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I have a yellow 1941 Ontario Plate 5X5. I thought it was part of the war effort or military tag. Anyone know anything about it?
I used the Empi #B6-0170-0. Its a smooth rubber extrusion, 1/4 bead 1-1/4 flange. Sold for VW beetles, in 25 ft rolls. Worked well and the...
My guess is a flathead marine manifold. Low profile. They used side drafts on the Y block marine also.
This has been a concern of mine for years. Could never find an answer. On the chev, HEI weights always seem to be backwards compared to the...
My grandfather said that they used a salt water mix in the fall up until Xmas, before it got really cold. It would get slushy but not freeze...
Do the gages indicate properly with the engine running or remain at Max ? Sounds like a Gnd problem, Check that the block has a good ground....
I'm going through this right now. GM ignition Key has two terminals that switch to ground on START. One wire goes to the OIL Pressure sender. The...
Look for a supplier of Pulltruded GRP (Glass Reinforced Polyester) Available in profiles like Angle, Channel, Flat, I Beam etc. Similar to steel...
Early Jaguar ( 50's ) had wheels like that. They had 5 X 5.5 inch bolt pattern and with factory holes in them. A friend had them on his 32 ford...
The unique front suspension ( Quarter elliptic with a single bolt mount on each end ) looks similar to a Car Craft project roadster from the early...
Check out Trans Dapt Slam Guard oil pans available for Ford and Chev. If not what you require the photos may provide some ideas
I had a pair of Mickey Thompson 's but only one cap. It was heavy and chromed Die cast, with M/T in the center. Never found another like it. I...
Strange they would have DeSoto on the tag since the last Desoto was 1961
[I am using these connectors, available in 1 to 6 positions They appear to be a copy of the Weatherpac terminals used by the Big Three a few years...
[IMG]Miners wrench still available new Since everyone uses it for a hammer the hammer head is built in. The round end is broached as a 7/8 box...
Edelbrock #5412 takes three bolt 94 type carbs.
I cant help with the FI but I love the Green. Is that a factory color or is it a custom mix ?
I have 165-80R15 on the front. The car weighs in at just over 1800 lb and have been running with 20 psi for 3 years now. Handles quite well.
I used Tremclad on my chassis. worked OK I contacted the Canadian office looking for Rustoleum Enamel. Tremclad rust paint was recommended. Looked...
Are you using proper GM style starter bolts or hardware store items? Had a similar problem and installed the proper bolts. Seemed to clear it up.
I had one several years ago, same problem. The GM dealer had no record of such a pump. I believe it was built for AC by Dupree. No idea if repair...
Looks like a Ford FE crank. Any casting numbers visible ?
Look into Paul Horton Welder Series. welderseries.com They stock a variety of sizes and will custom build one for you, if they don't have the...
I used pads from a F1 PU. they were a bit smaller (approx1/4") than the 36 pads I had. Not much but it helped. They were reproductions so may not...
Hope this works.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The hinge was in rough shape when I bought it. Took time to straighten it out and get it to...
I installed my door after the floor was glassed in, it really stiffened the body up a lot. I used hardwood for the door frame, glassed it in,...
Total Performance Pt. No. TS400 from the 80's It was built for T buckets and narrow applications, so the shifter is on the right side of the...
Try a Moog ES 140 L
Until 1955
Ford Canada used the flathead through 54, cars and trucks. The Y block was introduced in Canada in 55. In fact Ford Canada did not have a 6 cyl...
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