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The fuel tank is vented. I have a 6an vent hose. But I'll try leaving the cap open next time
Happy New Year! Fired up the car today! BUT once it warned up it died. Like it ran out of fuel. The last time I ran it, it did the same thing. It...
No problem. Almost got my bracket finished. Hoping to get it setup this weekend
I got the new master and wheel cylinders installed and bleed. Now to drive it and see if stops any better. Now making a bracket to attach the...
Yes basically. My dad pulled it all the way, for drag racing. So the trans thinks you are at wide open throttle.
Cable linkage at transmission. Guessing this is a aftermarket piece, comparing it to the stock linkage on my spare transmission.
I still can't decide if I want to mount the handle of the cable to the floor pan by my shifter, or on the dash like it was.
OK no problem. Mutant55-yes I will when I get it setup and working
Thank you! Got my new cable in the mail today!
Any Hydromatic guys following this thread? My dad had a manual pull cable mounted on the dash that ran to the transmission. I'm guessing this is...
Thank you glbird
Thanks Man! I need it. Still thinking of leaving it as is for awhile. So I can get it running prefect, than tear her down for paint. Still...
Thanks, I'm still trying to tune it! Is The Day of The Drags in Temple, just a drag race? Or is it a show also? Thinking of hauling the Willys up...
It was popping pretty bad today. And backfire through the ram tubes. Also didn't Rev very smooth, kinda rough. Any ideas? I'm thinking it's...
No new updates. My dad really enjoyed it...Took it out to Bandera TX for a small local car show today.
Cool! That's a neat picture, right after one of the rounds of rain.
I'm going to measure the ratio of my brake pedal. Also Would 7/8 bore master be better? More pressure
I'm using a master cylinder from Speedway made for a 55-66 GM. With a 1" bore
I'll try to find the specs on the master cylinder, and wheel cylinders. I'm only rear brakes, ford 9" drums
Man it was a blast! Decided to work some of the bugs out and take it more shows this year... One MAJOR problem is the brakes, the pedal feels...
Thank You
Thank You. I'll take a few more, good turnout!
Rainy day, but it's here!
Great pictures! I'll be there tomorrow
Man, that's nice. Thank You
Yes Sir, me the car and him were there last year. At least new and the car will be there this year!
Well I did decide to leave the car unpainted for at least the rest of the year. So I can take it to shows with my dad and enjoy it. Going to fire...
I boxed in the cowl extensions, got them tacked on for now. Also I finished plug welding the seat channels. SOME progress.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I'm selling a working transmission pulled from a 1961 Chevrolet Impala. This is a Turbo Glide transmission, NOT a Power Glide!...
I did when I first started on the car. They sent me a copy of the original sales receipt. It was sold to a performance parts house in San Antonio....
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