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E-Z Coil is a weigh cool device, I ended up using as a last resort. My Ford 302 engine was running 220* after 10 minutes of idling. Replaced the...
Sold my 1955 Chevy Wgn "Shorty" in 1987. It was a daily driver from 1974 to 1987. Found it on the internet at Nevada's "Hot August Nights." This...
I finished wiring a fiberglass car with a Rebel 9 + 3 wire harness. Lights, horn, gauge lights, turn signals, hazzards, hi/lo beams, wipers, etc...
I called Rebel Wire's tech line today. Bob is undergoing eye surgery, and will be on leave until 05-23-2012 . Hopefully all goes well. I wish him...
Is a 1932 Ford Pickup truck bumper identical to a 1932 Ford Coupe's front bumper?
Went to rotate the tires, and the rear driver side wire wheel won't come off. The rearend is out of a 78 Mustang II with four lug True Spoke wire...
In a dilemma finishing wiring my '36 fiberglass body tail lights with the 9+3 Rebel harness. Normally the 1157 socket grounds thru the metal frame...
I have to replace the Hokey Ass Hodge Podge tail lights on my car. I've chosen the '37 Ford Delux tail light assembly. Bob Drake or Rodtiques (on...
I have a Optima Battery Red Top in a car I don't drive much. Optima says never to let the voltage drop below 12.4 volts. Optima says only to use...
Owner of this '32 Ford Hi Boy with Kilbourn Body, Chassis with four-bar suspension offered to trade straight across for a muscle car I have. What...
My son asked me, "What is the difference between a big block and a small block?" I told him it was probably based on a lot of factors/criteria:...
I pulled the orig 1982-84 Ford Distributor out of my 302 today (E2AE). Installed a new out-of-the-box Pertronix Flame-Thrower plug-and-play...
Thought my eyes were deceiving me when I passed this Union 76 station in West Covina, SoCal.:eek:$$
This is a picture of my grandfather's Rolls Royce. He tavelled all over southern England as he was the proprietor of Anderton & Roland...
Can anyone identify my non-matching spare tire mirrors. I'm thinking 30's? Maybe: Packard, Cord, RR, etc. ? Previous owners did not know.
My avatar came with an electric Classic Instruments (CI) speedometer. Dangling off the firewall is this gizmo the speedo cable screws into. It is...
What is the best/cheapest way to install a Auto Meter inline transmission temp gauge. Auto Meter wants $42.00 for their #2286 3/8" transmission...
After installing the gas tank yesterday and deciding which Tanksinc accessories to use, I started wondering.........do you need to take measures...
I am in the middle of installing my avatars GM 70's gas tank. The straps are in excellent condition and fit in the bottom of the tanks...
My avatar uses a Mustg II complete wire harness. The brake switch wire from the brake pedal to behind the fuse box and thru the fuse block...
I am looking for tail lights like the ones in my avatar and pic posted below. The lens is 4" diameter and says Dietz 9-45 on the chrome backside....
The cars show was part of the annual Bass Festival. Last year someone caught a 31 1/2" stripped bass! About 100 pre 70's cars on display.
I took my fuel tank to the self serve car wash. Stuck the wand in. Sprayed soapy for five minutes. Bought POR15 Gas tank Restoration Kit. Step 1:...
Has anyone used the VDO Fuel tank sender # 226008? The application is universal, 0-90 ohms, adjustable for 6'-23" deep. Will work with aftermarket...
Participated at the Open House. Met a couple HAMBsters at the Open House today. Some very nice show cars and some very creative rat rods. The guy...
Thought I'd mention Jerry Sezar is having his open house tomorrow, Saturday 9/10/2011. I've attended this event the last three years. It is a good...
I noticed yesterday the previous owner installed 3/8" copper fuel line running from the tank all the way to the front crossmember. It's fastened...
I need emergency floor mounted hand brake boot and bezel for a Pinto mounted brake lever. Don't like the plastic box they came in. Lokar's hand...
Just installed a Lokar black nostalgic spoon gas pedal in the '36. Running a Holley on a sbf with Lokar throttle cable hardware. Instructions...
This radiator is im my '36. Previous Owner installed a thick core cross-flow, turned it on it's right side, relocated the filler neck, the drain...
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