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A buddy of mine is working on one, a 51, and we have found several around our area that have all had the same crack in the frame rails just behind...
Go to the inliners.org site. You will find a very good article on setting up dual carbs on the 235/261. Read it several times and follow it and...
I didn't name it but my COE in my avatar has become known as "the big Kahuna" by all my buds. I guess it kinda fits it.
Mine doesn't give me any grief over the projects, she has her things and I have my cars, but she really isn't too into going to shows or cruises...
Happy Birthday Denise! Hope you have a great one.
I knew it! Have to miss it this year for the first time, daughter is getting married that weekend. I knew I should have talked them into eloping!...
$4.29 here in the S.W. lower corner of MI. Looks like the same all over the state.
Whats the date for the Riot this year?
Any nailhead Buick, a sound all their own. Also most any (off topic) formula 1 engine. Anything turning over 12,000 rpms has got to raise the...
If this were the original build on the engine I would look into the Powerstroke seal option but this thing has us beaten down pretty bad now. If...
Yes the road draft system is clean as is the breather cap on the valve cover so I don't think crank case pressure is to blame. At this point a...
Checking with the Stovebolt guys. I think I may try the old rope seal before I give up. Just have to find the right one and get it installed...
Yes, end play was withing spec each time also. I think the rope may be the last attempt before the sbc.
Can't seem to find the answer to rear main seal leak. Have a 1959 235 that has gotten the works. New cam, lifters, timing gears, pistons, rings,...
See ya there!
Consistently the last few years 2-3,000 cars. Weather dependent of course but this year the weather is supposed to be great. Mid to upper 70's and...
I'll be watching for your cars and say hi if your around. I don't spend much time hangin around my stuff, just drop back by every so often. If you...
Nobody?
in Watervliet, MI next weekend? 25th anniversary show and they are giving away a $2500.00 shopping spree to some lucky individual. I know it...
1964 and newer were annodized. 1963 and older, polish, polish, polish!
Sorry but no. I'm busier than a 3 legged cat in a litter box right now! I've got a lot full of trailers (everyone needs them by Memorial day of...
Brian, You complain but you keep coming back for more! I think you just like all the attention the old gal gets you! Chuck
I know a good 3rd generation, one man shop in Hartford that can handle it. Motor Machine, Hartford, MI. PM me if you want more info. Chuck
Their only a mile down the street from me, you could stop in and say "hi" if you made the drive west Brian. And yes, I have still bought plenty...
aaggie, I checked Chevs of the 40's and was really hoping to find something for less $. They were available for a pair but would wind up with...
I'm almost finished with my 1940 2 door sedan. Just putting on the chrome and stainless and I had forgotten that the only piece that was missing...
Lyle, I'm not a modeler since I was a kid 40+ years ago but I check this thread every week. I can't say enough about the talent all of you guys...
Mine all ready to go just waiting its turn.
3.75 in S.W. lower Michigan for regular.
Kinda the unofficial start of the new season. Usually crowded but well worth going just to recharge the ambition and see a lot of old friends. I...
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