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South Shore · South Shore

Here is a question I am going to throw out to readers. I have a 1969 Chevy 327 motor, it has an iron block and heads,the water pump is aluminum, and the radiator is copper. What are the opinions on the different types of antifreeze to use here, and why? What is the difference in using the pink GM Dex Cool as op...

ram1976 · ram1976

Hi, Could someone help me to find a mechanic to do some engine work for my 48 Windsor? Car is running condition. Need some tune up. Thank You

V2addict · V2addict

Hi guys, could someone tell me how to fill a Ford 9" and what type/weight of oil? has limited slip. Thank you, Angelo

Marten · Marten

days.http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/Equipment/Pages/product.aspx?product=K2471-2(LincolnElectric)

V2addict · V2addict

Could anyone tell me where I can have a custom drive shaft built, preferably in the Barrie area? Thank you, Angelo

hotrod-steve · hotrod-steve

I have a 9in center section and the pinion gear has been removed .I want to put it back but want to check the setup. Does anyone know how?

Scroggins71 · Scroggins71

HI guys and gals man im confused on my wiring my 57 bel air needs to be wired correctly from fuse panel to all under dash acc no tail lights no head lights no nothing please help just would like to have all lights turn signals thanks Jay.

Larry · Larry

trying to ID this vintage grill guard, probably fits @1936-46 , I thought maybe 1940 Dodge ?

Jowett · Jowett

My 1938 Ford coupe has a Wiremaster Power (fuse panel) with a Chev steering column. I am looking for a copy of the schematic for the deluxe Power Panel. There is no power to wire 18 to wire 24. If anyone has information, contact Bob at 705 359-1172. If need be call collect. E-mail: jowett66@i-zoom.net

Grumper · Grumper

I'm thinking about getting the wagon painted because its starting to blister on the bottom of the doors and there are a few war wounds here and there. I went to a local body shop who I've dealt with in the past because they actually did bodywork and not just replaced panels. He said he's out of that game n...

Marten · Marten

I would like to paint my engine block gloss red. I see there is high temp paint at Canadian Tire, made by VHT. When I look at the instructions it is all very normal stuff, clean first, light coats of paint, etc. It then says to cure it at 300 degrees for 2-3 hours. How are you to do that and is it important?...

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

My buddy just picked up an 88 Camaro that has a 4 link and coilovers and is coming over tonight to see if we can soften the ride. I don't know what coil/ shock is on the car but if someone can point me in the direction to get any info or has experience setting it up let me know. One fellow at a show told us to loosen...

Scroggins71 · Scroggins71

need help finding the right set of headers for 57 chevy bel air bbc 468 with motor and mid plate lowered 4 inches rear and 2 inches front please help thanks Jay.

FrankT40dodge · FrankT40dodge

Hello all I have a question as to my Dodge Sweptline front axle that I have acquired. It has wheel bolts instead of wheel lugs what gives.... anybody? I would like to convert to disc brakes was wondering how to separate the drum from the hub any thoughts appreciated Thx as always Frank

South Shore · South Shore

How do you distinguish a regular rotation GM V8 water pump from a GM reverse rotation pump? Is it in the casting number?

REBEL · REBEL

Need to pick a gear for 1/8 and 1/4 mile. I read the SLR should be 10, but that puts my trap rpm lower than I wanted. Why is 10 a good SLR ratio? REBEL’s Gear selection Trap Rear Gear RPM RPM RPM FT Traveled FT Traveled RPM...

Hibred · Hibred

Just wondering if you guys can help me out here and give me some answers on torque converters, I have a truck that I bought recently that came with a crate 502 and has fast fuel injection, the trans is a built turbo 400 and it has 3:73 gears in it and Dana 60 spool with strange axles, now to the converter que...

77

Question . Later this year I,m gonna be doing some work on my gasser project . It has buggy transverse frt an rear springs . This chassis is all ready built , been on the road and drag strip . Uses like a 5 foot long ladder bar set up , with adjustable panhard , for rear end . My question is , it sure looks like thi...

