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CT & Part Source rant
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So I buy 3 cans of duplicolor engine ename to paint an engine and genset for my old lincoln welder that I'm rebuiliding. I just got through hours of removing DOM16 and was nearly ready to paint when I noticed in the "instructions" that bare metal needs to be primed. With engine enamel???? WTF...
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Gearhead
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supercharge 52 f1
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efi 5 liter 30 over built to be blown have some rocker problems hitting valve cover have 1 inch ford racing spacer goes between upper and lower intake so i can run taller covers what i need to know will it stand the test of time and how will it afect or will it afect rpm tork so what we have is a mass air motor w...
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howardp13
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header gaskets
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OK here is the problem .What kind do yuu guys use.I cannot belive the trouble I am having.Cheap ones metal ones glue stacks 3or 4 deep(I was desperate).Fatstax even welded me up new flanges on them,They are straight we checked and the gaskets are gone again.I have ordered a set of I think they are cal...
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flatblack55delivery
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TH350 rebuild
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I'm building my first th350 and have a rebuild kit that i waited a while. But during teardown I relized I needed a intermediate roller clutch when it fell apart in my hands. Can I get theses new around the gta and from where? I can find them but only online and in the usa.
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scott420p
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Disc brakes / Master cylinder
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Okay guys, might as well start gathering info for a winter project ahead of time. We want to change both the Falcon and the Comet over to front disc / dual master & proportioning valve set-ups this winter. I've read so much stuff regarding this swap my head hurts. Monarch / Fairmont / Geo / ect, ect. W...
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Iwannagofast
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Decent Interior guy
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Hey all , looking for a decent interior guy from Toronto , north to Barrie area . The tweed like part of the door panels on my wife,s 87 trans am have dried out an shrunken . 1/2 inch gap tween material and plastic part that its sposed to be bonded to . Want that replaced ..77.
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Machine Shop
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Looking for recommendations on a good Machine shop, got a Buick 430 Block and heads that needs some lov'in. Im in Niagara Falls but willing to travel some to get it done right. Thanks
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ve3oky
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an easy answer for some
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ok a car guy should know ........but i don t and if i don t ask i ll never know ........flat piston what does it do.......... increse hp or just better and more reliable ?
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flatduck
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motor mount help
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i have a pete & jakes model a frame and now i have bought a ford motor mount kit for my 5.0l can anyone give me a diagram or something on how to install the mounts
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sebright
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Sheet Metal Work
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I have an 84 s10 with a sunroof that I just don't want its a PITA. I'm looking to have sheet metal welded in. Can anyone around the GTA do this or know a reputable shop to go to? I'm not worried about the paint as I'd be happy with primer.
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scott420p
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S10 Engine Swap
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Does anyone know if or how a 98 2.2 will fit in a 95 S10 with same size engine that has blown I know there are some differences between the engines We know there are sensors in the 98 that are not in the 95 but can they be by passed and still pass an Etest? do the intakes interchange if we want to use the 95 intake...
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flatblack55delivery
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Exhaust (Cats)
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Hey guys there is a lengthly thread on emmisions on the board and its got me thinking time to pony up with some parts. Im looking to buy some high flow cats when i get my new headers and going over some sites im trying to determine the best ones to buy. There are probably several out there but has anyone bou...
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Torquewar
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transmission help
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would the tail shaft in a pre 1986 700r4 with mechanical gears be the same as the later ones with the electronic speedo, thanks brent
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61 poncho
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s/c 52 f1
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cab on s10 done. rear of truck is getting tubed. not 4 link not ladder bar useing parts out of my yard. we have 83/4 dodge with 391 that is 33.5 wide on super stock leafs. have 29x18.5x15 m/ts pro sport tires. would like to see some pics or prints to see the best way to do this all ready put in front cross member...
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howardp13
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gasket material
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What would be the best gasket material / thickness to place between a glass body and its chassis?
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Beachcat
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Looking to paint
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I picked up a couple of 1932 Ontario license plates. I cleaned them up and painted them and now I'm looking for someone who can paint the numbers that are embossed on them. I'm in the Schomberg or Wasaga Beach area if anyone would do this. Thanks
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Beachcat
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rear axle pull
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This might seem like a stupid question for some but how do I pull an axle out of a 9" Ford rear end? Is it a simple procedure?
