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Reading through this topic, I am surprised no one pointed out that the German and British V4 and V6 engine are quite different. Sort of look...
With the 360 degree rotary link type there is sometimes room to put one of the outer links above the spindle. This reverses the action.
Only time I had a problem was a traffic jam on a looong uphill piece of highway. Walking pace for over an hour I am still thinking about possibly...
I guess it is all about what puts a big smile on the face. Nothin like it when a plan comes together.
For somethind a bit different.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Some 40 years back, in a moment of "how hard can it be?" I decided to put 15" rims on some 17" '34...
Wheels may be balanced, but how good is the brake drum balance if it is a drum set up. I put new (Chinese) drums on and found that balance was way...
I modified the hell out of mine, with more modern advance etc. Ran it for years. Have now swapped to a crab style US distributor in order to get...
Our friendly local radiator shop told me to "buy a Walker" He has seen most things come through his shop. so I did as I was told.
When we start swapping things, we often lose that built in balance between front and rear brakes. Cars that had optional discs for the front...
Probably best to chose a high spec oil from your favorite brand that ticks all the right boxes for you, rather than a lower spec plus a can of...
In the '60s, the Stromberg designs ere picked up by the Japanese. I have a had a wee 4 barrel ex a Mazda rotomotor on my flatty for over 40 years....
Those lenses are very similar to those made by Lynxe -Eye, a popular replacement back in the day. Still turn up occasionally.
How about something completely different?? [ATTACH] Before anyone busts their brain guessing-- This is an all ally V8 from a Toyota Century. All...
Barney Navarro and others wrote about Ford's use of vacuum advance. On light throttle, which is most of the time on street use, the motor needs...
Early versions are straight forward conventional auto with a switch / solenoid to lock out the overdrive. Later models linked to the computer...
Have done a couple of conversions. first was a Powerglide from an Aussie Holden six. Worked well in my '32 sedan for normal driving, certainly...
So does red--------------!
Lynx Eye were an after market lens maker. Made tail lenses for lots of different makes and models of the 30s and 40s. I think many of them had a...
Love it, thanks.
SW gauges were made in Australia back in the '60s . Definitely sold as accessories, or for marine use. Were possibly used on Aussie built trucks,...
Spark plugs are fun. Everybody has an opinion. Some even have knowledge. I spent over 50 years behind parts counters, often with a choice of...
When the NZ government put the country into tight lockdown they included a wage subsidy for employers with an on line application set up. Billions...
We live in different worlds. In this part of the world, lock down means stay home. Only go out for supermarket or medical - they are the only ones...
Not just cars come out of riverbeds. These guys found a locomotive, and had to take it home. Check it out;...
Cross members are the same.
Check Brillman.com for 6 volt.
As they say; it should buff up OK.
Beautiful. There was a European Ford V8 here years ago. Had the 37 style grille, but with 36 fenders and headlamps. Stylish two door fabric topped...
We are in "lock down". Confined to home except for essential food and medication etc. Everything not essential is closed for a month. Our fathers...
I used a Toyota auto behind my flatmotor. Kit from Flatattack in Australia. 4 gears with 4th about 0.66 to 1. Used with a 3.9 rear this gives...
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