Chris Stapley · Chris Stapley

so, I have had this bike on my possession since I was 16. It belonged to my fathers youngest brother who was killed in a pLane crash before his 19th birthday and the bike remained in my grandparents basement until it became mine. The bike is very nice and original with exception to a tank full of bad debts t...

Randyr · Randyr

Was talking to an ex-cop the other day and he said the MOT has brought in some new young hot shot, going to save the world, ass-kicking LEOs to the Sarnia area to catch hot rods with no pollution equipment. I can put them on but I need some direction on vacuum hose routing for the EGR and the evap system. Ther...

South Shore · South Shore

Does anyone know how I would go about making the pre-emissions 1969 SBC 327 in my street rod meet the 1980 emissions standards that the MOE regulations require to be legal? Has anyone done it yet with success? What would I have to install on my motor to make it 1980 emissions legal?I want to be able to driv...

Dusty Olkar · Dusty Olkar

The big oil debate. What oil is best to use in my 61 Sunliner 352 and where can I get it and an oil filter?

Nickeleye · Nickeleye

Well time to learn some more stuff I should already know how to do... I changed plugs/wires/cap/rotor on the weekend and the plugs look way to lean. (Bought wires from summit. $39US, they look great! 90* boot is smaller than the taylors I had so a little more clearance from the headers and easier to get o...

40bowtie · 40bowtie

Does anyone know who carriers R-M paint in our area ? (Toronto to Kingston ) I'm looking for a R-M paint, single stage known as UNO. From what I'm told it's the best single stage paint and has survived the VOC regulations. I miss the good old days when I used centari, but those days are long gone. I'm not a P...

apachomatic · apachomatic

I am trying to help my neighbour with his 1954 chevy 210 4 dr door handle locking plates. The door handle seems to go in flush and the locking plate goes in behind the tabs but the plate seems to be a long way from the grooves in the front and back of the door handle itself. Does anyone have any insight into ho...

Homer · Homer

Does any one know a shop that will cut a curved spline. Small job total size is 2 1/8" by 5/8" Homer

Hibred · Hibred

If you were looking to buy a 4 post car hoist what make and model would be the best to buy, want to be able to store a full size truck underneath and would be nice to be able to change tires on it and also which one would have the widest ramps to drive up on as if ever a narrowed rear car with wide tires to be able to f...

GMDad · GMDad

Looking to get some louvers punched in the Hamilton area. Anybody have a contact? I know Neil does them but Kingston would be a road trip Thanks

cheyenne · cheyenne

This car belonged to the brother of a buddy of mine,..he and I thought it was an old Austin of some sort,.,,,( not ) .I have looked through every european make of vehicles I could find,..and could not find anything identical,..some were close to it,...but closer inspection proved othewise. The car...

pistinbroke · pistinbroke

I picked up a decent looking 250 in liner for a project my dad is into. We took it apart today to clean it up and put new gaskets in it. This is where we found a small, gunky problem. The weather jackets are rather plugged up with sludge. Its loose, for the most part, just looks like it would cause a real over he...

Ragtop · Ragtop

Anyone know of a quiet 2 1/2" muffler? I'm swapping the 406" small block from my T into my new '63 Chevy 11 and I'd like it to be pretty quiet. It'll have 2 1/2" pipes from the headers all the way to the back bumper.

cheyenne · cheyenne

Has anyone on the Forum ever used a intake manifold mounted filler neck ?? I purchased one through Speedway,...it was a total POS from the word go,...I don't believe that there is a rad cap manufactured, that would stop this thing from spewing coolant. Anyway,..it's coming off, and I have ordered up...

Hibred · Hibred

I have a 75 Chev pickup that has a 502 crate engine, ZZ502 that has fast fuel injection, it is a version 1.02, just wondering if anyone knows somewhere in Norfolk or Brant areas that knows or can service them, nothing seriously wrong but was told it might be time to get it looked at and possibly clean the th...

DavidP · DavidP

I've installed most of the components ... evaporator, condenser, compressor, ducting and wiring ect on my 1954 Caddy and was looking have the refrigerant hoses made up and the system checked and charged up for the summer ... I've done most of the grunt work ... since there really wasn't any stock ki...

lena · lena

hi have accel coil from my old chevelle and its square type , yellow , pretty cool. my? is its been hanging on wall for at least 15 yrs. how do you tell if any good, would look kinda cool on my t -bucket ...

