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When using an epoxy such as JB Weld, I am always looking for something to mix the epoxy on. Yesterday a box of car parts was delivered to the...
Two sheets of paper under each front tire works as good as anything. That lets the tires move as the tie rod sleeves are adjusted.
[ATTACH] In '68 I bought this cherry '58 2dr sedan for $200 including the new chrome reversed wheels. The 292 with 3-speed soon gave way to a...
[ATTACH] My first car just out of high school in 1965. Had a 292 with 3-on-the-tree. Found a wrecked '57 in a junk yard. From it I got the...
This is not about home owners insurance but about car insurance. Bear with me as this will effect everyone as we are all getting older. When my...
Is that 6 lug wheels on the '56 at Darlington?
1964 Winternationals C/FX Class Winner, Richard Clark, San Diego, CA 1964 Fairlane [ATTACH]
If you want increase the size of a photo or anything else you are looking at on your computer hold the "Windows" button down and click the "plus"...
Here is a trick I have used for years. What size fuel line is that, is it 5/16 or 3/8? . Just get a 5/16 or 3/8 open end wrench. Which ever one...
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With winter coming on I knew it was getting close to the time I needed to refill my storage drum of gasoline I keep for the generator in case the...
Buddy Ingersoll running his N/Stock 1956 Chevrolet powered by a 265/225 2x4 engine at the 1970 U.S. nationals. [ATTACH]
Buddy Ingersoll running his N/S 1956 Chevrolet powered by a 265-225 2x4 engine at the 1970 U.S. Nationals. [ATTACH]
Flag start in early 1964 at Music City Raceway in Nashville, TN. Shown is the Jim Skinner Thunderbolt before altered wheelbase modifications....
Yes grease would do a good job too but I find the oil is right there in the drain pan at my finger tip. The important issue is to be sure some...
This is something every person who does their own oil changes should know but the first timer can learn. Before you screw on the new oil filter...
WerbyFord said............ The D/S=11.30 390/330hp-PI, the engine I grew up with, was a good runner but faced some tough competition in that D/S...
Indy 1963 J/S class winner. The top of a Ford 2-bl carb is the same size as a Holley 4-bl hence the chrome high performance air cleaner. [ATTACH]
Did the Falcon 260-164 win the events or was it class wins? And where was their winning done?
When working in tight places with a side terminal battery I tied a shoe string thru my 5/16 ratcheting battery wrench and put the shoe string...
Any good suspension guy could fix that!
Great tips here. Anyone else have any tip to add? A simply trick may be a huge tip for someone.
Here is a photo of Chuck Norton racing his I/S '57 Corvette at the 1971 Winternationals. [ATTACH]
The name of the Pontiac driver was Don Gay, not Dan Gay. Hot Rod Magazine shows the winner of A/S was disqualified. Anyone know the story behind...
The photo was taken at the 1960 NHRA Nationals at Detroit Dragway. The two Pontiacs were in S/S which was the top class back then in Stock.
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When setting up a Jr Stocker the entire body was usually cleaned of all undercoating, sealer and sound deadener. That was great for removing...
[ATTACH] I found this photo of the Strickler - Jenkins pit area at the 1963 Indianapolis Nationals. The 1959 Corvette entered in C/SP was driven...
I learned this tip from a GM Tech. When charging a side terminal battery use bolts screwed in where the cables go to hold the charger clamps. DO...
In 1961 Optional Super Stock and Optional Super Stock Automatic classes were introduced by NHRA as a forerunner to Factory Experimental. Some...
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