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Man, most of the rest of the body is really solid. The truck is perfect and except for the front floor pans, the rest of the interior is good to...
The bottom of the front doors looks about like the sides unfortunately. But I think they can be patched/repaired to an acceptable level. The front...
This is my newly acquired '56 Olds (60k miles, one-owner, 100% complete) that has some pretty bad rust in the lower door panels. The front doors...
I found the bolt heads inside under the dash with a little help from some other related posts here. Hinges came off with no drama.
New yoke, new u joints. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Anyone removed the hood hinges on a '56 Oldmobile Super 88? The hood-to-hinge connection uses two odd head bolts that you make a socket for out of...
I'm back to report that the issue has been resolved, and the culprit was the driveshaft... I ordered a newly built aluminum shaft from American...
Yep, 5 on 5 and don't forget, the drivers side lug nuts are left hand thread, and the passenger side are right hand.
After spending the day under the car on a lift at a friend's shop, I have new information that may hopefully shed more light on this frustrating...
I can try to diagram it, but you are all correct. The crankshaft line and pinion both angle downward. So the back of the tranny points down...
No, the vibration remains if I push in the clutch at cruising speed, which I'm assuming is the same as putting it in neutral. Sent from my iPad...
Guys, thank you tons for the help you've offered so far. So here's some more detailed information and answers to some of your questions that I...
I am going to get the car back on the lift this week and take all of these measurements, etc. and post them back here ASAP. Thanks for all the...
The vibration is consistent/constant with the clutch pushed in and at coast, and the same under acceleration as at coast. I first thought it was a...
I'm guessing you mean drop the driveshaft and check the yoke for runout?
I think it was about 1.2 degrees total angle. I'm going to have to measure it again and save a photo of the final screenshot, since the app...
My '55 Nomad is experiencing a high speed vibration at between 72 and 77 MPH. I have balanced and re-balanced all the wheels/tires, and since it's...
Not likely. Dad took these at Green Valley and I've never heard of In-And-Out being in Texas in the 60's. Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B....
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That's what I was thinking... Surely there's SOME info out there other than the official Kontinental's schedule. We know the BBQ, garage crawl,...
Does anyone have the lowdown on the pre-after and whatever party schedule for the Round Up in April? Hoping there'll be another Austin Speed Shop...
Just this November... Unbelievable. [ATTACH]
Yes, the Purple Turtle was, in fact, purple! And yes, that's a hand pump under the dash used to pump up pressure to the injectors, which Larry...
[ATTACH] Another cool shot of Larry with the car.
And the Hallibrand quick change![ATTACH]
Thanks! Check out the tow vehicle to get it to the track... [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] Guys, I need your help in locating this '32 for an old friend of mine. The car was sold in Austin, TX in the late 60's and the most solid...
Guys, I need your help in locating this '32 for an old friend of mine. The car was sold in Austin, TX in the late 60's and the most solid lead I...
I'm considering/comparing a TP Tools blast cabinet (US Made) to one from Redline Engineering. The Redline website doesn't specify where their...
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