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My dad was a Chevy guy, his first car was a 1960 Corvette that he purchased in 1963. He sold the Vette months later when he was drafted. We had a Black 58 Bel Air and an Olds when I was very young but Dad really was not and is not a car guy. He would work on them when he had to but not because...

You may be circulating rust and debris that have come loose from water passages as you drive. The flush may have loosened some/all the rust at the bottom of the block that was stuck for years. These can clog the radiator tubes and cause over heating. I had this happen to me after I flushed a...

Just hit your local automotive paint dealer and ask to see the paint chip book for the year and manufacturer of your car. They should have interior colors as well as exterior colors. I generally use a lacquer on the dash without the clear so it’s not to shiny (keep it waxed for sun...

Anyone from the barn going to Hot August Nights? I'll be heading up on Wednesday morning. I'll be driving the 64 and towing our tenttrailer as usual; I think getting there is half the fun. Hope to see some of you there, Joe

Also check and make sure that the balancer has not slipped on the rubber. Bring number one to TDC and make sure the balancer is also at TDC. When the rubber is old and cracked the outer ring with the timing marks will sometimes move so you will have a false reading with the timing light...

I'm gonna go a different direction on this one. Have you checked for a restriction in the fuel at the tank? Rust and garbage can build up at the outlet and still allow enough fuel though to run but as more fuel demand (time or acceleration) is added the car will begin to starve for fuel...

I'll be looking forward to hearing about your speedy recovery! Best wishes to you! Joe

Sorry about your Loss :(

I bought a cheap set of National blackwalls for our RPU. They were about 400.00 delivered with tubes. They look fine but are probably not correct; though I dont know and am not concerned for my situation. I have not had them long but they hold air and for the type of driving I do, short hops...

I would leave it as is replacing items that fail. These days in a sea of restored A's one that displays the years of being driven and used as a primary vehicle is just awesome. I would also leave period modifications provided they were safe as they represent how these cars were used and...

Don't froget Elgin Cams Many people overlook "Dima" Elgin. He studied under Winfield and has many of Winfield's Blanks so if your looking to have a cam ground stock or otherwise he would be a good resource also. He's located in Santa Rosa Ca. Elgin Cams Website...

Yes, my current power plant is not up to task but when I rebuild it it will have a HC head. Thanks and have a great day, Joe

if you haven’t you need to check out the Model T Racing thread by t head I'm not certain if this bends rules but I wanted to call your attention to this thread in the T forum I really enjoyed the historical pictures and editorial by t head and other contributors. If you don't get over to the T...

Great thread T-head.......Thanks n/m n/m

My story is really not mine. While I had always loved anything with wheels and or an engine I had a particular sweet spot for Hot Rods; still do. I love all types of cars and desire to own many types but when I could not afford a 57 Chevy in High School, 1983, I settled for a Mercury Montego MX...