Marten · Marten

I am about to buy all the parts I need for my fuel system but again don't know where to start. I have an electric fuel pump that came with the fuel cell. So what else do I need? Where do I run the lines to? At what point do I need to switch from hard line to flex line? Are there certain point I should be mounti...

ram1976 · ram1976

Hi, My 1948 Chrysler Windsor, seems to me not recharging the 6v battery. I could drive as long as I went, when I shout off and then turn on the key, crank. Check the voltage, it is low. Any suggestions?

Whitey · Whitey

Good morning guys, I am in need of some help... My son has acquired a complete Ford 5.0, fuel injected engine that he was told was out of a Crown Vic. He is interested in knowing the specs of this motor. To the best our ability we have deciphered the code behind the intake to be: GH101159. We have searched th...

RWW · 77

what is a good donor for a 12 volt electric pump . my 50 chebby truck this yr the wipers are slowing down a bit . the motor has an ancient old lumpy cam in it , that doesn,t provide too much vac unless on decel . so I was thinking to just go thru the vac motor an put on an electric vac pump to help out . Probably two yr...

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

Are these ok to get even though they are discontinued and what price should I expect to pay for one? I was thinking of getting one for my 90 chevy. Dennis

Undead_Edsel_59 · Undead_Edsel_59

For my 59 Edsel. I have a set of 79 T-bird front spindles lined up, to do a disk brake conversion. (They will bolt on, already did my research) I put a manual brake master cylinder in the car. It's out of a 1982 AMC spirit. I also grab'd a disk brake prop valve. What I want to know, is will this set up work? Or wou...

stang · stang

Ok guys, I need to pick your brains. I lifted the body off the frame today, the previous owner scabbed a chev front clip onto the original frame, it will never pass a safety, so I would like to replace the front clip and rearend to upgrade the brakes, and every thing else. the original frame from the firewa...

69Mustang · 69Mustang

This spring when I first started my car the oil pressure gauge went all the way around 360 degrees and is sitting against the pin. I assumed that the gauge screwed up and went and bought another one, put it in, and it did the same thing. Anyone have any idea what is causing the issue? Car is a '69 coupe with a 3...

Marten · Marten

Is there any difference between caliper paint from Canadian Tire and an auto supply store like NAPA? Marten

ram1976 · ram1976

Hi guys, I need help/advice on this matter. I owned a 1948 Chrysler Windsor (Windsor 6: C38W), it is a 6v Flat engine with Fluid Drive transmission. I notice that the temperature gage goes all the way up to 190, but no smoke or anything out from engine. I even took the Thermostat out from the Rad, still th...

meester_jamie · meester_jamie

My son just picked up a suburban.. and I am thinking this problem has been solved .. but so far I havn't found the fix.. do any of you have experience with this problem..? 95 Suburban 5.7 Ltr. Automatic transmission, about 250K miles. The first thing noticed was that the little orange indicator that te...

Marten · Marten

I am looking to rebuild my 86 vette motor. It is the 350 and I would like to bring it to about 400 hp if possible but on pump gas. I am looking for a shopping list per say of what I need to do this. Can someone point me in the right direction please. Marten

billyisamountain · billyisamountain

I recently fired up the Buick for the season and yesterday I noticed a large oil leak. This morning I put it on the hoist and with the engine off it was puking trans oil from the top This oil had a lot of air bubbles in it and it kept puking for quite a while. Can anyone give me some ideas of what I should be lookin...

66-67-88Chevy · 66-67-88Chevy

I just ripped the intake off my camaro with the 2.8l motor in it and the gasket goes unfer yhe pushrods. if i take the rocker arms off or loosen the to get the gaskets under the rods can i just torque the nuts back up or do i need special adjustnents and new nuts and stuff. The chilton and haynes manuals say cu...

dibs52 · dibs52

Hello all, I need to get the king pins done on my 52 chevy. I hear its not an easy task and probably outside my skill level. Anyone know a good mechanic or shop in the halton/missauaga/oakville area that can do it..?

