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How much oil consumption--blue smoke should come out the tailpipe if the valve cover does not have a baffle where the pcv is placed.seems to me it would suck a little out of the cover through the intake and burn it out the tailpipe. Thanks. |
| 05/09/2008 09:49 PM |
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| rear springs
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Looking for some stock rear springs for 47 Chevy. Any one has some laying around in the trash pile close to Southern Illinois. Need to add acouple to my ragtop. Thanks |
| 05/08/2008 10:13 AM |
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| leaf springs
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need a crash course on adding a leaf or 2 to the rear springs on my ragtop(47 Chevy) original springs. Where would be the best spot to put the spring. It has 7 leaves in it now and was thinking 1 maybe 2 would help in getting the rear end up a hair. An |
| 05/06/2008 08:56 AM |
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| Battery ground
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While under the ragtop trying to work on rear suspension, I noticed only the positive battery cable came out of the trunk and headed up to the starter. PO has the ground battery cable bolted to the trunk floor. Now I don't build streetrods but I have n |
| 04/29/2008 09:46 AM |
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| rear end revisted
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In talking to a few members here, I am going to reinforce the shock mounts and put new shocks on it. If I still have car after the cruise season, I will look into putting a CE system under it. Any difference between Gabriel and Monroe. Found a couple o |
| 04/18/2008 08:53 PM |
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| rear suspension dilemna
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Just took our first trip in ragtop(47 Chevy) did pretty well. Did ride like the proverbial log wagon. was told it was CE rear suspension--it wasn't. Not sure what it is. Looks likea mish mash of stuff. original springs--missing a leaf or two--to get |
| 04/15/2008 10:11 AM |
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| leak proof?
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Made a portable umbrella for the ragtop today. PO swore it hardly leaked at all. Well it does--I slowed it down to a waterfall but need some protection for outside overnight parking. Not a bad color comination.. Such fun. Headed to Bunny Run in Jacks |
| 04/07/2008 11:45 AM |
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| Interior material
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I am needing a source for some material for my car. Seems to be around 1988 Ford, possibly, TRITON pattern in gray. Upholstery shop says it is no longer available. Need enough to cover 2 bucket seats. Any leads out there would help. thanks |
| 04/05/2008 12:31 PM |
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| On the ground
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Car is finally on the ground. Off to alignment shop on Friday, upholstery shop to get buttons for the boot--all in the rain. guess I will find out how much it leaks. Hope this is all worth it. thanks for all your help---but it ain't done yet. |
| 04/01/2008 07:42 PM |
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| Trunk latch handle wanted
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Add to my list --trunk latch handle assembley wanted 46-48 Chevy. Mine works but is kind of sloppy--Tired of being on ebay and getting outbidded and am not goint to pay some of the outrageous prices there for what I need. Almost the last thing on my n |
| 03/30/2008 10:25 PM |
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| mustang2 p/s question
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Got the ragtop going this morning. so far so good. The p/s is a little jerky--not smooth turning form lock to lock. Seems better as rpm increase. it is a rebuilt unit 0 miles. belt is tight--fluid OK--reason for changing out was leak and no seals readi |
| 03/29/2008 08:27 PM |
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| sun visors
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Getting close to putting my ???? on the road and am in need of some sunvisors. Gm convertibles are a liitle different as they use two mounting points. very expensive for repops--anyone have any experience on using diferent styles in the 46-48 Chevies or |
| 03/27/2008 08:30 PM |
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| A/C is in and dash is done
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Finally making some headway--got the dash finished except for a couple of knobs--A/C, heat defrost is in and hopfully working--will test this weekend. Thanks for the help. |
| 03/25/2008 10:02 AM |
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| compressor mounting
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Installing a/c compressor and was wondering if the fill plug and fittings should always be in the upright position. running into a litle problem with hose routing and was curious if it could be at a different angle. I am going to get the 135 degree fit |
| 03/18/2008 03:42 PM |
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| back up plan
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As some of you know, I have been trying to get my new ??? together for the Bunny run in April. Have hit a few snags--guess to be expected. So I devised a back up plan. Got 5 quarts of oil and a filter, changed oil, and fired the 55 up. What a pretty s |
| 03/18/2008 10:34 AM |
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| front seat
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Looking to trade a 55-56 Chevy 2 door front seat for either upholstery work on a set of buckets I have or a nice split power bench to fit a 47 Chevy convertible. Tri-five seat is too wide--comfortable though. I already have one in my 55 or I would use |
| 03/17/2008 12:31 PM |
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| velcro
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I need to attach some velcro to the inside of a convertible top. The double back tape stuff won't stick to the material. Any recommendations as to what type of adhesive to use, 3M super weatherstrip cement, 3M super trim adhesive, etc. Needs to adhere |
| 03/14/2008 04:16 PM |
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| Convertilbe parts wanted
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Am looking for sunvisors, convertible top boot and the stainless that hold the weatherstrip to the roofrail behind the quarter windows on a 47 Chevy convertible. Thanks |
| 03/07/2008 01:05 PM |
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| A/C duct help/question
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I am looking for an A/C duct that would fit in the hole left by an older radio(old shaft type). What I am wanting to do is put 3 vents in my Bitchin dash--a round one at each end and one in the middle where the radio was. Then use the existing shaft hol |
| 03/02/2008 09:56 PM |
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| Mustang 2 vs Murphy
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Anyone have an upper control arm shaft laying around they don't need. Went to change the bushings on mine and the threads are stripped on the shaft. Gonna try to repair tomorrow, but the way things are going on this thing--I am no holding my breath.Than |
| 03/01/2008 10:14 AM |
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