Rod-Tech-Talk

shag766 · shag766

i just went out to move the chevelle out of the way to get something out of the shop and it is screwed up somehow. it has the original auto steering column in it with the shifter handle removed from when i put in the floor shift. once in a blue moon i had to insert a small screw driver in the hole to put it back in p...

cheyenne · cheyenne

Anyone using, or has anyone used the LED 1157 type tail light bulbs P# 52624, manufactured by Kaper II Inc. ?? I noticed the existing bulbs in the '64's tail lights are really dim, and checking the brake lights against the garage door,... they weren't a whole lot brighter either. Picked these bulbs up...

58chev · 58chev

I was getting ready to install my plugs but the thread on the AC Delco R45S are to short. The plug bottoms out well before the threads can get a good bite.

I don'r recall the SBC head number, but the plugs screw in straight. I bought new R45S but now that I recall the old plugs I had were from the...

Beans · Beans

I'm trying to learn something - I see lots of differing opinions when I read about the topic. I'm sure many here will also have different opinions as well. Battery disconnects and if the switch should be on the ground side or opposide ground side (I'm not using positive negative because I have one vehic...

Beans · Beans

So I think I get to learn how the generator and voltage regulator work on the model a next. Battery died - not 100% sure if the generator is working correctly or if the voltage regulator is messed up etc. Still have to look up how to start diagnosing but I thought I'd post this first. When I put the voltmeter...

Marten · Marten

So I am looking for some tires and rims. I would like to have about 12" or more width of tire for the back but because of the stiff suspension was looking for something with more sidewall to absorb the bumps. Was doing this and got a phone call. We talked and I said what I was doing. Told him I was looking f...

v2addict · v2addict

any of you using MSD ignition and coils? Just went out for a short run and half way back truck stopped running, mechanic freind was with me (lucky me cus I'm Tupid) Diagnosed a shorted coil, coil blew a 15a fuse so we stole power of the break switch 3km from home , my budday carries a spare coil in his mini, we...

gribbs · gribbs

Does anyone know if there are very different designs in the Lokar shifters for each of the transmissions? I'm asking because I may go with a Lokar or American Shifter for my 200r4, but 200r4 model shifters are harder to come by, so I can't find them as cheap as ones for 350s and 700s. Might they interchan...

58chev · 58chev

Is there a local place that I can pick up a drive gear for my transmission? I thought I had everything to get this thing converted to a speedo cable. Missing the drive gear. Can order through the US but that will take a few weeks and not to mention the extra in shipping just a small part.

58chev · 58chev

I removed an old set of Rally 15x6's from my chevy to install a newly coated set of Rally 15x7's. I was disappointed to see that the 7's hit the brake caliper. I cut up a piece of 1/2" ply, drilled bolt pattern and now the wheel does not touch the caliper. I am thinking to purchase a pair of 1/2" wheel spacer...

v2addict · v2addict

hi guys, Dorset anyone know if seat belts were standard equipment in a 1956 Ford F-100. i don't have any yet but am real excited to get out for some laps around the block and maybe some short shake down miles locally. Angelo

v2addict · v2addict

Hi guys, just plated my 56 F-100 today and I asked if I could get car plates (thought I had seen others with them) anyways the guy told me it's a truck so it gets truck plates? These would be commercial plates, why can't I just get car plates, anyone else have car plates on their vintage pickups? Angelo

henrystoys · henrystoys

brake info site, http://slideplayer.com/slide/4616100 more info Combination valve sections Metering Valve The metering valve section of the combination valve is required on cars that have disc brakes on the front wheels and drum brakes on the rear wheels. If you have read How Disc Brakes W...

Torquewar · Torquewar

Hey guys I have a question about a company I came across and there rear brake kit. Muscle car brakes.com. My car is now running good times at the track but I feel the factory stuff should be looked at and its time to upgrade the brakes. Installing Wilwood 2 piston calipers shortly but the rear is my focu...

Marten · Marten

So now I have a couple of welding questions. In the first picture I have two pieces of 16 ga overlapping each other. Top piece is primed and the lower one is not. What I want to do is butt them together to make one smooth part. I know I have to cut one of them but wonder if there is video or is someone can give...

