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Spend some time reading through the hemi tech here on the HAMB. There's a lot to these old elephants and a bit of it is money. Make wise choices...
Sounds like a Chrysler from a Dodge truck. Identify your engine first before doing anything. Anyway here's a bump. Others will chime in too. -Dave
You can set your sundial by the delivery of their fine magazine -Ha! Just kidding, I love the Rodder's Journal! I received their holiday sales...
Aftermarket? -Dave
Are you sure the mechanical linkage is adjusted correctly per the shop manual? Things may not be adjusted right if the engine has been out 'n in....
What's the oil pressure doing when the rattling starts and stops? If you pull one spark plug wire at a time does this change the noise any? Just...
'49 to '56. -Dave
Maybe it's the "gas" its self. Do you have ethanol free gasoline available and have you tried it yet? -Dave
Might be better to find an upholstery shop you feel comfortable with and talk to them. -Dave
You never specified which hemi. I've always been partial to the bigger small hemi engines. 330" & up Desoto and 315" & up Dodge. -Dave
Now that's funny! Didn't like the made in Japan sticker on a made in Japan bike. -Dave
That's a nice car. -Dave
Pre 1957 -Dave
Plane as day, didn't notice the U bolts until you pointed it out. It does look like the axle pad needs to be moved inboard a bit too. -Dave
Shorted bump stop? How much suspension travel do you have? At ride height how much clearance between the axle top and bottom of the bump stop?...
Might be an optical illusion, but in your photo above it looks like you're just about on the rubber bump stop with weight on the suspension. -Dave
Thanks for the information. I've been thinking of about a couple 81's on a 255 Mercury in a fenderless '32. I know others will disagree with my...
Too cool! Thanks to you and your buddy sharing! More please! -Dave
Stoker32 has his beautiful '32 full fendered roadster for sale here on the HAMB. Just because I can't afford it doesn't mean it's over priced....
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