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1970 mercury cyclone gt parts

geno — Thu, 24 Nov 2005 05:59:08 GMT

I am restoring a 1970 mercury cyclone gt and am in need of parts. Needing front grill and hidden head light covers, inside dash for instrument panel. The car is looking great, have painted it and have gone thru and done brakes, undercoating, shocks and tires. It runs great. This was my first car. I was able to find it and buy it back. Anyone that has these parts please email me. Thanks.

41 plymouth truck parts needed

modelmkr 66 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:58:34 GMT

I have a 41 plymouth truck, and am having no luck finding parts,

Can anyone help me find parts for my truck THANKS

Seat Belts

quickandeasy — Thu, 11 Nov 2004 17:48:43 GMT

I have a seat belt on my motorhome that will not let me pull it out to latch it for travel. It catches when pulled out about 15". I have taken it out of the boot and can push a bar and it will release. but this is not proper.

Problem Installing Rear sub frame Brackets.

Knightriding — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:05:57 GMT

I live in Northeast Ohio where rust is a problem. I am in the process of working on my '93 Ford Thunderbird (my daily driver). I am trying to replace my Rear sub-frame brackets. I have already bought new ones, but I am afraid that when I unbolt the old ones (whats left of them), the body will flex and move out of alignment and the bolt holes wont line up! Any advice that you can give me would be helpful and appreciated.

1984 s-15 Jimmy

ridiculous_fools — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:15:06 GMT

I'm working on restoring my Jimmy, and on the interior of the rear gate it has a plastic panel with a piece of carpet glued to it. The carpet is very worn, and I'd like to replace it, but it is glued on REALLY well with something resembling contact cement. Does anybody have any ideas how to get the carpet off (preferably in one piece so I can use it as a template)?

Also, after I get the new piece cut and ready to install does anyone have suggestions on what to use to adhere it, as well as any tips on this sort of thing?

Thanks for any help.

ENGINE/OIL OR GAS ADDITIVE

SCHOONER — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:08:05 GMT

Hi Guys (Newbie here)

I happened to be watching SPEED on cable. One of my favorites about cars/restorations & new products.

They devoted almost an entire program on this product that's be around since the 50's believe it on not.

It's called Z/MAX the product is added to you engine oil. Their are other additives but I talk about the engine additive.

The stuff looks to good to be true. They too a square piece of metal, about an inch thick and heated it up to engien heat I think is was about 190 degrees ( i may be wrong ) on the heat temp.

But nevertheless, in the middle of this 1in. plate of steel they drilled a half-round hole halfway into the plate. The poured a droplet of this Z/MAX into the hole.

Low and behold within a few minutes the Z/MAX penertated into the hole and throughout the steel. Spreading to the ends the square piece of steel.

Then their droped a few droplets of Z/MAX onto some engine grease. And BANG! the Z/MAX started breaking-up the grease.

They claimed that Z/MAX will prevent any carbon on the engine parts and prolong engine life along with better cooled engine parts. Less wear and tear, including better excellaration.

QUESTION(S) PLEASE:

1. Have any you guys out there ever seen this commerical?

2. Have any you guys uses this Z/MAX ? If so please give me your expericence with it.

THANK YOU ALL GUYS

GOD BLESS

Schooner :cool:

clutch

young restorer — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:48:33 GMT

I have a 1987 camaro clucth slave and master cylinder and need a clutch line. It has a specific fitting that involves an o-ring and i would appreciate if anyone one knows where i can buy one or make something to work with it.

69 Camaro Restoration

tjos — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 06:37:31 GMT

I am new to the forum and this is my first post. My son and I are getting ready to tackle our first serious restoration project of his 69 Camaro. We will be in uncharted territory when we install new floor pans and quarter panels. The first thing is the new floor pans. It seems to me there was an article in Auto Restorer a while back about new floor pans in uni-body vehicles but I couldn’t find it in my library. Was there an article? If not, it seems like there are multiple ways to do it. What is the best way for an amateur? I was thinking about dropping the new floor pans in on top of the old ones and drawing a cutting line around it. I would then cut out the old pan and butt weld the new one using spot welds all the way around to avoid warping the new pans. Is this the best way to do it? Is there an article or publication that could help us?

engine stand

jeffsang — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 06:24:27 GMT

I am a new subscriber and I just read an article in the newest issue about a person who built an engine stand out of 2x4s and said he got the idea from auto restorer. Which issue was it in? I would like a copy of the article.

