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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....

Grumper · Grumper

I'm trying to determine if my sending unit is pooched or if its wiring. I've got an autometer fuel gauge that goes past full and stayes there. I'm trying to determine if its the wiring or not but I'm into sure how the wiring goes on this sending unit. The tank and unit is out of a mid-80's full size blazer....

RacerRick · RacerRick

Anyone know of a good upholster? Needs the 57' bench seats redone... Everyone here in toronto keeps telling me to "buy seat covers and we can put them on". No body make seat covers for my car and I want a non stock color.

Gazoo · Gazoo

Here's the scoop, the brake pedal returns in the up position reaalllyy sloooowwwlllyy. I've never encountered this before, it comes back, but way too slow, takes about 3-4 secs. It's a '71 Duster with power brakes, disc at front, Kelsey Hays, 4 piston caliper, this is all factory equipment not retro...

Chance · Chance

I have been dreaming and drooling over vintage and classic cars and hot rods my whole life, and all the while saying some day...well i would like that someday to be sooner rather than later. However, in the last year i have bought my first house, and welcomed my first child into the world, so needless to...

DaveM · DaveM

One whiff. http://www.brewracingframes.com/id75.htm

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

I want to reattach the seat cover to the foam on the drivers side of my 90 chevy truck. I had thought about removing the seat then the seat cover back far enough to spray some contact cement to both pieces one section at a time and reattaching it making sure that the fabric is well within the grooves. I have a...

captainq · captainq

I now have a 59 Chev with a 348, The power steering pump bolts to the back of the generator, i want to switch to an alternator so I need a double pulley for the 348 and does anyone know what power steering pump i can use to fit the original steering box or originall lines. If anyone has the parts, pump, alter...

shag766 · shag766

first spring project is my 50 f-1. i have the hardwood bed out and ready for re-covering. i put the 8 oak boards through a planer on the weekend and want to know if there are any tricks to what and how i apply the varnish. the truck is candy apple red and a very-very small hint of red in the covering would look g...

fatstax · fatstax

anyways i have a two barrel carb on my rat truck engine, i noticed the other day it was flooding at idle somewhat and gas would drip into the engine when i shut it off. i dont have the engine on the angle it was on whe it was in the buick so the carb leans forward. being a carter BBD carb, the floats work in such...

FALLSGUY1955 · FALLSGUY1955

I have just acquired a 29 Ford roadster frame and body. I was thinking of making an electric hotrod out of it. Any suggestions on how I would get started? or do any of you know of any that have been built? Thanks for any help you can offer Fallsguy1955

Dustman · Dustman

Hey guys, I hope someone can help me out! I'm looking for a fuel tank that will fit in a 20"x 33" opening, maybe 6-8" thick. I mounted an s10 blazer tank(20 gal) and thought it was going to be perfect. Until I put the body back on and now the tank rides about 6" off the ground. Steep par...

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

so how are you suppost to grease a u-joint when the yokes are so close that you can't get the grease gun on the nipple?The opening is only about 5/16 wide. In the past I have ground a small groove on the yokes and managed to get the gun on but not this time.

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

going to check my chevy 5.7L. ...so after removing the plugs and high tension lead and connect the tester on a warmed engine, open the tbi ..when you crank the engine over would't the tbi be shooting fuel into the engine? Never done a compression test on a tbi before.

fatstax · fatstax

at the ancaster meet i bought a chevelle steering box for forty bucks that has corvette guts so im told. i took it apart to see if it could be revered since its not facing the right way for my rat truck. gm is mega simple and i see how easy reversing the box is. i saw a vega box as well but the clown who had it wa...

Iwannagofast · Iwannagofast

Last week we installed a onewire alternator from an Aerostar onto the Comet. Everything went great with one exception. When I put the highbeams on, after about 90 seconds they shut off, then on, then off, on, off, etc. It only happend when the highbeams are on, low beams function fine. Should I have in...

oldkoot · oldkoot

While checking things over before I hit the road noticed the front flex hoses have a little wear mark in the outer sleeve, not the hose itself but the rubber sleeve over the hose. When going to full lock the inside of the tire touches the hose, the steering stops are simply a bracket rivetted to the lowe...

