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mrspeedyt replied to the thread Projects 1934 Nash Lafayette 3 Window Coupe.
nice lines!
May 4, 2024 at 2:43 AM -
mrspeedyt replied to the thread Hot Rods Shop damage- Picture added.
this is what i did with a 100ft cedar that died a year ago at my cabin. the power company sent a arborist out and marked the tree for...
Apr 29, 2024 at 4:16 PM -
mrspeedyt liked ClayMart's post in the thread Hot Rods Shop damage- Picture added.
This might be something else to consider. Are there any power or telephone lines that run thru the area where the tree and your shop...
Apr 29, 2024 at 4:14 PM -
mrspeedyt liked Beanscoot's post in the thread Technical How do you dispose of used antifreeze?.
I wash the cars on my front lawn... why waste the water when I can water the grass? The grass likes it, even with a small bit of detergent.
Apr 29, 2024 at 3:47 PM -
mrspeedyt replied to the thread Hot Rods 1955 Buick Dynaflow trans issue..
a shade tree additive is 4 oz dot 3 brake fluid. makes the seals swell. don't go over 8 oz.
Apr 29, 2024 at 3:41 PM -
mrspeedyt liked 327Eric's post in the thread Hot Rods 1955 Buick Dynaflow trans issue..
Have you pulled the pan and cleaned /the filter/ screen. I have no dynaflow experience, but had a borg warner in a 55 stude do the same....
Apr 29, 2024 at 3:39 PM -
mrspeedyt liked Bangingoldtin's post in the thread Hot Rods 1955 Buick Dynaflow trans issue..
I would try the Trans-X additive and run it some to see if the seals swell up. It may not leak now, but it will. Dyna-Flows are not nick...
Apr 29, 2024 at 3:37 PM -
mrspeedyt liked onetrickpony's post in the thread Hot Rods 1955 Buick Dynaflow trans issue..
I'm no Dynaflow expert but automatic transmissions in general can have problems after sitting for years. Seals dry out and can split,...
Apr 29, 2024 at 3:36 PM -
mrspeedyt liked ClayMart's post in the thread Hot Rods 1955 Buick Dynaflow trans issue..
I think that's what the K&W Trans-X is that @onetrickpony mentioned above.
Apr 29, 2024 at 3:36 PM -
mrspeedyt replied to the thread Technical How do you dispose of used antifreeze?.
for the last 70+ years we save the old AF and use as needed for the cabin toilet bowl during winter when leaving after a visit. the...
Apr 29, 2024 at 10:58 AM -
mrspeedyt liked CSPIDY's post in the thread Technical How do you dispose of used antifreeze?.
Put it in gal container, place it into an Amazon box drive to town in your pickup truck after parking, drop the tailgate and leave the...
Apr 29, 2024 at 10:42 AM -
mrspeedyt liked wheeltramp brian's post in the thread Projects Picking up a new old car 55 Plymouth..
The previous owner kept everything up-to-date and good. They just want more money.
Apr 29, 2024 at 10:10 AM -
mrspeedyt replied to the thread Projects Picking up a new old car 55 Plymouth..
sad that dmv wouldn't let you use the 63 series plates. i was under the impression that if a car had them back then you can continue...
Apr 29, 2024 at 9:53 AM -
mrspeedyt liked wheeltramp brian's post in the thread Projects Picking up a new old car 55 Plymouth..
Got some new tires mounted and lowered the rear 3 inches with blocks and the front[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] an inch and a 1/2 with the...
Apr 29, 2024 at 9:39 AM
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mrspeedyt liked vtx1800's post in the thread Projects Picking up a new old car 55 Plymouth..
Nice to see a 55 two door that is not a Chevy:) good for you!!
Apr 29, 2024 at 9:32 AM
