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Awesome photo Lamar!
Yeah, but he needs to get a different groomer.
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Rich
Newly bonded shoes are OK, but some very old bonded shoes that have had less than ideal storage for 50 years may detach. Try to match all your shoes material wise...check with Bob's for the front ones also. Alternately take you old shoes to a brake/clutch shop for new linings.
Willie
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$10 is a good price...do they still have a lifetime warranty?
While the Raybestos wheel cylinders are good avoid their brake shoes.
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Although I didn't see this particular documentary you're probably referring to methane, not nitrogen. Methane is the other major greenhouse gas which is causing climate change.
Most probably referring to NOx .
I too have wondered how adding nitrogen to fuel could do any good or not do harm.
This thread was started to inform of the unlikely fact that 2nd or 3rd tier gasoline was the most useful in my nailheads. Ol' Moon is probably right: every year we are closer to the time we will no longer be able to drive these magnificent machines across country. Don't wait...
Willie
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Details! Details! Details!...and the details are correct! After the axle is under the car in the dark it will look just right. I have seen many well known restorers that have painted the backing plate black. It probably will not matter either way in judging most of the time, BUT if the incorrect finish becomes the standard then in the future some judge make take off points for the correct finish.
Keep up the good work.
Willie
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The only other thing that is BS on this subject is the " I have trouble using food for fuel " thought. If you ever took the time to understand the beauty of ethanol by visiting a plant sometime you would get the full picture. Here in Nebraska they are everywhere and they are important part of our economy. By the way farmers are the only ones saving this country right now, being the last ones to make a truly American product. It's hard to outsource growing corn and beans.
As the ethanol is made, just as in beer or whiskey, there is a steaming hot sweet mash left over after distilling. That product is then sold to cattlemen and feed to create BEEF. Last I checked that was food. Nothing is wasted, clean fuel is made, the cattle love the product and the corn when grown cleans the air using carbon dioxide .
I will ignore you until you google "food vs, fuel" and become informed.
Willie
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Rich
Probably the wrong cylinders. Check with NAPA...get a good counter man, not the internet.
Here are some numbers ==>NAPA or Raybestos...check Rockauto if no joy at NAPA on price or availability
WC7537 RF
WC7536 LF
WC13388 RR
WC13387 LR
Willie
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On my 55's I found that some of Steele's rubber fit perfectly and some was imperfect. Same way with Metro Rubber. Between those two suppliers I managed to get acceptible parts.
Some examples:
windshield rubber=metro
trunk rubber=metro
door seals=steele
'J' seal rubber on A-pillar=metro
vent rubber=steele
Willie
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As I stated earlier, the 10% ethanol sold locally is probably because of price. In other areas it is mandated for pollution control. On my recent trip to the BCA national meet in Colorado Springs half of the fillups were 10% ethanol with gas mileage of 13.8-15 mpg vs 15.5-17.8 with the good stuff. In the past before ethanol I routinely got poorer economy from gas around major metro areas, especially if dispensed from vapor recovery nozzles. Gas with 10% cannot be avoided when traveling, but while I still have a choice locally it will not be 10% ethanol.
Willie
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While the 264 will not be in high demand (for use in 55 Specials where they were installed) due to being tough and durable, all nailheads are in great demand by rodders. Also everything except the pistons, intake and block are interchangeable with the 322 used in the other series Buicks. Rodders will also want the 3 duece manifold; it is just 'eye-candy' since it is a pain to set up and doesn't flow as well as one 4-barrel.
Willie
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Party's over
We arrived home yesterday at 4p and then immediately left to get the critters out of jail.
Observations:
2258 miles, short of my average of 3500 and well short of the 5300 two years ago.
15.3 mpg, down from my usual 15.7 average, probably due to half of the fillups were 10% ethanol.
Mike was a day late on his 'Rocky Mountain High'.
Great show with great weather...it just doesn't get any better than this.
Willie
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Greg
The other local gas is labeled 10% and I asked the station owner who asked his supplier and was told no alky was present.
Willie
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Off to the forum breakfast...details later from me or others.
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On the way to Dillon Colorado our 55 Century scaled two passes: Hoosier and Loveland at 11-12,000 ft. Went up and down like a goat...a 3-legged and asthmatic goat. Kinda describes me when walking there. Actually the car did not do that bad, just lacked power, but that is what Low is for. All this time I'm thinking of all of those dynaflow parts I had in my grubby little hands.
