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The laws vary from state to state. Here in Texas, fenders are optional. In California a car of less than 1600 pounds is legal without fenders. In...
Don't forget the wheel bearings, rear end and brake fluid...
That Elvira30 Sedan is a badass ride! Thanks for sharing! Any more pics of it?
NOT OT! Those old Fords were the scourge of GM back in the day. Nuthin like a supercharger to neutralize a Duntov fuel injection system!
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That is EXACTLY what hot rodding is all about! Sounds like a great project. Keep shopping around for a parts store that knows what an old time car...
Sounds like you have a 327 C.I. motor. They were built with ultramatic transmissions in the early 50's. I'm sure somebody else will chime in with...
You can get the ammeter to work OK with a higher output alternator by adding a 12 gage jumper wire between the two ammeter terminals. The jumper...
John Fitch is one of my heros! This guy needs to be appreciated for his contributions and not beat up! It is a sad day when this kind of...
Whatever brand you get, go with the Lithium Ion technology. They are a little more expensive right now but the energy density and the battery life...
Try these guys for straight 8 parts. http://www.egge.com/ Speed parts for a 263 are tough to find. Most of the old speed parts are for the larger...
Actually one of the most deadly issues with chrome plating is the carcinogenic dust that is created when polishing or sanding it. Please use a...
You need to take that as a compliment. If you never piss off anybody, you need to think about that even more...
I love a good sounding car but if you are going to be driving it a lot, be aware that you will incur hearing damage if the decibles are too much....
I just read a news story about a pocket device that jams cell phones. Anyone within 20 feet or so of this transmitter loses thier call. (Illegal,...
Unless you want to spend some big dollars on a whole new driveline/rear suspension, stay with the 4 banger! That is just a corvair powerglide back...
Keep the patina. It is classic as-is. I had one like it and it was a great truck! That almost looks like the old Ma Bell green. What the hell...
I'm using one out of a 63 Chrysler. The ouput shaft is long enough to use without modification. 6 turns lock to lock though so plan on a long...
Hey, look this guy up! http://gamma.nic.fi/~marlin/Rmaster.htm He is not too far away from you.
That looks like a very complete car! You ought to be able to finance a lot of hot rod there by selling parts. Looking good...
I have not heard of one there but here is a link that might help! http://www.hotrodhappenings.com/2007-October.html
Great pics! Does anyone know any details of that supercharged flathead 6 cylinder? I have never seen anything like that!...
I faced the same problem with a swap meet spring and a ford 9 inch. I went ahead and preloaded the spring then measured it and located my brackets...
Help! I am out here in So Cal visiting my son and he says we need to go to some cool aircraft/automotive surplus store out here that was mentioned...
A wax toilet seal will last you forever. Works just fine and is cheap too!
Do all of the above and then after you air it up and the beads seat, let all of the air back out of the tube. That lets the tube move around and...
Try this link http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/long25.htm I have never tried polishing Lexan but Plexiglass can certainly be restored using this...
I just built a header for a 263 and there is a practical consideration you need to think about. All 8 cylinders worth of tubing are going to be...
If it backfires out the carb it is too lean. Raise the float level. If it is backfiring a lot when you let off on the gas, the float level may...
If all you are getting is a click, it is likely your solenoid is the problem. You can possibly fix it for free! Pull it off the solenoid and take...
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