Marten · Marten

This is a picture of the shifter I have for my truck. Can someone tell me what the part is that I am pointing to. It has numbers on it but when I try and type it into a GM parts search it does not come up. The shifter came out of a Monte Carlo SS but I have forgotten the year. Thinking it may be a 2007 but not sure...

toomuchjunk · toomuchjunk

I have a 50 year old two door hardtop. The original side glass has what looks to be water stains on them. I tried ,,,, glass cleaner, vinegar and baking soda, armor all glass scrub, high alcohol hand scrub, white off (used to clean white off the glass on a wood stove), and car wax. Still has a ton of what look...

Beans · Beans

Just curious... what would be an ideal set of economical aftermarket assembled heads I could just bolt on and go with on my 350? I have stock 993 heads now, pretty sure cam is not stock but no idea what it is, nothing to wild just doesn't sound stock To me.

Torquewar · Torquewar

Question ....are there companies that will rebuild water pumps in southern ont. Have a expensive aftermarket pump that gave up the deal couple yrs ago. bought another one but it would be nice to have a spare.

FLEET 51 · FLEET 51

Happy New Year Guys : Does anyone know of a 1 inch sway bar that is a ( reasonably ) direct fit for the original , on a 1951 - 1954 Chevrolet . Any ideas and opinions would be appreciated . I can buy a new one , but would have to re-mortgage the house to get it here . Thanks in Advance -- LATER -- DON / FLEET 5...

Marten · Marten

So thinking ahead a bit. Starting to think about my dash and how I am going to work it which leads to getting the gauges so I know what hole size to use. Is there any/much difference between the different manufactures? Any I should avoid or any I should be using? Will either be 5 or 6 gauges when done. I...

henrystoys · henrystoys

http://digital.enginebuildermag.com/launch.aspx?eid=117f34a3-9ef7-4374-a6c1-ae5dfcff4c38

Marten · Marten

So I picked up a set of bucket seats for the truck. To bad for the Monte Carlo SS I took them from. I have to raise them about 4-5" to make them high enough in the truck. What would be a good way to do this? Thinking the 2 x 4's I have there now won't cut it.

henrystoys · henrystoys

https://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp

Atomsplitter · Atomsplitter

I picked up this heater the other day and it has no marking for me to identify it. It was with a bunch of tractor stuff but this looks aftermarket to me because the core looks like it's factory fresh. The chrome pieces look older but nice and shiny, the back parts in flat look like they are a fresh paint job, t...

v2addict · v2addict

Hi Guys, another noob question! I have tried a search with no results and I'm sure I have read this here once before? I just got my truck running after four years, this was my first and only attempt at building a ground up 4 wheeler. I just put about a gallon of hi test in to get the truck started, when I come i...

v2addict · v2addict

Good evening fellows, Well 4 years in and we finely got to a point to here the beast roar for the first time! Unfortunately I was so nervous I didn't have as much fun as I had hoped, that said it was a major mil stone for sure and relatively few problems for my first build. my major problem was with my power r...

Beans · Beans

a friend is working on an old Willis jeep. Says he needs a machine shop for his block to get soem work done. anyone recommend a place?? He's in Oshawa area.

Beans · Beans

Found these two books cleaning up at home. Anyone interested, make an offer? Trade something? Anyone have any Model A books to trade??

Supernash · Supernash

This is something I've only heard of, but never had it done. I have a crank for that Rolair that spun a rod insert bearing. I hate giving up on stuff. Many moons ago, shaft journals were welded and then reground to specs. Not me personally, but my Uncles did. Anybody have this done before and can advise me....

