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    Sagging rear end

    Hey Phil, when are going for that ride in your vette. Want to do it in the near future since Colorado cools down and that year doesn’t have a heater!
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    New 'Death Wobble'

    I’m experiencing a wobble at low speeds when I hit a bump, but not at high speeds. I replaced the radius ball mount with a new style and tossed the rubber ball shroud, but my radius ball is shaped like an egg! Should I have it built up or cut off and weld a new one on? Shure that’s my problem...
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    Drippin' gas line inside

    I had the same issue, check the flare on the steel line to make sure it doesn’t have a hairline fracture.
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    Drippin' gas line inside

    System freeze, sorry will repost
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    Please help me start my car

    I had a problem with the base of distributor to where the cable screwed in. It was actually grounding only at the screw end point. Ended up ordering a new cable and presto! Another problem occurred with the new switch, had to insulate the back of switch. Would work when dash was loose dangling...
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    Recommendations for an ignition switch

    Same issue about shorting out in back until I insulated the back.
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    Fuel level in Zenith Carb

    Thanks for the advice and info. Maybe a tube in the future once I get all these 100 year old parts replaced/ reconstructed
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    Fuel level in Zenith Carb

    I dropped the bowl to check for sediment and wondered what the level should be without the float displacement. The float sits level when inverted. I measured the fuel level which is above the jets which was about 1” to the base. Just curious, I’m trouble shooting which I suspect is my new old...
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    Bad weekend

    Depending on your settlement and where location you’re in Colorado, Classic cars in Greeley has a nice coupe and Steve at Bert’s have a few nice cars when I visited recently.
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    Free iPhone App for Model A Drivers

    I’ve used for a couple of hundred miles, works pretty close to speed limit radar signs! As long as I’m getting a signal with Verizon, good readout. Thanks for the app.
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    Terminal Box

    If putting new junction box on, be sure the back of brass bolts are recessed to prevent grounding to the body.
  12. Colorado kid

    Time for a head gasket...

    Do you think he should maybe check his block for flat spots or might mill the head since he’s got it removed?
  13. Colorado kid

    Manual transmission: How to start out on a hill WITHOUT rolling backwards

    Again, thanks Paul Shinn for your helpful videos
  14. Colorado kid

    Original Color?

    Mine is a Bonnie Gray with Chelsie Blue The blue is an outstanding color.
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    Local assistance requested

    Contact me, I live in Windsor and Northern Colorado A club meets monthly in Loveland. Lots of help available
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