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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...

oldkoot · oldkoot

Trying to help a friend, 39 Plymouth with a 5.7 Hemi that came out of a 2004 Magnum. Problem started out as intermittent no start last year( just like a dead battery, nothing), leave it for an hour and fired right up and ran fine, replaced ECM and had VATs disabled thinking this might be the problem. Now st...

48chev · 48chev

Hey what are you guys using for wiper motors ? Im working on 1948 chev pick up and was thinking of using a wiper motor from the rear window of a caravan do you think it will work ?

Gwillyville Kid · Gwillyville Kid

Many years ago I heard about how a Corvette could burn to the ground in 3 minutes. Gasoline plus resin from fiberglass and other flammable items such as upholstery, wiring plastic covering tires all combine for one Jim Dandy fire. I attended a seminar about automotive wiring and electrical compone...

Beachcat · Beachcat

These came with an HID headlight kit. It's bizaarr

Dave Scott · Dave Scott

So my AC was working when I got the truck in March, but now when I need it, it's not working. I bought the re-seal recharge and hose kit, but when I hooked it up, it's already showing full pressure. The compressor clutch spins as it should when the engine is running, and there's air blowing inside the cab, b...

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

need to reglue my truck headliner and was wondering if there are good/bad glues . 3m 77 comes up on the net but some like it some don't ...as does permatex super that crappy tire sells.

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

got the tranny back in the 46 and went to start it and pop goes the starter fuse. ...checked all wires and none are bare ,pinched .....I did do a wire cleanup on the wires going to the starter but they are all ok....now I'm wondering if its a shorted starter solenoid..the solenoid doesn't even engage.......

captainq · captainq

Gave my rochester 4 jet carb off my 348 engine to a mechanic to rebuild. Got the kit and he disassembled it but both floats had gas in them. Cant seem to find replacement floats, Any chance someone may have one of these carbs with good floats or another carb that may fit my intake. It is basically two tw...

Cat in the Hat · Cat in the Hat

Had it rebuilt....5000 miles ago......runs good...full manual....but Every now and then...not all the time...when I back out of the garage...it pukes tranny fluid while in reverse WTF? I find a puddle under the car when parked every now and then ...sometimes a few drops...sometimes a lake Any t...

poncho62 · poncho62

A bit off topic.....I am going camping in a couple of weeks. Taking our popup trailer and will have no electric. I will be running the campers lights and water pump on batteries. I have one on board RV battery and an going to take a 2nd, maybe a 3rd. Heres the question...Which will last longer....Hook the...

Gwillyville Kid · Gwillyville Kid

I am trying to identify these ground brackets. The 8 finger one is from a 80's G20 van, and mounts on the boot that seal s the firewall where the steering column passes through. The 6 finger unit is from and 80's S10 and I believe it mounts on the parking brake mounting bracket on the driver's kick panel. I...

Adslow65 · Adslow65

Hey everyone, I picked up this front straight axle off a truck (good deal, it was just the axle - no truck and the guy wasn't sure what it was from) I was hoping to use it for a project... I thought it was Ford but I think I made a bone head move, as this one might be Dodge!? Can anyone help me identify this for sur...

crash43 · crash43

Trans won't shift out of first gear so I went through my check list: replaced vacuum line and modulator checked governor gear ( it was good ) replaced fluid and put new filter an...

r680680 · r680680

Well I decided I want to put disk brakes front and back and upgrade to power steering on my 56 nomad. But there is a lot of different makes and sizes out there. Just want to get feed back from others that have done sim work on there ride

slim · slim

Ran across one today in a mid 80s F150 behind a L 6 just wondering if any one has used one in a A or 30s rod. Shifter placement looks to be the same as the early fords dam near under the dash. divorced bell house with overdrive. hydraulic clutch with external slave . I had one in a service truck around that time...

r680680 · r680680

Hello Just wondering where to get a good disk brake conversions kit for my 56 nomad, also want to upgrade to power steering just not sure which way to go yet. Any good Canadian retailers to deal with instead of buying in the US. Shipping and customs fees are getting to crazy.

hotroddonnie · hotroddonnie

Looking for someone that is good! and willing to come to my place to adjust the two doors, they are hung and need some adjustments.

