216/235/261 RPM's For cruising , 3,000 is the sweet spot . Revving it higher as you're accelerating up through the gears is fine , just don't...
Thanx Guys Yes , they did a nice custom build on my old truck . Not mentioned is how they LIED TO ME AND STOLE MY PERSONAL BELONGINGS . I...
The Old Man's Truck No worries , I hope you know that Gramps is riding shotgun everywhere it goes now..... :) . As far as computer being...
Flat Spots Thanx for the preamble , it helps . I'm assuming you've tested and there's no dizzy vacuum @ idle but it jumps *instantly* when you...
Speedy Met LOL ! no , the inner front tire usually lifts off the ground when I'm cornering hard ~ that was the World Famous Mulholland Drive Loop...
Do not delete !! As these are nice pix . Pic # 2 , in the foreground , kinda club / fist shaped . ALL of the cactus remaining are less than...
Instamatic Memories THANX ! . The first Instamatics had a flat strip of bulbs , the rotating cube came later . I was using 1920's Box and...
Pictures Of what Russ ? . I stupidly didn't have my camera handy when I removed the drum , it was a perfect example of why I love Permatex '...
Tranny Fun The good news is : Muncie 420 parts are cheap and easy to find , cheaper yet if you use used gears . FWIW : the milky god indicates...
Patch Panels I don't but most of the Vintage and Classic Truck magazines have multiple adverts for AMERICAN MADE patch panels . If you buy a...
Well ; I like to EAT regular like , see . Plus , I lived in trailers and tents as a child and lemme tell ya , a house , even a dump like my...
Park Brake Cables I'm amazed no one has responded . yes , this is very do - able , the '73 ~ '87 ' Square Bodies ' have very nice 1/4" round...
Topic Drift....... Yes , my little Metro FHC is a very cool car , I run the living snot out of it :p . The left rear wheel has been humming...
Tranny Lube What Russ said ~ As mentioned , this simply means you're going to have to drive it Bill , then when it's nice and hot , drain it...
Sweet ! And nice pix too ~ My buddy is trying to get me to drive my '69 up to the ATHS Show in Washington State . lotta similar scenery like...
Welcome ! GREENIE is a terrific and appropriate name . How sweet you have your Grandfather's truck . White bumpers & grille look so nice ....
Looks good to me .
Pix & Whistle As there's no pigs in the pix..... :rolleyes: . Anyway , I'm betting it's the dry air filter . I like those photos Martinus ! .
My eyes !! Sparkle , glitter..... :D . looks very nice now . Want to re spray my '59 Metro FHC ? . single stage acrylic red please :p .
Looks Good ! Don't waste any time beating your self up over a minor mishap . I'd imagine any Square Body '73 ~ '87 door will fit but why not...
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