Tech

Randyr · Randyr

It shows way past full all the time. Pulled the power supply to the sender from the gauge and measured the voltage. It was 8 volts. Pulled the ground wire from the sender off at the ground post on the frame, put a voltmeter in series to the ground and got no volts. Sounds like the sender is pooched. Not looki...

ChrisW · ChrisW

Hi all. My name is Chris and I'll introduce myself by way of my background. After university, I tried a couple of jobs but ended up working for J Craft Boats in Pefferlaw, learning composites building these great boats. The company is gone now, although I do know of one shop that is still making one model...

Cuddles · Cuddles

Good morning all. I recently had a discussion with a friend who seems to know all there is to know about muscle cars. I mentioned to him that I hoped to one day put a blower on my 289. I confess, racing is not my cup of tea at all and my friend recognizes that I much prefer cruising to racing but I am build...

DJD · DJD

preferably in the scarborough / pickering area what I want to find is someone or a shop that can bend and flare a number of sizes of stainless steel line .. I don't want hoses , just some lines bent up I want to make copies of the o-e lines used for water and oil to my turbo , the steel line for my heater hose and...

Jeff66 · Jeff66

would like to fit one of the small denso type alternators to the SB Chevy. Also want to mount it low down. anyone done this? What brackets will I need, at the moment the alternator is up high. Ugly on a fenderless, hoodlles rod.

Hyper Henry · Hyper Henry

Starting to round up parts for my 38 Dodge pickup project that I will start on again this winter. Wondering what most do for steering columns, ignition switch/key, gauges etc. its going on a Dakota frame but no steering column came with it and dash is completly gutted. Was thinking of getting a univers...

Jeff66 · Jeff66

Anyone know what these are for? Some a hole sold me them, telling me they are SBC covers. well they don't fit my motor! -- Edited by Jeff66 on Thursday 24th of August 2017 05:43:10 PM

Gazoo · Gazoo

Long story short...I've recently committed to the purchase of a '56 Dodge truck sight onseen, because it has a 354ci Hemi with two deuces, it has the perfect hot rod look for my '38. The issue I have, is that the truck is in New Brunswick, I have to pick it up, and it's a 5 ton truck. I can't find any info on th...

2inchestoolow · 2inchestoolow

As a follow up to the other thread that lurks here somewhere, I thought I would post an example picture that clearly illustrates the rust removing power of feed grade molasses. This axel (yes, it's a tractor part) was put in the mixture about a month ago and forgotten...I never touched it until today wh...

Ike · Ike

Looking for 36 " threaded 3" black pipe with cast iron end caps in KW area .Ike Ike

hotrod-steve · hotrod-steve

Im thinking about a Crown Vic front end for my truck. Anyone know what years they came in? I think Im looking for the aluminum one that bolts in.

Cuddles · Cuddles

Good afternoon: I managed to acquire a cluster gauge out of a 1951 Ford F100. Would anyone happen to have a schematic for this instrument?

Bradshaw · Bradshaw

Hey guys looking for help on a bottom rad hose . I need a sharp 90 degree mandrel bend 1 3/4 inch. I have the hose coming off the water pump and the rad need to marry them together. Any other suggestion would be nice.

Pete Moss · Pete Moss

It's been a little quiet around here lately so I thought I'd post pics of a tool I just made (after screwing up my first attempt at installing one of the pressed-in SBC oil pump screens). The problem I had with the homemade "cutaway tube" installation tool is that it only pressed on one side of the oil pump...

ram1976 · ram1976

Hi, I'm a new owner of 1951 Packard 400, which has 1976 Dodge 440 engine. I found there is a leak from transmission pan and I'm not sure what type of transmission is there in order to get a new gasket. The car still have the column shift and it is automatic. Any help? thanks in advance.

Rockhauler · Rockhauler

Hi, anyone have knowledge with replacing a single phase electric motor with a VFD and a three phase motor. Looking for help selecting motor voltage and HP and then getting correct size VFD for a wood lathe to have variable speed. For starters the lathe turns too fast for out of balance rough blanks, l...

kruzr · kruzr

Hi , bought an 86 ford pickup , when try to start the truck , the ignition is so hard to turn ,almost need pliers to turn it so I can start it . I 've heard there is a problem with these , suppose to be an actuator in the column that breaks . Its a tilt column ,anybody ever run across this or changed one ? Is it a hard j...

