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Since LeBarron Bonney closed, where do we go for and original/traditional tops? I have relied on them for years. Anyone think it may reopen under...
I have the 42 inch 3-1 Grizzly unit with table-mounted on heavy castors with a little extension for stability. Store in corner, roll out when...
Might try over night soak in Coca Cola
I have hydroboost with 4 wheel drums with Kevlar shoes in a 54 Chevy truck-will stand you on your head and no fade yet.
Class of '72. Hands down '57 Chevy.
The 265 I put in my M37 was out of a combine I think-came out of the midwest. with single carb and stock exhaust and cam, it was much better than...
265 is a great engine for torque. I used one in an M37 and was well pleased. It is 2 inches longer as you know than the 218 and you will have to...
If you decide to sell, PM me.
I had a 64 back in the early 70's I bought for $15. I loved that car. Tune the carbs, put on a coat of satin black paint and drive as is. Would be...
Mac's has one. It bolts to the frame on one side and spring shake on the other. Mac's Auto Parts.
I bought a 51 2 door in 1973 for $100-drove for 2 years and sold for $500. Loved that car.
you can swap for an s10 tie housing that moves the shifter forward about 6-7 inches-much better.
T5 with S10 output shaft and tail housing-mech speedo-WC gears. Light weight,OD and shifter in perfect location.
Are you mounting the body with wood mounting blocks?
I see an early fenderless phaeton when I think jalopy-prewar, banger,topless (or folded down). Amos McCoy without fenders.
Maybe 1950-ambulance and hearse package.
Thanks for the pictures of the mount. Now I know what to look for. Already got the fuel pump mounted at the back of the frame just ahead of the...
Thanks for the replies. Front crossmember is stock '32 with biscuit mounts and center is stock K-member. I have a AA bell(truck). No B front mount...
I have a stock '32 frame and a performance '29 A engine. I am going to mount the A in the B. Any suggestions? I have put Flathead V8's in Model...
check with Patrick's Antique Cars in Casa Grande, Ariona. Has a web site but call and he will help.
Amp meters are a fire hazard. Old generators put out 30 amps but a new 1 wire alternator output may be 100 amps. A voltmeter is much safer and...
Morris Minor hood?
did you lower the front or do anything to the rear for ride height? Love the car. I have a 28 chassis and banger and am looking for a phaeton body.
What bleeding method are you using?
I am planning a 56 324 4bbl in a 33 5w coupe. Have a 50 Olds bell and late 40's Lasalle with torque tube conversion. Will have to use column...
Repolarize and ground voltage regulator case.
Nice. Is the front axle stock height or dropped? How about some more pics. Really like this car Tim
An early hot rod switch was early Olds or Caddy V8. with Lasalle tranny and open drive rear-especially 1955 Chevy truck 6 stud rear. Were tough...
Great car! Have you thought about a 235 or 261 six cylinder swap? Will drop right in. Lot's more power and rpm without worry over babbit and nice...
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