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| lyled's 34 Ford
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I too have had a problem understanding the picture forum. I will try to submit. This as a steel 34 Ford with a SBC and 6-71 BDS blower two Edelbrock 4 bbs. The car was built in 1982 and has the original paint except for the firewall. The wheels are the Or |
| 05/22/2006 08:44 PM |
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| 1930 Michigan licence plate
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Does anyone have a source for licence plates that might have a 1930 Michigan plate that is useable or can be repaired.No luck finding one so far. Thanks lyled |
| 05/15/2006 05:28 PM |
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| Trans Adapter 401 Buick
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Im looking for an adapter to mount a 700 r4 behind a 1959 Buick 401 Nailhead engine. Does anyone have a source or suggestion? lyled |
| 03/27/2006 04:01 PM |
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| Spring srart up problem
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Went to fire up the 34 SBC BDS blower, 2 4bbs. Fuel on top of the left and right front four pistons. pulled plugs and blew out excess fuel drained oil, fuel in oil change filter. Add new oil. What else should I do before fire up? Should I sq |
| 04/09/2005 04:38 PM |
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| Small block blower motor.
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Fact or fiction? Someone told me if I drive my blower motored 34 Coupe, no hood with an air scoop and 2- 4's in the rain, water will accumulate in the cylinders and possible cause internal problems, like bent rods. This person is a reputable rac |
| 05/27/2004 07:58 AM |
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| Rear coilover spring weight rating.
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I have a 32 Ford Vicky Downs glass on a TCI frame, Today I purchased a set of QA1 coilovers and the dealer sold me two 10" 200# springs. I just roadtested and I have only 1&1/4 in. of shock rod showing and needless to say the shock bottoms out in the |
| 05/18/2004 09:36 AM |
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| Front wheel spacing. s10 clip
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I am helping a friend who has installed a Chev S-10 clip on a 47 Ford Chassis. What procedure is used to space the front wheels about 3 inches outward. Does one use a reversed rim or are there wheel spacers available to get this done. What is reccomended |
| 03/19/2004 07:09 AM |
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| need rear suspension
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I am looking for a complete Kugel 3.73 Posi rear suspension to fit my 34 Coupe. New is $10,000.00. Has anyone have a used unit, |
| 03/16/2004 11:49 PM |
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| Spark Plug heat range
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I have a small block Chev Dart Little M block bored .030, 607319 Edelbrock Performer aluminum heads 70 c.c. Comp. roller cam, lifters and rockers. A BDS 671 blower with 2 Edelbrock 1405 600 cfm carbs and a Vertex Mag. The question is the Sparkplugs. I am |
| 03/16/2004 12:30 AM |
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| IROC 305
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Did GM ever make an IROC Camaro 305 engine? If so does anyone have any idea what the engine specs. were. lyled If so how does it compare to the Boss 302? |
| 03/15/2004 05:34 PM |
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| 3 Point seat belts
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I have a 34 Ford three window and I,m in the process of replacing the door hinges. The interior has been gutted and I want to replace the lapbelts with a three point retractable seat belt system. I have looked at all of the parts books and haven |
| 02/18/2004 10:45 AM |
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| Vega cross steer adjustment
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I have a 34 Ford with a Vega cross steering set up. I purchased a billit cover for the Vega box. I now have a stiff ,sticky area at about one quarter of a turn both ways. Is there a process for setting the adjuster screw, or a place to start.. Lyled |
| 07/26/2003 11:21 AM |
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| What does MOPAR mean.
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It it an abbreviation, I know the Dodge Chrysler Plymouth deal but what do the letters MOPAR stand for? No one in our group knows. Also what was the first year for the the Fat Fender identification? I know I'm getting too deep in this Street Rod thing. Bu |
| 07/18/2003 08:16 PM |
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| Starter shim process.
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I purchased a new Tuffstuff gear reduction starter and it came with four shims. On start up the starter doesn't completely disengage as quickley as I would like. When the engine is running the flex plate just touches the drive gear. |
| 07/12/2003 03:40 PM |
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| Reduction gear starter shimming process.
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I just installed a new Tuff Stuff reduction starter on a 350 Chev engine. The starter doesn"t disengage completely at times and when it does it will intermittently touch the flex plate causing great concern. There were four shims with the kit and no instr |
| 07/04/2003 01:31 PM |
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| Boyds Wheels
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I am looking for 1 ea. 15 X 7 inch Boyds aluminum wheel. One of the wheels I have has been damaged by a caliper that came off before I aquired the car. Is there someone who can streighten aluminum wheels? I have a pic of the wheel if some one mi |
| 04/28/2003 12:17 PM |
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| Freeze plug aluminum dress up covers
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Does anyone know who makes or sells the polished aluminum covers for the small block freeze plug openings.High tech auto parts used to but it looks like they have closed the doors. They were in Cedartown, GA. Any help would be appreciated. lyledavid@mei.n |
| 03/10/2003 07:11 AM |
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| SBC identity
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I was given a SBC engine today and was told it was a 1970 Chev Truck engine. Can anyone help Identify it. It has a 2 quart oil filter, a spread bore manifold, cast iron, there is no id number on the right side block boss, the block cast number is 3856618 |
| 01/27/2003 11:42 AM |
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| Brake proportioning valve
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I have a 34 Ford that has 11" disc brakes on the front with Wilwood 4 piston calipers, and a Ford Truck 9" rear with 11" drums and and no proportioning valve. Is this advisable? The car is a recent aqusition and the shop that installed the brakes told the |
| 12/05/2002 03:20 PM |
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| Popular Hotrodding Magizine
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I'm looking for a back issue of Popular Hot Rodding from Feb. 1987 Vol 27 Num 2. It was the 25 year Anniversary. A 34 Ford called Radical was pictured in the issue. Let me know price.. lyledavid@mei.net. |
| 10/29/2002 10:56 AM |
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