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Hi All! I'm selling my collection of old GMC bits due to life & things. Everything was intended for GMC 302 inline 6 engine builds, but most...
I like the 5-carb McGurks because you have the option to run any combination of carbs you want (1,2,3 or 5)! Just plug off whatever doesn't have...
I've got a street going Buzzin Half Dozen! 1940 Chevrolet Coupe w/ built 270 and dual Zeniths. Saginaw 4 speed, 55-62 Chevy 1/2 ton rear with...
Wow, Gatz thats a great story! Back yard mechanics does tend to include a lot of "borrowing" and improper use of gasoline. I love stories like...
You're sure right Rust n' Chrome. It is nice when everything goes well. I just have to keep reminding myself that this is the "Break in Period."...
Wow, thanks Rust n' Chrome! Those are great articles! I'm now certainly considering a more modern distributor to get better performance. Either...
Sorry RapRap and Rust n' Chrome! I missed your responses on page 10. RapRap: Your right. From my perspective, there is two degrees of...
Thanks guys! We couldn't have done it with out you, really! The advice and wisdom you all have given us was invaluable! It's not over yet...
More progress from today: We hooked up the defroster and leaked about half a gallon of hot water under the brand new carpets in the car. Turns out...
Well, no pictures from today; only news. Boy do I have news though. We took the Chevy on the road for the first time today! I drove it to a nearby...
Progress from the last two days: Gramps has been busy so I have been in the shop alone. Naturally, I spent a good portion of that time sitting...
Well, we dragged the Chevy home today! Finally done! The seats look magnificent. There are a few small rough spots that may need to be redone, but...
Well folks, the day we have been waiting for has finally come! Winter Break! Grandpa and I had our teary eyed reunion this morning. We have a...
Thank you guys. Wow, I haven't been one here for a while. Been real busy. Sorry for the late responses. Davo, thank you for your comments....
No, as much as I wish I was back at it I'm not. Driving to college tomorrow morning and won't be coming back until Christmas time. This is it....
Between final preparations for school, I was able to pop on down to the shop for a little while today and make a mess. The rear fenders on! I'm...
Well, that's it! The day I have been both looking forward too and dreading for the last year. The last time both you and I will see this car...
Happy 4th all! Six Ball: Haha, thanks! The guy we dropped the body and fenders off to took one look at our bondo work and just shook his head....
Progress from today: Gramps and I with the help of a close friend (actually, he did most of it) made the transmission cover in the center of the...
Thanks guys. I really appreciate the support. Progress from today: Tail lights are on. Driver side weatherstripping is on and both doors are...
Sorry guys. I'm embarrassed by that last post. It came across very defeated and negative. I needed an attitude adjustment. I was in the shop alone...
These last few days have been brutal. The car is not going back together easily at all. Grandpa and I are starting to get pretty exhausted. 12...
Progress from today: I cut a big hole in the floor for the shifter. Then we decided to tackle the doors. We've been dreading putting those...
Thanks guys! That's a good sign! rcp2: I have no personal experience with hardly anything, but I'll confirm Six Ball's info (I've heard it...
Hahaha! Man, your're on a roll! Those are hysterical! And on that note, lay your beat up eyes on this! Hopefully it takes you twice as long to...
Wow, I'm sorry to hear that. It must be the pits having bad eyes. I hope it doesn't slow you down too much. I buggered up my left eye a little...
Hahaha! My thought exactly about the welding/ heavy duty gloves. I looked around for a while, then finally gave up and asked him. He said he...
Yeah, after all the stories I've heard from him, it's amazing he still has all of his fingers/ limbs. Heck, it's amazing he is still alive. More...
Rims are scuffed up and ready for paint. The steering box is back together and surprisingly tight. (whew!) Also, Grandpa got back to polishing...
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