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sheet metal bending
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I spent yesterday in the garage making a sheet metal bender. I found a few youtube videos that showed how but this one worked well for me. Hope to finish it up today. Looks like it stores away easy when done. So if anyone needs to make one, here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iFVW753...
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Cuddles
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short shift kit
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Does anyone know if Lokar makes a short shift kit ? I looked at their site but couldn't sort it out. I have a C4 automatic transmission. Perhaps a different make of short shift kit would be good ?
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Cuddles
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Neutral Safety Switch
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I need to put a neutral safety switch in my 51. Its got a 350 auto tranny . is there a factory switch i can adapt to hook it up. With the borders closed it seems the US is out. I am using a Lokar shifter . I seem to remember years ago , when i worked at a GM dealership that the Chevettes had a switch i think woukd w...
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speedometer question
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My 1981 chev truck speedo is in miles per hour and when I'm driving 50 MPH the speedo shows 75 MPH. That's 50 per cent increase! This does not concern me because I'm sure someone changed the rear end previously and I can calculate the kilometers per hour speed from the tach. My question is will the mileag...
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classsic
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PCV valves in the headers
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Had these for years, the one way valve for PCV that ya weld into the collectors. Forget what ya call them. I'm gonna dry fit the headers back in after I remove the solid motor and trans mounts and go back to rubber. With the headers back in, I'll know where I have the clearance down there, which way to point t...
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supernash
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harmonic balancer bolt size ?
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I bought some timing tape for my harmonic balancer so I have to clean my balancer. I need a larger socket to fit the bolt so I can turn my balancer but I don't know what size socket to buy. I have a 66 289 Mustang motor. The biggest I have is 22mm and I know that's too small.
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no reverse
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my 1981 Chev pickup has a four speed transmission with fourth gear being overdrive. Apparently it is a version of the Chrysler A833 transmission used by GM as a MY 6. It will not go into reverse! Anyone have any experience with this tranny?
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classsic
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power window wiring
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I have a 1980 El Camino that is very rusty. It has power windows. I would like to have these power windows in my 1987 El Camino that has manual windows. My question is, are all cars wired for power windows? Would there be a junction block/plug somewhere in the '87 that I can hook the power window wiring into...
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burnt valve
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For anyone like myself who is relatively new to this hobby, this is what a burnt valve looks like. When we discovered compression was low in one cylinder, my friend Bill spritzed the headers and found the water didn't evaporate nearly as fast on one header pipe. Sure enough, it was exactly as he predi...
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removing heads
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Can anyone please suggest a youtube video that will show me how to properly remove cylinder heads from a 66 289 ? Or even provide step by step instruction without a video ? Thank you. I found two vids but in the first by Thunderhead289, he drops the push rods ( I think they are called ) all over the place w...
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More Defective Parts
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So, one of my long time customers calls me, he has a 2015 Ram with the 5.7 Hemi and he is getting a "low oil pressure code and CEL on". He took it in to the dealer and they changed the sending unit but the light came back on the next day. He mentioned to me that the oil change was done a couple of weeks ago so I was...
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motor storage
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My friend with the 46 Chevy pickup wants to set his motor aside until he can get the mounts and stuff set up on the frame. Does he have to buy an engine stand or can he set it on a pallet with blocks or something ? Stupid question ? I am just trying to save him a few bucks as he puts his ride together. Thank you.
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Cuddles
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buying metal
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I am looking forward to practicing my welding come Spring. I understand salvage yards are the best place to buy cheap but I only have scrap yards near me. Can anyone tell me where they get metal cheap between Toronto and Ottawa ? Thank you.
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292 rebuild
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My friend with the 46 Chevy pick up is worried about the cost of a potential rebuild on an old 292. The motor sat for years in a combine and then another 10 years in a barn. He thinks it might need a rebuild and wonders about where to take it and what it might cost and if it even needs a rebuild. Any guidance w...
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LOOKING FOR A 58 EDSEL
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Like the caption says, looking for a 58 Edsel Pacer or Ranger 2 door hardtop or coupe. No rust buckets or trailer queen. Just a nice driver. Thanks John
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Power steering
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My grocery getter ( I love the term ) suddenly reverted to manual steering on a wickedly cold day so I went to Honda and bought Honda power steering fluid and poured in almost a full bottle. My reservoir was almost empty. So then I drove it out of the drive and back again but still no power steering (and bo...
