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Dreddybear, I just looked at the thread on your coupe and it's amazing. That car just looks fantastic. You're more than welcome to copy anything...
I really appreciated the chat on the phone, Jack. I've been mulling over your thoughts on the engine and transmission. Thanks again, Troy
Here is a musing for the experienced Hambers out there: A baffling detail in this car I bought is the twin frenched antennas on the side of the...
Might have been one bad piston... Went through everything, flushed system, resealed one piston, etc. Now it works great.
Got the brakes running great now. Thanks to all for the feedback.
Also, I've noticed the back tires have darkened 'white walls' - sort of putrid looking off-white color. Can this be restored to white or is it...
White walls -what kind? I've got to replace the tires on the front of my 1950's style 1930 roadster. I might do the back too. They have wide...
Yep, La Mesa area
Thanks for the feedback
Didn't think of the firewall bowing - thx
Yeah, just bought it
Wow, it does look like a symbol - maybe you're right
Looked up Rock Moffett and it looks like he passed away this last year...
The rod was built around '59, so the signals must not be original if they're 70s Honda (could have been added later for safety.) You nailed the...
Nice looking truck
Does anyone recognize this air cleaner cover or the signal lights on this car? I'm trying to return the car to original (almost totally untouched...
I'll post more pictures on the main forum in the next day or two. Thanks for your interest.
What a memory you have! That's my car! Here's a picture of the gas gauge attached. Do you remember anything else about the car's origins or where...
Thanks for your comments. I'm thinking more now that the master cylinder bore doesn't match as you suggested and don't think the wheel cylinders...
Nice car! I sure like the look of these old lowboys. Hmmm I'm wondering if they ever stopped good...
You might be right about the ratio too - especially since the master cylinder was cheaply swapped out
No, they're poor even if you really pressure hard on the petal...
A big thank-you for all the input!
I'll check with the shop tomorrow to see if they adjusted them. Also, if they checked for seized cylinders. TY
Didn't consider oversized drums - thx I'm definitely being cautious...
Appreciate the advice. Looks like Sierra is retired - any other leads? Thanks again
Thanks for the reply. The rear/differential is an old ford I think.
This roadster came to California in 2007, but was previously back East or in the midwest somewhere. Any idea where you might have seen it? -...
Correction - I think the transmission is original with the Packard. When you take the foot of the gas, it almost seems to go into neutral (it's a...
Sorry, the brake pads themselves looked like there was lots of wear left, but they didn't turn the drums...
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