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Here in Tucson, Az we have a problem with pack rats. They will eat all the insulation off the wires and then build a home with just about...
Lots of pictures, details and explanations. I'm in. Keep it going. Matt
There were some MG style cars that came with the Pinto 2.3 engine. These had a better frame and looked better (to me anyway). I think that these...
Years ago I had a similar problem. Turned out to be a bad fuel pump. The pump was letting fuel go into the pan. The clue was the smell. Replaced...
Had the same problem on a 360. Edelbrock carb. Hooked up the distributor to the wrong vacuum port. Try switching ports. Might work. Matt
I love your style. I can't think of any other pictures that pretty much require you to look at all of it. Not just the car, but what is going on...
That is truly an outstanding collection. First off it is for a 21 stud, you just don't see many of those and speed equipment is kind of rare. I...
Very nicely done. You can actually understand what is being said. Good photography. Definitely a keeper. Thank you, Matt
Check the soft line between the steel fuel line and the fuel pump. Today's gasoline may have rotted it. Same goes for the new diaphram in the...
Just a word here about using this method. Be sure to mix up more than you need. The reason is that the second batch won't match the first. Want...
This is a really common sense way to do a floor. I really liked the simplicity of it. Straight forward and logical. Best of all it can be used...
I call it a hot rod and I would love to have one just like it. Matt
I noticed in one of the pictures that the front axle has stars cut into it. Did you cut these? If so, how? When I saw your welds I thought that...
Trans on or off should make no difference. You start the engine in park/neutral. If you don't hook up a neutral start switch the engine will...
Google Youtube for diy pcb (printed circuit boards). They will show you how to etch brass at home. You make a copy of what you want on the...
Has anyone actually ever used one? I've heard of Fish carbs for at least 20+ years. They were supposed to be fantastic. Trouble is everything...
If you type in faux wood graining under search you will find enough articles to get you started. After that try youtube for more. Hope this...
I believe the 16 cylinder radial racer is the Trossi Monaco. Matt
Back in the "60's we would heat and bend and then quench with old motor oil. It was felt that air cooling would cause the bar to become annealed...
I think the picture may have been taken in France just after WW1. Matt
It probably won because all the other cars looked pretty much the same. At the time this was probably looking like the future. Looking back on...
A little off topic. Does anyone know why GM stayed with wood for so long. Was labor that cheap? Matt
WOW. Congratulations. Matt
The Gingery Lathe book sells for $9.95 at Lindsey Technical Books, plus shipping. Pretty cheap. But it is not a real simple build. Your time...
I am really impressed. I have learned a great deal from your text and pictures. Thank you for taking the time to share. Matt
Congratulations. I envy your amazing luck. That critter really is rust free. Amazing. Best wishes. I vote 265/283. In '58 that was the goal. Matt
Make sure your drill is set to its slowest speed. You want a speed less than 500 rpm. Use oil. Matt
Took beginning drafting in 1960 in high school. Went into the Army in 1966 as a draftsman, no training they took my word. Worked in military...
Just when you think that you've seen all the "real cars" this shows up. Oh my god. Matt
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