Proper Exhaust HAS to run out behind the vehicle else it'll thrum and make too much noise no matter what muffler you put on it.... If you like...
See ? The Stick Trick ~ it works ! :D Another satisfied customer :p
What Muffler ? I can tell you but then you won't even try it like I said to .
Dual Carbys WOW ! sharp looking rig there . Are those Solex or Webers ? . Rochesters can be made to leak less by lowering the float height...
AD Dash Paint IIRC , it's called ' Champagne ' :confused: Not my favorite color .
Exhaust That's the deal : The soft cam timing makes for a pleasant , musical exhaust note . Try it with the twice pipes only . A glass...
Charles I feel your pain . Please be SURE to install a paper element fuel filter in front of the carby (NAPA/WIX # 3001 IIRC) and carry a...
Toyletta Trucks Yep ; Just like in the old days , the Japanese know a good thing when they see it and copy it....
Glass & Exhaust The glass rtends to crack when it's down and the door is slammed. Or , if the fuzzy track is worn , it'll sometimes stick...
Urethane Paints Please read the older posts on this good Urethane stuff and use the proper mask ! IIRC , Urethane is the stuff that will kill...
Old Paint Because the original paint , unless it's been allowed to rust through , will act as a better primer than what you put on .
ATTN : Charles I hear you about the wrong parts and re-doing things over , more $ spent than you ever imagined *but* persevere and you will find...
Andy Actually , if you want this romping , stomping Hot Rod project , grab it then find an Buick/Rover 215 C.I. aluminum V-8 , they're cheap and...
Yabbutt ; We Bowtie Guys have prettier trucks ! :p :D
2BBL Carbys Yeah , it works out O.K. but since you're dumping too uch fuel into the cnter of a l o n g intake manifold , the middle cylinders...
Cheapo Paint Jobs Maaco , Earl Scheib , etc. can all be quite satisfacory BUT you must take the time to both do the disassembly and interview the...
It'll Work Just look closely at the U-Joint splines . (count them) GM used two different U-Joints on the same spline count ~one is light duty...
Cruising 1St. : I'd rather drive there.... THANK YOU for offering to pick me up though ! :) . Secondly , I'd bet my '49 can go 80 + but I...
Dadgumit That sux Willard . Id' prolly drag it into the back yard (Code Enforcement hates me allready) and fill it with catus or flowers ,...
235 Oil Pressure Yes , this is normal as these are high volume , low pressure engines . After a total rebuild including new cam bearings , cam...
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