Quadrajet choke
:welcome:Can a hot air choke on a quadrajet be converted to an electrical choke? I have no provision for a line to the choke and wonder if a conversion can be done. Thanks.
View ArticleC4 Shift issues
I have a 68 C4 transmission on my SBF. I'm running a B&M quick shifter. Not sure where to look to fix my problem which is this. The transmission shifts fine when normal driving. If I put it in 1st...
View ArticlePaint Advise
I have a 1969 Chevelle, it's primer gray with some rust. I want to get it painted but I don't know what kind of paint to ask for. I don't want to get over charged for basic paint. Can anyone direct me...
View Articleneed some info
Hi guys.I'm gonna switch from a bbf fox body over to a CHEVY.I'm looking at a 71vega.406 dart pro1 heads.13:1 compression 780 lift cam solid roller car runs on alcohol.guy says it runs 5.80 1/8...
View ArticleElectric fan temp ?
I have a 88 350 Chevy small block that I converted to electric cooling fans. I am running the stock 195 deg. t-stat and have a fan sensor mounted in the t-stat housing (3/8 18 thread). I was using a...
View ArticleIn need of some education on machines
I'm looking to pickup a used sewing machine to do some future interior projects. I've found a local Singer 251-12 for $500.00. Does this machine have the features needed to handle automotive work?...
View ArticleNewbie
I just purchased a 1949 Chevy 3100 and am looking forward to getting my hands dirty.
View ArticleHi Everyone I'm Ron
Just retired and bought a 1993 mustang gt convertible for a hobbie..I want to do some upgrades to the motor and it's been years since I've worked on a car...wish me luck.......... Lol
View Articlefully understanding DCR
Hey guys I think I know the answer but I thought id ask the guys that will know for sure. Say you had a 13:1 SBC but had a huge cam in it that made your dynamic compression ratio between 8-8.5:1 would...
View ArticleGlad to be under the hood!
I am a retired electrician with hobby cars, Thunderbirds to be specific. I am in my garage most mornings tuning or polishing or tinkering. My cars are straight and shinny but not trailer queens, no...
View ArticleA coupe interior-Where do you put the rear seams
I am planning out my '31 coupe interior and trying to figure out the best sight lines for putting seams in the rear corners. Doesn't seem that I can make the entire quarter-back quarter out of one...
View Articlemy 40 Ford pickup build
Hi guys, This is my 2nd post. I have been a member here for a few months. A guy over on the H.A.M.B. suggested that my truck would be more welcome here than over there. I am posting a link to my build...
View ArticleHow to remove tailgate 1969 Chevy c10 fleet side
Anybody know how to remove the tailgate from a 69 Chevy c20 fleet side.
View Articlefirst time resto
ok guys its been a loooong time since iv been on the forum. So iv finally decided to bite the bullet and attempt to restore my 81 trans am. i stripped the interior didnt find anything to scary. iv been...
View ArticleAfterfire at high rpm and loss of power
Alright I have a 350 Chevy with at th350 behind it. Pretty much stock brides 1406 edelbrock carb. When accelerating it does fine but when I get about half throttle when I hit a certain point it feels...
View Articlepitman arm
hi i have a 46 ford deluxe which iam installing a 605 power steering box with the ce adapter plate trying to find what pitman arm will to use to attach the draglink the one i have is from an 82 monte...
View ArticleHeater hose elimination?
Hey guys, Im trying to get my motor buttoned up so I can attempt to start it, my question is with the heater hose routing? I am not running a heater (for now), and I know if your heater core goes out...
View Article"Friends"
Ok, I am clueless, I did a little search and don't know the right words so of course "Friend", I get seven thousand threads. I have had people ask to be my "Friend" here on Hotrodder.com. I accept of...
View Articlecs130 Alternator
I have a 67 Camero with a new GM serpentine system. It came with the CS 130 Alternator but no plug so I know have a problem as to how to wire up the system. Can anyone help? Thanks
View Articlemustang 2 strutrods
I have built several rods using the Mustang 2 suspension and have always used the strut rods. Has anyone ever used the OEM lower A frames without using the strut rods?
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