Mr Samis · Mr Samis

I have a 1968 327 sbc that I would like to put in a 53 Gmc pick up, but with all the ministry crap ,I would like to know what emission components would have been used at that time? Anyone know a good website or where I can find this info?

45GMC · 45GMC

Today I received the piece of trim I have been looking for some time, its in reasonable shape, I’ve straightened the other out. Once I do some minor tiging on a few cracks I’ll be looking for a good place to get both of them rechromed, and thoughts (I’m in Barrie.) Next question, the general motors truck...

fatstax · fatstax

just a quick question, i have what i think is all the parts for the cowl vent on my 39 chevy but i cant seem to visualize how it goes together, i might be missing a part. anyone have a picture or drawing of how its suppose to look under the dash?

2inchestoolow · 2inchestoolow

Question. Can the same spray gun be used for both water based paints and solvent based paints? Is there a difference in gun types, Tip sizes, other?

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

Ok - so I am constructing an intake manifold for my cummins race engine The design would call for tapered runners that are 1 1/2"x2 1/4" rectangle at one end, and a 2 3/4 or 3" round opening at the other end In the alternative I could do rectangular at both ends, butstill have a taper to e...

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

I got all but the small ferrel splined piece that the wiper arm slides over off. Anyone know of a good way to get the last piece apart so I can slide the gear/drive shaft out for proper cleaning and lubrication ? I did soak it well with WD40 to free up the shaft from the corrosion that happens to most rear wipe...

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=77156&highlight=eject

RacerRick · 77

I,m considering taking out the rear end in my truck an replacing with a ford 9 inch . I have a 1950 chebby step side pick up , has any one put a 9 under a truck like mine . Whay yr , make an model did it come from . I,m tryin to cheat an save myself , the wet socks with a measuring tape search at the local wreckers ha ha...

CraigK · CraigK

Hey All, Just finishing up a 302 project for my truck and need a little help. Engine is in, runs, and drives, but not great. Has a bit of a stutter when put into gear other than park, can't seem to get idle tuned in properly with set screws and have a exhaust leak thats driving me insane.. I know this isnt m...

hemi43 · hemi43

As I promised Beachcat, here's how I sharpen my tungsten. I was going to buy a comercially made grinder untill I found out they are over $300. The accesories listed below cost me about $35. You will need; -A Dremel tool -Dremel EZ 406 starter kit which includes a mandrel and abrasive cutting wheels. Onl...