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	ok guy's i am in a pickel with the chevelle (Preview) i just went out to move the chevelle out of the way to get something out of the shop and it is screwed up somehow. it has the original auto steering column in it with the shifter handle removed from when i put in the floor shift. once in a blue moon i had to insert a small screw driver in the hole to put it back in p...	shag766	7	1594	Dec 10, 2017 by shag766
	LED ( 1157 type ) tail light bulbs (Preview) Anyone using, or has anyone used the LED 1157 type tail light bulbs P# 52624, manufactured by Kaper II Inc. ?? I noticed the existing bulbs in the '64's tail lights are really dim, and checking the brake lights against the garage door,... they weren't a whole lot brighter either. Picked these bulbs up...	cheyenne	10	1716	Dec 3, 2017 by cheyenne
	Spark plug help (Preview) I was getting ready to install my plugs but the thread on the AC Delco R45S are to short. The plug bottoms out well before the threads can get a good bite. I don'r recall the SBC head number, but the plugs screw in straight. I bought new R45S but now that I recall the old plugs I had were from the...	58chev	12	1217	Nov 6, 2017 by Bruce Rossiter
	Battery Disconnect (Preview) I'm trying to learn something - I see lots of differing opinions when I read about the topic. I'm sure many here will also have different opinions as well. Battery disconnects and if the switch should be on the ground side or opposide ground side (I'm not using positive negative because I have one vehic...	Beans	7	1467	Sep 18, 2017 by Slim
	Model A voltage regulator (Preview) So I think I get to learn how the generator and voltage regulator work on the model a next. Battery died - not 100% sure if the generator is working correctly or if the voltage regulator is messed up etc. Still have to look up how to start diagnosing but I thought I'd post this first. When I put the voltmeter...	Beans	7	1463	Sep 17, 2017 by Beans
	the great tire delema (Preview) So I am looking for some tires and rims. I would like to have about 12" or more width of tire for the back but because of the stiff suspension was looking for something with more sidewall to absorb the bumps. Was doing this and got a phone call. We talked and I said what I was doing. Told him I was looking f...	Marten	5	1303	Aug 3, 2017 by Marten
	MSD co (Preview) any of you using MSD ignition and coils? Just went out for a short run and half way back truck stopped running, mechanic freind was with me (lucky me cus I'm Tupid) Diagnosed a shorted coil, coil blew a 15a fuse so we stole power of the break switch 3km from home , my budday carries a spare coil in his mini, we...	v2addict	14	1801	Jul 21, 2017 by v2addict
	200r4, 700r4 and th350 Lokar shifter differences (Preview) Does anyone know if there are very different designs in the Lokar shifters for each of the transmissions? I'm asking because I may go with a Lokar or American Shifter for my 200r4, but 200r4 model shifters are harder to come by, so I can't find them as cheap as ones for 350s and 700s. Might they interchan...	gribbs	3	1416	Jun 28, 2017 by 58chev
	700R4 Drive Gear (Preview) Is there a local place that I can pick up a drive gear for my transmission? I thought I had everything to get this thing converted to a speedo cable. Missing the drive gear. Can order through the US but that will take a few weeks and not to mention the extra in shipping just a small part.	58chev	2	991	Jun 9, 2017 by 58chev
	Thoughts on wheel spacers? (Preview) I removed an old set of Rally 15x6's from my chevy to install a newly coated set of Rally 15x7's. I was disappointed to see that the 7's hit the brake caliper. I cut up a piece of 1/2" ply, drilled bolt pattern and now the wheel does not touch the caliper. I am thinking to purchase a pair of 1/2" wheel spacer...	58chev	9	1257	Jun 3, 2017 by 58chev
	Seat belts (Preview) hi guys, Dorset anyone know if seat belts were standard equipment in a 1956 Ford F-100. i don't have any yet but am real excited to get out for some laps around the block and maybe some short shake down miles locally. Angelo	v2addict	9	1418	Jun 1, 2017 by v2addict
	Plates (Preview) Hi guys, just plated my 56 F-100 today and I asked if I could get car plates (thought I had seen others with them) anyways the guy told me it's a truck so it gets truck plates? These would be commercial plates, why can't I just get car plates, anyone else have car plates on their vintage pickups? Angelo	v2addict	29	2609	May 23, 2017 by shag766
	brake info (Preview) brake info site, http://slideplayer.com/slide/4616100 more info Combination valve sections Metering Valve The metering valve section of the combination valve is required on cars that have disc brakes on the front wheels and drum brakes on the rear wheels. If you have read How Disc Brakes W...	henrystoys	0	941	May 5, 2017 by henrystoys
	Brakes (Preview) Hey guys I have a question about a company I came across and there rear brake kit. Muscle car brakes.com. My car is now running good times at the track but I feel the factory stuff should be looked at and its time to upgrade the brakes. Installing Wilwood 2 piston calipers shortly but the rear is my focu...	Torquewar	1	861	Mar 9, 2017 by wuga