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It just occurred to me
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It just occurred to me this morning that I could build my own frame now and start from scratch. I could rebuild my ride and do it all the way I now know is best. Cool. So has anyone here built their own frame with tubing? A few basic questions: Do I have to have a jig to ensure the finished item is square and...
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Be Honest
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Has anyone ever actually used the "balance" setting in their car stereo? In all the years I've had a car the only time I've adjusted it is when it got nudged doing something else.
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learning more stuff
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If anyone fairly new to the hobby isn't familiar with the Iron Trap Garage youtube videos hosted by a gentleman named Matt (Murray I think), here is a good place to start. In this video Matt shows how to form a sub frame on a model 'A'. Matt is also in a lot of 'Eastwood' videos on youtube and that was how I g...
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A real puzzle for most I think
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Today I saw a video of a rat rod with altered suspension and I'm curious to know if anyone here would know how this suspension works. It looks like a nice alternative to bags. The 1932 Ford pick up is called Hemrod and owned by Robert Wong. It has a 392 Hemi but here's the tricky bit. The rear suspension ra...
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I just want to be certain
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I emptied my rad so I could get a leak repaired. In the Spring, I am removing a head to have a burnt valve repaired so I thought I'd leave the engine free of coolant since I am going to have to drain it again in the Spring anyway. I just need someone here to reassure me that it is ok to leave the antifreeze out o...
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Grocery getter giving a problem
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My daily driver is a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. I left it with a friend to do the rear brakes for me since I am still learning how. Anyway, when the job was done, I got the truck home and when I went to lock it up, I discovered my security system / key fob no longer functioned. I imagine the timing is just a coinci...
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belts and pulleys
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Here is a picture of my A/C and alternator and power steering. The belts in the picture are wrong, it was to check and see if it looked right. I am wondering what is the best way to have the belts.Option # 1 one belt goes from the A/C to the crank to the water pump and back to the A/C. That is the line of groove...
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Battery mounting
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If anyone is starting a project on a channeled model A Tudor and wondering where to store the battery, I looked all around under there and it seems to me that the only place to hide a full size battery is behind the passenger or driver seats under the floor. Especially if you plan to bag your ride and need a...
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protecting vinyl and rubber
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Hi started looking for something to help slow the cracking of dash pads and tires, etc. In my search came across this product called 303 Aerospace Protectant on Amazon but its not cheap and as always the reviews are mixed. Thought I'd ask and see what others are using. Paul
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Music
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Interested if anyone is playing music in their hot rod with an ipod, no radio. Thanks -- Edited by TIREDIRN on Saturday 24th of October 2020 02:04:58 PM
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1927 Ford model T startup issue
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Hi all, purchased a 1927 Model T Cupe. New to this historical vehicle. Having issue on startup. Looks like the gasoline is not getting into carburetor. When unscrew the gas line that connected to carburetor, I see a steam flow off gas. Carburetor's drain plug is in the bottom middle. Not sure abou...
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cold storage
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Could someone please post a list of things to do to a ride to prep it for winter storage in a cold garage ? I know, I know, heat the garage. But if I am putting it in cold storage, a list would be nice. Things like a full gas tank or near empty, remove the upholstery if possible, put it up on dollies, etc.. Th...
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flexible brake line
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I had my right front wheel lock up about a week or so ago. Luckily I was just leaving Bill Vilneff's place and he looked it over and discovered the flex line to the caliper was blocked even though it was fairly new and not used much. We put on another and when I got home, I tried to unblock the line but one end...
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reluctance
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I recently swapped an old and dirty Holley 2 barrel for a new tri power along with a new intake manifold. But the initial reluctance I felt when I stepped on the throttle remains pretty much the same. The car is hesitant to start though I am told it should turn over easily with a turn of the key. And when d...
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chrome
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My old car has plenty of chrome on bumpers, grille etc, but my new car has plenty of plastic chromed. Is it possible to have plastic chrome plated at a after market shop like metal plating was done years ago?
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classsic
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quick & easy
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I just learned a new tip that might help somebody else too. Take 8 small bread bag clips and number them 1 - 8 and throw them in the tool box. Next time you need to mark you spark plug cables, just attach the bread clips. Eezy Peezy. Neat eh ?
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Cuddles
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Experimental paint job.
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I'm always messing around trying and/or looking for less expensive, or easier ways of doing things. Sometimes you get lucky, and a lot of the time...not. Automotive paint is getting right out of this world for expense. So looking for a bit of a monetary break isn't that far out there. This little gimmi...
