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Hi all , It's me again, This time I am trying to nail down the rear end and brake identification. I have experienced a rear brake explosion for lack of a better term. We have determined by some people on the know that the Rear end is from a 57 Chevy (357 |
| 05/28/2008 07:59 AM |
General Discussions |
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| Chey Alternator Brackets
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I have a 2004 Crate 350 HO and looking for the best type of alternator bracket to use with Vortec heads and a short water pump, as always I look to the experts here what do you think will work best? |
| 05/08/2008 08:31 PM |
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| Mini Starter grinding
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Hi All, I had installed a mini starter on my 2004 GM 350HO crate motor and recently I am experiencing a grinding sound once in a while. It is not every time but when it does grind as it's cranking it's embarrassing. So it seems as if the selonoid is no ki |
| 03/10/2008 08:47 AM |
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| Plasti-kote Car Color #GM7194
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I have a can of Plasti-kote Car Color #GM7194 and they no longer make this.I was hoping that one of you may know how to find a matching color . FYI, Plasti-kote just blew me off. I also went to Duplicolor they didn't have it either. |
| 08/22/2007 09:39 PM |
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| 39 Chevy Headlights
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Hi All, My latest project is my headlights. I want to use a 7" sealed beam (halogen) headlight but I don't want to use the Haggen frenched kit. I currently am usining the halogen conversion with my existing 39 glass bezel which doesn't work that well. I h |
| 07/30/2007 07:41 AM |
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| Headlight conversion
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Hi All, As always when I need help I come here and you all are a wealth of knowledge and always willing to help a fellow rodder.This time I am looking at updating my headlights on my 39 Chevy Sedan to a sealed beam type. I find all of these headlights |
| 11/20/2006 10:55 PM |
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| Polished or Chrome Altenator?
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What do you think Polished or Chrome Altenator? I have been told to stay away from the chrome as they get too hot.Who has the best deals on these 100amp GM? |
| 03/22/2006 12:35 PM |
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| 39 Chev third brake light lens
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I have seen on 39 Chevs a third brake light lens adapted to the licence plate light on the trunk lid.The owners either don't want to share the info (imagine that) or they truefully don't know where it came from. Any ideas where to find this?I can send |
| 03/19/2006 05:28 PM |
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| Brake fading
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This is my next challenge,Typically my brakes normal driving work fine yesterday I need to panic stop and got a little worried. I have 39Chev with Disc brakes up front Drum in the back with a 7"booster mounted under the floor and a Wildwood proportioni |
| 07/26/2005 12:11 AM |
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| 1964 Catalina 2+2
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I am looking for a 1964 Catalina 2+2 convertabile have you seen one anywhere or know a web site of where to look? |
| 07/25/2005 10:50 AM |
Street Rods Wanted! |
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| Radiator Shroud
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I am thinking about putting a Radiator shroud on my 39 Chevy.I am currently using a Harrison Rad that has been professionally rebuilt and wanted to know if any one has been down this road. I have a 2004 chevy crate 350 that runs great just wants to climb |
| 07/24/2005 09:55 PM |
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| Corvair brakes
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We have a 40 Chev with a 1965 Corvair front end with drum brakes. We want to put disc brakes on the existing spindles. Any recomendations or reservations? Anyone know where to find the rotors and hardware to complete this project? We are in Seattle area. |
| 12/17/2004 11:09 AM |
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| Radiator Shroud
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I am looking for a shroud (new or retro fit) that will fit my Harrison Rad in my 39 Chev with a 2004 Chev crate 350 any ideas? I am also using a fan / pulley combination.I know that Walker makes one will it fit the Harrison and has anyone used |
| 10/16/2004 04:30 PM |
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| 39 Chevy Radiator/Grill cover
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I am once again calling on the rodding experts for help.I have seen a chrome or stainless Radiator/Grill cover on several 39 & 40 Chevy's but the owners don't know where it came from or where to get one any ideas? I tried to attach a photo |
| 07/12/2004 01:00 AM |
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| Foaming Radiator
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I just put in a 350HO crate engine in my 39 Chev with a new radiator the car was running 180-180degrees untill a long light then it climed to 210 degrees I pulled into a parking lot and the over flow was spewing anti freeze and foam. I am running a fan |
| 06/20/2004 10:15 PM |
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| Vacuum Ports
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I am looking for a vacuum port that I can use on my new GM 350 HO enginethere is one spot in behind the Holley carb. Does any one know where to find a 2 or 3 port vacuun fitting that will also accept a power brake, wiper & transmission vauum lines? |
| 05/25/2004 10:04 AM |
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| GM Torque Converter
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I have a new 350HO crate engine and I am using a stock 1980 turbo 350 tranny do I need a special torque converter or can I use a standard stock one? Do all GM converters and flex plates interchange? |
| 05/15/2004 11:48 PM |
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| GM Water pumps
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Is there an advantage to the short vs long water pumps and are they interchangeable. I just bought a crate engine and didn't realize that it came with a long water pump and all of my brackets are for the short pump. any ideas ? |
| 05/11/2004 12:21 AM |
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| Chev 350 Engine Vibration
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I have chasing down an engine vibration for a long time, I noticed today by toucing my altenator that I could feel the vibration is that possible ? It is really prominent at low rpms seems to disapate at higher rpms.Is there any where else to look?Damper? |
| 11/30/2003 02:22 PM |
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| 350 Torque Converter
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Is it possible that a torque converter would cause a vibration? I can feel it in park while I rev the engine, it gets more pronounced at lower speeds/rpms rather than at higher speeds.Any thoughts? If it is possible should I replace it with a |
| 02/24/2003 12:00 AM |
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