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That is a front wheel? Take the nut off and the drum should slide right off. You can then pack the front wheel bearings.
The money spent for a new inspection will be the cheapest part of the deal. I would get it inspected before I bought it. That will give you a...
I am sure there will be cars there that are acceptable to post here. I have been to a few Goodguys shows. For some reason they miss the mark for...
I would think any place that wraps a vehicle could help you out. Even a local sign guy. They could scan that plate and clean it up or leave the...
I think most used a standard trans. Most believed a standard trans was faster and more dependable.
That is the original fuel pick up for that tank? If so it would be a flared fitting. You would need a plug for a flared line. I don't know if I...
I have used paints from TCP (tcpglobal on Ebay) They have worked ok. I have used the urethane and clear coat. Both sprayed ok and held up well. I...
Here in Eastern PA I am hearing rates from $65/hr for a far guy doing fair work but not complicated work, IE no intense computer related work, no...
I would put a flexplate in the Ranchero. I think you will find you need a ring gear. Isn't the ring gear welded to the torque converter on those?...
I remember NHRA outlawed them in the early 70's. The kind like above that were mounted with the 3 bolts, They were made out of some junky...
Fill the trim with body putty or urethane and use double stick trim tape or urethane to hold it on.
It depends on what you plan to haul. Longer WB will ride better. Less chance of the trailer making the truck move around, ect. Look at the frame...
I had inquired about that at a local shop. I was told that the metallic wraps will crack on sharp bends. I know that there are cars around that...
The cracks happen because of expansion and contraction of the metal. When the plastic is fresh it has some flexibility and is one piece. Once it...
My understanding is that a lot of drag cars are using C4 these days. Cheaper, lighter, and less drag. Bells to fit a C4 to a Chevy bolt pattern...
There is a spring in the mechanism to help the window go up? If there is, be sure that is not broken or full of rust/dirt.
I have changed them in other vehicles. Never had one of those trucks to change them on. It was no problem in the cars I did them on.
Do you have a hand held tachometer? One that you put against a shaft to measure r.p.m. Put it against something that uses that alternator at idle....
I would think with a little port a power pushing, some hammer and dolly work, and a little heat that would be repairable.
It does not appear to be the right screw, so destroying it should be ok. I would take a dremel and grind the threads to where they go thru the...
You need to get an Enhanced Inspection. You are best to ask your questions at a place that does them. Not all Inspection stations do that. They...
There is nothing like a north Jersey custom. They have a completely different style than any other part of the country
Here is the basic info on that swap. Bolt the engine and trans together. Put some mounts them. Hang the engine in the car. Get some metal. Cut it...
There are usually over 1000 bidders watching that auction. I never saw an old car bring a bargain price at a salvage auction. I have been buying...
Not exactly a followed home story. As my father got older he would open the garage and barns to anyone who would stop and ask to see inside. (he...
I like the capillary gauges myself. There were places that repaired them at one time. I have not looked recently. The price on that one seems...
I recently bought a Harbor Freight one. It seems to work well. I don't have many miles on it yet. I usually used my cut off wheels or 4 inch...
In my area in the mid 60's a car like that would have been raised in the back, bigger rear tires. Black wheels, chrome lug nuts, bullet centers...
Studebaker used different electrical suppliers at different times. Sometimes Delco. Sometimes Motorcraft. Sometimes Prestolite. It can get...
I know it will be some work. but maybe take the front bumper off and the filler panel. Experiment on the filler panel. Kind of what Moriarity...
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