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Does anyone know of a possible source for a 1959 F100 tailgate? Thanks.

New parts: Bob's Automobilia Used parts: Dave Tacheny 11949 Oregon Ave. N. Champlin, MN 55316 (763) 427-3460 For a wealth of technical information and contacts consider joining this club. 1937-1938 Buick Club

#1. I believe that's a common problem. My '38 Stromberg did that too. #2. Yes. #3. a)Why wouldn't you if you're already in there? Bob's Automobilia to start. #4. No. I went through Diamond Back Tires and was very happy with their radial product. There are others also. Don't you Google Ercell? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I have a very nice pair of front fenders for a 40 series. I had them as a backup in case got in a fender bender, but have since sold the car. I guess I should be glad I never needed them. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I'm looking for 200 big ones, and the fenders are in Western Massachusetts. They are not now, nor have ever been rusty. Painted Bottocelli Blue. Thanks.

Bob's Automobilia. Good people, good service, good place to start. From their website: Bob's Automobilia started out in 1979. We specialize in new and used restoration parts for 1920-1957 era Buicks. We have over 3,500 items available, including quality originals and reproductions. Hours of Operation: All hours are in Pacific Standard Time. Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Sunday we are closed. (805) 434 - 2963 They have an online catalog. [color:"red"]Bob's Automobilia

The second biggest mystery is why it's only got two wheels. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Thanks for your help Jeff, I put you on speed-dial. The secondary vacuum passage was soldered closed where it enters the main body. Forgot about that. I cleaned it out without doing any damage, the solder was very soft and poorly bonded so I dug it out. I managed to secure a new secondary cluster, I had to beg but it should be in the mail. Power valve too. Sometimes you just get lucky.<img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Thanks again for the offer of help.

Try this guy. He's got a boneyard of '37-'38 Buicks, and is a straight man to deal with. Dave Tacheny 11949 Oregon Ave. N. Champlin, MN 55316 (763) 427-3460

I checked out the car, unless your Son is hooked on flash I believe he could do better. For that money he should be able to find a nice GT. A solid intact driver with no rust issues. I'm as impatient as a six year old and I found one for under twenty. As always high optioned stockers will keep their value best. Rust is a killer on these cars. Rust as bad as rust can be really. Ford should be ashamed of themselves for using cheesy materials, thin tin, too many pinch welds and a million places for water to pool. Watch the cowl area. Have the lad sit in the car and pour a cup of water into the cowl vents. If his feet get wet run away. I too have had a few Vettes. The Mustang, for all it's flaws has a certain comfort to it that a Corvette cannot match. And the design of the '65-'66 Fastback is way cool from any angle. The cat's pajamas. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Spring 1983, on my way to pick up some concrete blocks in a company truck, driving past local Chevy dealer, spot gold on gold 1968 Camaro SS/RS 396 out front. Pull in and ask, "what's the deal?" "The deal is a fellow just traded it in because he just had to have one of the all new 1984 Corvettes" "What's the price?" "It's not on the line yet." "Ok, but what's the price?" "$4000.00 or so." I should have skipped bringing the block back because the Camaro was gone by lunch. I looked. My Boss would have yelled but so what. He yelled all the time anyway. 2007 NADA 1984 Corvette -------- $11,000.00 1968 Camaro RS/SS - $48,000.00 I regret going back to work, But... HOW DO YOU THINK THE GUY WHO TRADED IT IN FEELS? I let it GET away, that guy GAVE it away. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

That is a really nice picture of your Mother and Brother. I once changed the timing chain in a '68 Corvette out in weather like that. You got to do what you got to do. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Apt title. ?Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly? Anonymous <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I need someone to bail me out. Due to draconian budgetary constraints imposed by the "Minister of Finance," a/k/a my Wife, and in the name of Marital Harmony, I have to go the cheap route while trying to replace my incorrect carb with the correct one. These restrictions on free trade led me to purchase what was described as a "rather nice" 1966 Mustang 4100 rebuildable carb on ebay. The carb appears to have been rebuilt many moons ago, painted silver both inside and out, and never used again. It's clean now, and it is smooth and tight . So I guess it's worth some trouble. First, after disassembling and dispainting I noticed that the gas inlet threads were close to being stripped. Very close. Maybe that's why it sat on a shelf. After much deliberation and consideration of options I fixed this defect with a Helicoil. Now here is where the real fun begins. During disassembly and dispainting I straightaway noticed that the secondary float was bent down to always keep the needle closed, and the needle seat had the fuel inlet opening on the bottom soldered shut. These parts had been purposely modified for some reason during the last rebuild, probably by a defunct company in Brooklyn according to the old sticker on the air horn. What possible reason could there be to do this? Turn a 4 barrel into a 2? Get even with the boss? Sabotage? Why the heck would you paint the inside? Also the top of the secondary venturi cluster has two rough solderings on it. Looks hacked. To continue the run of unfortunate developments the "quality" kit I bought is missing the elastometer valve. The old one is gone because I assumed I had a new one. Maybe I did, who knows. I just know it's missing. I hate to approach the Minister about another kit just for a teeny weeny rubber piece. (she watches me like a hawk) I guess I need a lead on a small parts source and/or advice. Can I get this thing to run, and run right before it gets me deported is what I wonder. Thanks. I used to have a Buick. I've crossed over to the dark side for a while. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Your cousin looks like Big Trouble. Love the pants. Does he remember the mutt's name? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Well said. Good luck with your project.

I don't see like I used to, but I only saw two stockers. Lots of gassers. Gassers up the wazoo. For originals I saw a two tone sedan on page 10, and a coupe on pages 51, 55. The old photos of early gassers are pretty wild. One coupe on page 67 looks stock except for paint. I wonder how many are kit cars.

Beautiful car Tedd. Check this bad boy out. [color:"red"]<span style="font-weight: bold">'55 Gasser</span>

Dodge and Desoto were both divisions of The Chrysler Corporation. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> "Ginger Rogers," claimed one DeSoto advertisement, "drives Hollywood's smartest car - DeSoto!" "I like action!" Ginger supposedly said. "I get it in my DeSoto." </div></div> Here's the link. History of Chrysler's Desoto

Now No Doubt DeSoto.

I'm no expert, but it sure looks like a 1939 Dodge sedan to me.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE.

One good place is... [color:"red"] Bob's Automobilia

You need the warranty plate numbers. The warranty plate should be on the back edge of the driver's door. The first set of three numbers will be 63C if the car is a Mach one.

From the numbers you listed; 9- last digit of year of manufacture (1969) T- Metuchen N.J. assembly plant. 02- Body Style- Sportsroof (new for '69, Ford's name for the fastback.) M- 351 CLEVELAND 4V. (nice if it's still there.<img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />) Here's a good link... [color:"brown"]1965-1970 MUSTANG CODES

Clark's is right up the road from us. Thanks Jim. You're a prince of a guy. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />