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I'll just add that heating/welding the on the stud can also anneal it making it softer. This condition is not helpful when trying to remove it.
Well I don't know about that but, if it turns out half as nice as your coupe I'll have done something.
@saltflats is correct. I found them in an old Gratiot catalog, They are 12.5:1 Compression ratio. Dome height and compression distance changes...
Outstanding craftsmanship. Well done sir!
Finding L2278 is obsolete and not in my TRW engine parts catalog from 1984. I think that may be the old 12.5:1 slug.
Are you sure that's right number? Not L2287?
Mr. Gene Winfield along with his artistic vision and amazing creativity have inspired so many for so long we will never be able to thank him...
Here's some pictures of the Battery Mount progress. I ended up not being able to shorten the TRW bolts. The diameter is too small to re-thread....
Maybe a little more work to do on this one. [ATTACH]
Great pic's of some real nice cars. Thanks for posting them.
Ah, the old cut down leaf spring trick! Who knew? :eek:LMFAO
I would think an Electric Stud Welding gun and slide hammer. As mentioned slowly bumping the metal from the outside of the dent working along...
You can soak them with blaster or liquid wrench. Then try double nutting them. They will be stubborn and probably need a torch to heat up the flange.
Finally back working on my Model A. Seems my house wants to keep me from enjoying the hobby. Soooo.... A trunk mounted battery is on the menu....
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^^^Could this be the same car?^^^ [ATTACH]
@corncobcoupe Here's another. Looks the same. Says fits 60-66 Suburban....
Will this work? https://www.goodmarkindustries.com/GMC-1500Series-1963/product/10331/new-fuel-tank-sending-unit-gmk4142755631 [ATTACH]
Why not call Pacific Quick Change and tell them what you have going on. They may already know the answer or at least have them give you a...
I know the original Iskenderian 2" Gilmer drives for SBC have one key in the crank hub. I also read something about machining/broaching the...
^^^ya boy, 111%
I could easily be wrong but, weren't side marker lights mandated for '68?
Here's a mostly finished shot of the rear bulkhead. Just needs a hole and grommet for the wiring harness and some paint. [ATTACH]
@Weedburner 40 Thanks man!
^^^X3? Brian, you have always provided detailed Nitro and other tech as well as some really entertaining stories that I think people here have...
Looking good Brent, it's all about the details!
Damn, why didn't I think of that?:D
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