Beachcat · Beachcat

here is an aluminum part that has had a welded on part ripped off it. I don't know if you can tell by this picture but most of the bead has remained in tact. To me this means it was a cold weld. Am I right?

Beachcat · Beachcat

A while back I bought a car off a guys wife when he died. Along with it, I got a lot of his tools. I have a gazillion sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers etc. I plan to put them in an upcoming garage sale. The thing is, there are many sockets that are old snap-ons, herbrands, mactools, proto. Are these old pro t...

sasquatch · sasquatch

Anyone interested in checking out any old tools , this is the best information site i have found, with many old companies listed, most with great pics. http://www.home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/ (The oldest i have found is an 1896 "Billings and Spencer" adjustable.)

sasquatch · sasquatch

Talk about collecting tools ,,, i have always wondered,,, Where did ALL the old mechanics and body mens tools and tool chests go over the years?? There has to be thousands of these tradesmen that have died off over the years, so "WHERE" did all the tools and tool chests go to?????? Surely the...

scott420p · scott420p

Just picked up a 1989 Gmc S15 4.3 with 246000. After I drove it a little hard to see how it ran this noise started. It only makes this sound once its warmed up, but it doesn't matter whether I'm driving or if its parked. I've felt around the exhaust manifolds and don't feel a leak. Is it bearings or possibly a...

Glen440 · Glen440

I just saw an interesting master cylinder conversion for old chevs with the master under your feet. It uses the master that is on the car and they mount a new master behind it and have the push rod run through everything. I was trying to decide if I make one or buy one until I saw this. It solves the hard part o...

will · will

Has any of our members had any experience with "plastic weld" to repair cracks etc. in hard plastic such as dash repair. There are guys advertising "plastic weld" and I would like some feed back from someone who has used their service. Thanks John

captainq · captainq

My 59 elcamino has power steering, a ram type set up. The original pump mounted to the back of the generator and ran directly off the generator. I changed to an alternator and planed on using a late 60s power steering pump that I mounted to the block. The new power steering pump has one high pressure li...

entourageguy · entourageguy

changing over the impala and just wondered if anyone knew of web site with wiring diagrams.

Gazoo · Gazoo

Due to all the new (possible) regulations governing our hobby..., my build is quite possibly going in another direction. I was building my '38 Dodge with the intention on using a small block Mopar 318ci (5.2L), the engine is from '88 pickup with low miles, so I have a mock up engine trans. with headers e...

77

Ok so I bought new belts at summit an dammmmmmmmm right I parked tow rig trailer with gremlin on it right out in the front lot . Have pics to prove it . Got the same brand as I got before rci 5 pt belts . the old , 2 yrs old , rules rules rules ... feel like a bit more plastic or harder material . the new ones feel sof...

PatrickJC · PatrickJC

Has anyone found headers to fit a '57 350 (347) Pontiac? It is hard to search sites by vehicle since my engine is in a '59 Apache. Not sure which vehicles came with that engine in '57. Thanks! Patrick

Rochie · Rochie

Here's a great article from the New Zealand registration process regarding steering columns. This is a must read for everybody. http://lvvta.org.nz/documents/infosheets/LVVTA_Info_01-2013_Unsafe_Aftermarket_Steering_Columns.pdf

shag766 · shag766

ok guys, i just just removed the cover off a 10 bolt rear from a 70 something chev. here's the #'s from the ring gear- G01 882411 37 9 usa k3 what is it. thnx. this will help -- Edited by shag766 on Monday 20th of May 2013 08:14:16 AM

FALLSGUY1955 · FALLSGUY1955

I was just wondering if anybody has had any experience with this type of paint and bondo removal. I was thinking about purchasing a unit from a company in Texas. I saw it on an episode of My classic car and it looked like a good way of striping a body or chassis to bare metal thanks for any insight you can give...

shazzbott · shazzbott

what i am looking for is information on who makes or sells a rear end cover. this cover fits 8 & 9 " for rears. what this aluminum cover does is fit right over the center section , bolts over it actually and it looks like the whole center section is aluminum. I think the center part looks like a qui...

