Tech

Torquewar · Torquewar

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...

61 poncho · 61 poncho

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

howardp13 · howardp13

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...

Beachcat · Beachcat

What would be the best gasket material / thickness to place between a glass body and its chassis?

Beachcat · Beachcat

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

Beachcat · Beachcat

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?

Beachcat · Beachcat

can anyone decode this casting number? Thanks 1M0519 3ZZ4

Beachcat · Beachcat

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

Beachcat · Beachcat

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

Iwannagofast · Iwannagofast

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...

flatblack55delivery · flatblack55delivery

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...

39poncho · 39poncho

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...

will · will

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...

jadranjohn · jadranjohn

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

Gearhead · Gearhead

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...

flatduck · flatduck

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

rat39 · rat39

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.

Rookie rodder · Rookie rodder

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 ...

Youngoldguy · Youngoldguy

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...

flatblack55delivery · flatblack55delivery

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...

30AV8 · 30AV8

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...

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

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.

poncho62 · poncho62

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?

Brianandhisbad55 · Brianandhisbad55

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!

48poncho · 48poncho

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

Chris58 · Chris58

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...

poncho62 · poncho62

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...

Beachcat · Beachcat

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.

Iwannagofast · Iwannagofast

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...

Beachcat · Beachcat

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?

cadmanof50s · cadmanof50s

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

Gazoo · Gazoo

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...

BAGINZ · BAGINZ

ANYBODY SUGGEST A GOOD SHOP FOR TINTING IN THE BARRIE,GTA AREA.I'VE HEARD THAT CERAMIC TINT IS BEST. THANK YOU

Beachcat · Beachcat

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?

Beachcat · Beachcat

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.

fatstax · fatstax

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...

69Amazon · 69Amazon

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...

BAGINZ · BAGINZ

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...

slab · slab

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...

will · will

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSb-R0gjTdQ&feature=autoshare

Malibu Man · Malibu Man

I have a 9 inch with 3.25 gears.I'd like to step up to 3.90's or 411's. Any one know of a place in the Waterloo area that would be able to help?

Malibu Man · Malibu Man

When I pulled the axles to get the center section out of the 9 inch rear,I realized the calipers need rebuilding.The trouble is,it's out of a Lincolin Versaille,which is a completely different disc brake set up than any other Ford 9 inch. The parts are getting hard to find.Does anybody know a place i...

flatduck · flatduck

ok i have a stock car and 87 with a 318 but with heads from a 340 ya they are the one with the X off a 1972..............the car loose is power when the engine is warm up .........now the guy who had the car before ........suggest to go back to points and this way get away from using the electronic lean bur...

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

I'm trying to get the paint code for the 68-69 Road Runner flat hood paint!! Think this is "close" to the Hot Rod Black I want to paint the 52 Poncho, or does anyone know a paint thats near that?? Thanks Pete

carta · carta

Hi Guys I,m wondering if there is a place in the Guelph area anyone knows of that I could rent to paint in. If I don,t sel my Valiant I will be looking at spraying it this year. I may need to paint my wifes car as well. I have all my own guns just need the shop to spray in. Any help would be appreciated

Frankr · Frankr

Need to crimp the AC hoses "on the Car". Does anyone have a portable AC Hose Crimper that I can rent or borrow. Would even pay a reasonable price for you to come and do it in my garage. I have the refrigerant and gauges to fill the system but n...

30-S6 · 30-S6

I've got a problem! I'm building a 30's sedan and I don't want the rack sitting out in front of the grille shell. I'd like to put a rear steer rack in, but I would have to flip the spindles from side to side. see where a problem could arise? Anyone know what rodders have been doing the past 30+ years that I'm m...

Beachcat · Beachcat

I have a 47 Merc 2ton I'm working on. There's quite a bit of play in the steering box. It doesn't really bother me but I'm thinking I'm going to have to get this truck certified down the road. I does anyone know the criteria for when they certify historic vehicles? Would they fail it based on that? Anyone k...

