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The Volvo Box makes a lot of sense. What are you doing for a speedo? GPS? Interesting stuff. well done!
Well, my 49 88 doesnt feel like a "muscle car" despite its 324 engine ,code 10 heads and twin pipes! Its Hydramatic and i wish it was on the...
Volvo 240 series Headlight wiper.Afriend with an OT but 1940s Dodge Military truck uses them inside the original vac wiper housing. Worth a look?
Ive got #10 heads on my 88, which is49 303 bored to 324.With the Hydramatic though its still more of a sleepy cruiser than a "rocket". It dynoed...
My sons,19 and 18 yrs old, would get just as excited by the RWD Toyota Starlet sneaking into the picture on the right. It's a generation thing.
Ive got twin smithys on my 1949 Rocket 88.Nice and quiet for road use, highly recommend them
As for disguising it, simple ebay black cloth wiring tape looks reasonably unobtrusive.
Had a quick look , both exh. manifolds are just normal cast iron log type. No flaps on them. They are the original 303 ones. The inlet manifold...
How do you stop the engine turning? /
thanks
If it was manual Id consider a leakdown test, But its Hydramatic.
Thanks. That seems logical. Can it be blanked off or removed?
I do suspect slight head gasket leaks. Compression test shows all cylinders about 200 psi but there is a dribble of water from the drivers side...
water.
Im in UK. Agree that the fuel is a problem. Its worse on E10. And also that the ambient temperatures from the 50s were not that different. What is...
Its In a 1949 rocket 88 , same shell as a chevy Fleetline I believe
Are they known for running hot? Its a 49 with the original block bored to 324. It has 56 code 10 heads and matching 56 inlet manifold. Heads were...
The old lever shocks on the rear of my '49 88 are way past it. As a design having a large heavy box on the brake backplate with a weird linkage...
My lever arm rear shocks are worn out and leaking. Can anyone recommend a way of fitting tubular shocks in their place? I want it to still look...
My favourite (note UK spelling) is the line "If not now, When?" Exactly. Love the just do it attitude. Jim
Boring sensible Dad hint here, carry a fire extinguisher. Leaking fuel can be so embarrassing.. cool car though.
some great stuff here. were they always coupes or did a few sedans sneak through?
Welcome! I've got a 49 88 fastback and have found folks on here very helpful.
My Dad had Peugeots, what are you moaning about? !
Over here we had the" Low Flyers". Basic hotrods with a slightly disreputable look. I read about them at the time and thought, wow, cars you can...
Is that the famous Dodge one, where they roll it over and just keep going? Torquey engines, low gearing and narrow tyres that bite through the...
Forgive my ignorance, how do you say Gow? Like in How or Go? Great article either way.
Well, thats something new for today. Thanks.
My Kids all grew up in 60s cars back in the early 2000s. Seatbelts are a pain but you cant risk not having them strapped in properly. Even now...
Whats the Weather Eye? surely you just look out of the window. Yup, its raining.??
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