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Just some positive feedback for Wilcap. I ordered an adapter and thought(but you know how that goes) I knew what I needed/thought. I was asked...
Possibly OT,and if so,Mod's plz delete. Your reading a thread...Somebody asks a somewhat legit question or is (gasp) looking for opinions(ha ha)....
First off- My car is a factory two tone,and I plan on keeping it that way. I'm trying to find some info on the paint codes.... I've searched the...
If someone has a stock A frame with the front X member in it,could you tell me what degree it sits at with the frame at 0 degrees=flat.I'm trying...
This was a word of mouth deal,so I set up an appointment to take a look-see.... Well, I have it. Didin't get the info as to when the past owner...
After lowering a car.....So...Duh-pinion angle changes. I know that. I know what to shoot for. Problems are as follows.....Car is slammed,or...
Q for those in the know....... 30 roadster doors that have new skins. Nice fitment and 45'ed at the corners. Fit tight at top of door. Everything...
I picked up an abondoned project today,and it had this rear in it.I was "told" late 40's, but the seller was unsure,thats why I got the swinging...
I've found a Ford 9'' that is out of a truck,(year unknown),has the 5x5 1/2 bolt pattern I need,and is 1/4 inch shy(drum to drum-outer) of a...
Long story,so if your a piss ant negative=don't bother and stop now. I had today off,and was expecting some parts from my painter,who showed up at...
I haven't in 20+ years,but thought I would since I heard it brought up the other day....Your results? Thanks.
I went to a "Michaels" store today to get some poster board for templets.No biggee,as they are the arts and crafts store around here.Kinda a big...
Did the search thing and came up shy on that,so here's a general question-When setting glass in the tape, what would be a good lubricant to use to...
Do you,or don't you? I mean as in all tech sheets from parts,instuctions,make your own drawings,pictures for re-assembly....That sort of...
Here's the Q- I do my own stuff.Well that will fit in my oven. Bigger stuff get's sent out. Anyways... I did half of my hinges(silver) and they...
Tonight was scrapping the last of the undercoat of the whole car.It was hood time. As going thru the motions,i actually thought of the person...
So- Here's my brain fart,especially since I do this all day for a living(go easy and read first)! I have a new MC,dual resivior that I have...
Today was the day! Actually just got back. First time besides pulling in and out of the garage.Needless to say,I have to relax a lil',cause i'm...
I want/need some work done. I checked the HAMB-o-dex,and could'nt find anyone. If you do lead,please PM me.Thanks.
Doing the hood for my Merc- It's covered everywhere undernieth.The heat gun will be working OT,but there are some places I won't be able to get....
Yesterday,a VERY nice RPU followed me home and I need some info- Under both doors,between the cowl and the back of the body,there is a "rocker" or...
I have a STOCK v-8 that I will drop in my A.I also have a freshly re-corred stock radiator. It will be fenderless and hoodless. It will also have...
For a 30 A. Have the six-which is a 250,worked 194 head,HEI,aluminum gears,intake,carb,hedders..... or the plain old sbc. Q- is, would you want a...
I'm at the end of the year race at Pamona- pitting for a s/ka 'bird,and NHRA says-we want a cyl head,intake,and carb. No prob. The driver,(who'm...
Thought I'de see who braved the heat today- If it's hot where your at. Right now it's 99 in the shop,and the fans are full peg.I've gotta lay down...
Hey all- Here's a silly question- I've got a chevy alternator,SI,thats been turned into a 1 wire.Because of space limitations,and I don't want a...
So-Gonna buy a blower=4-71,single carb model.Don't ask why plz. Here's some Q's- Heard all kinds of stuff.I will be getting a referenced carb=no...
I need some info RE= Coil overs on my 30' A(rear). Dimmentions are already taken care of( length),but the problem is spring rate.I've seen from...
Hey All-So I go to hang the doors today.Just got the hinges back after a rebuild and decided today's the day.Well,long story short,the damn doors...
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