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I've done numerous searches trying to get a basic answer. What is the stock length of a front leaf spring on a 1937 chevy business coupe? Thanks
Can anyone tell me what the distance is from the column mount (under the dash) to the back of the steering wheel on a 1937 chevy coupe. I'm not...
Wish I could find a second one.
I did remove the top piece a couple of days ago thinking some markings might be underneath it, but nothing there too.
Thanks for the reply everyone. I meant it's 8 inches across the front where the lens is. The glass lens itself is about 6.5 inches. It was in...
Well, 8 inches across the entire front. The lens is a little smaller
It's 8 inches.
What does this go to? Date? 8 inches across the lens. Fog light? Truck?
I could really use some help out there. I'm restoring a 1937 chevy coupe. The front part of the floor board is cut out. I wanted to see a photo...
Great! Thanks! I call the car "Kilroy" and put it on the cowl. Found two photos from the 1940s where vets were painting that on their hot rods....
Near Savannah. There are two places I would like to attend The Race of Gentlemen and The Jalopy Showdown. Great "four banger" events! Only...
Model A Marty
model A Marty
Man you made my day! That's a great shot! There is a whole story about this car (that almost didn't happen). This was my first Hot Rod I ever...
Did anyone get some pictures of a little red four banger roadster on the strip at Steel in Motion 2015? It had a number "6" on the side. Thanks,...
Thanks for the reply. I will give it a go. I bought one on ebay for $10.00 (in great shape). Let's give it a try.
Thanks for answering my post. I have a four banger engine in my hot rod (hopped up a little). Most oil pressure gauges can't read my engine...
Due to the overwhelming response, I guess the answer is no.
Hello, Can you rebuild an old oil gauge from the 20s or 30s? Never tried it. I Know you can build a speedometer. Marty
Just saw your post .Sweet!! Love that dash! Marty
Hello, What always worried me about putting the wheel cylinders at the bottom of the backing plate was your line is fully exposed to the...
OK. I worked in the garage today and set the drums to stock position. That looks better. I took a piece of scrap brake line and bent it out of...
Hello, I havent drilled anything yet. Everything is still stock. I was reading where everyone says you have to tilt them 16 degress...
Hello, I am going to open the flood gates! I have seen and studied a number of ways to put juice brakes on a model A ford. Front part...
Hello, I have a 1929 Ford (four banger) Roadster I am working on and installing a whole new brake system. It has 1940s juice brakes,...
Thanks for the help. I found a number of posts that were helpful as well. I know what to look for. Marty
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