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tires..
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anyone have a set of 15" wheels and tires that hold air I could borrow? .. Not nice stuff... Just need them for rolling the car around once its ready for paint...
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45 Mile '87 GNX on Mecum-For Scott P.
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Mecum Link Thought you might be interested in this Scott, even though yours isn't a GNX, but this should set a benchmark with only 45 miles on the odometer.
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Any Good Radiator Repair Shop?
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I got an old Harrison 4 row radiator for a 66-67 chevelle. When I got it there was a split in the lower outlet. I had a shop in Rochester repair it. Needless to say they messed up. They soldered in a used lower outlet. I think they should have just repaired the slit from the inside of the outlet. I c...
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Steven's 6 MPG Thread
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Steven, I started a new thread for the topic on your mileage here. You might also check something that seems obvious but I think I figured it out on mine this week. Last week when the alternator went out, I checked the battery when I got home and it was just over 11 volts. Of course, I had driven it 40 miles...
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How hot do rear drums get?
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Well I think I am finished with the brakes. I replaced the wrong wheel cylinders that Napa sold me last year with correct ones (they sold me the ones with the external rubber seals as opposed to the internal seals). And I installed the rear and fromt brake shoes from Musclecarbrakes.com; bleed the l...
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Who can cut a Key for a 2014 silver ado 1500
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Having lost a key and remote for over 6 months, it looks like I will have to buy a new replacement key at a minimum. I can order one cut from GM for around $90; but looking for a less costly alternative. It's a new style of key that has to be side cut. Looks like you can get a key for around $25 on ebay delivere...
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Jet powered RC plane
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This thing is wicked.. I have no idea how the operator even tracks it. http://youtu.be/dTHWBSluUjU
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Tony Hoffer
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Happy Birthday Derek!
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Back in Black
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Anyone in the Club know this 66 convert in Prior Lake
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I thought the V8 snowblower was nuts but this is even crazier...
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http://americaloveshorsepower.com/v8-powered-chain-saw-cuts-through-hardwood-in-2-4-seconds/
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Which is better tool for removing/installing brake spring?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-On-BT-11-brake-spring-removal-and-installation-tool-for-drum-brakes-return-/151414188813?hash=item2340fd2b0d&item=151414188813&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr
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I need a little lesson in Brake Hydraulics.
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My car has power drum brakes. The original wheel cylinders had a 1 1/8" bore in the front and a 15/16" bore in the rears. Whats the advantage or dis-advantange in going to wheel cylinders of a different size? Somtime in the past someone put rear cylinders on that had a 1" bore that I r...
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Catalytic converter recycling in the twin cities?
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Who give a good price on Converter recycling in the Twin Cities? Or did the Meth heads ruin all of that.. I have two off the Vega that Id like to turn in...
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Tony Hoffer
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September Newsletter
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Great Newsletter Bryan!  I enjoyed the "Founding Fathers of American Automobiles" quiz. I got them all right, but must admit question #1 I wasn't very sure about.
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Last Chance: 4,000 old cars in East Troy to be crushed by winter 2014 - See more at: http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/blogs/
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http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/blogs/under-the-hood/last-chance-4000-old-cars-east-troy-crushed-winter-2014
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Something about Autumn drives...
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Tina and I went for a long drive to Sonic for some ice cream (yes... Dashboard rubbed off on me, and yes... Tina and I look like a Cialis commercial cruising down the road pulling into a Sonic!  ), and there is something about how much better a carb'd car runs when the air is cool and crisp. Even...
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HOW DO YOU TRACK DOWN A VIBRATION PROBLEM THAT MIGHT BE A WHEEL BALANCE, A DRIVETRAIN ISSUE, OR A BAD TIRE/
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I HAVE A LITTLE VIBRATION THAT I AM TRYING TO TRACK DOWN. MOST OF YOU KNOW THAT I HAVE A 66 SS WITH THE ORIGINAL RIMS, REAR AXEL, MUNCIE 4 SP AND 396 WITH REBUILT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ALONG WITH THOSE BIAS PLY TIRES. THE VIBRATION STARTS AROUND 55MPH (WHILE IN 4TH GEAR), THEN INCREASES A LITTLE AS I INC...
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Anyone going to the Jesse James car show in Northfield?
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This coming Saturday the 6th.
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Novelty post.. air cooled turbo Hydo
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[img]https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10590643_10204387140656514_47989304568...
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Help! Help! Help! Got bit by Chinese parts!
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I am putting on a front disco rotor conversion from CPP. The 13" rotors are cool in the fact they use a front drum hub assembly. I ordered the front drum hub assembly from them because I have smaller disc brakes now. They sent me some cast metal chinese drum hubs. I pressed the old studs out and we...
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Auto transport
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My boss "Ricky Bobby" owns an 73 Elcamino and wants to either get shipped up from Florida or drive down to pick it up. He has it parked at his mothers house sitting outside now. What is the least expensive way to get it up to MN?
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30th Wedding Anniversary Surprise
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My lovely bride and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary Monday by going to Vegas for a few days, and she completely surprised me with the gift of driving an exotic car on the track at the Las Vegas Raceway! She gave me a hot wheels car sized Aston Martin the night we arrived, along with the details o...
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2014 motorsports fun!
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2014 season begins! Had a bit of fun with the Miata on Sunday at ValleyFair... drove rather poorly, but had fun anyway. Still on lousy tires, stock alignment, stock shocks, and stock sway bars. Next event I'll be sure to be on top level tires, a good alignment, and an adjustable sway bar, which should he...
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Where's Tim H?
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Haven't heard from him in a while. Whats new these days Tim?
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sbc water pump rotation direction ??
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I am going to change the water pump in the '38 to see if I can get the coolant temp down. It's been suggested that I may have a reverse flow pump from a serp set up now. After looking at parts on-line, I'm not certain what I need ... Some describe the rotation as "standard" while others ar...
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RE: what i was up to this weekend, and the next and .....
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i am trying to exit the CAC on my 59 in time for Back to the 50's made some progress on the paint job, sorry i missed the meeting. -- Edited by BLyke on Saturday 24th of August 2013 02:48:06 PM
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Good to know my vert will be worth a whole lot more...
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...after I change the interior and top to white! I think this guy is pretty high (just under $50K? ) on his price, but other than the SS dash (aftermarket), 12 bolt, and big block, it's quite a bit like mine. '72 Vert Link
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I think this chapter might be coming to an end.
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After much thought and negotiation, it seems a deal is in place to give my wagon a new home in the Pacific Northwest. Ive had it for ten years now, and it's come a long way from what I started with. I've done a lot more than I ever thought I would with it, and it's been a great car. I'm ready for the next project...
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John D, and Mitch
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John and or Mitch or anyone else for that mater. I’m in the market for a blasting cabinet and compressor. I’ve done blasting with both of your systems could you give me your compressor specs? I’d like to know the CFM rating at 80psi. Thanks
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Exhaust sytem parts sources
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Where does one find exhaust system parts.. Ill have factory manifolds on the Olds engine in the Astre and will need to fab an exhaust system.. So where do you find the parts to mount up to the donut or flange on the exhaust manifold? is that type of item available in stainless?
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