Cuddles · Cuddles

Hello: I am anxious to get a quick release steering wheel hub for my ride but cannot find information I would consider credible on which make to buy and how much to spend. From the research I've done so far, it appears I can get a shallow (1") unit or a unit about 2" or 3" deep which is nice for me as I'd like to...

Cuddles · Cuddles

My brother-in-law tells me that because my engine is from 1966 when gas was leaded, I may now have to put in an additive every time I gas up. Please tell me, is he right?

Bones · Bones

I topped up the rad apparently forgetting that there's no expansion bottle and ran around town for a while. When I shut it off at home the coolant ran out the tube made a small puddle then stopped. Now I'm thinking I should order one of them long shinning tubes to stop this. My question is are they really ne...

kruzr · kruzr

Hi everyone......... I am trying to get gas gauge to work . Its on the empty mark or below . there is 12 volts at the gauge but no power going to the S post . I tried a continuity tester to check across the I post and the S post . no continuity on the multi meter . Should there be continuity between the posts ? Tha...

Cuddles · Cuddles

Good morning: Please tell me where I may get upholstery done to my seats for my 29 model A rod in the Peterborough area? Thank you

Cuddles · Cuddles

Good morning: I have reached the point of piecing together the remnants of 5 windshield frames to make one good one. So far I have restored and salvaged the top, two sides and the bottom and marked where I think I should cut the sides. I plan to make horizontal cuts to the sides about one inch above the b...

Redneck Rydes · Redneck Rydes

Does amyone know who is a reputable rear end rebuilder,started to clean out the 70 Chev real end,been sitting for about 15 years,and it does not sound good,might as well put a posi unit in it,like to find some one in the area of Belleville,Kingston area.Thanks

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

What is out there that's like or better than POR 15 that is readily available locally and not horrendously expensive?

Livetodrive · Livetodrive

Thought I'd share this little piece of advice. Not sure if any of you have tried the new LED upgrade bulbs that simply pop in to your 1156 or 1157 sockets. They are pretty cheap at Princess Auto and work pretty good although your flasher may not like them. Anyway, what I found is that unlike a regular bu...

Cuddles · Cuddles

We are trying to decide where to mount the fuse panel and electrics in my chopped Model A Tudor. We find there isn't a great deal of room up under the dash or anywhere else for that matter. My seats are on the floor so nothing can go under there. Putting it under the dash isn't so hard but accessing it for...

Cuddles · Cuddles

I am hoping someone can tell me where to find the small metal hold downs that turn to allow removal of a cloth/material/canvas roof or turn to prevent the removal of a cloth/canvas cover. I never found the small button fasteners very reliable. Thank you.

Cuddles · Cuddles

Good morning: I should have the floor panels in shortly but wonder where to get the carpeting normally installed in cars? It is very low profile and has a nice trim to it. I'd like to custom fit it if I can find where to get it and how to trim it? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks to all.

Torquewar · Torquewar

So I'm into some brake line rework etc. Have the master off and was thinking about the bench bleed technique. Done this many times but i have a reverse bleeding system. Basically you pump fluid through the bleeders up into the master . This works great for the standard line clearing but i thought why n...

Windsor · Windsor

hey guys What wiring harness have you guys used or were you happy with? Or not happy with? did you buy it locally? im thinking about the rebel 9+3 harness. what do you think? thanks

supernash · supernash

OK, I know this might take a bit to explain, but anybody that has rebuilt a carb will understand. This is about the Kleen flo Carb and Parts cleaner. I'm talking the stuff that comes in a 5 gallon bucket sealed with a heavy plastic bag when you buy it. I think the last bucket was around $180 or so. I'm thinki...

Roboticist · Roboticist

Hey guys. I am in the midst of buying a donor truck to use the frame for my '52 Mercury build. I'm looking at a 96 Ranger at the moment. I'm also looking at a 1969 Inline 6 to put in the truck. It comes with a 3 speed manual, but I need an automatic (For various reasons). So here's the questions: What transmi...

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

Has anyone used Delo Diesel oil by Chevron? It is on sale at Walmart US for 11.28 US. RotellaT is 13/ gal. Both are 15-40. Cosco has Delo 3 gal for 32.99.

