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Two, used Nu Vue spotlight/mirrors. Both bodies are in excellent original condition. They are better than driver quality but certainly not...
Sold - Thanks! This is a new, reproduction of a Sony VCA-1 style TV/FM receiver, car door glass mount, bent rabbit ears antenna made popular by...
I’m in the process of changing the stock front coil springs in my ‘55 Mercury to Aerostar springs. The idea is firm up the ride and retain the...
My first two attempts at casting aluminum didn’t go as well as I would have liked. Both attempt #1 and #2 have what looks like porosity. I went...
Was there ever a plug version of the 6100X3 double compression fitting? The 6100X3 was used on Fords for the 3/16 tubing that goes from the...
No, not frenched headlights. Amber headlights used in France and French colonies until the early 90's. [IMG] I kind of like the continental...
Well, they're not quite done. But, I think they look pretty decent. :) [IMG] [IMG] The finish on the bodies is Alodine. It gives a bit of...
I'm setting up a 2X4 for my '55 Mercury using a vintage Edlebrock Y-block manifold (257) and two '56 Mercury Holley teapots. I know the factory...
The little PM envelope is flashing, but when I click on it nothing new shows up. It started right after I sent a PM to "Chris". Normally, I don't...
Is there an easy way to put rocker shaft assemblies back together after taking them apart? :confused: I'm rebuilding a set of rocker...
After reading through the expensive gas thread, I had to look up my old copy of Secrets of Super Mileage Carburetors. I found it many years ago (I...
Anyone ever have this happen to their fuel gauge? [IMG] It's on my slightly off topic '67 Olds 98. :) It's almost as if the gauge got...
I just wanted to start a new thread on PCV systems since Muttleys was more Chevrolet specific. :) Anyway, a couple of questions concerning PCV...
It's Mardi Gras, again! So, you know the drill: drinks LOTS of beer, pee on yourself and run around the neighborhood half or mostly naked! I'm...
Many thanks go to Manyolcars and BELLM for my latest project: a Cushman Highlander scooter! [img] [img] I can't wait to terrorize the...
Here are a couple of pictures of my milled gauge panel. I started working on it about a month ago and probably have at least 12 hours of machining...
Anyone here doing it? I was thinking about getting one of those rock polishing kits and trying it out. Some of my small aluminum parts I've made...
I recently ran across some information about an old retro fit kit for Holley 4150 and 4160 carbs called a Mile Dial. It basically allowed the...
I've been using Tap-Magic cutting fluid with my little mill to cut aluminum and it does a very good job. But, the past few times I've been working...
Do all GM 10 bolt 8.5 inch ring gear differentials use 28 spline, C-clip retained axles? I know the carriers can be different depending on ratio:...
Well, not exactly my first, but it is the first decent looking part from my mini mill! It'll hold new 5/16" fuel line tubing against the frame of...
Yes, one of those Chinese made mini mills sold by Harbor Freight, Grizzly Tools and a few other low buck tool outlets. I've been around machine...
One of the trunk lid counterbalance torque rods on my 67 Olds 98 convertible busted. Now, the trunk lid has to be held up with a broom stick....
Yesterday, my Harbor Freight 2 1/4 ton floor jack died after lifting the front end of the station wagon. It won't lift, now, so all of the...
To compliment Germ's Barris History posts, I just thought I'd share these with everyone.
Oh God, it's Mardi Gras, again! Get in the spirit - drink lots of beer, run around half naked and pee on yourself! :LOL: My obligatory car...
My poor Mercury goes through long periods of time where it doesn't get driven. I'm sure I'm not the only one who does this! [img] Lately, I've...
The Sears Allstate bias ply white wall tires on my '55 Mercury are ten years old, now. I bought them shortly after I got the car in May of '93....
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