jeff

need help

young restorer — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:42:42 GMT

I have a 1985 Cutlass Salon. It is to my understanding that all 1985 cutlass, monte carlos, Regals, and grand Prixs did not come with the option of a maunual transmission. I have taken a Chevrolet 327 and mated it with a 5- speed out of a 1987 I-rocZ and eventually a richmond 5-speed but my concern is installing a clutch pedal i have room but would apreciate some help on how to hang the clutch and brake assembly

85 Sedan Deville Engine - HELP

muggs — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 16:22:19 GMT

I have an 85 SDV, 4 liter, which I believe is the 1st year to use aluminum blocks. I am looking for advice related to whether the frame can support a cast-iron engine, and are they available for this year. If not, what is the best route to go for replacing with an new aluminum block. Present engine has 150,000 miles and leaks about 1 quart of oil per 2000 miles.

thanks

John

New To List / 67 Mustang Project

PhoenixSmitty — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:23:07 GMT

1967 Mustang

I am a member of the Jag-Lovers.org, and one of the guys there referred me and encouraged me to join this group.

I have recently been offered to buy back my `67 Mustang, that I sold to a kid that worked for me back in 1988. A young man of honor, he finally was able to hunt me down after all these years and told me over dinner that he had promised me that I would have first dibs on my car if he ever decided to sell it.

After 18 years, he has decided to sell and I get it back - hopefully very soon. He has made some changes that I don't agree with, but for the most part, he has taken very good care of my car all these years.

I am not looking to restore this to some Concourse level, but want to use it as a daily driver.

My friend at J-L stated that there was some great articles and advice here on what sensible and appropriate mods can be made with a daily driver reliability project in mind. He specifically mentioned an article on a `68 California Special by Larry Lyles?
Anyone know of these references?

Brakes

sscott65s — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 13:34:03 GMT

Could anyone advise me what would be required to change a single chamber master cylinder to a two chamber master cylinder for a 1965 pontiac le mans? I am considering this for safety reasons. Thanks.

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tri five rack and pinion

fuzz — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 21:39:54 GMT

Can anyone give information on how to build your own rack and pinion for a tri five chevy? Or where to find information on how to do this? thanks

engine oil cooling

al6388 — Sat, 26 Feb 2005 07:53:12 GMT

on my 1964 gto, we are planning on installing an engine oil cooler with a remote mounted filter. a concern is that the oil will drain back to the block causing a lapse of oil and pressure to the bearings upon startup. one suggestion has been to install a check valve inline, is this a good idea, is there a real concern, or any other suggestions?

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Media Blast or Chemical Dip?

LedSled2u — Mon, 11 Jul 2005 20:28:35 GMT

Help! I feel there is peace-of-mind with chemical dipping a car to completely remove all filler and rust, but I don't know the expense of the procedure or if media-blasting will suffice. Any advice/experience will be appreciated. Thanks.

sealer between metal finders

cschwab — Wed, 16 Mar 2005 14:35:37 GMT

i have a 1956 ford pick -up truck that i am rebuilding from the ground up. in assembling the inter finder to the outer finder the 1956 ford shop manual usese a sealer m-5335-b between the parts,also it is used for mounting the rear finders also.what should i use???chuck

79 Dodge Lil-Red-Express, Bed Wood

mnewman — Tue, 01 Mar 2005 11:59:32 GMT

I am at a loss as to the correct procedure to install the wood inside the bed of a 1979 Dodge Step-Side. It is not like Ford or Chevrolet. There are three cross braces that attach to the frame, and the wood. The wood is all that appears to attach the bed sides. I have the manuals and parts books, but no help. I purchased the wood from MAR-K. They do not know the procedure either. Someone must know the correct procedure.

Spoked Wheels

c4clewis — Sat, 30 Oct 2004 16:02:09 GMT

I have a 1959 Thunderbird that my father and I originally restored 10 years ago and was a daily driver for 7 years. I'm in the Air Force, and over the last 2 years I have been unable to have the car with me due to various circumstances. I have the car again and am trying to do a "mini" restoration over the most worn parts of the car. These include some rusted body panels (Colorado winters can be hard on these old cars), and a ten year old paint job.
Where I am really stuck is a set of roadster rims that I put on the car about 5 years ago. The rims are dirty and 1 rim has at least 2 spokes broken on it. Is there an easier way of gettin between the spokes to polish them? How do I go about fixing the broken spokes? I'm in the Shreveport area, is there anyone around that can do this? Also, some spokes seem to be loose, showing about 1/4 inch of stem into the wheel hub when I pull off the spinner. Is this something I can do at home with some more knowledge or do I need to take these wheels to a professional? Thanks for any help!