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For now, I would close the hood and walk away for a few days. Dont take anything apart or replace any more parts. Come back with a fresh eye and...
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The first thing to make sure is that you have a good battery. Have it tested to verify it's good. As some of the others have said, don't...
Great pictures. I wish I could be there! Thanks
I also just got the latest issue of Hot Rod. It's one the best Iv'e seen in a long time. Keep it up!
That's right! Jim's owned the car over 50 years. Rod and Custom magazine was starting back up and Pat Ganahl approached Jim on doing a series of...
Brillo works on chrome as well as whitewalls. I will usually use 000 steel wool with the turtlewax chrome polish.
I thought I had a flooding problem with my edelbrock carb. The plugs were wet with gas. Running rough and stalling. It turned out to be a weak...
I also have the HF stud welder. Got it for about $90 with a coupon. Even if you only use it a couple of times, it's paid for itself.
I have been using Super Clean for a while now and it works great. I get it at Walmart.
I love those early F-85's. Have any photos?
Saw the guys from hellsgate at the Monroe swap meet. They should be able to supply anything you need.
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If you have a Costco nearby, check them out. I have found them to have the best warranty and the lowest price. Made by Johnson Controls. Same as...
Clark's is great for anyone into Corvairs. I have bought parts from them several years ago. They have a great catalog with good reference material.
Do a search for paintlesss dent removal. They do not use a hammer and dolly, but various pry bars to move the metal back into shape.
Great pictures. Thanks for posting!
There should also be a metal cup that goes over the rubber bump stop on the shock. Many times they were thrown away when the shocks were replaced.
I had that happen to me years ago when jump starting a customers Vega. I saw a spark out of the corner of my eye. Luckily I had turned my head to...
I would try this first. I would cut the head of the bolt as a last resort.
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One you built yourself and fired up for the first time.
An experienced header builder once told us as a rule of thumb that the primary tubes should be the same diameter as the exhaust valve. I am...
I am also running a Holley red pump with my Edelbrock 1406. No regulator. No problems. I only hear it with the key on and engine off. I don't...
Very cool. Thanks for posting
Beautiful job!
Try using the RockAuto. They have a great online catalog for reference.
I think it's a 1405. I would run it right out of the box and see how it performs for you.
The Hot Rod Reunions have to be some of the best events ever. Thanks for posting the great pics!
Adams Ave Donuts. Magnolia and Adams. Huntington Beach. Get there before dawn every Saturday AM. AKA Donut Derelects.
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