Recent content by markeb01

I love that stuff. Best undercoating I've ever experienced, and much higher quality than done by Linex or Rhino as you do it yourself.

The only solution I ever found for mine was adding a Gaylord hard cover, and carry around stuff under it like a spare tire, jack, a shade tent, tools, and lawn chairs so we're always ready for a picnic or car show.

If you have an original small block V8 engine, the best tip I can offer is to remove the upper bolt on the front of the engine that was originally designed for the 1955 front motor mounts. Here?s a shot of what I?m talking about: Install a longer bolt, but only pull it up hand tight, as...

Thanks for sharing the Camaro stuff John. I also learned something, I didn't realize it had a 3 speed trans. Your car is just beautiful, I can appreciate the time machine aspect every time you go for a ride.

Bummer. I agree, I would think the seller would be glad to have the survey done to make it easier to firm up a sale.

Oh very cool!! Thanks for the update.

It really is shameful how some sites treat their most productive contributors. I'm glad to see you're still participating. The forum members are the ones that benefit from expertise, or suffer when it is dropped.

I just love the detailed professionalism you put into your projects. Nice job!

Always loved those Mickey Thompson valve covers. They really turned out beautiful with the black powder and sanded highlights.

When I swapped in a 1975 front suspension on my 1960, I used the stock 75 prop valve. I mounted mine on the back side of the front crossmember, directly below the driver side motor mount tower. Completely out of sight and with enough bends in the hard lines, coils of tubing aren't required to...

One person can carry/lift it easily, and I have a bad back. When installing however two people are really needed simply because it's so big and hard to manage. The best windshield seals are made by "Precision Brand", which is what Steele carries. These can also be obtained from American...

Mine is 17 inches on both sides. Back in 1997 I installed 1 inch lowering springs in front, but over time the drivers side sagged an extra inch. I installed a 1 inch spring rubber on that side to bring it back to level. It looks even higher in the front than it is because my front tires are...

The steering column is an aftermarket item available 20 years ago from an outfit named Butch's Rod Shop. They went out of business soon after, but have recently reformed offering fewer items. It's been a good column, but the bell area that bumps into the bottom of the dash is the deepest one...

I just remembered when I was a kid back in the 1960's we had a 1958 Nash Metropolitan my dad bought new. Right after we left a service station the hood flew open on the freeway. It was pretty scary as it flew back so fast and hard it broke the windshield and then folded the hood over the roof...

Here?s one way to prevent it. Also keeps anybody from walking off with the battery. It?s pretty simple and cheap. Just pop the hood and there's enough slack to lock or unlock. The bracket has a 90 degree bend that attaches under the nearest striker bolt, which is a 2" long Allen button head...