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gimpyshotrods replied to the thread Projects 57 Ranchero Fuel Filler neck Needed.
Yup. Dig around in it. I have solved many problematic installs with parts from there.
Feb 1, 2025 at 11:10 PM -
gimpyshotrods replied to the thread Technical redrilling 5 on 5.5 to 5 on 4..
I do it in a manual mill, with a DRO and an electronic probe, all of the time.
Feb 1, 2025 at 11:09 PM -
gimpyshotrods liked Center of the Galaxie's post in the thread Technical tinned copper core or copper core spark plug wires.
I would go with a high quality carbon wire myself, especially if you are planning or already have electrical upgrades like electronic...
Feb 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM -
gimpyshotrods replied to the thread Projects 57 Ranchero Fuel Filler neck Needed.
I use exhaust tubing and parts from here for one-off stuff: https://www.fillernecksupply.com/
Feb 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM -
gimpyshotrods replied to the thread Projects 57 Ranchero Fuel Filler neck Needed.
Yeah, it's a thing that was made:...
Feb 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM -
gimpyshotrods replied to the thread Technical T5 Swap Vibration Woes.
I just remembered something that happened in the mid 1980's. I once saw sparks come from a transmission yoke. Never saw it again. It...
Feb 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM -
gimpyshotrods liked JD Miller's post in the thread Projects What is it? “ Unknown coupe body.
32 ford?.........Well, they dont even know what they have, first off.... Typical Facespook seller.... So they aint gettin' no $4800....
Jan 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM -
gimpyshotrods replied to the thread Projects What is it? “ Unknown coupe body.
This is posted as a 1933: [IMG] This very strongly resembles what is under that body. My guess is that it is a 1932 Dodge coupe, on a...
Jan 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM -
gimpyshotrods replied to the thread Projects What is it? “ Unknown coupe body.
Yes, they did. A few years after 1932: [IMG]
Jan 31, 2025 at 6:26 PM -
gimpyshotrods replied to the thread Projects What is it? “ Unknown coupe body.
They are asking 1932 Ford prices, not the $400 I would pay them for this.
Jan 31, 2025 at 2:36 PM -
gimpyshotrods replied to the thread Projects What is it? “ Unknown coupe body.
1932 Dodge: [IMG] Cowl vents, x2.
Jan 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM -
gimpyshotrods replied to the thread Technical Windshield wiper vacuum.
The best thing that I did for my 1960 Falcon was to bolt-in a Newport conversion. It took about an hour, and re-used the original knob.
Jan 31, 2025 at 2:29 PM -
gimpyshotrods liked HEATHEN's post in the thread Technical Windshield wiper vacuum.
The best thing I did for my '53 Chevy was find a 6 volt electric wiper motor from a '54 Chevy truck and combine it with the drive parts...
Jan 31, 2025 at 2:27 PM -
gimpyshotrods replied to the thread Technical Windshield wiper vacuum.
If only there existed an acceptable substitute for vacuum wipers. I should invent one....
Jan 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM -
gimpyshotrods liked Mr48chev's post in the thread Hot Rods Steering stabilizer vs pan hard bar....
Around this area steering stabalizers are usually associated more with the 4x4 brigade and at one time just about every old Jeep CJ...
Jan 31, 2025 at 1:59 PM
