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| Missing MPG
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On my latest outing my car has dropped about 4 MPG. This is the car. 1969 Caprice 396 w/ 400 turbo and twelve bolt rear. Gear ratio unknown but feels like a good "freeway" rear gear. Last year we traveled about 800 miles on a road trip to the Nash |
| 07/11/2007 02:36 PM |
General Discussions |
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| Back to the Fifties, update.
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Great show, highly recomended. |
| 06/27/2007 09:47 AM |
General Discussions |
Comments (3) |
| Back to the 50's
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Things to know, first timer |
| 06/16/2007 08:27 PM |
General Discussions |
Comments (10) |
| Edelbrock carbs: 500 vs 600
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Question: What difference is there between the 500 and 600 cfm carbs from Edelebrock other than jets and metering rods? Could I convert a 600 to a 500 for a smaller engine. |
| 03/06/2007 12:31 PM |
General Discussions |
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| Back to the 50's question
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Planning the upcoming car show season. I've been to a lot of major shows around the midwest but never Back to the 50's in St. Paul. I've made plans to attend this year because of course, it is a VERY good car show. Besides that, can anyo |
| 12/30/2006 01:34 PM |
Q&A |
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| 32 roadster windshield frame
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Can someone point me in a direction of a complete windshield frame assembly for a 32 ford roadster? I'm looking for a traditional unit with the two inch chop. Something that I could ad a top later it needed. I'd like to keep it sim |
| 12/21/2006 06:08 AM |
Q&A |
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| air respirators
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I would like some input on what air respirators everyone uses in the booth or if you use a fresh air system. I've been searching for the proper equipment but I really can't settle on one. We end up painting about four cars a year. |
| 12/08/2006 08:22 AM |
Paint Booth |
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| new scam?
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Had a very odd call last night on my car that I have for sale. A lady posing as an insurance adjuster or something stated she represented a client of hers that had totaled his car which is the same year as mine and would like to replace it wi |
| 10/05/2006 10:49 PM |
Q&A |
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| NSRA Southwest Nationals
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Could anyone comment about the nationals in Oklahoma City. I live about 400 miles away and am considering the trip. I've never been to this one and was wondering about the good, the bad and otherwise general info. I've got lists o |
| 03/31/2006 06:30 PM |
Q&A |
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| wheel spacers
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I've run into a little snag on my latest project. The rear wheels on my open fendered 32 roadster are standard off-set. The rear end is too narrow for the wheels. I'm about 3/4" too narrow. What should be my safest and next option. |
| 07/29/2005 10:50 PM |
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| New toy, 69' Caprice
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Found an old Caprice that is in very good condition. Hasn't ran in years. I've read articles through the years how to start a vehicle that has been stored but never really thought I'd have the opportunity to actually do this. I |
| 12/31/2004 03:59 PM |
Q&A |
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| master cylinder help
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I'm converting a '56 chevy to front disc brakes and dual master cylinder. I've done this conversion on various cars in the past but this one has me stumped. I've bench bled the master cylinder bled all the lines, calipers and rear brake |
| 12/15/2004 06:37 AM |
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| 68 Camaro
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My brother inlaw has an old Camaro sitting in a shed gathering dust. It has the markings of an SS car but how could I verify it is truely an SS car? I cant' find a VIN tag but maybe I don't know where to look either. He has the tit |
| 11/30/2004 11:22 AM |
Q&A |
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