Chance · Chance

Ok, so I am trying to figure out how or where to start building a rat rod. I know alot of you guys have years and years experience, some of you were probably born into the industry, but for me I have just had a love for classic cars my whole life, but never got my **** together enough to do something about it....

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	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	584	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	30463	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	1116	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	1303	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	1514	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	1346	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	1018	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	1217	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	1134	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	7349	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	3106	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	955	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	911	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	1220	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	4199	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	820	Jul 28, 2013 by henrys57wagon
	Will it start?? maybe, maybe not, it's a MOPAR!! (Preview) Trying to help a friend, 39 Plymouth with a 5.7 Hemi that came out of a 2004 Magnum. Problem started out as intermittent no start last year( just like a dead battery, nothing), leave it for an hour and fired right up and ran fine, replaced ECM and had VATs disabled thinking this might be the problem. Now st...	oldkoot	8	946	Jul 27, 2013 by oldkoot
	wiper motor (Preview) Hey what are you guys using for wiper motors ? Im working on 1948 chev pick up and was thinking of using a wiper motor from the rear window of a caravan do you think it will work ?	48chev	12	1003	Jul 27, 2013 by 77
	Use Fuses! (Preview) Many years ago I heard about how a Corvette could burn to the ground in 3 minutes. Gasoline plus resin from fiberglass and other flammable items such as upholstery, wiring plastic covering tires all combine for one Jim Dandy fire. I attended a seminar about automotive wiring and electrical compone...	Gwillyville Kid	8	1174	Jul 23, 2013 by Cat in the Hat
	Check out these intall instructions lol (Preview) These came with an HID headlight kit. It's bizaarr	Beachcat	6	752	Jul 22, 2013 by bygddy
	1998 F150 AC help please (Preview) So my AC was working when I got the truck in March, but now when I need it, it's not working. I bought the re-seal recharge and hose kit, but when I hooked it up, it's already showing full pressure. The compressor clutch spins as it should when the engine is running, and there's air blowing inside the cab, b...	Dave Scott	13	1429	Jul 20, 2013 by Dave Scott
	headliner glue (Preview) need to reglue my truck headliner and was wondering if there are good/bad glues . 3m 77 comes up on the net but some like it some don't ...as does permatex super that crappy tire sells.	Rustynuts	7	1347	Jul 20, 2013 by 427CARL
	blowing fuses!!!!! (Preview) got the tranny back in the 46 and went to start it and pop goes the starter fuse. ...checked all wires and none are bare ,pinched .....I did do a wire cleanup on the wires going to the starter but they are all ok....now I'm wondering if its a shorted starter solenoid..the solenoid doesn't even engage.......	Rustynuts	12	6781	Jul 18, 2013 by DaveM
	Rochester 4 jet carb (Preview) Gave my rochester 4 jet carb off my 348 engine to a mechanic to rebuild. Got the kit and he disassembled it but both floats had gas in them. Cant seem to find replacement floats, Any chance someone may have one of these carbs with good floats or another carb that may fit my intake. It is basically two tw...	captainq	14	2070	Jul 17, 2013 by poncho62
	Any tranny guys out there.......th350 question (Preview) Had it rebuilt....5000 miles ago......runs good...full manual....but Every now and then...not all the time...when I back out of the garage...it pukes tranny fluid while in reverse WTF? I find a puddle under the car when parked every now and then ...sometimes a few drops...sometimes a lake Any t...	Cat in the Hat	5	1259	Jul 16, 2013 by slim