South Shore · South Shore

I want to do a thorough cooling system flush on my motor to get all the rust and acumulated crap out of the engine cooling system. The motor is fully assembled SBC sitting in an engine cradle on the floor on casters. It is much easier and far less messy to do it before I put it into the car for sure. Don't want...

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

Helping my buddy trying to figure what is the reason for one of his headlights is dim on L/beam and when switched to H/beam the opposite light is dull. The H/beam indicator is on regardless of which position the dimmer is in. There is always power to outside pin of the connector so I'm thinking that the di...

Blu Impala · Blu Impala

I am looking at this air conditioning system for my 67 Impala 2 door hardtop. I have had the car for 37 years and have been keeping it up to date.. The car is riding on a 68 Station Wagon Frame due to the fact the station wagon had disc brakes and the original frame was severely rusted out. The original 283...

Homer · Homer

I am installing a FiTeck 30003 go street EFI system in my 34 which has a 1986 302 mustang motor in it. My problem is that I have put in electronic ignition, what it has to have. they say that I now have to have 12 volts to the distributor and coil as the old ones where not a full 12 volts and there is a resister in...

knuckles · knuckles

Does anyone here or know of anyone that can punch two rows of louvers in a hood? Thanks! Steve

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

Here is a front park/ signal light diagram that 2d_willys on the HAMB posted for me. For some reason it will not load here? In the park lamp wire add a 20ohm, 1W resistor and in both wires add a # 1N4001 diode. Use a 1129 or an 81 bulb. -- Edited by henrys57wagon on Friday 18th of November 2016 09:17:04 AM

Bones · Bones

The glass doors on my coupe have started filling up with water from washing. I can't be the first guy having this issue with fiberglass cars and not sure as to why there aren't drain holes drilled. Anyone see a reason not to do this? Or can I just drill a drain hole in the lowest point up under the door and put...

Bones · Bones

Looks like a good place to start . Had this for years. Ran the #s tru Muncie sites but can't come up with anything to confirm if it is or isn't. Any help would be great -- Edited by Bones on Wednesday 2nd of November 2016 12:45:17 AM

ram1976 · ram1976

Hi, I recently purchased the above car with a 440 engine, all were converted to 12v. No issue on driving. I drove the car for almost 2 hrs and stop for gas, could not able to start it again. All the electronics are working. No clicking sound. No spark when I boost the battery, but battery is full charged. S...

Kustoms · Kustoms

Looking at changing my 1930 3 window coupe to suicide doors. Always liked the cool look. I heard the left and right doors fit both sides just swap all the pillars to match the doors. Anyone out there know this before I start taking these apart to test!!

Nickeleye · Nickeleye

I noticed this a few weeks ago. The center of the wheel cracked all over the place. lots more cracks than you can see in the picture too. It had happened at some point over the winter, I can't see anything except the temperature changes causing this??? Any other ideas? Anyways, I contacted the company I b...

123pugsy · 123pugsy

My 76 Chevy with Eaton posi is making a nice grinding, crunching sound at low speeds. Anybody got a guy or is anybody here a guy? Don't have time to clean the garage and don't have time to fix it myself.....damn truck couldn't even wait til I finished the house.. I got a recommendation from Al at Driveline...

Nickeleye · Nickeleye

I've been trying to figure out a problem in the truck but haven't sorted it out yet. It seems like vapor lock. Starts AMAZING when cold. But turn the truck off hot and it'll start up again nice an easy within a minute or two of shutting off but let it sit for 5 minutes or more and it's a difficult start. I insul...

gkent · gkent

Restoring a dash and the plastic bezel needs to be rechromed. I've had experience with having them "vacuum chromed" and the results were less than desirable. I'd like to try the spray chrome this time. Looking for someone kinda local to do it.

72endurawagon · 72endurawagon

i have a wide ratio muncie in my 64 buick wagon behind a well built 455 ,had it out for a ride today,was nice to it ,drove about an hour..came home parked it out front,came time to move it,it seems to be in reverse when in neutral,when i do find a forward gear it lugs down to the point of stalling.emerg brake i...

new member gmc 4x4 · flathead48

Hi All; I have a 89 GMC suburban 4x4 It has 31x10.50 x 15 and 31x11.50 x 15 tires 6x5.5x7 wheels . These tires are hard to find and expensive around my area, that is Tyler Texas. does any one on here know what 16in wheels would fit? I have good 16in tires. I have read Toyota wheels will work. Please emai...