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	Antifreeze Question? (Preview) Here is a question I am going to throw out to readers. I have a 1969 Chevy 327 motor, it has an iron block and heads,the water pump is aluminum, and the radiator is copper. What are the opinions on the different types of antifreeze to use here, and why? What is the difference in using the pink GM Dex Cool as op...	South Shore	14	2309	Oct 20, 2015 by 427CARL
	Looking for a Mechanic :-1948 Chrysler Windsor (Preview) Hi, Could someone help me to find a mechanic to do some engine work for my 48 Windsor? Car is running condition. Need some tune up. Thank You	ram1976	8	2043	Oct 16, 2015 by dualquadpete
	How to fill a Ford 9" (Preview) Hi guys, could someone tell me how to fill a Ford 9" and what type/weight of oil? has limited slip. Thank you, Angelo	V2addict	18	2089	Oct 13, 2015 by henry
	welder (Preview) days.http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/Equipment/Pages/product.aspx?product=K2471-2(LincolnElectric)	Marten	5	1498	Oct 10, 2015 by Smokin Joe
	Drive Shaft (Preview) Could anyone tell me where I can have a custom drive shaft built, preferably in the Barrie area? Thank you, Angelo	V2addict	9	3460	Oct 10, 2015 by V2addict
	Ford 9in (Preview) I have a 9in center section and the pinion gear has been removed .I want to put it back but want to check the setup. Does anyone know how?	hotrod-steve	23	4190	Oct 7, 2015 by henry
	wiring harness (Preview) HI guys and gals man im confused on my wiring my 57 bel air needs to be wired correctly from fuse panel to all under dash acc no tail lights no head lights no nothing please help just would like to have all lights turn signals thanks Jay.	Scroggins71	8	1303	Oct 5, 2015 by Cat in the Hat
	trying to ID this vintage front grill guard (Preview) trying to ID this vintage grill guard, probably fits @1936-46 , I thought maybe 1940 Dodge ?	Larry	4	1261	Oct 2, 2015 by parklane
	Wiremaster Power Panel schematic for Chev steering column?? (Preview) My 1938 Ford coupe has a Wiremaster Power (fuse panel) with a Chev steering column. I am looking for a copy of the schematic for the deluxe Power Panel. There is no power to wire 18 to wire 24. If anyone has information, contact Bob at 705 359-1172. If need be call collect. E-mail: jowett66@i-zoom.net	Jowett	5	2276	Oct 1, 2015 by chevychase
	Getting a Car Painted (Preview) I'm thinking about getting the wagon painted because its starting to blister on the bottom of the doors and there are a few war wounds here and there. I went to a local body shop who I've dealt with in the past because they actually did bodywork and not just replaced panels. He said he's out of that game n...	Grumper	7	1772	Oct 1, 2015 by meester_jamie
	motor painting (Preview) I would like to paint my engine block gloss red. I see there is high temp paint at Canadian Tire, made by VHT. When I look at the instructions it is all very normal stuff, clean first, light coats of paint, etc. It then says to cure it at 300 degrees for 2-3 hours. How are you to do that and is it important?...	Marten	3	1293	Sep 29, 2015 by Smokin Joe
	setting up a coilover for softer ride (Preview) My buddy just picked up an 88 Camaro that has a 4 link and coilovers and is coming over tonight to see if we can soften the ride. I don't know what coil/ shock is on the car but if someone can point me in the direction to get any info or has experience setting it up let me know. One fellow at a show told us to loosen...	henrys57wagon	6	1295	Sep 25, 2015 by henrys57wagon
	Headers (Preview) need help finding the right set of headers for 57 chevy bel air bbc 468 with motor and mid plate lowered 4 inches rear and 2 inches front please help thanks Jay.	Scroggins71	8	1654	Sep 23, 2015 by Scroggins71
	1969 to1971 Dodge D100 front brake drums (Preview) Hello all I have a question as to my Dodge Sweptline front axle that I have acquired. It has wheel bolts instead of wheel lugs what gives.... anybody? I would like to convert to disc brakes was wondering how to separate the drum from the hub any thoughts appreciated Thx as always Frank	FrankT40dodge	3	1251	Sep 23, 2015 by DJD
