I'm having my pickup re-painted, and I am doing the prep work. the paint on there now is an enamel(acrylic?) of some sort. some panels are fine and i was just going to rough up the paint with like 600-800 grit, while other panels have some filler work to be done. with these i am sanding down either to the met...

janies dirty 37 · janies dirty 37

Question for anyone who has chopped there ride ??? Where did you get new windshield and other glass from?? No one will "tackle that big of a job" around here

Any ideas/input would be appreciated

Janice

Gazoo · Gazoo

I'm not sure what forum this belongs under, but...I need help. I picked up an old "MERCURY" battery charger/tester on my way back from Syracuse last weekend, I took it apart today to restore it, but I can't find any dates what-so-ever. I took a bunch of pics, as I always do, before I start tear...

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	rear window mystry (Preview) an old lad down the road from me dropped this rear window off the other day. he had the front one also at one time but it got broke. it was in the garage when he bought the house 20? years ago and seems to think it was in a mopar of some sort. its in good shape but has no markings to identify it to anything, just ar...	shag766	1	612	Nov 10, 2013 by 69SS454
	Best way to compress coil springs?? (Preview) I'm in the process of putting my front end back together but I can not compress my coil spring enough to put the steering arm on. I have heard that some shops will compress and strap the coils, is this best? Is there anyone here that can do this? I'm sure my Chinese junk can't hold up to the amount of compres...	58Chev	16	3246	Nov 8, 2013 by henrys57wagon
	Resistor value (Preview) I've used this phrase all my life to remember the value of a resistor, but never realized it would be in a book.	hemi43	9	672	Nov 8, 2013 by hemi43
	Any hydraulic Experts out there? (Preview) I was given an older mobile Vulcan scissor lift years ago. Its handy as hell for raising a car 36" or so. The problem is that it stalls the pump/motor once it realizes the whole weight of the car. I used it extensively when I did my Chevelle, but it had no drive train in it while I was doing the body. Now...	Chris58	19	1117	Nov 5, 2013 by hemi43
	Sound proofing (Preview) What have you used for sound proofing? I'm replacing my firewall pad and installing a 4 speed so it seems like the perfect time to upgrade the insulation. Guys on the HAMB talked about a product called peel and seal at lowes but can't find it there.	entourageguy	31	9172	Oct 28, 2013 by Rochie
	some black smoke at idle with holley 2 barrel (Preview) ok i finaly fixed my ignition problems i was having with the rat truck, seems i now get some black smoke at idle like the motor is loading up with fuel and a slight puff if i rev it the engine. other than that it runs fine and revs out under load okay. the timing is set as far as i can tell to be right since the ma...	fatstax	35	2558	Oct 28, 2013 by fatstax
	Machine Shop? (Preview) Can anyone recommend a machine shop that can redrill the hubs of a Lincoln Mark VIII rear end to 4.5 bolt pattern and can also make and adapter for the calipers to fit a larger rotor?	NOX Mobile	5	1048	Oct 24, 2013 by Cat in the Hat
	FRAME IDEAS 1937 pontiac (Preview) Hey All I ve been picking away on the car and realize I have to put a frame under it and Ideas and a frame ? or does and one have one they are looking to get rid of the car is a 1937 pontiac sedan 4 dr with plans of a LT1 going in it	derekgcarr	1	559	Oct 23, 2013 by Homer
	Welder questions (Preview) Just looking to see what everyones opinion/suggestion would be for decent welder for projects around the garage. It's been years since I did any welding (arc welding) and I'm contemplating buying one. It will be used to do projects around the garage and eventually, with practice, mock up a vehicle f...	NorthernRatRodder	42	6656	Oct 23, 2013 by slim
	Help identifing a TH700-R4 (Preview) [IMG]https://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m142/58oddity/My%2058%20D...	58Chev	14	1178	Oct 23, 2013 by parklane
	earlier ford axle shapes. very helpfull (Preview) http://bucketbuilder.bb3host.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=650	hemikev	4	609	Oct 17, 2013 by slim