Frankr · Frankr

My car now has a saginaw 700 variable ratio stering box. It drives well and steers nice at all sppeds but the turning radius could be improved. There is more steering travel available but the pitman arm's swing is too short to get that extra travel, so a longer arm would probably fix this. I am thinkin...

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	Exhaust (Cats) (Preview) 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...	Torquewar	16	1573	Sep 3, 2012 by 77
	transmission help (Preview) 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	61 poncho	4	810	Sep 2, 2012 by dualquadpete
	s/c 52 f1 (Preview) 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...	howardp13	5	869	Aug 31, 2012 by hemi43
	gasket material (Preview) What would be the best gasket material / thickness to place between a glass body and its chassis?	Beachcat	7	1297	Aug 26, 2012 by Iwannagofast
	Looking to paint (Preview) 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	Beachcat	14	3494	Aug 24, 2012 by Chris Stapley
	rear axle pull (Preview) 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?	Beachcat	9	1183	Aug 18, 2012 by Beachcat
	decode an engine number (Preview) can anyone decode this casting number? Thanks 1M0519 3ZZ4	Beachcat	1	979	Aug 8, 2012 by DaveM
	tire/wheel question (Preview) 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	Beachcat	6	966	Aug 2, 2012 by Beachcat
	jacking points (Preview) 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	Beachcat	18	1109	Jul 31, 2012 by Beachcat
	Overheating Comet (Preview) 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...	Iwannagofast	23	2138	Jul 31, 2012 by rat39
	Roller rockers and cam shafts (Preview) 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...	flatblack55delivery	11	1818	Jul 30, 2012 by DaveM
	Turbo 400 with no speedo drive provision. (Preview) 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...	39poncho	3	1017	Jul 26, 2012 by 39poncho
	Media Blasting - ? (Preview) 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...	will	8	1892	Jul 26, 2012 by fatstax
	Crankshaft grinder in Eastern Ontario (Preview) 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	jadranjohn	8	3737	Jul 24, 2012 by RacerRick
	Shop crane dimensions? (Preview) 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...	Gearhead	1	810	Jul 24, 2012 by will
	rag top problem (Preview) 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	flatduck	11	1340	Jul 18, 2012 by flatduck
	redrilling axle flange (Preview) 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.	rat39	13	5437	Jul 18, 2012 by fatstax
	no oil pressure reading (Preview) 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 ...	Rookie rodder	1	1161	Jul 17, 2012 by Rusty Nuts
	I need help with wiring my rod (Preview) 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...	Youngoldguy	2	876	Jul 15, 2012 by Youngoldguy
	A question for the bodymen (Preview) 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...	flatblack55delivery	2	1106	Jul 15, 2012 by slab
	C4 Trannny shifting issue (Preview) 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...	30AV8	4	1142	Jul 5, 2012 by 30AV8
	fuel gauge float (Preview) 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.	henrys57wagon	4	1071	Jul 4, 2012 by henrys57wagon
	10w40 oil? (Preview) 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?	poncho62	9	1768	Jun 28, 2012 by fatstax
	Cleaning billet aluminum (Preview) 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!	Brianandhisbad55	15	28595	Jun 27, 2012 by Gazoo
	torque converter question (Preview) 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	48poncho	4	1744	Jun 25, 2012 by SD66
	Who arcs brake shoes? (Preview) 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...	Chris58	24	1891	Jun 21, 2012 by Chris58
	RV fridge (Preview) 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...	poncho62	6	1468	Jun 11, 2012 by henrys57wagon
	wiring help (Preview) 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.	Beachcat	31	2343	May 27, 2012 by RacerRick
	Holley 4160 lean issue (Preview) 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...	Iwannagofast	7	1694	May 19, 2012 by Iwannagofast
	Power steering unit (Preview) 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?	Beachcat	0	824	May 17, 2012 by Beachcat
	Splash Guard Material Needed (Preview) 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	cadmanof50s	7	1826	May 6, 2012 by oldkoot
