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LED Upgrades
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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...
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Livetodrive
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wiring and fuse panel
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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...
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Cuddles
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hold downs for a cloth roof
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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.
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Cuddles
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Flooring/carpet ?
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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.
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Cuddles
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Brake bleeding
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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...
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Torquewar
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Wiring harness
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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
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Windsor
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Parts cleaner
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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...
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supernash
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engine/tranny question
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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...
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Roboticist
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delo vrs rotella
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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.
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henrys57wagon
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Cooling System Flush
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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...
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South Shore
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99 ram headlight problems
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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...
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henrys57wagon
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Considering Classic Auto Air #20-233-3I
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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...
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Blu Impala
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Need help electrical
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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...
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Homer
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punching Louvers
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Does anyone here or know of anyone that can punch two rows of louvers in a hood? Thanks! Steve
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knuckles
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How to wire a single bulb for park/ signal usage
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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
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henrys57wagon
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Glass doors filling up with water
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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...
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Bones
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Who can help identify this 4 speed
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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
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Bones
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1951 Packard 400 with 1976 Dodge 440 v8
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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...
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ram1976
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Suicide door swap
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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!!
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Kustoms
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Cracked Steering Wheel
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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...
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Nickeleye
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Posi Repair...Who Do You Know?
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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...
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123pugsy
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Vapor Lock?
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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...
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Nickeleye
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Anyone doing "spray chrome" in south western Ontario
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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.
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gkent
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muncie issues
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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...
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72endurawagon
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new member gmc 4x4
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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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flathead48
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Good Ford Mechanic in Hamilton?
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Hi, I am new to Rodders and new to the Classic car world. I just bought a 69 Ford LTD and I know absolutely nothing about cars. The car is in really good shape but it now won't start - the entire neighborhood believed it was the Solenoid switch so I was able to change that - but it didn't do anything. So, I th...
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Frank from Hamilton
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help how to change a rag joint
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one a 1977 ford ltd like the one in my avatar ............what is easier from inside loosing up the steering colum or under by dropping the idle arm and with a few swear and scratching knucle and getting dirty , also anybody as one to sell ?
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flatduck
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15" Woody
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All, I realized that a lot of my posts are way too serious so I thought I'd share this one. I scored a very nice 15" Woody from some guy on Kijiji today. Its perfect for the Fastback Mustang, but I can't figure out how the airbag wires up?
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Livetodrive
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working bugs out of brakes.. may not be a perfect installation .
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I have a 1966 Marlin .. 4 wheel drums , brake pedal has been trouble for awhile now.. long story ,, everything is new on this car.. or in new condition.. but that doesn't mean it is working fine, and I may have to replace .. but I think it is just a matter of dialing it in.. so,, for some reason... and I can't ima...
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meester_jamie
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Rad Shop Recommendation?
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I Have a 3 core rad from my 64 buick wagon that needs a new core,was a brand new rad till last nights ride.....just wondering if anyone has any shops they like in london/sarnia area,thanks for any info! Price of 275 to replace rad,never had one recored so not sure of price of that...
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72endurawagon
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Start complaning
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Start protesting Hello folks, Summer recess is always a good time for governments to try to slip unpopular things through and it looks like this summer will be no different. Remember that we got the government to back down of the AMPS proposal and there is no reason that we can’t do the same here i...
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Smokin Joe
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Pressure washer issue
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Anybody have a Campbell Hausfield p/w and still have the parts manual ? This is my Water Wizard 2000. 5 HP Brigs Diamond. The pump went wonky a year or so ago, so I rebuilt it, but I lost the key somehow. The pump slot is 6mm, but the Briggs crank is not, so clearly it's a stepped key. I can't find any info no-wh...
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supernash
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Ozone depletion , UV rays and window tint
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Hey all Yeah I know the NastyGirl is a bit late model . The womans 87 trans am w t tops . The car gets so freaking hot inside in the sun . I,m gonna make up two panels to go under t roofs to block sun . Has any one found any window glass application to block u v and heat of the sun thru t roofs or window glass ..Thanks ....
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The right rear end ratio?
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What rear end ratio would be the best? The car weighs 3400 LBS. loaded, engine is a low horse 240 Hp. stock 327, trany is a TH 350, rear end is a 10 bolt posi., rear tires are 28" dia. Looking for the best all round ratio to use for cruzing not racing.