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	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	935	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	2692	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	4450	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	964	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	1272	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	1382	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	1357	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	1029	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	1267	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	840	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	1138	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	3135	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	1364	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	1071	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	1873	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	3994	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	6197	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	808	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	1967	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	1360	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	1156	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	6973	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	1447	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	1497	May 15, 2013 by Newagerod
	Fuel Sending Unit (Preview) I'm trying to determine if my sending unit is pooched or if its wiring. I've got an autometer fuel gauge that goes past full and stayes there. I'm trying to determine if its the wiring or not but I'm into sure how the wiring goes on this sending unit. The tank and unit is out of a mid-80's full size blazer....	Grumper	10	1053	May 14, 2013 by Grumper
	Anyone know of a good upholster? Needs the 57' bench seats redone... (Preview) Anyone know of a good upholster? Needs the 57' bench seats redone... Everyone here in toronto keeps telling me to "buy seat covers and we can put them on". No body make seat covers for my car and I want a non stock color.	RacerRick	10	1469	May 14, 2013 by hemi43
	Pop Quiz!....Brakes (Preview) Here's the scoop, the brake pedal returns in the up position reaalllyy sloooowwwlllyy. I've never encountered this before, it comes back, but way too slow, takes about 3-4 secs. It's a '71 Duster with power brakes, disc at front, Kelsey Hays, 4 piston caliper, this is all factory equipment not retro...	Gazoo	27	1607	May 8, 2013 by Cat in the Hat
	Looking for a foot in the door (Preview) I have been dreaming and drooling over vintage and classic cars and hot rods my whole life, and all the while saying some day...well i would like that someday to be sooner rather than later. However, in the last year i have bought my first house, and welcomed my first child into the world, so needless to...	Chance	1	1089	May 5, 2013 by workin class
	Safety PSA (Preview) One whiff. http://www.brewracingframes.com/id75.htm	DaveM	4	1080	May 4, 2013 by Sloorider
	any upholsterers here? (Preview) I want to reattach the seat cover to the foam on the drivers side of my 90 chevy truck. I had thought about removing the seat then the seat cover back far enough to spray some contact cement to both pieces one section at a time and reattaching it making sure that the fabric is well within the grooves. I have a...	Rustynuts	11	1384	May 3, 2013 by Keeper
	348 and power steering (Preview) I now have a 59 Chev with a 348, The power steering pump bolts to the back of the generator, i want to switch to an alternator so I need a double pulley for the 348 and does anyone know what power steering pump i can use to fit the original steering box or originall lines. If anyone has the parts, pump, alter...	captainq	2	1026	May 1, 2013 by captainq
	hardwood truck bed (Preview) first spring project is my 50 f-1. i have the hardwood bed out and ready for re-covering. i put the 8 oak boards through a planer on the weekend and want to know if there are any tricks to what and how i apply the varnish. the truck is candy apple red and a very-very small hint of red in the covering would look g...	shag766	23	2284	Apr 30, 2013 by shag766
	interesting carb thingy (Preview) anyways i have a two barrel carb on my rat truck engine, i noticed the other day it was flooding at idle somewhat and gas would drip into the engine when i shut it off. i dont have the engine on the angle it was on whe it was in the buick so the carb leans forward. being a carter BBD carb, the floats work in such...	fatstax	5	971	Apr 24, 2013 by DaveM
	electric hotrod (Preview) I have just acquired a 29 Ford roadster frame and body. I was thinking of making an electric hotrod out of it. Any suggestions on how I would get started? or do any of you know of any that have been built? Thanks for any help you can offer Fallsguy1955	FALLSGUY1955	27	1717	Apr 19, 2013 by Chris Stapley
	I needs me a fuel tank!!! (Preview) Hey guys, I hope someone can help me out! I'm looking for a fuel tank that will fit in a 20"x 33" opening, maybe 6-8" thick. I mounted an s10 blazer tank(20 gal) and thought it was going to be perfect. Until I put the body back on and now the tank rides about 6" off the ground. Steep par...	Dustman	20	2683	Apr 15, 2013 by hemi43