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	fuel gauge not working (Preview) It shows way past full all the time. Pulled the power supply to the sender from the gauge and measured the voltage. It was 8 volts. Pulled the ground wire from the sender off at the ground post on the frame, put a voltmeter in series to the ground and got no volts. Sounds like the sender is pooched. Not looki...	Randyr	3	2452	Oct 4, 2017 by parklane
	Olds 455 marine engine for a jet boat, best setup and looking for a builder (Preview) Hi all. My name is Chris and I'll introduce myself by way of my background. After university, I tried a couple of jobs but ended up working for J Craft Boats in Pefferlaw, learning composites building these great boats. The company is gone now, although I do know of one shop that is still making one model...	ChrisW	9	3779	Sep 30, 2017 by Pete Moss
	is it worth it? (Preview) Good morning all. I recently had a discussion with a friend who seems to know all there is to know about muscle cars. I mentioned to him that I hoped to one day put a blower on my 289. I confess, racing is not my cup of tea at all and my friend recognizes that I much prefer cruising to racing but I am build...	Cuddles	23	4386	Sep 28, 2017 by 1934 FordLover
	someone/shop to make stainless steel lines ?? (Preview) preferably in the scarborough / pickering area what I want to find is someone or a shop that can bend and flare a number of sizes of stainless steel line .. I don't want hoses , just some lines bent up I want to make copies of the o-e lines used for water and oil to my turbo , the steel line for my heater hose and...	DJD	7	2212	Sep 28, 2017 by DJD
	Alternator fitting and brackets (Preview) would like to fit one of the small denso type alternators to the SB Chevy. Also want to mount it low down. anyone done this? What brackets will I need, at the moment the alternator is up high. Ugly on a fenderless, hoodlles rod.	Jeff66	2	1784	Sep 12, 2017 by shawn63
	Steering column and ignition suggestions (Preview) Starting to round up parts for my 38 Dodge pickup project that I will start on again this winter. Wondering what most do for steering columns, ignition switch/key, gauges etc. its going on a Dakota frame but no steering column came with it and dash is completly gutted. Was thinking of getting a univers...	Hyper Henry	4	1935	Sep 4, 2017 by 77
	Valve covers (Preview) Anyone know what these are for? Some a hole sold me them, telling me they are SBC covers. well they don't fit my motor! -- Edited by Jeff66 on Thursday 24th of August 2017 05:43:10 PM	Jeff66	10	2361	Aug 25, 2017 by RWW
	Help me find specs. (Preview) Long story short...I've recently committed to the purchase of a '56 Dodge truck sight onseen, because it has a 354ci Hemi with two deuces, it has the perfect hot rod look for my '38. The issue I have, is that the truck is in New Brunswick, I have to pick it up, and it's a 5 ton truck. I can't find any info on th...	Gazoo	24	4090	Aug 15, 2017 by Pete Moss
	Molasses -take that rust! (Preview) As a follow up to the other thread that lurks here somewhere, I thought I would post an example picture that clearly illustrates the rust removing power of feed grade molasses. This axel (yes, it's a tractor part) was put in the mixture about a month ago and forgotten...I never touched it until today wh...	2inchestoolow	19	4431	Aug 14, 2017 by Pete Moss
	Gasser Bumper (Preview) Looking for 36 " threaded 3" black pipe with cast iron end caps in KW area .Ike Ike	Ike	0	1607	Aug 8, 2017 by Ike
	What about these Crown Vic front ends (Preview) Im thinking about a Crown Vic front end for my truck. Anyone know what years they came in? I think Im looking for the aluminum one that bolts in.	hotrod-steve	2	1781	Jul 31, 2017 by fraso
	cluster gauge schematic (Preview) Good afternoon: I managed to acquire a cluster gauge out of a 1951 Ford F100. Would anyone happen to have a schematic for this instrument?	Cuddles	4	1879	Jul 26, 2017 by Cuddles
	Bottom Rad hose (Preview) Hey guys looking for help on a bottom rad hose . I need a sharp 90 degree mandrel bend 1 3/4 inch. I have the hose coming off the water pump and the rad need to marry them together. Any other suggestion would be nice.	Bradshaw	5	2483	Jul 16, 2017 by letsgo
