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Braze that thing together and it will last forever… Only because you don’t need it to.
I keep seeing cars and thinking, how the hell did I miss that??
I am going wager a guess that it is off topic…
I was damned close to picking the metro… But ironically, I already have one.
Under 20k: 1949 Oldsmobile 88- $12.5k [ATTACH]...
I would stop by America’s favorite tool store (Harbor Freight) with a tape measure. They sell two compressor pumps that could work for you- a...
Is the distributor clamp held down with a long stud and a nut? If so, make sure that the stud is not physically pulling the threads out of the...
Is anything stopping it from being driven?
Better be careful; too much more of this and you’re going to have a car. This one’s going to be good.
A darker green would work nicely, kind of like the early olds rocket V8’s got. I would find a shade that is more obtainable locally though if you...
@carbking I just lit the bat signal. Regarding your power for the electric choke, it should be 12v on with the ignition. Have you considered a...
That is an interesting idea. Could be of those things that makes the car look better but only the keenest can figure out why. I have otherwise...
Had a similar issue with the olds, line sizes not consistent with what comes on parts shown as a “guaranteed fit”. The parts suppliers say, “use...
Where is your sense of adventure?
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Holy crap that was fast. What application, model and engine are you running? If you post the part# it could help someone looking for something...
Does the 30-30 rule apply to 6 and 4 cylinder engines as well?
I only had enough time to check 4 plugs; none of which look like they burned 3 quarts: cylinder 1: [ATTACH] cylinder 7: [ATTACH] cylinder 2:...
I changed the oil yesterday and only got about 3.5 quarts out of a 6 quart oil change back. There is evidence on the street that it is randomly...
My main concern would the idiots that they issue driver’s licenses to who would see green tail lights lit up and think, “green means go!”
Thank you, I hope it will work. This is a fresh rebuild with less than 100 miles on it so I am afraid that I am in for a little more parts and...
A lot of hell was raised back during the first go round… My friends and I were in our early 20’s with a bunch of HAMB friendly cars before any of...
Damned car can’t share. The original breakdown occurred on a date… I generally didn’t like bringing it out on dates, but the OT but still old...
I was pretty adamant about keeping it… However I wouldn’t blame anyone for swapping one in just to get miles on the road. This sticky lifter...
I should start this with an apology; I put this car back together without a build thread, and I came across a lot of problems in the process that...
I wouldn’t worry about it. Occasionally guys from cooler climates say something snarky but they don’t understand that in places like AZ the whole...
This sounds like it could only happen very recently or an extremely long time ago.
The picture glancing at the fingernails standing next to the finished chop is an absolute classic.
I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who has struggled with thermostat housings on SBC’s. Never had any kind of trouble with any other engine, but...
Parachute on the tailgate? That’s a bold strategy cotton…
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