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  1. using adhesive instead of welding body metal? experts please.

    By Guest pete324rock,
    • 24 replies
    • 115.3k views

  2. Losening stuck piston rings

    By Guffin,
    • 13 replies
    • 61.6k views

  3. How to De-Carbon Head & Combustion Chambers?

    By Guest Silverghost,
    • 11 replies
    • 60.5k views

  4. Vibration around 55 mph - Driveshaft out of balance?

    By Guest,
    • 6 replies
    • 57.8k views

  5. What comes first the chicken or the egg, Body filler or primer?

    By Durant Mike,
    • 20 replies
    • 55k views

  6. Adhesive needed for Silicone Rubber ?

    By Guest Silverghost,
    • 14 replies
    • 51.8k views

  7. Which goes on first? etch primer or filler... for bare metal prep

    By GarageStudios,
    • 5 replies
    • 51.8k views

  8. Radial tires to replace 6.50-16 tube type

    By Joseph P. Indusi,
    • 9 replies
    • 51k views

  9. "Type A" Auto tranny fluid - Modern equivalent ?

    By Guest De Soto Frank,
    • 6 replies
    • 50.6k views

  10. RUST REMOVAL using molasses??? 1 2

    By 22george,
    • 57 replies
    • 49.5k views

  11. Marvel Mystery Oil to free seized engine??

    By Guest,
    • 8 replies
    • 49.2k views

  12. washing brake shoes, how to clean?

    By astroguy,
    • 30 replies
    • 48.2k views

  13. When did cars start using 12 volt batteries?

    By wrenchguy,
    • 28 replies
    • 45.2k views

  14. Electric Fuel Pump for priming only??

    By Fred Zwicker,
    • 33 replies
    • 44.4k views

  15. Stripping top paint layer to get to original color.

    By Chacheska,
    • 23 replies
    • 42.9k views

  16. Which 'modern' car frame will interchange with a 1951 chevrolet four door?

    By Guest 1917Maxwell1Ton,
    • 13 replies
    • 42.2k views

  17. Exchange Broken Snap-On Tools for Replacements?

    By RansomEli,
    • 25 replies
    • 39.8k views

  18. 6V Ignition Troubleshooting(PLEASE HELP!!!)

    By Guest wbonebrake,   
    • 10 replies
    • 39k views

  19. Dustless Blasting

    By Guest Mochet,
    • 20 replies
    • 38.3k views

  20. Smoke from valve cover breather

    By fhogeweg,
    • 28 replies
    • 35.7k views

  21. Tach Dwell Meter - Need Instruction Sheet

    By JD in KC,
    • 22 replies
    • 35.3k views

  22. Side post battery terminal bolt removal to replace bolt

    By RO,
    • 4 replies
    • 34.8k views

  23. Correct way to install cotter pins in castle nuts?

    By Gary_Ash,
    • 33 replies
    • 33.7k views

  24. Can Boiling Point of Gas Be Raised?

    By Steve_Mack_CT,
    • 25 replies
    • 33.5k views

  25. How to dispose of old gasoline

    By RansomEli,
    • 16 replies
    • 33.5k views

  26. gas line blocked...chemical clean out??

    By mrspeedyt,
    • 11 replies
    • 32.3k views

  27. Aluminum and acetone reactions?

    By Guest 51c8Joe,
    • 6 replies
    • 32.3k views

  28. 8 volt battery for starting and running

    By Rich Janouskovec,
    • 24 replies
    • 31.9k views

  29. 6volt positive ground question?