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Beachcat
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decode an engine number
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can anyone decode this casting number? Thanks 1M0519 3ZZ4
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Beachcat
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tire/wheel question
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I would like to change some rear tires from a 26" OD tire to a 30" OD tire. I running a 350 tranny and a 9" ford rear end. Other than confusing the speedo, are there any reasons why this might not be a good idea. fenders are not an issue. Thanks
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Beachcat
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jacking points
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What are the recommended lift pad points on a 32Ford coupe? Thanks! -- Edited by Beachcat on Sunday 29th of July 2012 08:46:46 PM
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Beachcat
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Overheating Comet
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Hy guys, I'm back with onother issue. We purchased a 63 Comet ragtop last year as a gift for my Dad who since has passed away. Previous owner had over heating problems and replaced the rad with a 4 row unit. Our Falcon had similar issues when first built. It has a '69 302 Windsor / C4. We installed a 190' ther...
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Iwannagofast
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Roller rockers and cam shafts
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The plan, 93 Roadmaster 350(Chevy)change the cam and intake to carb.The cam I have little information on except it worked well with the intake in my last high milage engine till the crank berrings went.The question we changed the roller lifters to reg chevy style,(hydrolic?)because it was suggest...
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flatblack55delivery
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Turbo 400 with no speedo drive provision.
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I have a 68 Turbo 400 with a long snout in my 67 Cutlass. It actually fits well vut when I went to hook up the speedo cable I realized there is no provision for one. apparently some of the big Olds back then drove the speedo from the front wheel. So the big Question is what do I do now to solve this problem? Will t...
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39poncho
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Media Blasting - ?
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Can anyone recommend a media blasting shop that they know or have had work done by them and were satisfied with the results? There seems to be so many types of "media material" also. What is the best? I am looking to have the complete exterior blasted down to bare metal and then primed for...
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will
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Crankshaft grinder in Eastern Ontario
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Hi, I have a crank from a early hemi (392) and I am looking for a shop to grind the crank. Do any of you know of a shop I should send it to in Eastern Ontario. This is a rare crankshaft and I would like to send it to someone who won't f$$k it up. Thanks, John
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jadranjohn
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Shop crane dimensions?
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Hey, does anyone have dimensions for a heavy duty shop crane? I have a 3ton long arm jack and want to build a knock down shop crane instead of buying one of those fold up deals. My shop space is pretty tiny, I want to make one that comes apart into separate components and stand them up in the corner or oil drum...
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Gearhead
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rag top problem
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hi trying to put the top back up and short of a little bit ........door gap looks ok .is there any ajustment that can be made ? never own a ragtop before is this a current thing with ragtop ? help help
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flatduck
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redrilling axle flange
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Does anyone know of a place that has experience redrilling axle flange?I have a ford 9 with 5 on 4.5 and I waant to add 5 on 4.75.thxbob.
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rat39
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no oil pressure reading
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i have a question regarding the oil pressure reading on my 53 chevy 235. i just finished rewiring the car for 12 volt from 6 plus new automterer gauges etc. i took the car out for a spin to test her out. the car ran great but my oil pressure gauge was not reading. had my dads mechanic take a look at it. thought ...
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Rookie rodder
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I need help with wiring my rod
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I have an EZ Wirirng harness. With my health now it is hard to get under the car and REALLY hard to get under the dash. Anybody in Fergus/Guelph area that can help me in exchange for my help on their project or for a reasonable fee? I can certainly help pull it, actually going to try start it this week. Thanks...
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Youngoldguy
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A question for the bodymen
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My son is customizing a 96 Roadmaster wagon and has removed the woodgrain and trim .We are left with a couple of holes and a whole bunch of small nail like studs that held on the trim.The holes we know what to do with,the question is what do we do with the studs.They seam secure and the couple that we broke o...
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flatblack55delivery
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C4 Trannny shifting issue
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I've got a 74 C4 tranny in my pickup and the problem I am having is repeatable. When driven for the first 5 minutes, it does not want to shift out of low. After 5 minutes it shifts fine. I've checked the fluid several times when in park and after driven awhile, it shows full, doesn't smell, and is nice'n p...
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30AV8
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fuel gauge float
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The gas gauge on the wagon quit a while ago so I picked up a Ford brass float and changed it to night. The old float has gas in it. The gauge moved to about 1/4 so lets hope when I fill it up it will be accurate. Many GM/ Chrysler and Fords use the same float. COAZ-9202-B.
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henrys57wagon
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10w40 oil?
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I know this sounds like a newb question, but I have been using 10w30 oil in my vehicles for all my life (5w30 in the modern daily driver)......My oil pressure is decent in my truck, but the engine has 18 years and quite a few miles on it now....What will 10w40 do for me, if anything?
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poncho62
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Cleaning billet aluminum
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Can I get some advice as to what product people are using to clean and polish billet aluminum? I have billet valve covers on my '55 and want to keep them looking good. Thanks!