	GM Water Pump Question (Preview) How do you distinguish a regular rotation GM V8 water pump from a GM reverse rotation pump? Is it in the casting number?	South Shore	10	1710	Sep 13, 2015 by 427CARL
	SLR (Preview) Need to pick a gear for 1/8 and 1/4 mile. I read the SLR should be 10, but that puts my trap rpm lower than I wanted. Why is 10 a good SLR ratio? REBEL’s Gear selection Trap Rear Gear RPM RPM RPM FT Traveled FT Traveled RPM...	REBEL	3	1184	Sep 13, 2015 by REBEL
	Question on Torque Converters (Preview) Just wondering if you guys can help me out here and give me some answers on torque converters, I have a truck that I bought recently that came with a crate 502 and has fast fuel injection, the trans is a built turbo 400 and it has 3:73 gears in it and Dana 60 spool with strange axles, now to the converter que...	Hibred	4	1492	Sep 8, 2015 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	Buggy Spring bind up question (Preview) Question . Later this year I,m gonna be doing some work on my gasser project . It has buggy transverse frt an rear springs . This chassis is all ready built , been on the road and drag strip . Uses like a 5 foot long ladder bar set up , with adjustable panhard , for rear end . My question is , it sure looks like thi...	77	10	1662	Aug 30, 2015 by 77
	Taking lifelong Dents out of my 1953 Matchless Motorcycle tank.. (Preview) so, I have had this bike on my possession since I was 16. It belonged to my fathers youngest brother who was killed in a pLane crash before his 19th birthday and the bike remained in my grandparents basement until it became mine. The bike is very nice and original with exception to a tank full of bad debts t...	Chris Stapley	10	7745	Aug 23, 2015 by Chris Stapley
	Should put on emission equipment (Preview) Was talking to an ex-cop the other day and he said the MOT has brought in some new young hot shot, going to save the world, ass-kicking LEOs to the Sarnia area to catch hot rods with no pollution equipment. I can put them on but I need some direction on vacuum hose routing for the EGR and the evap system. Ther...	Randyr	3	1150	Aug 18, 2015 by 51 Styline
	Emissions Legal....... How is it Done? (Preview) Does anyone know how I would go about making the pre-emissions 1969 SBC 327 in my street rod meet the 1980 emissions standards that the MOE regulations require to be legal? Has anyone done it yet with success? What would I have to install on my motor to make it 1980 emissions legal?I want to be able to driv...	South Shore	35	2588	Aug 17, 2015 by Randyr
	What Oil? (Preview) The big oil debate. What oil is best to use in my 61 Sunliner 352 and where can I get it and an oil filter?	Dusty Olkar	36	2424	Aug 17, 2015 by Randyr
	Carb Tuning (Preview) Well time to learn some more stuff I should already know how to do... I changed plugs/wires/cap/rotor on the weekend and the plugs look way to lean. (Bought wires from summit. $39US, they look great! 90* boot is smaller than the taylors I had so a little more clearance from the headers and easier to get o...	Nickeleye	4	1090	Aug 11, 2015 by slim
	Automotive paint (Preview) Does anyone know who carriers R-M paint in our area ? (Toronto to Kingston ) I'm looking for a R-M paint, single stage known as UNO. From what I'm told it's the best single stage paint and has survived the VOC regulations. I miss the good old days when I used centari, but those days are long gone. I'm not a P...	40bowtie	6	1482	Aug 8, 2015 by 40bowtie
	A cry for help-1954 chev 210 4 door handle locking plates (Preview) I am trying to help my neighbour with his 1954 chevy 210 4 dr door handle locking plates. The door handle seems to go in flush and the locking plate goes in behind the tabs but the plate seems to be a long way from the grooves in the front and back of the door handle itself. Does anyone have any insight into ho...	apachomatic	9	1727	Aug 5, 2015 by Chris Stapley
	looking for a machinist (Preview) Does any one know a shop that will cut a curved spline. Small job total size is 2 1/8" by 5/8" Homer	Homer	1	1093	Aug 5, 2015 by fatchuk