    By senttocrash,
    • 8 replies
    • 31.7k views

  30. fuel-flooded engine

    By fordmerc,
    • 11 replies
    • 31.6k views

  31. Best way to prevent new gas tank rust

    By laheyth,
    • 16 replies
    • 31.3k views

  32. Grease OK in steering box?

    By Guest Calpete,
    • 15 replies
    • 31.2k views

  33. removal of rust in water jacket

    By mikzjr@aol.com,
    • 22 replies
    • 29.8k views

  34. fluid drive transmission 1 2

    By Guest Brady,
    • 45 replies
    • 29.7k views

  35. putting a v8 in a 63 nova

    By Joe Werner,
    • 26 replies
    • 28.2k views

  36. lacquer paint over enamel

    By WHITE70T/A,
    • 13 replies
    • 27.6k views

  37. TIGHT ENGINE AFTER REBUILD

    By autoluke,
    • 27 replies
    • 27.2k views

  38. Porcelain Sign Cleaning

    By Paul Dobbin,
    • 10 replies
    • 26.6k views

  39. what wire gauge to use?

    By K8096,
    • 20 replies
    • 26.3k views

  40. Paint Mix Ratios

    By MochetVelo,
    • 18 replies
    • 25.5k views

  41. Info on old Walker Floor Jack

    By ChiScouter,
    • 16 replies
    • 24.1k views

  42. 6 VOLT ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP

    By RO,
    • 38 replies
    • 23.8k views

  43. The heat riser valve. Really important, or really NOT important?

    By Guest asinger,
    • 20 replies
    • 23.6k views

  44. COPPER BRAKE LINES ARE THEY SAFE

    By mikzjr@aol.com,
    • 15 replies
    • 23.6k views

  45. HOW DOES ONE AGE ALUMINUM?

    By bruffsup,
    • 12 replies
    • 23.1k views

  46. Battery Disconnect Switch? 1 2

    By Jon37,
    • 41 replies
    • 22.7k views

  47. 250 Six. Rough Idle. Stalls When Accelerated

    By Roger Frazee,
    • 20 replies
    • 22.1k views

  48. 409 chevy

    By Guest HOOIE,
    • 12 replies
    • 22k views

  49. Found! Online List of Stations Selling Ethanol-Free Gasoline!

    By carbdoc,
    • 13 replies
    • 21.9k views

  50. Model A Ignition Woes--HELP ME, PLEASE! (long)

    By Matt Harwood,
    • 12 replies
    • 21.6k views

  51. Cleaning up the generator commutator?

    By Dave_B,
    • 10 replies
    • 21.4k views

  52. Best Rear View Mirror Adhesive?

    By carbdoc,
    • 14 replies
    • 21.4k views

  53. Water Pump packing 1 2

    By HarryJ,
    • 48 replies
    • 21.3k views

  54. Make a rubber mat look like new.

    By imported_fordmerc,
    • 8 replies
    • 21.3k views

  55. Anti freeze in Antique Cars

    By AlanM,
    • 18 replies
    • 21.3k views

  56. Bare Metal Prep

    By Guest Buckeyebill,
    • 15 replies
    • 21.2k views

  57. Best way to remove paint from Chrome...

    By GarageStudios,
    • 2 replies
    • 20.7k views

  58. Old gas tank sludge, How do I get rid of it?

    By imported_foxfireray,
    • 18 replies
    • 20.5k views

  59. Valve Cover Gaskets - Cork or Rubber?

    By Fred Zwicker,
    • 10 replies
    • 20.1k views

  60. 1931 ford model a electrical problem

    By Guest lildrip049,
    • 29 replies
    • 20.1k views

  61. 4-barrel Rochester stalls on acceleration

    By gmdbhornet,
    • 30 replies
    • 20.1k views

  62. Chrome Plating

    By jonlabree,
    • 39 replies
    • 19.9k views

  63. Groaning Power Steering

    By Steve Braverman,
    • 17 replies
    • 19.8k views

  64. Type Of Oil for pre 50s "Antiques"?

    By Guest Silverghost,
    • 16 replies
    • 19.5k views

  65. What is the shelf life for Automatic Transmission Fluid?

    By Guest jmarsicano,
    • 8 replies
