Forum: Pontiac
04-18-2025, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 277
Views: 169,565
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Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum
04-18-2025, 03:36 AM
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Replies: 439
Views: 321,943
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Forum: Preservation forum
04-17-2025, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 282
Views: 174,759
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Forum: Preservation forum
04-16-2025, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 282
Views: 174,759
Currently I’ve been trying to nail down...
Currently I’ve been trying to nail down reproducing the gas hose markings. I’d previously posted my first attempt. To say I was not satisfied would be an understatement. So tonight I feel like I’m...
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Forum: Boulder Motorcar
04-14-2025, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 17,886
The master cylinder came back from White Post...
The master cylinder came back from White Post today, so I wasted no time getting that bled and installed. My goal of looking like nothing happened was achieved. I must admit, I was a bit disappointed...
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Forum: Member's Rides
04-14-2025, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 363
Views: 271,535
Couple of updates......
In regards to the...
Couple of updates......
In regards to the seat trim issue, Jody Anderson had a pair of Impala seat backs in his inventory, I received those today and dropped them off at the upholsterer's to strip...
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Forum: Pontiac
04-14-2025, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 277
Views: 169,565
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Forum: Member's Rides
04-09-2025, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 363
Views: 271,535
Not a whole lot new to report but thought I'd...
Not a whole lot new to report but thought I'd share an update. As is the case with these types of projects there are always ups and downs that are a part of the process. I took the car back to the...
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Forum: Vintage Certification
04-05-2025, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 29,767
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Forum: Chevrolet
03-31-2025, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 13,539
Also, we did a quick check of the door/fender...
Also, we did a quick check of the door/fender gaps to make sure there's nothing needing any rework. They looked better than expected for parts that were finished separately from each other. Very...
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Forum: Chevrolet
03-30-2025, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 13,539
Passenger side is as straight as it's going to...
Passenger side is as straight as it's going to get... it needs one more 180 blocking to get the last of the little imperfections out before its final prime, but we are moving on to the driver's side...
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Forum: Chevrolet
03-23-2025, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,093
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Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum
03-22-2025, 04:23 AM
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Replies: 439
Views: 321,943
All gauge readings are now accurate! The super...
All gauge readings are now accurate! The super wide ratio trans is a game changer. I like the starting line ratio yet with the 3.31's I can still cruise to work on the freeway. My morning commute is...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
03-17-2025, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,425
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Forum: Member's Rides
03-16-2025, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 278
Views: 158,324
New Shop Skill - Zinc Plating
I normally do plating in batches and take them to place in 5 gal buckets. Its not that I dont appreciated the place I go to, but its kinda a pain. Throughout a restoration it always seems that I...
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Forum: Member's Rides
03-15-2025, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 278
Views: 158,324
Off the Stand and Into the Chassis
Didnt feel like wasting any time. Got the engine off the run stand and into the chassis. Finsih up clutch, belhousing, transmission, and driveshaft. Then back to body work. Maybe I will setup a...
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Forum: Lounge
03-15-2025, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,912
Mason Racing ignitions in Ottsville PA repaired...
Mason Racing ignitions in Ottsville PA repaired the magneto. He worked for Vertex until they were sold to Taylor in 1992, and has done, and still does, a lot of machining for Vertex now that they’re...
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Forum: Member's Rides
03-14-2025, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 278
Views: 158,324
Engine heat cycled on the run in Stand
Im not sure how it goes everyone else but things never go smooth and you really cant trust a single new part you buy.
Had the motor on the stand and it would fire a few cylinders but just wouldnt...
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Forum: Lounge
03-14-2025, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,912
I can post an update today. I ended up bringing...
I can post an update today. I ended up bringing the mag out to PA to be rebuilt by a gentleman who worked for Vertex until they were sold to Taylor in 1992. He rebuilds vertex mags almost everyday. ...
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Forum: Member's Rides
03-10-2025, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 363
Views: 271,535
Got some more work done today...
I was able...
Got some more work done today...
I was able to install the rear hubcaps on both sides, I was able to install them without using any tools or rubber mallets, so that was a relief. I still need to...
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Forum: Lounge
03-05-2025, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,727
New dust collector project
I have had a fetish for '69-70 Chevrolet C10 pickups my whole life and have owned several '67-72 models. I had a very clean '69 to build and restore when we moved 5 years ago, but sold it in 2020 to...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
03-05-2025, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,737
A W-30 short story
Sometimes the stories are as good or better than the cars.
A few decades ago a friend of a friend, at age 16, bought a gold '70 W-30 4 speed. He set the original engine and trans aside in favor of...
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Forum: Lounge
02-28-2025, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 1,117
Views: 586,785
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Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum
02-26-2025, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 439
Views: 321,943
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Forum: Member's Rides
02-26-2025, 01:53 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 158,324
Intake Machine Work
I had to start this project with building a fixture plate to hold the intake on the mill. Not to terribly hard but turned out great. From there the intake can be positioned so that it can then be...
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