	4 post car hoist questions (Preview) If you were looking to buy a 4 post car hoist what make and model would be the best to buy, want to be able to store a full size truck underneath and would be nice to be able to change tires on it and also which one would have the widest ramps to drive up on as if ever a narrowed rear car with wide tires to be able to f...	Hibred	6	1542	Jul 20, 2015 by RacerRick
	Louvers in Hamilton (Preview) Looking to get some louvers punched in the Hamilton area. Anybody have a contact? I know Neil does them but Kingston would be a road trip Thanks	GMDad	2	1194	Jul 20, 2015 by GMDad
	Can anyone tell me what this car is ?? (Preview) This car belonged to the brother of a buddy of mine,..he and I thought it was an old Austin of some sort,.,,,( not ) .I have looked through every european make of vehicles I could find,..and could not find anything identical,..some were close to it,...but closer inspection proved othewise. The car...	cheyenne	13	1599	Jul 17, 2015 by Larry
	Whats your home remedies for unclogging engine blocks (Preview) I picked up a decent looking 250 in liner for a project my dad is into. We took it apart today to clean it up and put new gaskets in it. This is where we found a small, gunky problem. The weather jackets are rather plugged up with sludge. Its loose, for the most part, just looks like it would cause a real over he...	pistinbroke	10	1665	Jul 17, 2015 by Barchetta
	Quiet 2 1/2" mufflers? (Preview) Anyone know of a quiet 2 1/2" muffler? I'm swapping the 406" small block from my T into my new '63 Chevy 11 and I'd like it to be pretty quiet. It'll have 2 1/2" pipes from the headers all the way to the back bumper.	Ragtop	6	1587	Jul 14, 2015 by el toro
	Manifold Inline Filler Necks (Preview) Has anyone on the Forum ever used a intake manifold mounted filler neck ?? I purchased one through Speedway,...it was a total POS from the word go,...I don't believe that there is a rad cap manufactured, that would stop this thing from spewing coolant. Anyway,..it's coming off, and I have ordered up...	cheyenne	9	2463	Jul 11, 2015 by cheyenne
	Fast fuel injection questions (Preview) I have a 75 Chev pickup that has a 502 crate engine, ZZ502 that has fast fuel injection, it is a version 1.02, just wondering if anyone knows somewhere in Norfolk or Brant areas that knows or can service them, nothing seriously wrong but was told it might be time to get it looked at and possibly clean the th...	Hibred	4	1216	Jul 9, 2015 by Hibred
	Any recommendations for installing 'vintage air' in the Bradford / NewMarket area ? (Preview) I've installed most of the components ... evaporator, condenser, compressor, ducting and wiring ect on my 1954 Caddy and was looking have the refrigerant hoses made up and the system checked and charged up for the summer ... I've done most of the grunt work ... since there really wasn't any stock ki...	DavidP	12	2274	Jul 6, 2015 by 427CARL
	coil (Preview) hi have accel coil from my old chevelle and its square type , yellow , pretty cool. my? is its been hanging on wall for at least 15 yrs. how do you tell if any good, would look kinda cool on my t -bucket ...	lena	3	982	Jul 2, 2015 by RacerRick
	electric fuel pump (Preview) I am about to buy all the parts I need for my fuel system but again don't know where to start. I have an electric fuel pump that came with the fuel cell. So what else do I need? Where do I run the lines to? At what point do I need to switch from hard line to flex line? Are there certain point I should be mounti...	Marten	7	1499	Jun 21, 2015 by RacerRick
	6v battry recharge (Preview) Hi, My 1948 Chrysler Windsor, seems to me not recharging the 6v battery. I could drive as long as I went, when I shout off and then turn on the key, crank. Check the voltage, it is low. Any suggestions?	ram1976	13	1542	Jun 16, 2015 by ram1976
	Ford 5.0 Identification (Preview) Good morning guys, I am in need of some help... My son has acquired a complete Ford 5.0, fuel injected engine that he was told was out of a Crown Vic. He is interested in knowing the specs of this motor. To the best our ability we have deciphered the code behind the intake to be: GH101159. We have searched th...	Whitey	2	1213	Jun 4, 2015 by Whitey
