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Goop hand cleaner is a good start, won't mess up aluminum and if the goo is petroleum based it will start breaking it down. I actually use it...
Keep it simple, bailing wire, light braided steel cable with the crush connector, redo with webbing and big head rivets would be nice.
Hillbilly Knurl :D I've used it a lot, never on wheel bearing surface though.
Very good advice here, Dr and pacemaker manufacturer guidance. Now I'm wondering if an X Ray vest with lead liner would offer any additional...
Squirrel, Summit 1065 cam. 218 duration and .458 lift - I'm liking that - shorter duration than most at that lift.
I compiled factory SBC cam specs in a thread, others helped expand it....
Great to hear you're helping the family out, awesome score on the 57. The '73 truck - looks great to me. Scuff it down, acid etch, and shoot...
New clean stuff "sounds" nice. Getting it to mate together correctly takes some work. I'd start by confirming ( talking to) both the body and...
Speed bleeders and / or vacuum bleeder are worth the money, versus having to ask wife. I bought a mighty-vac, lasted awhile and the seals blew...
Was thinking same Hudson became AMC :D Olds / Buick / Pontiac 350 are usually priced low, everyone looking for larger version. Hudson with BOP...
Pulled from driving 67 buick wildcat convertible. 10.25 compression 360 hp, switch pitch trans. Freshen Up and mild upgrades, drive it.
I'm still here, engine is still sitting. :D I bought some parts for it, have future plans for it.
Single stage enamel is less nasty than urethane. The hardener for enamel is where isocyanates come in. If you reduce and spray without hardener...
Zinc or nickel plating may be an option.
I was hoping you'd see this post, its pretty local, you probably have half the parts to whip it into shape :D
This is located near Ottawa. Curious if there's any known history. Been eyeing it for years.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I've been driving by this car for at least 10 years. Sitting behind a house under some trees. Have stopped and talked to...
I take the tip off whatever welder I'm using and walk in the store with it. There's usually some identification on the tip if its not burnt off....
Edelbrock 1406 Swapped one on my father's 1965 327 300 hp - continual issues with the Rochester 4GC, after 2 rebuilds. 1406 Ran great out of the...
Mix up a little and pour it on a piece of glass and dry. Should get decent thickness. See if there's any tint. Or just paint your car Goldo_O
The obvious one. Motor versus engine.
Washing machine outer sheetmetal is 3 sided. Holds scraps and is also a donor. Sits on shelf of pallet racking
Looks like a nut breaker / nut splitter, looks like it's missing the chisel end that rides on the ball end of the threaded driver. EDIT: NOPE,...
Kinda OT, kinda related. My wife was backing a new vehicle (3weeks old) out of garage and smashed drivers door into her old car. While inside...
Happy to hear you have good results with them. I got burnt.
I had State Farm in past, had vehicles insured as storage only. They have capability to do so. Hail storm few years ago - every house in...
If you've used oxalic acid (wood bleach) citric acid is about equivalent. I prefer oxalic for chrome. Citric is good stuff, fairly mild,...
I'm sure we all have pics of cars from shows over the years. Makes me wonder if I should or should not post them online. I don't know who owned...
The general public DOES NOT GIVE A SHIT about old cars. :D Wrong descriptions or model year or type - the website shoulda hired a better sales or...
Read thru these Ford specific Pertronix instructions. Ensure you have 12V to the pertronix and not running with Resistor wire still installed....
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