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South Shore
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Health & Safety
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Here is one every one should read. Who actually reads the labels on the cans and do you understand what it says???? These warnings are not there for your benefit for my way of thinking but the manufacturers litigation liability's. No different than the adds you see on TV advertising their medicatio...
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Smokin Joe
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1966 Dynamic 88 idiot lights. Not working.
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Alright, I've been trying to figure out the idiot lights, in my 66 olds Dynamic. None of them work. The the cold light came on once a a while back. But that was it. I've checked the bulbs. And for broken wires, and made sure sensors where all hooked up. Fuel gauge is in the same panel as the lights, and it work...
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Undead_Edsel_59
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New Tremec 5 speed
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Hey Guys ... I live in Northern Ontario. where would be a good place to order a new transmission from?
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Mikey44
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1955-57 Chevrolet Lokar Clutch Brake Pedal assemblies
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I installed a set of Lokars 1955-57 clutch brake pedal arms a few weeks ago,must say I am very pleased.The installation went well except for their instructions dealing with the brake pedal installation.They wanted to have the pedal and return spring installed while the clutch brake housing was sti...
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two tone 56
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Size of Ford 302
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What I would like to do is replace my 68 302 Ford and C4 tranny in my 34 with a up to date fuel ingection 302.Were can I get sizes of engines so that I do not have to do any body work ,just weld in new mounts if possible.
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Homer
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Brake Pedal Assembly Id Please
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Just hoping someone could identify what this brake pedal assembly is out of. Thanks,
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Nickeleye
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Lesson To Share
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So the back story to the picture is that myself and my oldest brother flew into Las Vegas, bought a 1968 Charger from a dealer on Freemont street and started driving home to Pickering. Seemed like a great idea until we got across the hoover dam and the 383 quits. I pull the coil wire and crank it over, goo...
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Livetodrive
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Ideas on front suspension 30 chev
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Picked up a 30 Chevy 3 window and would like to upgrade the suspension. Didn't want to pay the 4000 for the ifs setups. Whats out there that works, any ideas.
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Kustoms
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swap from single to dual brake line
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anybody made a swap on a 56 monarch well I think all 55 56 fords must be the same I want to change from single line to dual without spending the big dollars anyone know of something that will fit from the sixties or 70 s ford ?
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flatduck
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front end clip
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A friend has a 37 Cadillac he wants to clip and Ive heard the Crown Vics seem to be the choice now. Has anyone had any experience with these?
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hotrod-steve
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Trouble with a Garage Door Opener.
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I have an Overhead Door Co. Touch n Go Model 1000A garage door opener that has worked flawlessly for years. Now it works intermitantly. Seems to work in either direction fine but if you activate it again soon, in either direction after the first activation, it won't completely open or close. Doesn't c...
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South Shore
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U bolts for Ford small bearing 9" axle
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Hey guys, I'm looking at using a small bearing 9" differential out of a 67 Ford Fairlane (390 car) in my 56 F100. I need new ubolts. Can I use the 3" diameter bolts or do I have to go smaller? The axle tubes narrow down to 2.875" (I think it's 2.875") from the normal 3" dia. thanks Bill
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willys392
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Remote keyless entry
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I have a IC Dynamics keyless entry model 2RTA my remot will not work but the wifes will, I replaced the battery and still will not work. I called and emailed IC Dynamics and no one got back to me .Does any one know someone who will repair the remote.
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Homer
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Coolant
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Hi guys, has anyone ever used Evans waterless coolant, I'm wondering if this is worth the extra outlay as it says it never needs to be replaced and won't corrode the cooling system? I do realize its twice the price and not readily available, so extra would need to be stocked. Thank you, Angelo
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V2addict
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Looking for recomendations on a glass shop to replace 50's Cadillac windshield ...
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I thought it would be a good time to replace the front windshield on my 1954 Caddy ... before I finish putting all the trim back on that I removed to install vintage air last summer ... Its not cracked / chipped or scored ... but I do have a foggy area on the passenger side ... that looks like $#@% ... Looking f...
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DavidP
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loose valve guides
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I have a set of 186 heads and noticed that two of the valves had oil visible on the inside of the head. I pulled the springs and noticed that the valve guides are loose and can be rotated by hand. Is there a way to tighten them up or am I looking at having the guides replaced. JG
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billyisamountain
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