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Paint, Brands and Suppliers
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Looking for a half decent solid polyurethane single stage. Half decent meaning not break the bank but still a nice hard paint with good shine. My daughter wants a colour change (red) on CURSE, (my 69 El Camino). I will frame off the car and do some mods in about 7 years time, so basically temporary so she c...
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Cooling fans...in your home.
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With the weather as warm and muggy as it's been lately, I'm sure the house/shop whatever fans you have, are doing over time. I've had my share of dried out bearings and just plain seized up fans over the years and have found an easy fix with minimal labour. The oil lite bearings gum up and get sticky or seiz...
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AC Hoses
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Anyone know of a company that makes up custom AC hose in the GTA?
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123pugsy
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Benz mechanic/shop
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Hi All, I'm looking for someone who can work on my 1966 Benz 200 4cyl gas engine and transmission. Car runs and drives after sometime, I see smoke in the engine bay and engine shutdown by its self. Just to check the transmission, clutch works, bit hard to change the clutch. Any recommendation? Tha...
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Gas tank lining
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I have a couple gas tank that have pin holes and was wondering if anyone had done any relining . Did it work and for how long ? What product and where is it available? Thanks. Ed
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Engine and transmission
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Hello, I recently purchased a 1947 Chevy on a 1986/88 cutless. Need help on identifying the engine 305/350 and the transmission. I have attached picture of the transmission pan. Any other information needed? Thanks in advance.
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ram1976
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Butt welding tip
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I just found a video I think is pretty neat that shows a nice technique for butt welding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u31t13QO6A I hope to use this technique in the not too distant future for my Track-T rad shell. I hope this helps somebody else too.
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If anybody wants to mount a tool on their bench without damaging the bench
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Until I have the extra cash for a hitch, I thought I’d make do with scraps around the garage to secure my vise to the bench. I used the same principle as a tow hitch mounted under the bench so it is secure, removable and doesn’t damage the bench surface at all to install it. Took 3 days of cutting, drilling...
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intake manifold bolt sequence
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Well installing a new intake manifold is a long way off but I like to plan way ahead so I started researching and discovered al different bolt sequences for replacing the bolts when putting the manifold back on. I looked and found one that shows "Intake Torque Sequence for Small Block Fords". I copie...
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Fiberglass
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Once it is warm enough and I can get the supplies from a store, I thought I might try doing some fiberglass for my roof liner. I have never done fiberglass so any tips would be appreciated. At this point (and I am probably wrong again) I figure I can cover the outside of my roof with something like aluminu...
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With all this support, I am compelled to add this
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I hope I didn't already post this project. I forget. But if not, here goes. I built two spark plug wire harness covers after I saw them on a few rods at a show last summer. I used two flat sheets of stainless steel from an old bar-b-q and cut them to size and shape. Then I found a style of font I like from th...
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Spray foam
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Hello: Yes, I know, focus on one thing and get it done and move on. I should but I can't help it. I do all different portions from day to day. Anyway, I have been making some progress on a headliner (I think) but I am not all that familiar with spray foam (Great Stuff). I used a can on the house once or twice...
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Help Please
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My 1981 chev pickup was side swiped in the winter storage compound and now needs a repair to the box. I have been to a dozen auto body shops and they can not help me because all they do is collison work and insurance work. Does anyone know of a body shop in the Ottawa or the surrounding area that may do repai...
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classsic
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Yeah, I know. It aint much.
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Well it isn't much and the welds look really bad and it is a little crooked even though I tried to weld it straight but the important thing is ... IT WORKS ! It works great ! I just tried making 3 tucks to see how it went and all 3 were exactly the same, exactly where I wanted them and were just the size of tuck I...
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switch templates
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bought a power window kit - has the chrome single and 4 gang switches no templates for cutting out the switch holes supplied anyone out there with templates or know where I can get some? would rather be precise rather than by guess n by golly
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Skinny donut spares
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Anyone use a donut wheel? I'm talking about the skinny steel spare wheel only put a real tire on it. Off a gm midsize car (cutlass, monte, Camaro, etc.)I'm thinking they'd be much cheaper than ordering from wheel vintiques or someone like that.
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brake hoses
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Does anyone know of a supplier who can get early Chev brake parts? I am using a mid 60s van axle on my truck project and need front hoses and wheel cylinders.
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