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A couple more Rochester guru's to add to the list: http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/ http://www.smicarburetor.com/...
Driver's side spring installed this evening - a bit of a battle to get the old rear shackle out and new shackle in - with the wagon side gas tank...
This thread has me leaning towards sending my '70 Cad Rochester 4MV carb off to a good rebuilder, for use back on the COE. Any recommendations?...
We have a winner - 1406 with electric choke from Summit ran fine right out of the box replacing a Q-jet on the '70 Cad 472 in my COE - waking it...
That's a beaut - If you want contact info to a local to me stainless polisher extraordinaire that's not so local to you - But just across state...
Bear claws in both sides - working good - pretty happy with how the doors open and close now. A couple more Run to Roslyn pics (see post #66...
Following Rick's article on suspension - setting it up one step above "Granny"... http://www.allpar.com/history/mopar/front-end-alignment.html...
Rear springs and U-bolts arrived today from Detroit Eaton Springs. Ordered the week before Thanksgiving, pretty fast for something they couldn't...
Here's the WA plate they blessed no problemo - single plate. Be sure and bring that girl something when you go back - or send an old skool thank...
Many of us B body owners supplied hood clearance dimensions. My '62 Dart wagon measures 4.25" from the top of the 2bbl carb to the bare hood...
That is going to be a great looking manifold, for a great looking engine........... My Poly is lookin' forward to it...........
Spray bomb spot repair finished - on to the other side.........
Yes - You can join the kickstarter here - 100 slots filling up fast. I jumped in within a few days of learning about this Poly 318 holey...
What about heat treat afterwards? Doesn't that anneal the metal? Some good action shots here:...
New meaning to the words detergent oil..........
During the break between latches, installed a tranny dipstick behind the seat. Access before was harder to get to under the seat, by the battery....
Just used it on my Dart station wagon roof......over night soak. (Paper towels under plastic sheet). Followed with KBS coatings "galvanized...
HF has pumps cheap - and yes - they work fine with gear oil - it's not all that thick.........
Take your title with you to the DM,V with the vintage plates. Just did this, at least in WA they re-title your rig with the new plates, as a...
Yes - you unbolt the latch and remove it from the door - like any car.
You bet - post up your results. A wire-feed welder is your friend..... ;)
OE door latches on AD trucks barely worked when new, and the repops are even worse. Tried a new set of CounterPart repops to no avail, so went for...
Dude - As much care and time as you are taking fitting the door gaps - Why not cut around the Altman plates and weld them in flush like you would...
Common sense goes a long ways............ The original builder had none............ You sir are a craftsman of common sense........... ;)
Good read on the debate: http://www.bricethomasradiator.com/2013/06/27/aluminum-vs-copper-brass-radiator-the-great-debate/ ;)
Much better thread on the subject: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=724391&highlight=aircraft+terminals&showall=1 ;)
Load up the puller - Road trip time ! ;)
Shell Rotella T has always been a good choice - and still contains the needed ZDDP - especially for solid lifter cars like my Poly 318. From...
Which is why you want to have a will.......... :eek:
Isn't it amazing how we are willing to buy a car sight un-seen, arrange a transporter we know nothing about - and trust it will all workout. One...
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