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Thanks for the suggestions. I have not had good luck with JB weld and gas though. Carbking : No tags on the carb. Very little info on the...
I have an old zenith updraft carb that I have to save. <center> [IMG] As you can see the float bows is severely pitted, all the way through in...
Got one that is just a few years to new for here. Drove it for a while and lost interest, now it makes a decent storage bin. TopHat
I have sharpened the ends of some otherwise worthless china sockets on a bench grinder and it worked ok. TopHat
Geeze on the "coffee" table next to me in the living room, I see a Dodge tail light and a VW speedo. In the front hallway, is a complete Harley...
I wish I could, but its on the other coast. TopHat
Well I got the block all cleaned up for my "chicken shit" slant six build up. I finished polishing the crank, and got the block all cleaned,...
Wow, I didn't realise he was gone. I remember him from reading Easyriders in the 80's. He was one hellava artist. RIP Dave. TopHat
Always put your beer close to whatever you are grinding, that way you get extra iron in your diet. TopHat
Always leave the arm on the engine hoist at head level. Your workshop should be as cluttered as possible. If you do the job right the first...
Prayers out to him and your family. Glad to hear is wasn't worse. Prayers for his speedy recovery. TopHat
What good are fuses if they are just going to keep blowing. Lawn chairs make great bucket seats. In a pinch washcloths and the wifes dishtowels...
1. Title as said before. Make sure the numbers on the title match the numbers on the car. (got burned like that once) 2. For a first project, I...
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Thanks. I'll have to check out quality in monroe as thats pretty close to me. TopHat
Any know of a good machine shop in NC or SC, near the Charlotte or Lancaster area? I am just looking for decent quality for a decent price....
I don't see that. Battery is grounded directly to the engine block. Engine block has a ground strap to the body. Most newer cars have a ground...
Personally, I never crush anything old. However I have no problem at all crushing 80's cars, especially imports. I have really thought about...
Yes the HF pipe bender will only make your tubing supplier rich and your scrap pile large. I have one and haven't found ANYTHING that it is usable...
I second what Tommy said. I've been doing exhaust like that for years and never had a problem. TopHat
I have the 18v Snap-On, and I love it. One of the best things is they make several other automotive related tools that use the same battery. The...
Yeha Mopar guy here too. And yes, I love slants, it is a sickness. TopHat
1. Who would love this car but me? ... Brian Setzer 2. Hotrod Gang ... Stray cats TopHat
Stanley county, Locust area, just east of Charlotte, though I am trying to hop the state line to Lancaster SC. TopHat
Prayers out to his family, employees, and family. He was an icon of the hobby. RIP Boyd TopHat
There is an article in "Mopar Tech Special" Issue #7 from 1997, by the editors of Mopar Action. It is a 9 page article that goes in to a lot of...
Where was I in 62? I still had 5 years to go before I would be born. The car I drive now wouldn't be built for another year. First saw AG in about...
I have heard the people on the slant site talk about using the fwd boot from an 83 nissan sentra. TopHat
Thanks, but I already have the correct air cleaner, and yes, I do like the Plexiglases lid. TopHat
My 63 Dart [IMG] All 170 CID of motivation [IMG] TopHat
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