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Well, I just jumpered the two wires going into each side of the ballast resistor together with no difference. So it must be either a crappy...
Should I jumper across the top of the ballast resistor, or just take it completely out of the mix? I’m afraid if I remove it completely, I’m not...
There IS a ballast resistor but I have had the car for almost a year without any issues. Daughter turned it over for about 2 seconds or so- long...
Thanks for all the info. How do I test the ballast resistor? With an ohmmeter to see if there’s continuity, or is there a particular ohm value I...
OK. Here are some answers... It's a Mallory distributor with a Pertronix Ignitor (II?) in it. I had one years ago that crapped out after 3...
I was driving along this morning and stopped for a red light. Light went green, coupe went about 5 feet and engine died. I was able to push it...
This is how it came out- took a couple shots today. I think I can live with it this way...If not, I may check out that Comet wash angle.
Well, prior getting the advice for buffing the whole car I kept farting around with it. Here's the current state. I will live with it until I...
Well that sounds expensive! Thanks for the tips gents. I am going to live with it for now and see what a buddy’s paint guy suggests.
These photos will certainly show without me saying that I know next to nothing about paint work. When I bought this Coupe, it came with a hood...
AVater- I Thought I responded but the iPhone screwed me! I just sent a PM. Ahhh. Vented. I guess that's what those tiny little holes are for....
Seems like a pipe plug of a specific size should work- that’s probably too easy and cheap though.
Anyone know of a source or a part number for 1940 Master Cylinder Cap? The fluid in my coupe was all nasty and black so I finally got up the...
Here are a couple shots showing the situation back there. I think that panhard bar is the only side to side bracing for the body. I am not...
If you are able to zoom in there are a couple dimples- you can feel them with your finger. My goal was/is to take out a leaf or two so it rides...
BTTT
I had a thread last week asking about removing springs on my 1930 Model A. It rides pretty harsh. I started looking into it and noted that I...
The coupe rides really harsh at speed- even mild expansion joints at 55 mph feel nasty. I can deal with it, I just don't want anything getting...
Figured I'd follow up...I watched some videos and stressed myself out about overheating the cast or not getting it hot enough...I had suggestions...
I have watched the video below.. there’s a couple things I wasn’t sure about and wanted opinions from you guys… My first experience with welding...
Oh God no! There is nothing being launched here. It’s a Y block from the late 50s, with a three speed Toploader behind that, and this one legged...
Should I hit it with the rounded end of a die grinder burr bit? I watched a quick video of a guy doing it to a 12 bolt Chevy rear and he said to...
Ok- thanks so far- more info and questions… Here is a shot of the front of the housing. BP is 5x5.5. These little tacks are what hold the axle...
Third picture didn't work....Take 2.
Can anyone ID what this came out of? It is evidently a Dana 41, and from the old speedometer/tire diameter/ RPM test it has about a 4.50:1 gear...
Thanks for the recommendations. That EMMR event sounds cool.
Trying to figure out a hot rod show/event in central or eastern PA for a good halfway point meetup for some buddies. Seems like there used to be...
Thanks for the info! I grabbed a 7 PSI cap today and cinched down my thermostat housing again and (knock on wood) it seems to be better. Not...
Good evening. I have a '30 Model A with a Y block. It has a Deuce grill and an unknown aluminum radiator. I have been having a problem with the...
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