	12 volt elektric vaccum pump (Preview) what is a good donor for a 12 volt electric pump . my 50 chebby truck this yr the wipers are slowing down a bit . the motor has an ancient old lumpy cam in it , that doesn,t provide too much vac unless on decel . so I was thinking to just go thru the vac motor an put on an electric vac pump to help out . Probably two yr...	77	2	1089	Jun 2, 2015 by RWW
	Snap-On MT2500 Scanner question (Preview) Are these ok to get even though they are discontinued and what price should I expect to pay for one? I was thinking of getting one for my 90 chevy. Dennis	Rustynuts	3	1447	Jun 2, 2015 by two tone 56
	Disk brake conversion question (Preview) For my 59 Edsel. I have a set of 79 T-bird front spindles lined up, to do a disk brake conversion. (They will bolt on, already did my research) I put a manual brake master cylinder in the car. It's out of a 1982 AMC spirit. I also grab'd a disk brake prop valve. What I want to know, is will this set up work? Or wou...	Undead_Edsel_59	18	2219	Jun 1, 2015 by RacerRick
	51 Merc (Preview) Ok guys, I need to pick your brains. I lifted the body off the frame today, the previous owner scabbed a chev front clip onto the original frame, it will never pass a safety, so I would like to replace the front clip and rearend to upgrade the brakes, and every thing else. the original frame from the firewa...	stang	25	2568	May 31, 2015 by 77
	Mechanical oil pressure gauge issue (Preview) This spring when I first started my car the oil pressure gauge went all the way around 360 degrees and is sitting against the pin. I assumed that the gauge screwed up and went and bought another one, put it in, and it did the same thing. Anyone have any idea what is causing the issue? Car is a '69 coupe with a 3...	69Mustang	5	1105	May 29, 2015 by 69Mustang
	caliper paint (Preview) Is there any difference between caliper paint from Canadian Tire and an auto supply store like NAPA? Marten	Marten	1	1025	May 28, 2015 by slim
	Enging Heat in 1948 Chrysler WIndsor (Preview) Hi guys, I need help/advice on this matter. I owned a 1948 Chrysler Windsor (Windsor 6: C38W), it is a 6v Flat engine with Fluid Drive transmission. I notice that the temperature gage goes all the way up to 190, but no smoke or anything out from engine. I even took the Thermostat out from the Rad, still th...	ram1976	8	1421	May 24, 2015 by slim
	95 Suburban ,dash fail, trans not shifting, (Preview) My son just picked up a suburban.. and I am thinking this problem has been solved .. but so far I havn't found the fix.. do any of you have experience with this problem..? 95 Suburban 5.7 Ltr. Automatic transmission, about 250K miles. The first thing noticed was that the little orange indicator that te...	meester_jamie	3	1379	May 22, 2015 by Chris Stapley
	350 chev engine build (Preview) I am looking to rebuild my 86 vette motor. It is the 350 and I would like to bring it to about 400 hp if possible but on pump gas. I am looking for a shopping list per say of what I need to do this. Can someone point me in the right direction please. Marten	Marten	9	1821	May 14, 2015 by RacerRick
	th350 puking oil out of the top (Preview) I recently fired up the Buick for the season and yesterday I noticed a large oil leak. This morning I put it on the hoist and with the engine off it was puking trans oil from the top This oil had a lot of air bubbles in it and it kept puking for quite a while. Can anyone give me some ideas of what I should be lookin...	billyisamountain	5	1531	May 2, 2015 by billyisamountain
	Help Needed Quickly... Rockerarm and pushrod Question (Preview) I just ripped the intake off my camaro with the 2.8l motor in it and the gasket goes unfer yhe pushrods. if i take the rocker arms off or loosen the to get the gaskets under the rods can i just torque the nuts back up or do i need special adjustnents and new nuts and stuff. The chilton and haynes manuals say cu...	66-67-88Chevy	1	1049	May 1, 2015 by 66-67-88Chevy
	king pins replacement (Preview) Hello all, I need to get the king pins done on my 52 chevy. I hear its not an easy task and probably outside my skill level. Anyone know a good mechanic or shop in the halton/missauaga/oakville area that can do it..?	dibs52	4	1198	May 1, 2015 by RacerRick
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