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Hello - I've posted a couple messages in the past concerning replacements for the asbestos sock with spring inside that was used on the old manifold heaters. Here's what I ended up doing -- not high tech, but maybe it might help someone else I cut a proper length of correct id flexible exhaust...

Hello - I have an oval-style generator cutout that I had converted to a hidden voltage regulator. Unfortunately I fried it and can't find the name of the person who did the conversion for me. Do any of you have any recommendations? I'm trying to keep the car as original looking as possible...

Hello -- Does anyone reproduce the cloth heater hose used on the old style heat exchange systems (see pic below)? I know they don't make the asbestos hoses anymore, but wondering if there are substitutes available.

My wife Andrea at the Louisville Concours this past Sunday. I know Bonnie and Clyde preferred Ford V8s, but maybe if they'd stuck around a few years, they would have tried the V12?

Finally got around to recording some driving videos. Those of you who already have an old car know what fun they are, but I thought I'd post this out to youtube for those who haven't experienced it yet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-N4ciP2Evw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-hb96FCt3Y...

One person's observation, for what it's worth: I had been running Castrol 30W since the engine was rebuilt (I live in NC so we don't have really cold weather here). This last time I went to Castol 10W30 and started noticing some oil spitting out the exhaust pipe, as if some oil was getting...

Assuming you are running a stock setup, what's the recommended interval for regapping plugs?

Those of us who garden know there are many insects who pose as honeybees or yellow jackets as a means to protect themselves. Well, I was driving around yesterday with the wife, when we came upon *this* poser. Can't really blame them for copying that 30s styling, though ;)

Took the Zephyr down to the Boca Raton concours a couple weeks ago. Here's a pic of the Mrs. and me by the car. I just want ya'll to know I dress like this every day, and durn-it, somebody moved the buttons in on my coat since I wore it last! The pic is on the CCCA Facebook site. We were put...

Someone a couple weeks ago asked what's required to adjust '37 Zephyr brakes. High 60s today, so I thought it would be a good time to mess with mine. Since it had been awhile since I readjusted the cable brakes in my Zephyr, I started by taking the slack out of the cables with the shoes tight...

Looking for two-rib Champion J8 plugs, either NOS or refurbished. Thanks.

Hello -- sorry if this has been answered before, but I couldn't find anything after searching. Here goes: Does anyone still make a 14mm plug with a *threaded* terminal end? My car has the hook-style ignition wire ends with brass nuts holding them on the plugs, and I really don't want to...

Hey Folks -- Just a follow up from the Hilton Head Concours. Steve Cook and his friend Marshall were able to get his '38 coupe sorted out, and we both were able to participate in the driving tour and concours. Looking at the pics below, you can definitely see a family resemblance! The day...

Hello - Does anyone know of a specification guide that might give me the specs for the brake springs in my '37 Zephyr? I know no one carries them new; I was just hoping that if I knew the specs, I could find the closest matching springs. Any leads? PS -- The Zephyr brakes are cable, but...

Hello Folks -- I am looking in investing in a scissor-style car lift so I can do routine maintenance on my Zephyr such as wheel, rear-end, brake and ****** work. I don't have room for a tall post system, or I'd look at that. Question: Any experience, pro and con? Any brand recomendations? I've...