	Battery question (Preview) A bit off topic.....I am going camping in a couple of weeks. Taking our popup trailer and will have no electric. I will be running the campers lights and water pump on batteries. I have one on board RV battery and an going to take a 2nd, maybe a 3rd. Heres the question...Which will last longer....Hook the...	poncho62	7	807	Jul 16, 2013 by 3 deuce
	Chevy & GMC Ground Bracket (Preview) I am trying to identify these ground brackets. The 8 finger one is from a 80's G20 van, and mounts on the boot that seal s the firewall where the steering column passes through. The 6 finger unit is from and 80's S10 and I believe it mounts on the parking brake mounting bracket on the driver's kick panel. I...	Gwillyville Kid	2	788	Jul 14, 2013 by fatstax
	Front axle identification Help! (Preview) Hey everyone, I picked up this front straight axle off a truck (good deal, it was just the axle - no truck and the guy wasn't sure what it was from) I was hoping to use it for a project... I thought it was Ford but I think I made a bone head move, as this one might be Dodge!? Can anyone help me identify this for sur...	Adslow65	10	2547	Jul 14, 2013 by Gwillyville Kid
	Diagnosing a TH350 (Preview) Trans won't shift out of first gear so I went through my check list: replaced vacuum line and modulator checked governor gear ( it was good ) replaced fluid and put new filter an...	crash43	10	4143	Jul 9, 2013 by crash43
	To Many to choose from (Preview) Well I decided I want to put disk brakes front and back and upgrade to power steering on my 56 nomad. But there is a lot of different makes and sizes out there. Just want to get feed back from others that have done sim work on there ride	r680680	4	830	Jul 2, 2013 by henrys57wagon
	Ford t170ft (TOD) (Preview) Ran across one today in a mid 80s F150 behind a L 6 just wondering if any one has used one in a A or 30s rod. Shifter placement looks to be the same as the early fords dam near under the dash. divorced bell house with overdrive. hydraulic clutch with external slave . I had one in a service truck around that time...	slim	2	1153	Jul 1, 2013 by slim
	Best places to order performance without having to ship from US (Preview) Hello Just wondering where to get a good disk brake conversions kit for my 56 nomad, also want to upgrade to power steering just not sure which way to go yet. Any good Canadian retailers to deal with instead of buying in the US. Shipping and customs fees are getting to crazy.	r680680	12	1264	Jun 24, 2013 by Chris Stapley
	Any local body guy that can hang doors? (Preview) Looking for someone that is good! and willing to come to my place to adjust the two doors, they are hung and need some adjustments.	hotroddonnie	11	1212	Jun 23, 2013 by entourageguy
	welders opinion (Preview) here is an aluminum part that has had a welded on part ripped off it. I don't know if you can tell by this picture but most of the bead has remained in tact. To me this means it was a cold weld. Am I right?	Beachcat	6	866	Jun 23, 2013 by slim
	tool advice (Preview) A while back I bought a car off a guys wife when he died. Along with it, I got a lot of his tools. I have a gazillion sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers etc. I plan to put them in an upcoming garage sale. The thing is, there are many sockets that are old snap-ons, herbrands, mactools, proto. Are these old pro t...	Beachcat	17	1098	Jun 22, 2013 by Keeper
	Reseaching old tools: (Preview) Anyone interested in checking out any old tools , this is the best information site i have found, with many old companies listed, most with great pics. http://www.home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/ (The oldest i have found is an 1896 "Billings and Spencer" adjustable.)	sasquatch	0	704	Jun 21, 2013 by sasquatch
	Where did they all go??? (Preview) Talk about collecting tools ,,, i have always wondered,,, Where did ALL the old mechanics and body mens tools and tool chests go over the years?? There has to be thousands of these tradesmen that have died off over the years, so "WHERE" did all the tools and tool chests go to?????? Surely the...	sasquatch	7	1005	Jun 21, 2013 by fatstax
	1989 S15 Tick/Knock (Preview) Just picked up a 1989 Gmc S15 4.3 with 246000. After I drove it a little hard to see how it ran this noise started. It only makes this sound once its warmed up, but it doesn't matter whether I'm driving or if its parked. I've felt around the exhaust manifolds and don't feel a leak. Is it bearings or possibly a...	scott420p	35	2985	Jun 19, 2013 by scott420p