	SHEET METAL REPLACEMENT PARTS ? HELP (Preview) Hey All just wondering if anyone know where to get replacement sheet metal parts for a 1937 pontiac 4 door sedan I need rockers , inner wheel wells (rear) and floors I believe they are the same as the chev parts I can't find anywhere in Canada that has this stuff any help or direction or help would be g...	derekgcarr	7	1502	Oct 16, 2013 by derekgcarr
	steering column and box info...very usefull (Preview) http://bucketbuilder.bb3host.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=642	hemikev	0	641	Oct 15, 2013 by hemikev
	door panels (Preview) so I am wanting to make custom door panels for my mercury truck I need a substrate to put the material onto Where can one get thin plastic sheet or stiff cardboard that can be heated or soaked and pressed into the shallow compound contours of the door I am looking for any suggestions from those who have b...	Seeker1056	23	2085	Oct 13, 2013 by slim
	Re: A/C heater evaporators (Preview) What evaporator units are you using in your hot rods for cooling and heating . Looking for something to fit up under the dash . Have looked at using a unit from the rear of a suburban and possible mount under the rear package tray . thanks Bryan	Bryan	7	1453	Oct 12, 2013 by JohnnyBgood
	Rear disc brakes for nine inch ford (Preview) I have a nine inch ford rear end in my pickup that has drum brakes and I would like to convert to disc brakes.Yes I can buy a kit but some one told me that you could buy the parts from a wrecker.Has any one done it this way and what year of parts do I look for. Homer	Homer	18	5787	Oct 10, 2013 by johnod
	Front end swap help (Preview) Hey guys I'm switching the front end of my 52 chev p/u and am in need of advice/ help The original straight axle was removed entirely and replaced with a independant front suspension out of a 81 chev p/u The new one is 1" wider on the frame than the old, and it makes the truck look like a gasser at the mo...	just dave	39	4335	Oct 7, 2013 by Ziggy
	upholstery (Preview) So now that the crusing season is winding down, hopefully not for a few weeks though, I am going to be looking for someone to redo the seat and door panels in my 59 elcamino. I can bring the parts to them and I have purchased three hides of leather. I want a good job but of course dont want to break the bank e...	captainq	2	819	Oct 5, 2013 by slab
	polypropelene plastics (Preview) ok, so trying to finish my interior - and the seat trims are made of polypropelene plastic Is there anything out there that will make paint or glue stick to this stuff? I need to make them a different shade of grey I already tried various spray adhesives in the hopes of covering them with the same seat m...	Seeker1056	4	890	Oct 5, 2013 by oldkoot
	cutting aluminum (Preview) What's the best way to cut up to 3" holes in 1/8 aluminum and also to cut curves in 1/8" aluminum sheet? I was going to try a router on a medium speed. Do you think that would work? Thanks.	MANCAVER	14	2329	Oct 4, 2013 by Mr Samis
	Tinted door glass what is it from ? (Preview) I have a left and right tinted door glass from a GM something not sure. Anybody know what they are from ? I want to sell them ! They say Soft Ray on them Thanks a million Kevin	69SD	1	690	Sep 30, 2013 by 77
	Beatty and Woods: (Preview) Does anyone have a link to an article about "Beatty and Woods" 302 powered Maverick they ran i think in either C/gas or C/mp. Tried to locate this here by google but not much on this car comes up. Thanks.	sasquatch	6	3905	Sep 26, 2013 by Dick Kirkpatrick
	Thoughts on a Holley carb (Preview) I'm looking for a carburetor for my 350 that will have all the emissions equipment for 1980. I've come across a Holley 4166-1 carb dated 0989. All the info I can find is that its a 4160 600cfm vac secondary off a Chrysler. Here a a couple pics. My question would be is this a decent choice to run on a 350 with a 2...	scott420p	7	1238	Sep 25, 2013 by sasquatch
	wheel and Columm. .what year and model (Preview) picked this up at rocton. its a tilt . column shift but no indicator .what year and make chevy it fit.. i dont really like the shifter there. but has tilt and price was right.... if some 1 lpokin for this and can replace.p m me..	hemikev	3	730	Sep 24, 2013 by hemikev