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Brianandhisbad55
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torque converter question
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dont know much about torque converters other than i need one and not sure what i need i have a 454 BB about 540 hp mated to a turbo 400 tranny any help would be great cheers Brian
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48poncho
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Who arcs brake shoes?
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Last year I had a run of wheel bearing and brake issues on my 58. I remedied the front wheel bearing issue by upgrading to a taper bearing hub kit. Done. The brakes were a whole new bag of tricks. I kept this car stock with 4-wheel non-power drums and the single suicide master cylinder. I ended up replacing...
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Chris58
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RV fridge
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I know, not hot rod related, but I know someone on here will know....My RV fridge isnt working like it should.....still about plus 5 celcius in warm weather on high...Its in a popup camper, so doesnt have the chimney stack......I have added a couple of fans to draw air out of the compartment, helped a bi...
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poncho62
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wiring help
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I need someone to come to Schomberg and help wire my 47 Merc 2 ton basically from scratch. It's a pretty simple vehicle. No computers to worry about. But I'm not knowlegable on relays and wire guages etc. Any takers? I would pay you with money, beer, parts, home furnishings ( I have a store) etc.
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Beachcat
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Holley 4160 lean issue
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Hi guys, looking to pick your brains. I recently pulled our Falcon out of storage after 19 years. It has a '69 302 / C4 auto, stock converter & trans-go shift kit. Motor has stock distributor, stock dual-plane & Holley 4160 4bbl w/ vac secondaries. Car ran fine when parked & was started onc...
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Iwannagofast
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Power steering unit
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Looking to convert my car to power steering. I have the pump and steering box. I would nee to find a new pully on the crank to take another belt. I'm looking for someone who can do this for me. Any takers?
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Beachcat
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Splash Guard Material Needed
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Doing some mods on my radiator shroud and need a 4 x 1 foot section of splash apron material. I think it's called masticated fiber. Anyone knows where I can source a stip of this material? (Preferably local) A strip of heavy rubber (1/8 " thick would also do). Thanks, Vic
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cadmanof50s
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RV help needed.
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I'm hoping Working class will chyme in... I'm looking to find a good seam sealer for my camper. First I want to go over the seams on the roof, it's a one piece roof, and second I would like to go around all the windows etc... What sealer is good and where do I get it? I have one small leak somewhere, I think it's...
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Gazoo
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WINDOW TINTING
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ANYBODY SUGGEST A GOOD SHOP FOR TINTING IN THE BARRIE,GTA AREA.I'VE HEARD THAT CERAMIC TINT IS BEST. THANK YOU
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BAGINZ
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Need carb install
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My hot rod mechanic fell down a set of stairs and is real banged up. We had just ordered a Holley 875 to put on my car. Now I have nobody to do the job. Anyone out there who is qualified to do this job? Is this something pretty much any mechanic could do?
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Beachcat
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Door adjustments
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Looking for someone who is really good at adjusting car doors to fit properly. I have a couple that are 1/2 low at the back. I believe they were not mounted properly and it is NOT a sagging frame problem.
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Beachcat
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wheel bearings
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ok, i have a 55 chev front axle genrousley provided by sacotu, i am converting it to 5 lug disc rotors for the rat truck. i bought mid seventies monte rotors and bearings. what i discovered is the outer bearing fits perfect, the inner bearing is about 30 thou under. i have read that you can emery cloth t...
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fatstax
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reversing steering set up
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Hi, I am wondering if anybody could give me some insight into my project. I am building a small modified, but instead of using a dropped straight axle I intend to use an IFS from a small 60"s car. ( I already have the small car as a donor and this is a severely budget-limited project) I figure the front...
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69Amazon
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ELECTRICAL ISSUE-LIGHTER
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VEHICLE - 56 CHEV I LIKE TO USE MY LIGHTER RECEPTICLE AS A POWER SOURCE FOR MY IPOD.I INSTALLED A NEW RECEPTICLE AND LIGHTER.THE FUSE BLOCK IS ORIGINAL.SOMETIMES THE LIGHTER WILL WORK AND SOMETIMES IT WON'T.TODAY,I FORGOT MY POCKET LIGHTER,SO I USED THE CAR LIGHTER A COUPLE OF TIMES & IT WORKED FI...
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BAGINZ
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Engine swap tech help
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My kid has a 1988 camaro 2.8 V6 car with no motor or trans. Because of the year it has to be emmissions legal. For gas and insurance reason he would like to stay V6 (Us older guys all say go V8...I know, I know ). Buget is a factor as well. I have a line on a complete, running 4.3 equiped auto Chevy X-treme P...
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slab
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