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Stimp, I have a Victor Jr. cutting torch with oxy/acty. My old college welding book indicates grey cast iron melts at 2060 degrees and high...
I have removed a few engine bolts that broke when removing. The one I'm trying to get out of the 50 year old exhaust manifold won't yield. It is a...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Enjoyed the old film reels! I collect old Hubley toy cars. Now I know where Hubley got the inspiration to make one of...
I will soon be breaking in a 390 engine I just rebuilt. New cam, pistons, bored .030 over, balanced rotating assembly, timing sprockets & chain,...
I installed Lokar's twin cable system using a Mustang/Pinto e brake floor mounted lever. Easy, simple, and works well.
Here's how mine was done. Works well, and I don't have to worry about being impaled by the steering column shaft.
Appreciate the ingenuity. This may came in handy when installing a larger dash gauge/speedometer/lighter/headlamp switch/etc.
Ford 302's, depending on the year, came with front or rear sump oil pans. BTW, so did sbc's.
I've had big block vettes, mopars, and Fords. Nothing gives me goose bumps like my Harley 510 twin Crower cams, gear drive, programmable...
I am going to give Rebel Wire a thumbs up. I installed their 9 +3 in my 1936 "Special Construction" roadster two years ago. The quality of the...
Sunbeam Tigers, Mustang II's, and Pinto's came with 13" wheels. To name a few.
There are mobile media blasters in my area. Maybe there is one in your neck of the woods.
Thanks Bob! I did exactly as you suggested. Used an old dime store candle for the wax, heated the base of the exhaust manifold bolt and the head...
As 31Vicky stated.
Mr48Chevy is presenting the most likely scenario. I've been there and done what he suggested, and all turned out good.
Contact Bruce at Modern Driveline. He had an adaptor available for different manual transmissions for Rambler. He is a distributor for Tremec...
Looks similar to a FORD RACING 1965-73 Mustang One-4Bbl oval air cleaner Part# 01999. Tony Branda or Mustang's Plus should carry it. Ask about the...
The 1964 Ford Thunderbolt hood pins would look period correct.
^^^^Tommy I was tempted to use Budd's idea. I was afraid the bolt would snap flush with the head. I ended up getting the exhaust manifold off by...
How about a ram air system. Create two 3"-4" diameter intake ports, couples inches above the base of the hood, each several inches away from...
I used a 14 mm 6 point socket. Put a breaker bar on the ratchet handle. Broke the socket. It cracked in half. Too much leverage. I also used PB...
I have an oxy/acetylene torch and ac/dc stick welder, and ready for the task. Just need a good strategy. Thank you for the suggestions.
Put my engine on an engine stand to rebuild it. One of the 9/16" exhaust manifold bolts wouldn't budge. Got out the breaker bar. Applied too much...
Goodguys Pleasanton, had some nice iron today.
I've been told by gear heads who have been wrenching longer than me, don't replace the condenser in the dizzy when doing a regular tune up because...
You nailed it!
I did four different searches looking for information on how to restore California Black plates. Came up with zip. Thanks for your input. I will...
Bob, I had to get back to you on making something no one else does. I purchased a rare 60's muscle car. The manufacturer is no longer. This...
I got a pair of matching black California plates last weekend. The stamped indented year in upper right corner is 1963. After that DMV issued...
Follow your passion! A successful business man told me, "If everyone is growing tomatoes, grow asparagus." Basically you are carving out a niche...
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