	Tech , good guy alert (Preview) So , Slim was at my home , we were out looking at my T bucket frame , well Slim thought something out of whack with it , asked if he could take it and check it out , before you know it its at his house on a jig , sure enough its out of whack , well 5 days later it just arrived back at my house , he did amazing work , gu...	hemikev	17	1105	Sep 21, 2013 by hemikev
	powder coating blog, not mine!!!!!! (Preview) http://www.powdercoatguide.com/2012/11/welcome-to-powder-coating-complete-guide.html#.UjxJ3FMgqQl	henrys57wagon	1	693	Sep 20, 2013 by hemi43
	king pin questions (Preview) Changing the king pins on a 52 chev axle. Installing the new pins Bushing are to size of pin already ,And bushing slips into spindle without to much effort, I am happy with the fit of pin and bushing ,but somewhat concerned the bushing may spin in the spindle mis aligning the grease nipple hole . Should th...	34guy	26	1442	Sep 19, 2013 by fatstax
	Coolant Leak (Preview) Hey guys I need some help I have a pin hole leak and coolant is coming out on the front passenger side of my motor it looks like a plug is this a frost plug? if so how would you fix it? motor is a 1987 chevy 305 any help would be great Thanks	48chev	12	977	Sep 17, 2013 by 48chev
	TBI to carb swap (Preview) TBI to carb swap Anyone done it? how did it work out? I would to swap my 1987 chevy 305 TBI to Carb what do you think?	48chev	18	1746	Sep 16, 2013 by fatstax
	caustic cleaning (Preview) ok hemi i got off his thread to be polite, imagine that. back to the caustic cleaning thingy. sorry newagerod for the jack-up here but; hemi43 "you have some splaining to du here loocy" LOL dezi x-ok, after putting my 2 cents in on newrods inquiry about hardware and i mentioned i'd like...	shag766	23	1781	Sep 14, 2013 by 2inchestoolow
	Lt1 broken plug (Preview) We have something of a problem on an LT1 engine. while driving the Roadmaster home The Boy had it really get noisie but did get it home.We looked and found the #1plug wire and half the plug had fallen out.The plug is broken of just below the nut with the threds and electrode still in the head.Looks like...	flatblack55delivery	21	1133	Sep 13, 2013 by atomsplitter
	Tubing Bender (Preview) I am trying to bend some Drawn Over Mandrel (DOM) tubing and I am not having much luck with the good quality pipe bender (Enerpac) that I thought I could squeak by with. The DOM is kinking in the center of the bend. I don't have a pile of cash to spend on a bender right now and I don't know of anyone in my ar...	Builderrhys	24	5735	Aug 31, 2013 by sasquatch
	atlas lifts (Preview) Anyone have any experience with Atlas lifts or Greg Smith Equipment Co.?	MANCAVER	0	912	Aug 30, 2013 by MANCAVER
	Nitrous install question (Preview) I hate searching the web for stuff . I always come up with dead ends . does any one have a link to a decent site with info on nitrous install on a hatch back style body with no separate trunk .. Thanks ..77.	77	37	2413	Aug 26, 2013 by RacerRick
	HOT light (Preview) Hi Guys. 1970 Cutlass 350 rocket The last couple of days the "HOT" light for the engine has been flickering off and on when I slow down. It's not on when I am driving. It's not on when I stop. It happens when I am slowing down to stop. Any ideas? -- Edited by GP CUTLASS on Wednesday 21st of August 20...	GP CUTLASS	3	574	Aug 22, 2013 by dualquadpete
	Dead truck up and running (Preview) Thanks for the suggestions. Finally got around to having time to check it out closer. It was a broken wire to the ignition. Put new wire in with inline fuse and all is great. Glad to be driving my baby again. Thanks again.	Chevypkup66	42	30323	Aug 20, 2013 by Ziggy
	Those incredible Junior Stocks: (Preview) Just reading a write up in Doug Boyce's great book about Junior Stocks. "Tim Nega" ran a 55 Chev with a "STOCK: 265 , 162 HP ,2 barrel carb, and a 3 speed stick, A legal NHRA record holder . Amazing that this car was running a 5:86 rear end, and the three speed stick trans low gear ratio was a 3...	sasquatch	10	1105	Aug 20, 2013 by sasquatch
	Spinning metal noise after shut off?? (Preview) Ok, so the wife's van just developed a noise that concerns me. When you kill the engine, there is a ringing, metallic noise that continues for 2-3 seconds after the engine stops. What it sounds like to me is something metal still spinning making a ringing noise as if it was a big washer on a shaft or someth...	Gearhead	10	1284	Aug 20, 2013 by Chris Stapley
