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Back side of my 1970. 454, 390 horse. I believe it was a 3:23 rear end. Wide ratio 4 speed. No air or power steering. Hooker side pipes. Girl is...
Grandsons 6 and 8 putting 500 caddy on the engine stand. They do a pretty good job when they aren't messing around. Sam is the smaller one...
Here is the info on the McMaster-Carr Drive motor. Part number 6331K67. I have attached pictures of mine. It has been a couple of years but I...
Sounds like the drive motor may be shorting out. Put a voltmeter on it and see if it showing some stray current. Mine died about 2 years ago but...
The lady can drive. Watch some of her videos on youtube. North of 230, tires slipping, one hand on the wheel, the other on the shifter, backs off...
I don't write on here much. I have been hacking on cars for almost 60 years but 95% of the members know more than I do. I swear I learn something...
Does sagging springs count as a "static" rake?[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Same here on my '49. 4 -Jet on a 53-54 manifold. 6 volt NAPA pump, steel Fram filter with a return line and a 1" spacer under the carb. Made a...
Shoe string, wet/dry 600 or 1000 grit sandpaper and WD40.
Just read this thread last night while enjoying a bourbon not thinking I could add anything. Well about two hours ago I rolled out my son's OT...
'51 Cadillac stalled in 2004. Rebuilt 331, milled the heads, Eldo manifold, rockers and camshaft. Ran good. Drove in and around Chicago for 3...
I agree with Tman and 19Eddy30. 5-6 years ago before I retired I drove my '51 Cad with a warmed over 331 regularly in Chicago traffic. Mostly on...
10-4 to the safety! I have a 15" Sheldon that I use at least once a week to make or fix something. I turn my own brake drums and rotors with it...
If running fine before this, check the filter. I have rebuilt a couple of 700R's and some filter part numbers/quality are not the same. Also, it...
I grew up in a small town just north of Louisville in southern Indiana. I got my license in 1967 The best places for cruising was the Frisch's Big...
Ain't pretty but runs ok for 93,000 miles[ATTACH]
About 1960, I was 9, just getting into cars. My mom would go to the Kroger once a week. They had a great newsstand with several car magazines. I...
He is the first one under the car when in the garage. The one in he yellow shirt is all into tools. Loves the drill press, mill and lathe. The...
Grandsons a couple of weeks ago at car show near Chicago with the 49.[ATTACH]
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Hey guys, check out this old video of a Bobby Unser roast. It was recorded in May of 2018. It has Robin Miller as mc, Parnelli Jones, Johnny...
I never ran one on my OT vette for 20 years in Illinois until my wife grabbed it a couple of times to park at City of Chicago parking...
Great write up! You could do technical writing for a living! I just rebuilt a well used 4-Jet using your outline. I bought my reamers (one for the...
Nice wagon! Enjoy! I got a big soft spot for the Fords of 63 and 64. My dad had a small bridge building company in southern Indiana so I grew up...
Hey, hope your pup makes the winter. Chicken breast fried up in olive oil put a smile on my Annie's face till her last day. May God bless you and...
Simple Green in my parts washer also. 50/50 is what i use. Not as good as petroleum based but does not stink up the house/garage. Could be a day...
Router bit valve seat repair. So this is super low-buck but for my old 49 Cadillac that needs a complete engine overhaul, it will suffice for...
What I have learned so far.... 1) Tighten sun visors for first drive if car has not been driven for a long time. 2) If wife says lets drive by a...
NAPA Gold for years. Just cut one apart last week on an OT truck that I did a cam and lifter change. Checking for any wear problems. Well made.
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