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You can also install a magnetic drain plug on the oil pan.

*Except for big-block Chevelles and Z28 Camaros.

Thanks, George - it was the Ferrari portion that I am familiar with. I didn't realize that was only a part of the show. I used to travel to WPB regularly for work and happened to be there once during the Cavallino. I had gotten used to seeing Ferraris on the street, but after seeing the fifth one in the span of about five minutes, I had to ask someone what was going on!

Maybe I'm a few years behind the curve on this, but wasn't the Cavallino regularly held at The Breakers...?

To help get the first tape stripe circular, I placed a few short pieces of masking tape at a constant radius. That made it easier to judge where to lay the striping tape. Once the first circle is down, another ring of the desired width striping tape can be applied to establish gap, followed by the next stripe. Once the stripes are down go back and remove the tape used to define the gaps. A top coat of clear sounds like a good idea as it will unify the sheen and will soften the edges of the tape stripes.

Congratulations on the BSA! Which car was awarded BoS?

Today, the '75 Corvette would still be a plastic bumper smog-era Corvette. The '70/'71 Skylark would be a 455 GS!

That's good. The regulator body must be grounded to the car body.

Maybe this? https://restorationstuff.com/shop/#fb0=31

"Reduced maintenance" is really the fundamental advantage of Pertronix. I agree, however, that unlike modern cars, there are lots of other items on classic cars that require regular maintenance. The issue today is poor quality of replacement ignition points and particularly condensers. That's why I carry a 'known good' condenser in the glovebox of my cars that use them. I have a NORS remanufactured distributor for my Riviera on the shelf, but I'm content to run the original distributor with Pertronix as long as it continues to behave itself...

That's her way of saying 'thanks'! Probably feels good to stretch her legs after that long nap. Phil looks pleased with the result!

Check the ignition timing. When was the starter motor last checked or overhauled? As always, scrutinize the condition of all cables and connections. The resistance of a marginal electrical connection will increase as the temperature increases. Oh, and that's a beautiful Buick you have there!

If it's leaking at the steering box be sure to check the Pitman shaft seal. If it's leaking at the hose connection, it may be that the rubber in one or both of the hoses has broken-down and needs to be replaced.

Also be sure to have a good book to read while you wait...

If I'm pretty certain that a bolt or nut on a stud can't be removed without substantial risk of breakage, i have preemptively drilled-out and removed the bolt head or nut, leaving the shank/stud. That way, once the part is removed you'll have access to the threads in the block for penetrating oil and still have the full length of the shank (or stud) to grab with a small pipe wrench or vicegrips.

The striping tape is pretty easy and very forgiving. You can pull it back and re-do as necessary. Also lets you try different colors. You can do a couple of wheels in different colors or styles and stare at them for a few days to decide which you like better!

They show this anti-skid on their website. I'm thinking about using the epoxy coating with this on the floor of my enclosed car hauler.

Well, when I put new whitewalls on my '38 Century, I decided to change my wheel color from red (with the old blackwalls) to black (body color). To spice it up a bit I decided to add a red pinstripe using some 1/16" pinstripe tape I had on the shelf. I figured the red would hint at the optional red wheel treatment. Anyway, I did like the look, however, the 1/16" inch stripe was a bit hard to see against the black (1/8" would probably have been better), so I added some gold on either side of the red to set it off against the black. Again, this was using tape that I already had. The final result looks pretty good to my eye, so I have left it for now. Since it's just pinstripe tape it can easily be removed and replaced with a different design at any time I choose. My suggestion would be to get some silver pinstripe tape and get creative! In fact, you can try two or three different colors and come up with your own design.

I have Pertronix on my '67 Riviera, as it was there when I bought the car in 2016. So far, no issues, but it does appear to also have a Pertronix coil on it if that matters. All of my other cars are OE points & condenser. The 10 month-old condenser in my '38 Buick died and left me at the curb in June. Fortunately, it was just around the corner from my house. I have spare points & condenser in the glovebox of both my '38 and '64 GP -- just in case...

Try to clean the area and then check for leaks after driving. From your description I'd focus on the gaskets where the hoses attach. See below: https://www.fusickautomotiveproducts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=5683483

The chrome plated alloy wheels on my wife's '93 Allante' were badly stained with iron dust from the brake pads. I used Simichrome on them and was amazed by the result. I was assuming I'd have to paint the scallops to cover the stains. See 'before' and 'after' photos below. I use it on all of my cars now.

"Stepped on a pop top?"

Looks good to me! Silver pinstripes will add a little more 'pizazz'.

Let the silicone partially set-up before installing the emblem; then leave it finger-tight until fully cured. Then tighten the nuts completely.