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Mercedes used dual rear tires on their hillclimb competition cars in the 1930s.
Very satisfied with Diamondback Auburn Deluxe tubeless radials on my Coupe. Vintage bias ply look but modern materials and construction. Smooth...
Pete, you example sounds correct to me. I have found this to be the case. Set valve gaps a couple of thousands wider than what is called for in...
I have used ⅜" or ½" tubing cut to length with rubber feet on both ends. Works well and looks good.
I painted the wheels on my A Roadster with Eastwood's silver aluminum. [ATTACH]
The Packard transmissions did not have synchromesh in 1st gear. Yes, the R11 overdrive is better than the R9. Also, fitting a Packard top shifter...
I have been under the impression that the reason electric fuel pumps were mounted close to the gas tank was to pressurize as much of the fuel line...
You may want to visit the Glide website and check-out what they offer. I have a Glide framed seat in my 32 3-window. Seat moves forward and back,...
Heat coming off does not care what color the part is. Heat coming in is more absorbed the darker the color. Touch a dark colored car that has been...
My A Roadster had a seat from a Chevy S-10. Fit well and was comfortable, adjustable forward and back, plus back cushion folded for access to...
Triple Holley 94s and Offenhauser manifold on my 55 Dodge Red Ram. [ATTACH]
Recommend using a lacquer paint. It is thinner than enamel and will cover with a lighter coat. Black color has no affect on thermal efficiency as...
I owned three Packards. Photos of the 37 and the 55 have been shared here. Now, the last one, a 47 Custom Super Clipper Touring Sedan. 356 cu. in....
Trying to keep this H.A.M.B. friendly, here is a photo of my '30 Ford A Roadster and '37 Packard Six (115C) Convertible Coupe. The A has a...
Here is a photo of my 55 Super Clipper sedan. Coil and leaf spring suspension. Manual transmission. Most of these cars had the Torsion Level...
The Classic Car Club of America sells a 15W-40 engine oil formulated for vintage engines. It is sold by the case. Two cases ship for the shipping...
Mart - Well, as they say: "Often mistaken, but never confused." I should have known that you would not have installed the valve backwards. Still,...
The senior Packards (Super 8s and Twelves) had some wood body parts up through the 1939 models. The junior cars (120s and 115Cs and 110s) starting...
Mart, always enjoy your adventures, problem solving and comments as you work. I may be mistaken but perhaps the PCV valve may be installed...
Do you still have the Red Ram covers? May be interested in buying them. PM me.
Call Diamondback or go online and look at their Auburn Deluxe tires. Radial tubeless in the vintage tire sizes. They have the vintage look but...
I had several Motors Manuals which covered the years 1935 to 1965. I gave them to the owner of a restoration shop. They only work on vintage...
I would soak the breaker plate in a solvent to dissolve the grease then thoroughly dry and lubricate with a small amount of motor oil. These ball...
I made a frameless windshield for my 30 A Roadster. I cut down the standard stanchions, then cut a groove in them to hold the glass. I had a...
Happy New Year Mart. Really enjoy your weekly videos, please keep them coming in '22. Are you not going to have a big vacuum leak with the PCV...
I remember Bobby, the Iron Brogan, his chopped Ford F1 and the service station on Central Ave. Bobby had a louver press and all the guys from...
The Surfers. There is a 40-odd series of interviews with Tom Jobe on YouTube. Great stuff.[ATTACH]
A gas Tropic Aire converted to electric. Vintage look and functions without the problems of plumbing gasoline into the passenger compartment.
Correction Dept. - While the wheelbase has been lengthened with the GOW type front suspension, the body remains stock. So, the hood is a standard...
My 32 3-window has a 55 Dodge Super Red Ram 270 Hemi and the car has the 25 louver hood sides without any bubbles. I am using the stock valve...
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