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Dumb question probably - but I have a 6 volt siren that I would like to put in a 12 volt car, no lighting involved. Can I just wire it in or do I...
Wife has lost interest in spit of several thousand dollars in upgrades for her. Not a showcar but a very nice driver that has several awards from...
Yep - thats exactly what they look like Stuart. Thought they might be some sort of friction shock but not like anything I had ever seen. Thank...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hauled a load of scrap to the local salvage yard and saw this sitting in the weeds. Thought about it all night and next...
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ok , got a regulator in and pressure set about 5 1/2 lbs. Hopefully everything fixed now. But since I replaced pump I notice fuel pressure will...
Well I took the relief valve out and only thing under the cap was a very small brass washer which I removed. No change in pressure, so I called...
Thanks - I did the rubber thing and its actually quieter than the one I had in there.
Got the Holley red pump and so far so good. I have read some reliability issues with this pump- does this continue to be a problem or has Holley...
Yea I had a shutoff and a lot of plumbing between tank and pump that I got rid of last go around. The pickup in tank is 3/8 I think so not sure if...
the problem will occur sitting in the garage when the second carb opens. As part of my initial efforts on this problem I moved the pump even lower...
Thanks, ordered the holly red pump - hope that is the fix, getting tired of throwing money at this thing.
I had a thread on this awhile back and got some good advice. My engine is a 351w with Edelbrock dual quads, their recommended cam,heads,intake...
No name on pump or receipt from 7 yrs ago (bought from local hotrod shop). Filter is near tank outlet - then pump near bottom of tank. Bought all...
Just tried w/o cap - same thing. Pump and filter next to tank (low). It is run through a relay from fused wire. Dont know offhand the pump rating,...
I have a streetrod with 351w, edelbrock intake and dual quads. Driving down road it suddenly acted like it was out of gas and quit. In a bit it...
I dont know how to make a link, but here is title to a thread about my install: "Borgeson power steering conversion in a 56 victoria"
Gas gauge quite working so went to replace sending unit and found something in the gas tank. Its steel - looks like a tank in my tank - best I...
yea thats a proportioning valve. Its been a while since I built my streetrod but in the back of my feeble mind it seems like i installed some kind...
One more question: I installed a dual master cylinder a few years ago. Do you need a different one for disk front / drum rear or any valving for...
Wow bashnaka - you could probably come visit and take them back with you cheaper lol, Thanks for the info guys - great knowledge base here. I'm...
wow, those wildwoods are pricey - what makes them better?
Is there any advantage to changing spindles except for lowering? I put new ball joints in a few years ago so they're good.
Thanks for the link. I really dont want to fart around machining stuff or pulling stuff off junkyard cars. I'm not rich but my old bod is too wore...
I want to convert my 56 vicky to front disk brakes. I plan on using original spindles, drilled/slotted rotors and no power booster. I know a lot...
If you havent already, check my thread describing installing the Borgeson in my 56. Works good but is not the simple install I thought it was...
Very cool picks - bring back memories of going to the track with grandparents in the 50's. Those old "patinaed" cars are cool just the way they...
mine is basically stock with dual cherry bombs and pipes through bumpers -sounds great especially when you punch it down into second. I also have...
maybe all the ones I've seen have been customized with this Mercury trim. I sure do like it.
Yep thats it . I have seen it on Fords and just saw it on "Check out this 56" thread.(I dont know how to make a link, sorry).
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