	welding questions (Preview) So now I have a couple of welding questions. In the first picture I have two pieces of 16 ga overlapping each other. Top piece is primed and the lower one is not. What I want to do is butt them together to make one smooth part. I know I have to cut one of them but wonder if there is video or is someone can give...	Marten	13	2017	Feb 21, 2017 by 33 guy
	shifter trivia (Preview) This is a picture of the shifter I have for my truck. Can someone tell me what the part is that I am pointing to. It has numbers on it but when I try and type it into a GM parts search it does not come up. The shifter came out of a Monte Carlo SS but I have forgotten the year. Thinking it may be a 2007 but not sure...	Marten	10	2147	Feb 8, 2017 by Supernash
	HELP !!!!!!! (Preview) I have a 50 year old two door hardtop. The original side glass has what looks to be water stains on them. I tried ,,,, glass cleaner, vinegar and baking soda, armor all glass scrub, high alcohol hand scrub, white off (used to clean white off the glass on a wood stove), and car wax. Still has a ton of what look...	toomuchjunk	12	1587	Feb 4, 2017 by toomuchjunk
	SBC Cylinder Heads (Preview) Just curious... what would be an ideal set of economical aftermarket assembled heads I could just bolt on and go with on my 350? I have stock 993 heads now, pretty sure cam is not stock but no idea what it is, nothing to wild just doesn't sound stock To me.	Beans	26	2675	Jan 14, 2017 by 40bowtie
	Rebuilders (Preview) Question ....are there companies that will rebuild water pumps in southern ont. Have a expensive aftermarket pump that gave up the deal couple yrs ago. bought another one but it would be nice to have a spare.	Torquewar	4	1196	Jan 12, 2017 by Torquewar
	Front Sway bar (Preview) Happy New Year Guys : Does anyone know of a 1 inch sway bar that is a ( reasonably ) direct fit for the original , on a 1951 - 1954 Chevrolet . Any ideas and opinions would be appreciated . I can buy a new one , but would have to re-mortgage the house to get it here . Thanks in Advance -- LATER -- DON / FLEET 5...	FLEET 51	10	1525	Jan 8, 2017 by Davyj
	gauges (Preview) So thinking ahead a bit. Starting to think about my dash and how I am going to work it which leads to getting the gauges so I know what hole size to use. Is there any/much difference between the different manufactures? Any I should avoid or any I should be using? Will either be 5 or 6 gauges when done. I...	Marten	7	1203	Dec 21, 2016 by Lightspeed Mike
	engine building (Preview) http://digital.enginebuildermag.com/launch.aspx?eid=117f34a3-9ef7-4374-a6c1-ae5dfcff4c38	henrystoys	0	901	Dec 13, 2016 by henrystoys
	seat mounting (Preview) So I picked up a set of bucket seats for the truck. To bad for the Monte Carlo SS I took them from. I have to raise them about 4-5" to make them high enough in the truck. What would be a good way to do this? Thinking the 2 x 4's I have there now won't cut it.	Marten	23	2644	Dec 8, 2016 by admin
	wheel/ tire size comparer (Preview) https://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp	henrystoys	4	784	Dec 7, 2016 by henrystoys
	Help Identify This Car/Truck Heater! (Preview) I picked up this heater the other day and it has no marking for me to identify it. It was with a bunch of tractor stuff but this looks aftermarket to me because the core looks like it's factory fresh. The chrome pieces look older but nice and shiny, the back parts in flat look like they are a fresh paint job, t...	Atomsplitter	8	1355	Nov 19, 2016 by Matchless
	strong Gas smell after filling new tank (Preview) Hi Guys, another noob question! I have tried a search with no results and I'm sure I have read this here once before? I just got my truck running after four years, this was my first and only attempt at building a ground up 4 wheeler. I just put about a gallon of hi test in to get the truck started, when I come i...	v2addict	23	2038	Oct 8, 2016 by v2addict
	power Rack and pinion steering (Preview) Good evening fellows, Well 4 years in and we finely got to a point to here the beast roar for the first time! Unfortunately I was so nervous I didn't have as much fun as I had hoped, that said it was a major mil stone for sure and relatively few problems for my first build. my major problem was with my power r...	v2addict	16	2115	Oct 6, 2016 by v2addict
	Machine Shop? (Preview) a friend is working on an old Willis jeep. Says he needs a machine shop for his block to get soem work done. anyone recommend a place?? He's in Oshawa area.	Beans	4	938	Sep 30, 2016 by Beans
	MOPAR SB Books (Preview) Found these two books cleaning up at home. Anyone interested, make an offer? Trade something? Anyone have any Model A books to trade??	Beans	0	827	Sep 19, 2016 by Beans
	Crankshaft work ? (Preview) This is something I've only heard of, but never had it done. I have a crank for that Rolair that spun a rod insert bearing. I hate giving up on stuff. Many moons ago, shaft journals were welded and then reground to specs. Not me personally, but my Uncles did. Anybody have this done before and can advise me....	Supernash	3	912	Sep 11, 2016 by shag766
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