	Building a master cylinder mount (Preview) I just saw an interesting master cylinder conversion for old chevs with the master under your feet. It uses the master that is on the car and they mount a new master behind it and have the push rod run through everything. I was trying to decide if I make one or buy one until I saw this. It solves the hard part o...	Glen440	12	1208	Jun 18, 2013 by henrys57wagon
	Plastic Weld (Preview) Has any of our members had any experience with "plastic weld" to repair cracks etc. in hard plastic such as dash repair. There are guys advertising "plastic weld" and I would like some feed back from someone who has used their service. Thanks John	will	6	917	Jun 15, 2013 by will
	Power steering on a 59 Chev (Preview) My 59 elcamino has power steering, a ram type set up. The original pump mounted to the back of the generator and ran directly off the generator. I changed to an alternator and planed on using a late 60s power steering pump that I mounted to the block. The new power steering pump has one high pressure li...	captainq	21	1703	Jun 7, 2013 by captainq
	swapping generator for alternator (Preview) changing over the impala and just wondered if anyone knew of web site with wiring diagrams.	entourageguy	12	3854	Jun 2, 2013 by flatblack55delivery
	Hemis, anyone steer me in the right direction! (Preview) Due to all the new (possible) regulations governing our hobby..., my build is quite possibly going in another direction. I was building my '38 Dodge with the intention on using a small block Mopar 318ci (5.2L), the engine is from '88 pickup with low miles, so I have a mock up engine trans. with headers e...	Gazoo	23	6064	Jun 1, 2013 by shag766
	So I bought new belts (Preview) Ok so I bought new belts at summit an dammmmmmmmm right I parked tow rig trailer with gremlin on it right out in the front lot . Have pics to prove it . Got the same brand as I got before rci 5 pt belts . the old , 2 yrs old , rules rules rules ... feel like a bit more plastic or harder material . the new ones feel sof...	77	0	689	May 31, 2013 by 77
	Headers for a 1957 Pontiac 350 (347)? (Preview) Has anyone found headers to fit a '57 350 (347) Pontiac? It is hard to search sites by vehicle since my engine is in a '59 Apache. Not sure which vehicles came with that engine in '57. Thanks! Patrick	PatrickJC	5	1817	May 29, 2013 by RacerRick
	After market tilt steering columns (Preview) Here's a great article from the New Zealand registration process regarding steering columns. This is a must read for everybody. http://lvvta.org.nz/documents/infosheets/LVVTA_Info_01-2013_Unsafe_Aftermarket_Steering_Columns.pdf	Rochie	5	1229	May 27, 2013 by henrys57wagon
	rear end ident (Preview) ok guys, i just just removed the cover off a 10 bolt rear from a 70 something chev. here's the #'s from the ring gear- G01 882411 37 9 usa k3 what is it. thnx. this will help -- Edited by shag766 on Monday 20th of May 2013 08:14:16 AM	shag766	10	1028	May 21, 2013 by hemi43
	dustless blasting (Preview) I was just wondering if anybody has had any experience with this type of paint and bondo removal. I was thinking about purchasing a unit from a company in Texas. I saw it on an episode of My classic car and it looked like a good way of striping a body or chassis to bare metal thanks for any insight you can give...	FALLSGUY1955	23	6700	May 19, 2013 by oldkoot
	rear end cover that makes center section look like aluminum unit (Preview) what i am looking for is information on who makes or sells a rear end cover. this cover fits 8 & 9 " for rears. what this aluminum cover does is fit right over the center section , bolts over it actually and it looks like the whole center section is aluminum. I think the center part looks like a qui...	shazzbott	9	1329	May 19, 2013 by shazzbott
	Where to start? (Preview) Ok, so I am trying to figure out how or where to start building a rat rod. I know alot of you guys have years and years experience, some of you were probably born into the industry, but for me I have just had a love for classic cars my whole life, but never got my **** together enough to do something about it....	Chance	18	1369	May 15, 2013 by Newagerod
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