	RV help needed. (Preview) 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...	Gazoo	17	1964	May 3, 2012 by Gazoo
	WINDOW TINTING (Preview) ANYBODY SUGGEST A GOOD SHOP FOR TINTING IN THE BARRIE,GTA AREA.I'VE HEARD THAT CERAMIC TINT IS BEST. THANK YOU	BAGINZ	4	929	Apr 29, 2012 by 77
	Need carb install (Preview) 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?	Beachcat	7	1180	Apr 28, 2012 by Beachcat
	Door adjustments (Preview) 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.	Beachcat	8	1014	Apr 22, 2012 by 77
	wheel bearings (Preview) 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...	fatstax	7	1386	Apr 17, 2012 by Sacotu
	reversing steering set up (Preview) 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...	69Amazon	2	1064	Apr 10, 2012 by spinner43
	ELECTRICAL ISSUE-LIGHTER (Preview) 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...	BAGINZ	10	1242	Apr 8, 2012 by Chris58
	Engine swap tech help (Preview) 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...	slab	17	2177	Mar 24, 2012 by fatstax
	You Tube Video on the set of the Megaspeed Car show (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSb-R0gjTdQ&feature=autoshare	will	0	1047	Mar 16, 2012 by will
	9 inch rear gears (Preview) I have a 9 inch with 3.25 gears.I'd like to step up to 3.90's or 411's. Any one know of a place in the Waterloo area that would be able to help?	Malibu Man	7	1392	Mar 16, 2012 by Malibu Man
	Where to get calipers rebuilt (Preview) When I pulled the axles to get the center section out of the 9 inch rear,I realized the calipers need rebuilding.The trouble is,it's out of a Lincolin Versaille,which is a completely different disc brake set up than any other Ford 9 inch. The parts are getting hard to find.Does anybody know a place i...	Malibu Man	7	2074	Mar 16, 2012 by Malibu Man
	mopar guy s (Preview) ok i have a stock car and 87 with a 318 but with heads from a 340 ya they are the one with the X off a 1972..............the car loose is power when the engine is warm up .........now the guy who had the car before ........suggest to go back to points and this way get away from using the electronic lean bur...	flatduck	8	1395	Mar 12, 2012 by RacerRick
	any Mopar guys? need paint code (Preview) I'm trying to get the paint code for the 68-69 Road Runner flat hood paint!! Think this is "close" to the Hot Rod Black I want to paint the 52 Poncho, or does anyone know a paint thats near that?? Thanks Pete	dualquadpete	3	1161	Mar 5, 2012 by Chris Stapley
	Paint booth (Preview) Hi Guys I,m wondering if there is a place in the Guelph area anyone knows of that I could rent to paint in. If I don,t sel my Valiant I will be looking at spraying it this year. I may need to paint my wifes car as well. I have all my own guns just need the shop to spray in. Any help would be appreciated	carta	5	2904	Feb 26, 2012 by carta
	AC Hose Crimpers (Preview) Need to crimp the AC hoses "on the Car". Does anyone have a portable AC Hose Crimper that I can rent or borrow. Would even pay a reasonable price for you to come and do it in my garage. I have the refrigerant and gauges to fill the system but n...	Frankr	4	1774	Feb 16, 2012 by 427CARL
	Need help Mustang II IFS (Preview) I've got a problem! I'm building a 30's sedan and I don't want the rack sitting out in front of the grille shell. I'd like to put a rear steer rack in, but I would have to flip the spindles from side to side. see where a problem could arise? Anyone know what rodders have been doing the past 30+ years that I'm m...	30-S6	17	1766	Feb 14, 2012 by 30-S6
	steering box (Preview) I have a 47 Merc 2ton I'm working on. There's quite a bit of play in the steering box. It doesn't really bother me but I'm thinking I'm going to have to get this truck certified down the road. I does anyone know the criteria for when they certify historic vehicles? Would they fail it based on that? Anyone k...	Beachcat	8	1267	Feb 10, 2012 by spinner43
	Saginaw 605 steering box (Preview) My car now has a saginaw 700 variable ratio stering box. It drives well and steers nice at all sppeds but the turning radius could be improved. There is more steering travel available but the pitman arm's swing is too short to get that extra travel, so a longer arm would probably fix this. I am thinkin...	Frankr	0	1329	Feb 6, 2012 by Frankr
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