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| Rear suspension dilemna
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Just talked to the gurus at CE and they basically don't recommend using their kit for ragtops. Can't find anyone who has used this kit on a ragtop that has any advice either way. They really couldn't offer any suggestions as to what to do. so I am aski |
| 06/10/2008 09:48 PM |
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| CE rear suspension
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Getting ready to order CE rear suspension kit for my 47 Chevy ragtop--probably tomorrow or next day--any pros or cons on use of rear sway bar. Don't know if I need it or not. Drove the ragtop 500 miles this past weekend..Mechanically---except for rough |
| 06/09/2008 02:36 PM |
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| ragtop driving ?
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Getting ready for trip to Indy. Will have top down sometime over the weekend(weather permitting). Wife has strange concept of driving with the top down and the windows up.(doesn't want to mess hair up) told her no way--top down/windows down. How about |
| 06/06/2008 02:32 PM |
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| valve seals
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I am replacing valve seals on sbc. Second one in last 6 months. can anyone tell me why someone only puts them on the intake valves only. Found 4 umbrella seals on just the intakes and orings on the exhaust. I know the intake would tend to suck the oil |
| 05/23/2008 11:30 PM |
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| CE rear suspension
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Has anyone installed Chassis Engineering rear suspension in a 46-48 Chevy convertible? Was wondering what modifications have to be made to install the setup. I think it is all in the shock bar placement. does it make a difference if the shocks are moun |
| 05/22/2008 07:30 PM |
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| Senility???
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Must be old age setting in. Thought I had front end all redone and tight when lo and behold I look up and see the lower control arm bushings are bad. So I go to replace them and the caliper mounting brackets are loose. Take the bolts out--they are OK-- |
| 05/19/2008 07:45 AM |
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| pcv vs. oil consumption
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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 |
Looking to Buy! |
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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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