	SBC Oil Pump Screen Installation Tool (Preview) It's been a little quiet around here lately so I thought I'd post pics of a tool I just made (after screwing up my first attempt at installing one of the pressed-in SBC oil pump screens). The problem I had with the homemade "cutaway tube" installation tool is that it only pressed on one side of the oil pump...	Pete Moss	2	1673	Jul 9, 2017 by Pete Moss
	Finding a transmission model (Preview) Hi, I'm a new owner of 1951 Packard 400, which has 1976 Dodge 440 engine. I found there is a leak from transmission pan and I'm not sure what type of transmission is there in order to get a new gasket. The car still have the column shift and it is automatic. Any help? thanks in advance.	ram1976	13	2787	Jul 6, 2017 by DJD
	Variable Frequency Drive need some help (Preview) Hi, anyone have knowledge with replacing a single phase electric motor with a VFD and a three phase motor. Looking for help selecting motor voltage and HP and then getting correct size VFD for a wood lathe to have variable speed. For starters the lathe turns too fast for out of balance rough blanks, l...	Rockhauler	16	3577	Jun 21, 2017 by 123pugsy
	1986 ford f150 steering column help (Preview) Hi , bought an 86 ford pickup , when try to start the truck , the ignition is so hard to turn ,almost need pliers to turn it so I can start it . I 've heard there is a problem with these , suppose to be an actuator in the column that breaks . Its a tilt column ,anybody ever run across this or changed one ? Is it a hard j...	kruzr	1	1641	Jun 15, 2017 by Rockhauler
	quick release steering column hubs (Preview) Hello: I am anxious to get a quick release steering wheel hub for my ride but cannot find information I would consider credible on which make to buy and how much to spend. From the research I've done so far, it appears I can get a shallow (1") unit or a unit about 2" or 3" deep which is nice for me as I'd like to...	Cuddles	1	1537	Jun 10, 2017 by wuga
	old gas (Preview) My brother-in-law tells me that because my engine is from 1966 when gas was leaded, I may now have to put in an additive every time I gas up. Please tell me, is he right?	Cuddles	11	3336	May 31, 2017 by Pete Moss
	Radiator expansion tank or not (Preview) I topped up the rad apparently forgetting that there's no expansion bottle and ran around town for a while. When I shut it off at home the coolant ran out the tube made a small puddle then stopped. Now I'm thinking I should order one of them long shinning tubes to stop this. My question is are they really ne...	Bones	8	2176	May 28, 2017 by Ground Pounder
	Gas gauge 1957 Chev (Preview) Hi everyone......... I am trying to get gas gauge to work . Its on the empty mark or below . there is 12 volts at the gauge but no power going to the S post . I tried a continuity tester to check across the I post and the S post . no continuity on the multi meter . Should there be continuity between the posts ? Tha...	kruzr	3	1790	May 15, 2017 by kruzr
	Uphostery (Preview) Good morning: Please tell me where I may get upholstery done to my seats for my 29 model A rod in the Peterborough area? Thank you	Cuddles	2	1787	May 13, 2017 by Cuddles
	1929 Model A Tudor windshield frame (chopped) replacement (Preview) Good morning: I have reached the point of piecing together the remnants of 5 windshield frames to make one good one. So far I have restored and salvaged the top, two sides and the bottom and marked where I think I should cut the sides. I plan to make horizontal cuts to the sides about one inch above the b...	Cuddles	1	1665	May 9, 2017 by 30-S6
	Need a rear end rebuilt (Preview) Does amyone know who is a reputable rear end rebuilder,started to clean out the 70 Chev real end,been sitting for about 15 years,and it does not sound good,might as well put a posi unit in it,like to find some one in the area of Belleville,Kingston area.Thanks	Redneck Rydes	2	1793	May 5, 2017 by Ziggy
	Sealers (Preview) What is out there that's like or better than POR 15 that is readily available locally and not horrendously expensive?	Seeker1056	5	2059	May 5, 2017 by 72endurawagon
	LED Upgrades (Preview) Thought I'd share this little piece of advice. Not sure if any of you have tried the new LED upgrade bulbs that simply pop in to your 1156 or 1157 sockets. They are pretty cheap at Princess Auto and work pretty good although your flasher may not like them. Anyway, what I found is that unlike a regular bu...	Livetodrive	8	2489	Apr 23, 2017 by toomuchjunk
