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Converting from propane to gas and vice versa is very easy. Just a bit of carb work (and a fuel pump). The bigger issue is that industrial...
I don't recall fender braces on any of the same year f1s that I've worked on. Do you have pics? A link to the catalog that you got them from?...
I've used that for other parts, but I'm not so sure it's a good idea for an engine. I believe that there's a concern about hydrogen...
It is indeed a 394. I haven't taken the time to ID the trans yet, but as best as I can tell, it's a '62 394. All of the casting numbers point to...
Two cylinders are fairly pitted-meaning light pitting over a large area (they are the 2 with pistons nearly at BDC). Nearly all of them had some...
Much appreciated! When I get more into the project, I'll be posting lots of photos, and I'm sure I'll have a lot of questions...
That's awesome!
I actually just decomissioned and replaced the oil furnace at one of my places...oil heat is not uncommon over here, but since hydro electric is...
I've done similiar to what you mentioned in the past, but since 394 parts are more expensive and harder to come by than SBC parts (I've got a...
Thanks-the 394 has a lot of wall thickness, so I'm not too worried about needing to find another block (since I'm sure there's plenty of material...
55 gal drum sounds like a good plan. ...any "fun" ideas for what to do with the diesel when I'm done?
In my '54 Olds Holiday I've got a 394 that's got rust in the bores and won't turn over. Based on advice of my father in law, I've filled the block...
The power supply would be wireless, of course!:D
Thanks for that info. I knew that AMC and Packard had some loose parts sharing agreements (probably similiar to the later agreement where Ford...
[/RIGHT] WOW. Not sure what else to say!
Aren't those AMC 327s (prior to the Jeeps actually using GM small blocks for a bit) from Packard roots? I know that the oiling is pretty...
Was just reading another thread and it got me going about how this last Sunday, I had to replace the U joint on my OT pickup-on the side of the...
Lost a rear U joint the other day on my OT pickup. Everyone asked "you broke down?!-WHAT did you DO!?!" I fixed it. Isn't that what's...
That's nice looking. I wish my '54 holiday was ready for paint!
I hear that smith and wesson make a pretty decent anti theft device.
Thanks all for the tips-the car is a pretty solid foundation. It does need rockers, front floor boards, and lower quater on the pass side ahead...
I never see much about the mid 50s Olds. I have a '54 olds holiday 88 project. Needs a decent amount of work, but I love the lines of these cars...
Nice find! Keep us posted.
The good people on here are the reason I so enjoy this forum!
Largely I agree with the live and learn rule. I provided the above simply on the chance that the buyer purchased this from a "rod shop", or...
I don't know how much DC has regarding the applicability of "lemon laws" to privately sold used vehicles (I'm assuming you bought this private...
Second this. Cool car, but reading this thread is making me go cross eyed!
If it's of any help, here's a link to the design that was included in the patent application: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/2877752.pdf
I've got a shop manual for the 54 olds-It's got color schematics in it for wiring, and also trans etc. I'm at work right now, and it's at...
I think that keeping the marker with the car is paying more homage to the owner, and his car than anyone else seems to be. I'd keep that marker...
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