	Question About a DD (Preview) My mothers 2003 saturn l200 keeps blowing the front ds wheel bearing(and its a PITA to fix). A couple of winters ago I was driving it in the winter and I was an ass and slid it into a curb. I replaced the wheel bearing and the bent rim and everything was alright for about a year, then went again. So I/my mother...	scott420p	30	1499	Aug 18, 2013 by scott420p
	RV help needed (Preview) I just bought this today. Got it for a good price because it has had water leaks.....Asking Pete or whoever wishes to voice their expertise. It seems that the seam on the roof across the front of the rubber roof where it joins the aluminum split and let water in over the winter...Here is the resulting dam...	poncho62	21	1338	Aug 18, 2013 by workin class
	Spark (Preview) Talking to a buddy from the falls today , he has a 62 235 points setup. Good spark from the coil(new ) weak or no spark at the plug(new points, condenser , cap, wires,plugs). now heres the twist if he pulls the plug off the block he gets a good sharp spark between the plug body and block. coil is hooked up ri...	slim	20	1010	Aug 16, 2013 by slim
	winter storage (Preview) Hey guys. I'm not trying to rush through the summer. Just wondering how you store your cars for the winter?	GP CUTLASS	29	1203	Aug 14, 2013 by janies dirty 37
	1968 GMC Pick up 3 in the tree (Preview) Driving home and truck was running great. Put in third and it stuck. Now it won't come out of third. I am very non-mechanical...if anyone lives near Barrie or knows a decent mechanic, let me know? Thanks all!	rectob	6	1116	Aug 13, 2013 by IR Mechanik
	Synthetic oil Problems (Preview) I changed the oil in my hot rod to full synthetic....and now every now and then huffs oil smoke out the exhaust. Im changing back to a quality regular oil and I'll let you know if it stops. Anyone else with this problem?	Cat in the Hat	21	7284	Aug 11, 2013 by shag766
	The Vacuum gauge: (Preview) Just for the heck of it here is what a vacuum gauge will tell you. Exhaust or intake valve sticking. Sparkplug misfiring. Burned exhaust or intake valve. Piston rings or cylinder walls worn. Ignition timing off. Valve timing off. Valve timing off due to worn camshaft lobe or timing gear. Intake gaske...	sasquatch	12	3097	Aug 8, 2013 by scott420p
	Anyone using a TCI or equivalent front end on their car?? (Preview) I put one on my car years ago, but never liked the feel of it. The main issue I'm having is I get a lot of feedback to my steering wheel when I hit fairly large bumps only on one wheel. I'm blaming this ona rather small KPI, thus giving me a large scrub radius (4-5 inches). Anyone else have this problem? Other...	hemi43	4	943	Aug 5, 2013 by hemi43
	1949 Chevrolet 3100 from Colorado (Preview) The 1949 from Colorado seem to have a high altitude, attitude... We cleaned the gas tank added fresh fuel We changed plugs, wires, and cap and rotor, and coil (6V) The truck will run very rough, and a little better if vaccum line pulled off... The carb is a Carter YF 2100S We cleaned it and made sure...	427CARL	6	889	Aug 5, 2013 by sasquatch
	painting question (Preview) I'm having my pickup re-painted, and I am doing the prep work. the paint on there now is an enamel(acrylic?) of some sort. some panels are fine and i was just going to rough up the paint with like 600-800 grit, while other panels have some filler work to be done. with these i am sanding down either to the met...	30AV8	16	1210	Aug 4, 2013 by slab
	SOS!!! Where to get new windshield/glass for chopped (Preview) Question for anyone who has chopped there ride ??? Where did you get new windshield and other glass from?? No one will "tackle that big of a job" around here Any ideas/input would be appreciated Janice	janies dirty 37	18	4165	Aug 1, 2013 by fatstax
	Need help identifying. (Preview) I'm not sure what forum this belongs under, but...I need help. I picked up an old "MERCURY" battery charger/tester on my way back from Syracuse last weekend, I took it apart today to restore it, but I can't find any dates what-so-ever. I took a bunch of pics, as I always do, before I start tear...	Gazoo	6	813	Jul 28, 2013 by henrys57wagon
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