I'm a dummy, just re-read your post and see you are talking about the OUTSIDE vent.
I think that we do this probably more than 75% of the time. Rather than spend hours on slicking out the welded on patch we just upholster the...
Had a fellow bring in a 57 Chevy with a 5.4 LS engine that had been converted to a 4bbl carb. Didn't get the name off the intake but it was...
The motor mounts need a conversion plate to use traditional mounts, the pan will need changed to the Corvette style, and the biggest hassle is the...
It's 5 on a 4.75 bolt circle. All the small (rear wheel drive) and midsize GM's, Corvette, and the S10 used this pattern. Exception is the four...
It takes three things to make one run: spark (at the right time), fuel, and compression. You have checked out the spark and fed fuel direct so...
The vinyl spray paint found at any place with a good rattle can paint selection works really well and won't scuff or peel IF you prepare right....
The firewall to fender brace rods are necessary to retain front sheet metal stability and maintain correct gaps between panels unless you copy...
Martinius, There is a thread on the Stovebolt Forum titled "Anyone recognize this?" about an auxillary gearbox for a closed shaft tranny. It is...
It looks like the valve seat can be saved. If not have the shop install a Stellite seat which handles the swamp water they call fuel now. Lead...
Very nice work. We smooth out a lot of firewalls but usually use cut to slightly oversize patches and panel bond. Strong and cuts a week job down...
Not spending much time in the shop now that the nephew is running the show especially after getting my butt chewed out for bolting the timing...
Chrysler did the same thing only they left the master cylinder alone and changed the pivot point on the brake pedal arm. Almost felt like power...
It's definitely NOT a Ford 9 inch and looks to maybe be a 55-64 Chevy car rear. The 9 inch has the pinion and pinion bearing mounted in a saparate...
Zig, We always weld plates over the battery box and master cylinder holes and install a drop out battery box. The sound deadener, insulation,...
We have a 57 Chevy (car) and a 70 Olds 442 in the shop that we put the LS2 engines into them. These engines are some of the best ever and also the...
Yes. As you stated the wheel is different but the pitman shaft and steering wheel splines are the same. The 54 offered an automatic column and...
GPS, GPS, GPS. It has made the speedometer issue so easy to solve and is dead accurate no matter what gears or tires you have. Once you are...
The rear sill (crossmember) on your old bed will give you all the info you need. It's easier if you do away with the old bed strips, bolts, and...
What alternator is it? Internal regulator, external regulator, one wire, or newer small diameter one? The most used one for years was the internal...
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