<![CDATA[AACA Forums - Our Cars & Restoration Projects]]> http://forums.aaca.org/ Ongoing updates on our favorite cars and current restoration projects. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:09:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.aaca.org/styles/aaca/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[AACA Forums - Our Cars & Restoration Projects]]> http://forums.aaca.org/ 1974 mgb makeover http://forums.aaca.org/f190/1974-mgb-makeover-272432.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:30:16 GMT I needed a smll toy so i pic this last yr. hope you enjoy pics as much as i enjoy driving. I needed a smll toy so i pic this last yr. hope you enjoy pics as much as i enjoy driving.
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]]> olivaroy http://forums.aaca.org/f190/1974-mgb-makeover-272432.html Straight Eight Flywheel ? http://forums.aaca.org/f190/straight-eight-flywheel-272186.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:29:31 GMT Since I first bought my 51, the starter doesn`t engage every time I go to start her, but I can hear the starter motor.After a few attempts she starts... Since I first bought my 51, the starter doesn`t engage every time I go to start her, but I can hear the starter motor.After a few attempts she starts right up or if I rock the car in gear.I`m hoping I`m not jeopardizing the fly wheel or starter by running her this way since there is no grinding noise. If it is the teeth on the fly wheel, can this be repaired without removing the fly wheel? Or can it be run this way without causing any damage? ]]> toolman53 http://forums.aaca.org/f190/straight-eight-flywheel-272186.html Amphicar detail... http://forums.aaca.org/f190/amphicar-detail-272074.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:41:58 GMT I've been trying to make this car look decent. It was pulled out of a garage and painted years ago now the son-in-law wants it to be completed for him. They did a decent paint job but failed to do so much as pull a plug wire or brake drum. More on the suspension clean up later.
I am now detailing it for him so the inside can look presentable. It was kinda like having a new suit on, but last weeks underwear on! :eek: They guy who painted it made a big mistake by squirting black in the engine bay. It should be blue as well. Now it's like working in a cave.
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]]> Amphicar BUYER http://forums.aaca.org/f190/amphicar-detail-272074.html 1968 newport conv http://forums.aaca.org/f190/1968-newport-conv-271999.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:11:12 GMT I have newport 99% compl, all i need is pass chrome around headlites it continues from hood any help would be appreciated. enjoy pic's
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]]> olivaroy http://forums.aaca.org/f190/1968-newport-conv-271999.html 1939 Zephyr barn find http://forums.aaca.org/f190/1939-zephyr-barn-find-271258.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:34:39 GMT This is a car my dad found in a barn that his priest owned. I ended up buying it for a really sweet price. Pictures Listed are as progress is... This is a car my dad found in a barn that his priest owned. I ended up buying it for a really sweet price. Pictures Listed are as progress is made....this car has an original 36k for miles...I'll keep the pictures coming of the progress that has been made over the summer.. thanks for looking!!
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]]> DADDIO65 http://forums.aaca.org/f190/1939-zephyr-barn-find-271258.html Need some help. http://forums.aaca.org/f190/need-some-help-271238.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:09:24 GMT Hi everyone I,m just the new kid on the block when it comes to restoring the classic cars. I think I picked a good one for the first one a 1934 buick... Hi everyone I,m just the new kid on the block when it comes to restoring the classic cars. I think I picked a good one for the first one a 1934 buick sr.40 club sedan. It looks like all the parts are there and then some. It has the original 233 straight eight with 76,000 mi unfortunatly the timing chain was so worn it bent three push rods. Thats where I need some help. I'm looking for anybody who could point me in the right direction in rebuilding her. Thanks for the help anything is appreciated. ]]> snomkela http://forums.aaca.org/f190/need-some-help-271238.html 1931 Packard 833 468 Coupe http://forums.aaca.org/f190/1931-packard-833-468-coupe-271132.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:56:47 GMT A little History I own a 1931 Packard Std 8 833 Coupe 468. It has been in the family since 1958. My Great Uncle owned it before my father... A little History

I own a 1931 Packard Std 8 833 Coupe 468. It has been in the family since 1958. My Great Uncle owned it before my father purchased it from him in 1988. Dad did some work on old Bessie (that is the name my friend gave her) when he own it until he passed away in 1996 and left it in my hands. Well fast forward to roughly 2005 I had some engine problems and you know what happens once you start tearing things apart one thing lead to another now I am at a full down to the frame restoration.

