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I have a chance to buy an old Ford pickup I found in a barn. It has the 40 style front end, but the owner says it is a 39 and is titled as a 39....
John, Looks to me like you could just put some 90 degree ends on you spark plug wires at the cap end and it would fit. Will the cap go on...
djust, What did you use to make your drip rails from? Is it solid steel?
Could be a vac leak making a cyl or two run lean. I would still check timing, ignition, points, etc.
Your deuce is very nice! Are those pics at the Autorama? Thanks for the info. Joe
Does anyone know if the Radir Tri Rib wheels will clear Buick 45 fin drums? Looking at a set of 15x8's and 15x4's. Thanks
Clean welds. What type of MIG welder are you using? I'm digging the project more and more.
You know the problem is that the focus of our society has been shifted from taking pride in a job done right to making the almighty dollar at any...
I have a descent cold pressure washer, but sometimes on tough grease, it doesn't quite get the job done, so I 've been looking at hot water/steam...
I also like your spring mount.
The car that Troy built and won last year cost over $2M to build. The Rambler is awesome, but does it compare to last year's winner? Just curious.
I'm diggin the tires and the car!
I'm working on a 36 Chevy LowCab truck and need an adapter or special cable to fit the speedometer. The square drive on the 36 speedometer is...
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Take a look at sprint cars for some ideas on the steering. When biulding my rod, I also went with an underslung frame, but wanted a different...
What kinda tool do they use? How does it work? Thanks
So it holds up good to heat? I'm guessing the headers have been on a running engine since painting. Thanks
Sweeter than apple pie! Just one question. I noticed that you are using one long throttle shaft for each side. Since the manifold is aluminum...
Just take a scrap piece of steel and tack weld it to the head of the screw and use the steel to turn it out.
I've had good results with the Eastwood Rust Encapsulator over lightly rusted metal or metal that was heavily rusted and then sandblasted. I had...
I'm running the truck arm suspension on my A and love it. See my shitty website for some more pics under "Current Projects" [IMG]...
Great info people! Thank you very much!! DeSoto, How many grooves do your SS valves have for the retainer locks?
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OK, I pulled heads and the cam from my 330 FireFlite last night. I'm planning to send the cam off to Clay Smith for a regrind. George at Clay...
The customer service sucks, but I had good luck with the kit that I bought for my 68 Camaro. You probably would come out cheaper buying the...
Do you mean all DeSoto's were full flow and had the anit drain back or just your DeSoto? I bought my 330 FireFlite already built. Is thee an...
Lots of good ideas. Thanks for the tips. I have also heard that the early 240 carbs are good. Now, where to find these SU carbs? I don't see...
Anyone have any ideas for some good side draft carburetors that I can use on a custom built intake. I prefer something that could be found in a...
CLAY BAR all the way! It worked for me in similar situation. I used the Meguire's (sp?) kit, but there are better deals out there.
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