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leaning towards this option. doesnt hurt I found my second favorite truck of all time at a steal......
im pretty much thinking the same thing as everyone, i just wanted to make sure im not crazy. the next hurdle is to make sure the wife is on board....
So, I tossed an old engine stand up on CL the other day, guy comes by to get it and sees the Fairlane in the garage. Now, first let me say...
Yup, Eagle One makes it now, can get it at that evil big box store for about 4 smackers a can. Works just as good as the 50 year old can my...
That's the plan for now, in the meantime I'll keep my eyes peeled for a deal on an old dual point and put pertronix kit in it. Sent from my...
Ouch, I'm working on the HEI, just can't afford anything else at the moment. [IMG] Sent from my iPhone 4 using TJJ
before I quit at the Jeep dealership I had a late model Grand Cherokee come in with the 4.7 V8 with valvetrain in the air box. Story goes he went...
Dang that dash looks sweet! Can't wait to drop by and see it in person. Sent from my iPhone 4 using TJJ
The air filter is gone now, but will be updating the small circle filter with a finned oval one soon, I'm looking for a new distributor now. Does...
I've got a can of rustoleum oil based semigloss, I wonder how that would hold up? And yep, the dizzy is a procomp. Maybe I should look out for...
Made some progress, more to come, gonna get rid of the red wire convolute tubing in favor of black, still gotta get around to touching up the...
It ran the same before and after the new wire set, the only reason I replaced them is because my old ones were too short to route neatly and...
My reading should show an open correct? So long as it's removed from the distributor and the plug.
It's carbed. The plug didn't look brand new, but it didn't look as worn as it should have.
Thanks for all of the insights guys, I have an in-line spark light I'll hook up at the plug, I can't believe that I didn't relate how good and...
yea, I pulled the plug and it looked fine, and they are screw in rocker studs, I watched the valves open and close. I'll try swapping the plugs...
Here is my situation: I was putting on a new set of wires on my Fairlane today, afterwards I fired it up. It ran like it always does when cold....
I used one of these that a co-worker had when I first started working on cars, I immediately traded everything I had for one of these. This wrench...
yup, auto zone carries 'em. right cheap, too, if I remember correctly.
Popped in the new eBay piece today, works like a dream, thanks for all of the help folks! I would have been chasing wiring for days! Sent from...
Not gonna place my opinion here, but for engine parts, you CANNOT beat the prices from Competition Products and Northern Auto Parts. It is worth...
Lookin' good Blades, I just got some new wheels for my '62 also, gotta get 'em powdercoated and then get them mounted, I'm so ready to get these...
utmost respect to all of you currently serving and those before you that have served. you all certainly do not get the recognition that you deserve.
yea, its buick, the four mounting holes are for the grille bar.
Wheel Vintiques makes nice center caps for their steel wheels, summit sells 'em super cheap.
That sucks guys! Best of luck to the both of you getting it straight. Way to be a stand up guy John! It's refreshing to see! Sent from my iPhone...
You weren't alone. That movie makes me want to sell everything and go fast. Sent from my iPhone 4 using TJJ
That's the one I ended up buying! Sent from my iPhone 4 using TJJ
I ended up buying a solid state regulator from an eBay vendor, it carries a 1year warranty, the reviews were really good on it and it was less...
is there any alternative to this part, i.e. simple voltage reducer? napa wants $65 and AZ wants $45
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