You can follow up on my restoration of a 1931 Packard 833 468 Coupe here
http://forums.aaca.org/f134/31-833-r...on-213384.html ]]> Packin31 http://forums.aaca.org/f190/1931-packard-833-468-coupe-271132.html Buick Straight 8 oil recommendations http://forums.aaca.org/f190/buick-straight-8-oil-recommendations-271102.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:28:09 GMT The reference page for a 51 Buick`s oil, recomends using 10w oil. Will 10w 40 harm the motor for year round use,I`m from Buffalo NY and the temps dip... The reference page for a 51 Buick`s oil, recomends using 10w oil. Will 10w 40 harm the motor for year round use,I`m from Buffalo NY and the temps dip below o*.This will be my first oil change on her and I`m also wondering about the oil filter, and if I should put oil in there during the refill? Capacities with filter are 5 1/2 quarts, is that correct? Thanks in advance for any info.

Toolman53 ]]> toolman53 http://forums.aaca.org/f190/buick-straight-8-oil-recommendations-271102.html columbia 1923-1924 http://forums.aaca.org/f190/columbia-1923-1924-a-271069.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:58:51 GMT I am looking for information about the Columbia Six . I am restoring a touring model from 1923. Look more at my website www.columbia6.se... I am looking for information about the Columbia Six .
I am restoring a touring model from 1923.
Look more at my website www.columbia6.se ]]> columbia http://forums.aaca.org/f190/columbia-1923-1924-a-271069.html 28 dodge victory project http://forums.aaca.org/f190/28-dodge-victory-project-270996.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:42:40 GMT I have a 28 dodge victory sedan, well some of it, body(no floor) fenders,doors, running boards, frame(bare)& the front cowl. I would like to make a rat rod out of it . What are the pros and cons about using the 28 frame. Can the front end from something else be added (brakes,rotors calipers etc.)easy enough or is it wiser to use the frame ( rolling chassis) from something else. Its my first project, hoping someone out there would like to sharesome experience. thanks in advance. ]]> rhuble64 http://forums.aaca.org/f190/28-dodge-victory-project-270996.html 1953 Dodge Coronet Convertible - Any Others Out There? http://forums.aaca.org/f190/1953-dodge-coronet-convertible-any-others-270988.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:04:50 GMT I very recently bought a 1953 Dodge Coronet convertible that had been in storage since 1965 from the family of the original owner. It has its... I very recently bought a 1953 Dodge Coronet convertible that had been in storage since 1965 from the family of the original owner. It has its original Red Ram engine with Gyro-Torque transmission & is like a 12 year old used car (which it was when it was put up). Am currently going thru the process of getting it running.

In searching the internet for information on these cars, I find pictures of only three such cars - a restored one in a collection in Nevada, another restored one & a bare body (1953 or 54) at undisclosed locations. Supposedly 4,100 of these cars were made in 1953. Can the survival rate be so low that these convertibles are this scarce? I understand there are no others listed on the club roster. Any guesses as to survival rate - even at 10% there should be ~400 of them out there? Anyone have one or remember seeing one?

My first car was a 53 Coronet sedan, also with the Red Ram. A convertible would have certainly caught my attention over the years had I seen one. My other collector car is a 69 GTX, so now I have a "collection". ]]> CaptainGTX http://forums.aaca.org/f190/1953-dodge-coronet-convertible-any-others-270988.html 57 sweptside in prog http://forums.aaca.org/f190/57-sweptside-prog-270892.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:56:20 GMT the cab and inter is 90% compl,still looking for bed and fins! any help would be appreciated. the cab and inter is 90% compl,still looking for bed and fins! any help would be appreciated.
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