    • 19.4k views

  66. 6 volt starter relay

    By Guest mjames,
    • 36 replies
    • 19.4k views

  67. 1966 Mustang dies intermittently

    By Matt Harwood,
    • 15 replies
    • 19k views

  68. vapor lock additives or ideas 1 2

    By tcslr,
    • 55 replies
    • 18.8k views

  69. moving a car with seized brakes

    By Guest,
    • 15 replies
    • 18.7k views

  70. Removing broken spark plugs 1 2

    By jcmiller,
    • 40 replies
    • 18.5k views

  71. Vintage AC fuel pump numbers

    By ricosan,
    • 26 replies
    • 18.5k views

  72. How do you remove the front shocks....

    By Lebowski,
    • 32 replies
    • 18.3k views

  73. Wanted-Old Fashioned Sticky Cloth Electrical Tape

    By NTArrington,
    • 25 replies
    • 18.3k views

  74. Whats involved in Converting from 6v to 12v on my 49 Plymouth Special Deluxe

    By Guest,
    • 26 replies
    • 18.2k views

  75. Cleaning a Radiator

    By broker-len,
    • 10 replies
    • 18k views

  76. removing vinyl top

    By rhb1999,
    • 17 replies
    • 18k views

  77. Seeking Deep Blue Paint Color

    By MochetVelo,
    • 20 replies
    • 17.9k views

  78. moth ball smell

    By yirgaman,
    • 9 replies
    • 17.5k views

  79. Tip/ TP tools, Pressure Sand Blaster parts???

    By Dandy Dave,
    • 3 replies
    • 17.2k views

  80. " Sneaky Pete" tool for Rear main seal removal?

    By Clipper47,
    • 11 replies
    • 17.1k views

  81. Removing 3 M weatherstrip adhesive from paint.

    By Guest,
    • 16 replies
    • 16.8k views

  82. circle track carburetor question

    By tcslr,
    • 3 replies
    • 16.7k views

  83. Upholstery panel board

    By Guest vacabill,
    • 15 replies
    • 16.6k views

  84. Rust pitting on body panels

    By Luv2Wrench,
    • 8 replies
    • 16.4k views

  85. Sealing Radiator Hose Connections

    By mike brady,
    • 5 replies
    • 16.3k views

  86. "Chrome Spray" Systems

    By MochetVelo,
    • 37 replies
    • 16.3k views

  87. What will completely remove tar from bare metal?

    By hddennis,
    • 24 replies
    • 16.1k views

  88. Braided Stainless brake lines: total conversion?

    By Guest Twilight Fenrir,
    • 19 replies
    • 16.1k views

  89. New Tires' Whitewalls Turns Brown . . . What to Do?

    By carbdoc,
    • 34 replies
    • 15.7k views

  90. No Injector pulse

    By Guest badwench,
    • 9 replies
    • 15.7k views

  91. Lead fuel additive

    By Vifa,
    • 19 replies
    • 15.5k views

  92. sucking brake fluid from master cylinder

    By Guest Randy Berger,
    • 12 replies
    • 15.1k views

  93. TALK TO ME ABOUT LINE HONE/LINE BORE OF MAIN BEARING SURFACE

    By DENNISWEBER47,
    • 12 replies
    • 14.9k views

  94. Aluminum Pistons Better Than Iron?

    By MochetVelo,
    • 35 replies
    • 14.9k views

  95. Engine knock--newly rebuilt engine

    By Guest 36chev,
    • 34 replies
    • 14.8k views

  96. Painting with Urethane - final sanding with 320 grit OK?

    By RansomEli,
    • 9 replies
    • 14.7k views

  97. Leaf Spring restoration and lube

    By 32Pontiac6,   
    • 33 replies
    • 14.7k views

  98. Epoxy Pressure Porosity Sealing Cylinder Heads & Blocks

    By Guest Silverghost,
    • 9 replies
    • 14.7k views

  99. 3rd Brush Generator

    By hchris,
    • 38 replies
    • 14.6k views

  100. 1920's Rod bearings 1 2

    By 20Premier,
    • 62 replies
    • 14.6k views
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