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The Traction Master bars look like Frick's but the mounting plates were different as I recall. On the rear end, there were 2 vertical plates that...
My brother worked for Bill Frick back in the late 50's and I used to hang out in his shop. It was the place to be when there were almost no such...
Always used double "0" cable from the trunk mounted batteries.
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I'm guessing that sender you have is 3/8" pipe and the hole is 1/4" pipe. A close nipple and a bell reducer from the Hardware store should be all...
Here's one from the late 50's here on Long Island, NY.
My older brother worked for Bill Frick back in the late fifties & early sixties. His shop, now long gone, was in Rockville Center, NY which is on...
Just read that Stu Hilborn died today at 93 years old. A real pioneer!
I guess a flat would require retruing the tire unless the wheel rim was dead nuts on center?
I'd be concerned about the cast caps for sure @ 8000rpm. Unless you are using a stud girdle and some really good valve springs and valve train...
Pick a nice color and skip the scallops.
If the radiator cooling capacity is marginal, you may see a small temperature rise. What is the reason for the swap in size, an installation problem?
Ever hear the expression "you can't cheat an honest man"? Reason being, an honest man wouldn't buy that thing in the first place!
Solid engine mounts and rubber trans. mount, rides great and does not vibrate. Independent front suspension with coilovers all around. Blown big...
It seems like all the likely culprits were mentioned. The only other thing that I would check while it's apart is the lifter to lifter bore...
Fantastic job, amazing how much is still the same!
Always liked this angle.
Drop the float level, easy enough to try.
Twin McCullogh blown 392 Olds w/6 Stromberg 97's back in the 60's.
Just found this thread. The body looks good once you got rid of all hack work! Good luck with the project.
1/4 turn after the clatter sound is the way to go, 1/2 turn is usually a little more than you need.
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Have been running a detroit locker from Mark Williams in my '37 since the mid 90's with zero problems and very little noise. A friend bought a new...
Letter Drills 5/16-18=Letter F 5/16-24=Letter I
3970010 block was used in a ton of models including the 1969 302 Camaro, 69 vette late w/4bolt main, 69-79 truck 350 either 2 or 4 bolt main,...
Are you pressure bleeding or are you vacuuming it at each wheel? Not a great idea to keep introducing air into the system by blowing out the lines...
Great looking car, good luck with it!
A 6-71 @ 6% underdrive on a .030 over 454 (461). 400 turbo, Crane solid roller, 8-1/4:1 2 holley 850's, 9" Ford w/3.89:1 gears, 31-1/2" tires and...
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