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So I ran the car with cap on for a few minutes and the thermostat is definitely opening. There was a rush of coolant once it hit temp. So next...
This may be a stupid question, the aluminum radiator came with a 1.1 cap which I believe is a 16# cap. Should I look into a different cap? Sent...
Not sure on the compression I need to do some maths. As Ace Ventura says it’s a high performance machine I need to fill it with premium, so that’s...
Dang that’s a lot of info, and yes I have a vacuum advance hei distributor. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I think the heads are good, I swapped in some brand new vortec heads. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Over heating meaning pegging the temp gauge. It made a pin hole in the silicone around the housing. I’m going to pull I all off again and see if...
Good call I’m going to pull it out this week and through it in some boiling water when my wife’s at work. Seems safer that way. Sent from my...
Haha autocorrect it was supposed to be hair tearing I just have fat thumbs. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Tha is guys I’ll definitely pull the cap and check the distributor. I need to pull the thermostat and through it in some boiling water. They are...
Hey guys and gals I’m having a hair tapering issue that I can’t seem to lick. I rebuilt my engine over the last couple of years (just a mild built...
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[IMG][IMG] I did a decent but cheap pioneer head unit in the glove box and a pair of 6x9s in the package tray and some 6 - 1/2" rounds in the...
Good deal 51 sports coupes are the bees knees. It will be 9 years this May that I have had mine. You can get a lot of parts through...
Without seeing the front it's hard to tell, but, that trucks a 48-54 chevy/gmc. Just so you know if anyone asks any questions. Judging by the...
Hahah thanks man we are Chuck Taylor kind of people what can I say. If at first you don't succeed get a bigger hammer, and if then you don't...
Here's some of my wife and I's wedding last may.[IMG][IMG][IMG] If at first you don't succeed get a bigger hammer, and if then you don't...
No problem just send a message if you have any questions. If at first you don't succeed get a bigger hammer, and if then you don't succeed, get...
They have what's called a PBC (Pearl Base Coat) the have some nice options there. You can get everything from TCP including flattening agent for...
HOK makes some great colors for cheaper then PPG or DuPont. Check this site out I have been using them for years....
Can't go wrong with that, I may be biased, but the nice thing with the flat and flake combo is it gives the same color a nice contrast without...
I would definitely say that rear setup is sketchy. I would fix that whether it's a 2 link or triangulated 4 link setup and cruise it for awhile...
I did the same thing when I first bought my car I ended up adding about a foot and z-ing the bracket to get it to fit and not sit below the frame...
She's looking good! It's going to take some doing but man is it going to have some nice lines. If at first you don't succeed get a bigger...
That is the way I am leaning it is really going to depend on how it looks when I pull it apart. If at first you don't succeed get a bigger...
Meh class is overrated If at first you don't succeed get a bigger hammer, and if then you don't succeed, get a beer.
Definitely solid advice now I just need to find a good machinist that won't bend me over. I have absolutely no problem paying money for quality...
In a perfect world my friend in a perfect world. If at first you don't succeed get a bigger hammer, and if then you don't succeed, get a beer.
Thanks I will check that one out If at first you don't succeed get a bigger hammer, and if then you don't succeed, get a beer.
I would have to agree with everybody else trucks are the cats pajamas! Nothing better than a low, loud, and sideways truck coming around a...
Yeah I'm hoping that's the case you never know If at first you don't succeed get a bigger hammer, and if then you don't succeed, get a beer.
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