This time I did not fry the transmission fluid...I had just installed a fan powered cooler in the frame rails. That and the electric fuel pump eliminated vapor lock. It was very hard starting at 12,000 ft and runs rich when cold...carb would need modifications if I lived here.
Off to Colorado Springs tomorrow, but first we have to endure more of this 55* weather and end the day at the Dam Brewery.
Willie
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They are stamped on top of the left frame rail aft of the rear axle kick up. You pretty much have to lift the body to scrape off the layer of dirt and rust to even see it...........Bob
On my 55's it is on the Right or passenger side...still not visible tho.
It was also stenciled (painted) on the frame middle of driver side. If the car led a sheltered life it might be visible.
Willie
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420 miles in 85-110* texas heat with the AC stuggling all the way. I finally got to see Bill's 1950 Super model 59 Estate Wagon (wood body='woody'....remember this is a family forum Peter
). After some good food and drink with friends, all is well.
Next stop Dillon Co where the temp range is between 41-61*
Nothing broken...
Willie
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The big news is the the forums are up and looking good! The other news is we are off...1st stop Lubbock, TX and may meet Bill Stoneberg and get my first look at his mystery woodie.
Willie
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Texas Road Warriors: Rocky Mountain High (interpret how you like).
Anyhow use the forum search function for our past adventures. I will be leaving Saturday morning, driving for at least a day to get out of this 100* heat. Bill Stoneberg is already on the road with a trailer. I hope the forums stay up enough for us to post often.
Willie
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">#1 If you use gloss black on your chassis and under hood items will you get points taken off?</div></div>
It is my understanding that points are not deducted for over restoration in BCA judging. I have seen cars awarded 400 points with gloss paint as described.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">#2 Should the floor pans be painted body color or semi gloss black from the bottom of the firewall back? And if you paint them body color will points be taken off?</div></div>
Originally the bottom of the floor pans were brown/red primer with body color overspray. As far as judging at BCA it is 'one knee on the ground' when inspecting the underside, so none of this would be visible to the judge anyhow.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">#3 On two-tone cars should the color separation wrap around the doors and doorjambs?</div></div>
I have seen it both ways; it is unlikely that judges would deduct points.
Willie
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Rich
I shouldn't have to ask, but did you remove the pin from the pinion/shaft? Also when you do get it off be sure it goes on the same way.
There is no crush sleeve...the pulling forces are directed through the rear pinion bearing (a preloaded double ball bearing) then through a sleeve that the tapered pinion lock bolts go into. I have never had this much trouble or created any looseness in the pinion nut, so you are in new territory.
If all fails remove the pinion with driveshaft attached and take it to a driveshaft place to cut the shaft off and then use a press to remove the remainder from the pinion; then after pressing it on they can weld and straighten the driveshaft tube. Before I made the tool that is what I did on my first project.
Carefull: apply heat while your tool is applying pressure.
Willie
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Don
Swap the condensor and the coil with new or known good units (one at a time)...both can cause the described problems when hot. Check for frayed wires in distributor that may be shorting as the vacuum advance moves the breaker plate.
Willie
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Rick
Dang, that shore is purty...I think I'll hide mine.
Now isn't this alot more rewarding than buying one?
Willie
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Three comments:
1--the tool on the web looks like it will pull well, but not install
2--the bearing splitters as positioned will bend the driveshaft,..any tool used should be in the groove
3--still cheaper to borrow mine.
Willie
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My guess that if E85 is selling for $.35 a gallon less than unleaded, then probably at least the wholesale price of 10% is less also==>more profit or a lower posted price to increase business. Also Citgo will never be in the ethanol business. Aside from the crappy driveability and less energy of 10%, I have a real problem using food to produce a subsidized fuel.
Willie
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Battery recommendations
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Check out this battery size chart HERE.
The original battery in your car would be a group 60. I use the commercial group 31 in 2 of my Centurys. It fits the tray and the original hold-down fits also; it is a little taller and you may have to find or make longer hold-down bolts. The group 31 has more than enough power but is very heavy and only usually has a 2 year warranty...mine are 6 years old with no problems.
Willie