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I value all opinions on this subject. I am ready to paint a streetrod (1954 Willys Aero). I have all of the bodywork done and have the car primed, blocked and ready to shoot. I have painted before with single stage Delton black, color sanded. polished, an |
| 02/18/2008 11:42 AM |
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| Primer Question
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I am ready to paint my car. It is primed with enamel primer and block sanded ready to wipe down and paint. Can BC/CC go on top of this without shooting on a sealer? If not, can I go with an Acrylic Urethane or should I stick with Acrylic Enamel? I would l |
| 05/06/2007 11:29 AM |
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| Driveshaft Info
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I have put a 350 crate engine in a 1954 Willys. I have a B.W. super T10 4-speed transmission and a 10 bolt rearend from a 1985 Monte Carlo. I have installed the transmission yoke, bottomed it out in the transmission, and pulled it back 1". I come up wi |
| 10/11/2006 10:26 PM |
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| Exhaust Manifold Help
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I have two Chevy exhaust manifolds. The left manifold is casting number GM3748866-LH8 and the right manifold is number GM8872730-RH7. Can anyone tell me where I can find out what year car they came from? I have looked on the internet but have yet to find |
| 09/22/2006 12:54 PM |
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| Front Brake Drum/Hub Swap
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I have a 1954 Willys Aero coupe. It has 4 lug wheels and 9" drums. I can't afford to install a new front end under it at this point. The existing front end components are tight and in good shape. My question is this. I want to change to a 5 lug pattern wi |
| 12/04/2005 03:59 AM |
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| lug pattern?
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I just purchased a 1954 Willys Aero sedan. It is across the country from me. I was told that the tires were dry-rotted and need replaced. When I go to pick it up I was considering the idea of using a tow dolly and possibly taking some wheels/tires with |
| 01/10/2005 04:38 PM |
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| Hydraulic Throwout Bearing
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I am going to set up my 33 Willys for a Borg Warner T10 4 speed. Because of space (lack of), etc. I would like to go with a hydraulic clutch. Has anyone out there had any experience with a hydraulic throwout bearing in lieu of using a slave cylinder?</ |
| 08/29/2004 06:40 PM |
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| SHORT STEERING COLUMN
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I AM LOOKING FOR A SHORT DONOR GM TILT STEERING COLUMN. I PREFER TO HAVE ONE WITHOUT SHIFTER BUT WILL MODIFY IF NECESSARY. I JUST WANT A VERY SHORT COLUMN WITHOUT HAVING TO MODIFY OR GO TO SOMETHING LIKE THE SHORTY FRO |
| 08/18/2004 10:33 AM |
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| NEED LESSON ON FORD REAR ENDS
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I AM NOT FAMILIAR WITH FORD REAR ENDS. I AM BUILDING A STREET ROD AND HAVE GOTTEN A 9" FORD REAR END AND HAD IT NARROWED. I HAVE PURCHASED A 3:30 GEAR FOR IT. I HAVE BEEN ASKED WHY I DIDN'T GO WITH A POSI-TRACTION REAR END. HOW DO I CONV |
| 07/31/2004 10:20 PM |
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| brake/clutch swing pedal assembly
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I am building a 33 Willys coupe. I plan to run a hydraulic clutch. Does anyone know of a brake/hydraulic clutch swing pedal assembly from a donor vehicle that would be a good candidate for my application? Some folks have told me that some of the late m |
| 05/23/2004 04:42 PM |
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| HYDRAULIC BELLHOUSING SETUP
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I AM LOOKING FOR A CHEVY S-10 BELLHOUSING AND HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER AND HARDWARE FOR A 4.3 V6. I AM BUILDING A 33 WILLYS COUPE. I AM GOING TO RUN A HYDRAULIC CLUTCH, MODIFIED 350 CRATE ENGINE, AND T-10 4 SPEED. |
| 12/29/2003 07:36 PM |
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| Brake/Clutch Pedals - Deuce Factory
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Does anyone know if the Deuce Factory is still in business? I have tried several times over the last few days and cannot get their website. I am looking for a pair of floor mounted pedals for my Willys coupe. I would like to get a set with both hydraul |
| 10/07/2003 01:29 PM |
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| 33-36 Willys rear end dimensions
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Does anyone out there know what the stock wheel mounting face to wheel mounting face dimension is for a 33-36 Willys coupe? |
| 09/24/2003 04:19 PM |
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| REAR END WIDTHS
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I NEED A REAR END HOUSING FOR MY COUPE. IT NEEDS TO BE FROM 50-1/2" TO POSSIBLY 53" FROM WHEEL MOUNTING FACE OF DRUM TO WHEEL MOUNTING FACE OF DRUM. I AM TRYING TO COME UP WITH SOMETHING TO AVOID HAVING TO NARROW A UNIT. I WILL BE RUNNING A SMALL BLOCK |
| 05/22/2003 09:01 PM |
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| Borg Warner Transmission Identification
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I just purchased a Borg Warner T10 4 speed transmission with Hurst shifter from a neighbor. He stated that he had a shop pull the side cover and all of the internal components were fine. I am trying to identify the unit. I know that o |
| 03/24/2003 02:04 PM |
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| Mustang II rack and pinion
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Anyone out there know what the mounting hole spacing is center to center of a manual Mustang II rack and pinion unit?Thanks |
| 03/19/2003 11:30 AM |
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| REAR BRAKE DIMENSIONS
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I'M BUILDING A 33 WILLYS. GOING WITH IFS FRONT WITH 11" DISCS AND FOUR BAR REAR WITH COILOVERS. HAVEN'T DECIDED ON REAR END AS OF YET, OR WHETHER I WILL GO WITH DISC OR DRUM BRAKES,BUT HAVE A QUESTION. IN MEASURING THE FLANGE TO FLANGE DIMENSONS TO HAVE |
| 03/05/2003 10:06 AM |
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| REAR END
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I am building a 33 Willys coupe. I plan to run a small block Chevy and a close ratio muncie four speed. Obviously, from what I have read, the Ford 9" rear end seems to be the rear end of choice of most streetrodders. If I am unable to find& |
| 02/27/2003 12:00 AM |
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| Brake/Clutch Pedal Assembly
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Anyone know of a compact brake/clutch pedal assembly from a donor vehicle that would work in a 33 willys coupe. Looking for something small. Plan to use hydraulic clutch.Thanks |
| 12/23/2002 10:22 PM |
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| Bear Claw Latches
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I guess it's time for a stupid question. I know that bear claw latches come in various sizes obviously due to the fact that different applications require different size latches. My question is what is the difference between the bear claws that are rota |
| 11/22/2002 05:51 PM |
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