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Thanks Tim

I'm thinking about joining one of the clubs for Chevrolets since I now have 2(3 if I include the '99 Silverado). Any recommendations on which one to join? I've googled them and not sure which would be the best one, one for just Impalas or one for cars and trucks. Thanks Tim

On Youtube there is a video of a guy resealing an A6 compressor, Centurybob is the name. From the video, it seems to be a very simple straight forward job, so much so, I'm going to attempt to rebuild one of the ones I have. Tim

I found 2 sets of these Thursday at the Charlotte Auto Fair. I almost bought a set for my '71 Impala. The $100.00 set had 1 badly damaged one and the $125.00 set had 2 missing the center flags. I really didn't want to have to buy 2 sets just to make one good set, but they were tempting. Tim

I do not buy parts online and never have. I buy 99% of my parts from my locally owned NAPA store which has AWESOME counter people! If I get a wrong part, I want to be able to go back to the same counter, and hopefully the same person and usually with the original part in hand, to show them what I got was wrong, can't do that when ordering off the computer. If NAPA can't get the part I need, they will try to find it for me from other sources and if possible, order it to come to the store. I don't mind paying more and I don't mind having to pay NAPA for the shipping. Granted, my vehicles are not as old as most members vehicles are, and most parts are still readily available through local parts stores. I needed a transmission mount for the Brougham and NAPA couldn't source it from anywhere, went to O'Reilly's who said they could get it, but when it arrived, it was incorrect, went to AutoZone (with original) and they said they had it and it would be there the next day, it was and was exactly correct. I don't mind the time, or the gas used to drive to a store to talk to someone in person to buy something. As my wife who buys everything online, says I'm "An Old Fart" who doesn't like change. Tim

I agree 100% Tim

I too have been going for 30 plus years and look forward to it every year. My problem is there are very, very few Cadillac parts but I enjoy walking the track and looking at the cars for sale. I'm going this time to find the guy who sells owner's manuals and dealer brochures in hopes I can get one for the Impala I just got. Also going to Myrtle Beach next week for the Pee Dee Rod Runners car show and swap meet. Tim

Let me say that this is the first non-running car I have ever owned so I may be asking some dumb questions on here as I wake it up. The day it was brought home, I didn't have room in my garage for it so all I did was check the fluids and they were all full thankfully, oil a little darker than I liked, and I pulled the plugs (it had autolites, such sacrilege) and sprayed oil in the cylinders. Finally, Saturday, with help from my son, we were able to push it inside and I attempted to see if I could turn the motor over by hand. After I removed the seized belts from the pulleys, I was able to turn it with little effort, YEH, no seized motor! Here is where I need a little advice. Looking at the fuel tank, it appears to be a "new" tank that was maybe installed when it was "restored" in '07/'08?? What would be the best way to clean the inside? I've watched every video of how to clean one till I'm dizzy. Thanks Tim

I have always liked the '65-'69 Corvairs and would like to have a 4-door hard top with the telescopic steering wheel. Tim

My dad's family is from Salisbury NC. My dad and grandparents moved to Spartanburg because they closed the Spencer shop and to keep his job, my grandfather had to relocate to Spartanburg. My grandfather worked in the Spencer shop working on steam locomotives. Have been to the NCTM many times over the years and enjoy it every time. Irony is when they closed the Norfolk shop in Spartanburg, my dad had to relocate back to NC to keep his job with the railroad until he retired. PS: this is the grandfather that bought the 1969 Chevrolet pickup new that I now have. Tim

JamesR Thanks Tim

Unless I stumble across a set for a price I can’t turn down, I’m staying with the originals. Anyone notice that the rims are painted the same color as the car? I wonder if those wire caps are as heavy as the ones on my Cadillacs. Tim

I have Champaigne tastes on a Cheerwine budget, but I do it anyway. This last one ('71 Impala) is more in line with my budget than any of the Cadillacs I have (or had). I have been blessed in that I was able to buy the cars I wanted in good condition for amounts I could live with (or without). Tim

I like those and would consider them. Thanks Tim

To rocketraider; NO! I'm not changing the hubcaps. Tim