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Set up for sbc, has straight axle with disc brakes, 8 3/4 Mopar rear end. Brakes, steering, drivetrain not hooked up. Comes with running 283,...
Hello. Does anyone know if the clutch linkage on a 55 Merc is different than the 55 Ford. The Merc has a tubular Z bar. Trying to find the...
On the z bar, how is the pivot ball mounted on the Y block engine side. Is there a bracket the ball mounts on or does it mount directly to the...
Missing the back part of a 2dr ht Monterey. Would the back of the seat from a 4 dr Montclair or Monterey be the same? Does the 2dr ht Montclair...
Does anyone know where these can be purchased? Saw a picture but can't find a source. They fit in the conical 60 degree aluminum rim mounting...
Have seen mufflers marked with the inlet and some have no markings. Then there are the mufflers with an arrow with a point on each end, with one...
Was an aftermarket bolt in tail light ever available for a 55 Merc? Decent OEM's are between $2 to 3K. That original pot metal didn't hold up well...
Does anyone make a partial firewall? Something to accommodate a later model motor. Trying to avoid cutting out the original and doing a complete...
Have been chasing this problem. The guide plate was not in the correct position and when fixing that, noticed that the shoes are not seating on...
The serial number by the steering box is missing, the only readable serial # is by the rear crossmember. that number is *34732xx*. If that...
Looking for some innovative HAMB suggestions. The original steering box has more play than desired; maybe a later model box? Someone suggested...
62 Morris Minor pickup, spun aluminum fuel tank mounted in the bed. Original installer had a shut off valve at the tank outlet but it liked to...
Does anyone sell individual spring pairs or does the whole kit have to be purchased? The Street Demon spring kit is pricy (about double) compared...
Just a reminder for the Fri to Sun show in Pismo and the Sat show/swap in Orcutt this 9/11 weekend.
Alliance vendor and historic icon closing shop. Rusty was a great guy; hate to lose this service!
Has anyone tried the 'fiber laser rust remover'? Have seen the ads and it looks useful for our hobby, or is it hype? The particular unit seen...
Unrestored. 273 cu in, 2 barrel. Runs, drives, stops but hasn't been on the road in years. May consider trade for 55 56 57 Chevy 4 dr wagon....
Wondering if maybe carbs with metering rods will lean out at high altitudes? Have had experience with a sea level jetted carb barely being able...
Runs, drives and stops in the yard. Has been stored for years. 273 ci 2 barrel with factory 4 speed. More pictures on request. [ATTACH]...
Was told that Rustoleum has fish oil in the mix which causes other paints to not stick to it. Is this an urban myth?
Does RL still sell items, such as tooling jigs etc, here? What is the contact info? Or, did someone else sell jigs for redrilling hubs, drums...
1961 and up parts, no drums. Looking for the 58, 59, 60 backing plates.
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Question for the HAMB on interchange for a 1948 Plymouth frame. What other years, if any, share the same frame (coupe with back seat)? Thank...
Calif car. Rebuilt .030 over 327, T400, original drum brakes, American 5 spokes, Pertronix distributor, Edelbrock carb on Edelbrock C4B intake...
From doing a search, the 64 - 66 Corvair steering wheel had a smaller diameter hole and spline count than bigger GM cars. What other GM cars had...
Factory V8 4sp. Runs and drives, has been stored for years. Have the correct bucket seats, not shown.
1922 T RPU. Runs great, 12 volt conversion with distributor. Ruxtel 2 speed rear end. T is currently in Michigan, came from California.
On a rebuild, do you replace the rod bolts? With new rod bolts, do you resize the rod bearing end? Then, on installation, do you measure rod...
Listing this for a friend that's in a jam. Motor runs good. The body is rust free. Owner has had many old cars and says this body is the most...
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