	wiring and fuse panel (Preview) We are trying to decide where to mount the fuse panel and electrics in my chopped Model A Tudor. We find there isn't a great deal of room up under the dash or anywhere else for that matter. My seats are on the floor so nothing can go under there. Putting it under the dash isn't so hard but accessing it for...	Cuddles	5	2242	Apr 20, 2017 by Cuddles
	hold downs for a cloth roof (Preview) I am hoping someone can tell me where to find the small metal hold downs that turn to allow removal of a cloth/material/canvas roof or turn to prevent the removal of a cloth/canvas cover. I never found the small button fasteners very reliable. Thank you.	Cuddles	2	1590	Apr 7, 2017 by Cuddles
	Flooring/carpet ? (Preview) Good morning: I should have the floor panels in shortly but wonder where to get the carpeting normally installed in cars? It is very low profile and has a nice trim to it. I'd like to custom fit it if I can find where to get it and how to trim it? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks to all.	Cuddles	2	1450	Mar 31, 2017 by Cuddles
	Brake bleeding (Preview) So I'm into some brake line rework etc. Have the master off and was thinking about the bench bleed technique. Done this many times but i have a reverse bleeding system. Basically you pump fluid through the bleeders up into the master . This works great for the standard line clearing but i thought why n...	Torquewar	2	1422	Mar 16, 2017 by Torquewar
	Wiring harness (Preview) hey guys What wiring harness have you guys used or were you happy with? Or not happy with? did you buy it locally? im thinking about the rebel 9+3 harness. what do you think? thanks	Windsor	16	2582	Mar 16, 2017 by Bradshaw
	Parts cleaner (Preview) OK, I know this might take a bit to explain, but anybody that has rebuilt a carb will understand. This is about the Kleen flo Carb and Parts cleaner. I'm talking the stuff that comes in a 5 gallon bucket sealed with a heavy plastic bag when you buy it. I think the last bucket was around $180 or so. I'm thinki...	supernash	8	2265	Mar 4, 2017 by gkent
	engine/tranny question (Preview) Hey guys. I am in the midst of buying a donor truck to use the frame for my '52 Mercury build. I'm looking at a 96 Ranger at the moment. I'm also looking at a 1969 Inline 6 to put in the truck. It comes with a 3 speed manual, but I need an automatic (For various reasons). So here's the questions: What transmi...	Roboticist	27	4952	Feb 21, 2017 by Roboticist
	delo vrs rotella (Preview) Has anyone used Delo Diesel oil by Chevron? It is on sale at Walmart US for 11.28 US. RotellaT is 13/ gal. Both are 15-40. Cosco has Delo 3 gal for 32.99.	henrys57wagon	14	4311	Feb 21, 2017 by Gwillyville Kid
	Cooling System Flush (Preview) I want to do a thorough cooling system flush on my motor to get all the rust and acumulated crap out of the engine cooling system. The motor is fully assembled SBC sitting in an engine cradle on the floor on casters. It is much easier and far less messy to do it before I put it into the car for sure. Don't want...	South Shore	8	3040	Feb 21, 2017 by fraso
	99 ram headlight problems (Preview) Helping my buddy trying to figure what is the reason for one of his headlights is dim on L/beam and when switched to H/beam the opposite light is dull. The H/beam indicator is on regardless of which position the dimmer is in. There is always power to outside pin of the connector so I'm thinking that the di...	henrys57wagon	9	2561	Jan 10, 2017 by henrys57wagon
	Considering Classic Auto Air #20-233-3I (Preview) I am looking at this air conditioning system for my 67 Impala 2 door hardtop. I have had the car for 37 years and have been keeping it up to date.. The car is riding on a 68 Station Wagon Frame due to the fact the station wagon had disc brakes and the original frame was severely rusted out. The original 283...	Blu Impala	8	2895	Dec 20, 2016 by slim
	Need help electrical (Preview) I am installing a FiTeck 30003 go street EFI system in my 34 which has a 1986 302 mustang motor in it. My problem is that I have put in electronic ignition, what it has to have. they say that I now have to have 12 volts to the distributor and coil as the old ones where not a full 12 volts and there is a resister in...	Homer	6	2211	Dec 8, 2016 by DJD