	u-joint greasing problem (Preview) so how are you suppost to grease a u-joint when the yokes are so close that you can't get the grease gun on the nipple?The opening is only about 5/16 wide. In the past I have ground a small groove on the yokes and managed to get the gun on but not this time.	Rustynuts	12	1809	Apr 15, 2013 by fatstax
	compression testing question (Preview) going to check my chevy 5.7L. ...so after removing the plugs and high tension lead and connect the tester on a warmed engine, open the tbi ..when you crank the engine over would't the tbi be shooting fuel into the engine? Never done a compression test on a tbi before.	Rustynuts	10	1176	Apr 15, 2013 by Hog
	steering box reversal (Preview) at the ancaster meet i bought a chevelle steering box for forty bucks that has corvette guts so im told. i took it apart to see if it could be revered since its not facing the right way for my rat truck. gm is mega simple and i see how easy reversing the box is. i saw a vega box as well but the clown who had it wa...	fatstax	0	1165	Apr 1, 2013 by fatstax
	blinking headlights (Preview) Last week we installed a onewire alternator from an Aerostar onto the Comet. Everything went great with one exception. When I put the highbeams on, after about 90 seconds they shut off, then on, then off, on, off, etc. It only happend when the highbeams are on, low beams function fine. Should I have in...	Iwannagofast	22	2105	Apr 1, 2013 by Iwannagofast
	Steering stops (Preview) While checking things over before I hit the road noticed the front flex hoses have a little wear mark in the outer sleeve, not the hose itself but the rubber sleeve over the hose. When going to full lock the inside of the tire touches the hose, the steering stops are simply a bracket rivetted to the lowe...	oldkoot	6	1324	Mar 26, 2013 by hemi43
	Emission components?? (Preview) I have a 1968 327 sbc that I would like to put in a 53 Gmc pick up, but with all the ministry crap ,I would like to know what emission components would have been used at that time? Anyone know a good website or where I can find this info?	Mr Samis	10	1408	Mar 26, 2013 by slim
	Chrome (Preview) Today I received the piece of trim I have been looking for some time, its in reasonable shape, I’ve straightened the other out. Once I do some minor tiging on a few cracks I’ll be looking for a good place to get both of them rechromed, and thoughts (I’m in Barrie.) Next question, the general motors truck...	45GMC	6	1584	Mar 21, 2013 by flatblack55delivery
	cowl vent (Preview) just a quick question, i have what i think is all the parts for the cowl vent on my 39 chevy but i cant seem to visualize how it goes together, i might be missing a part. anyone have a picture or drawing of how its suppose to look under the dash?	fatstax	0	941	Mar 20, 2013 by fatstax
	Spray guns and paint types (Preview) Question. Can the same spray gun be used for both water based paints and solvent based paints? Is there a difference in gun types, Tip sizes, other?	2inchestoolow	7	1400	Mar 20, 2013 by gogglespizomo
	Forming heavy gauge steel? (Preview) Ok - so I am constructing an intake manifold for my cummins race engine The design would call for tapered runners that are 1 1/2"x2 1/4" rectangle at one end, and a 2 3/4 or 3" round opening at the other end In the alternative I could do rectangular at both ends, butstill have a taper to e...	Seeker1056	23	1615	Mar 15, 2013 by jim_ss409
	wiper motor disassembly help! (Preview) I got all but the small ferrel splined piece that the wiper arm slides over off. Anyone know of a good way to get the last piece apart so I can slide the gear/drive shaft out for proper cleaning and lubrication ? I did soak it well with WD40 to free up the shaft from the corrosion that happens to most rear wipe...	Rustynuts	12	2240	Mar 7, 2013 by Rustynuts
	Delco cd player fix! (Preview) http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=77156&highlight=eject	Rustynuts	6	1425	Mar 5, 2013 by Rustynuts
	9 inch in a 50 Chebby truck (Preview) I,m considering taking out the rear end in my truck an replacing with a ford 9 inch . I have a 1950 chebby step side pick up , has any one put a 9 under a truck like mine . Whay yr , make an model did it come from . I,m tryin to cheat an save myself , the wet socks with a measuring tape search at the local wreckers ha ha...	77	15	1414	Feb 25, 2013 by RacerRick
	302 Tune help and Etest Pass (Preview) Hey All, Just finishing up a 302 project for my truck and need a little help. Engine is in, runs, and drives, but not great. Has a bit of a stutter when put into gear other than park, can't seem to get idle tuned in properly with set screws and have a exhaust leak thats driving me insane.. I know this isnt m...	CraigK	10	2080	Feb 25, 2013 by dualquadpete
	Using a Dremel tool for sharpening tungsten welding electrodes (Preview) As I promised Beachcat, here's how I sharpen my tungsten. I was going to buy a comercially made grinder untill I found out they are over $300. The accesories listed below cost me about $35. You will need; -A Dremel tool -Dremel EZ 406 starter kit which includes a mandrel and abrasive cutting wheels. Onl...	hemi43	7	5954	Feb 22, 2013 by TIME TRAVELLER
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