	punching Louvers (Preview) Does anyone here or know of anyone that can punch two rows of louvers in a hood? Thanks! Steve	knuckles	2	1863	Nov 29, 2016 by Ground Pounder
	How to wire a single bulb for park/ signal usage (Preview) Here is a front park/ signal light diagram that 2d_willys on the HAMB posted for me. For some reason it will not load here? In the park lamp wire add a 20ohm, 1W resistor and in both wires add a # 1N4001 diode. Use a 1129 or an 81 bulb. -- Edited by henrys57wagon on Friday 18th of November 2016 09:17:04 AM	henrys57wagon	4	1692	Nov 18, 2016 by parklane
	Glass doors filling up with water (Preview) The glass doors on my coupe have started filling up with water from washing. I can't be the first guy having this issue with fiberglass cars and not sure as to why there aren't drain holes drilled. Anyone see a reason not to do this? Or can I just drill a drain hole in the lowest point up under the door and put...	Bones	7	1984	Nov 16, 2016 by Petebil
	Who can help identify this 4 speed More pictures if we need em (Preview) Looks like a good place to start . Had this for years. Ran the #s tru Muncie sites but can't come up with anything to confirm if it is or isn't. Any help would be great -- Edited by Bones on Wednesday 2nd of November 2016 12:45:17 AM	Bones	6	1889	Nov 3, 2016 by Bones
	1951 Packard 400 with 1976 Dodge 440 v8 (Preview) Hi, I recently purchased the above car with a 440 engine, all were converted to 12v. No issue on driving. I drove the car for almost 2 hrs and stop for gas, could not able to start it again. All the electronics are working. No clicking sound. No spark when I boost the battery, but battery is full charged. S...	ram1976	5	2217	Oct 31, 2016 by RacerRick
	Suicide door swap (Preview) Looking at changing my 1930 3 window coupe to suicide doors. Always liked the cool look. I heard the left and right doors fit both sides just swap all the pillars to match the doors. Anyone out there know this before I start taking these apart to test!!	Kustoms	8	2491	Oct 25, 2016 by DJD
	Cracked Steering Wheel (Preview) I noticed this a few weeks ago. The center of the wheel cracked all over the place. lots more cracks than you can see in the picture too. It had happened at some point over the winter, I can't see anything except the temperature changes causing this??? Any other ideas? Anyways, I contacted the company I b...	Nickeleye	10	2171	Oct 17, 2016 by ram1976
	Posi Repair...Who Do You Know? (Preview) My 76 Chevy with Eaton posi is making a nice grinding, crunching sound at low speeds. Anybody got a guy or is anybody here a guy? Don't have time to clean the garage and don't have time to fix it myself.....damn truck couldn't even wait til I finished the house.. I got a recommendation from Al at Driveline...	123pugsy	9	2526	Oct 7, 2016 by Smokin Joe
	Vapor Lock? (Preview) I've been trying to figure out a problem in the truck but haven't sorted it out yet. It seems like vapor lock. Starts AMAZING when cold. But turn the truck off hot and it'll start up again nice an easy within a minute or two of shutting off but let it sit for 5 minutes or more and it's a difficult start. I insul...	Nickeleye	8	1709	Aug 31, 2016 by Nickeleye
	Anyone doing "spray chrome" in south western Ontario (Preview) Restoring a dash and the plastic bezel needs to be rechromed. I've had experience with having them "vacuum chromed" and the results were less than desirable. I'd like to try the spray chrome this time. Looking for someone kinda local to do it.	gkent	5	7359	Aug 24, 2016 by Jeff66
	muncie issues (Preview) i have a wide ratio muncie in my 64 buick wagon behind a well built 455 ,had it out for a ride today,was nice to it ,drove about an hour..came home parked it out front,came time to move it,it seems to be in reverse when in neutral,when i do find a forward gear it lugs down to the point of stalling.emerg brake i...	72endurawagon	7	1725	Aug 24, 2016 by 72endurawagon
	new member gmc 4x4 (Preview) Hi All; I have a 89 GMC suburban 4x4 It has 31x10.50 x 15 and 31x11.50 x 15 tires 6x5.5x7 wheels . These tires are hard to find and expensive around my area, that is Tyler Texas. does any one on here know what 16in wheels would fit? I have good 16in tires. I have read Toyota wheels will work. Please emai...	flathead48	4	1470	Aug 16, 2016 by flathead48
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