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    See thread in General Discussion:
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    Yeah, I immediately added a comment about that, but it hasn't been approved by the moderators yet. I can't believe Hemmings made that error! 😲
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    Oh my goodness... https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2022/03/17/barn-find-1925-pierce-arrow-minnesota-basement?refer=news&utm_source=edaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022-03-17
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    That looks like tremendous fun...and a handful to drive! Interesting dash; the 4-gauge panel is 1933 Pontiac. GLWS.
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    Amy letters or other markings on the center or ring? I agree with Ben; they don't look like Buick wheels. What's the bolt circle diameter?
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    The ball seemed to be stuck on my Cadillac's indicator, but it yielded to gentle twisting persuasion. I held the tube with a piece of rubber in curved jaw pliers and turned the ball by hand. I would describe it as a minimal press fit on the tube. Be sure to hold the tube securely if you pull the ball off from above; you could pull the tube out of the float. Be ready; the tube will drop down through the indicator and into the crankcase after you remove the ball.
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    He's back

    95Cardinal replied to padgett's topic in Buick Reatta

    Welcome back, Padgett. Do you still have the Judge? Joe
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    I had a local independent engine builder rebuild the Nailhead in my '58 Caballero in 2015-16. We used a local machine shop for the block and head machining. We used "premium" camshaft & lifters, rings, pistons & timing set, Clevite bearings, new Melling oil pump, new rocker shaft assemblies and a combination of Victor Reinz and Felpro gaskets. I rebuilt the carburetor and the accelerator starter switch. The original generator and starter were refurbished by a local rebuilder shop. I helped prep the block and assemble the longblock and I did all the accessory, electrical, intake and exhaust installation. My total spend was less than $6000, including paint, fasteners and hardware. You should be able to do that Nailhead for less than $10k, unless you're building it for the strip.
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    Great progress, Matt! Excellent combination of patience & tenacity.
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    The ad is gone.
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    I also think it's Cadillac, with the windshield open.
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    Like Larry Schramm, I've been in many Assembly and manufacturing operations in many countries/continents. I've been in many US, Canadian and Mexican assembly plants as a supplier and have visited Mercedes-Sindelfingen in the early '80s, Beijing Jeep in 1995 and the BMW MINI assembly plant in Oxford. Closer to home, I recommend the Ford Rouge Plant Tour (Through the Henry Ford). It is very well done, even if, as stated above, you don't really get very close to the action. We are going to the UK in April and have a tour reservation at the Morgan Assembly plant. I'm looking forward to that!
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    Ron, you're really making excellent progress on this project. Keep up the great work!
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    It's all about the $$$$$. Parts get reproduced for the more lucrative market opportunities.
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    What a great thread! Thanks for sharing all these adventures with us, Bloo!
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    Must have belonged to a John Deere dealer...
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    Fantastic work, Sebastien!
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    Nice work, Lance!
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    I think we haven't heard much from Jim lately because he's been too busy snowmobiling, skiing and ice fishing. You'd think he likes winter.
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    ^^^^^This! Those slots in the pulley seem to indicate that the bolts were not the correct diameter.
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    Congratulations, Hans; it's a beauty!
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    I think you will find that the Kansas City body plate date codes were different than the other plants. Until late in the 1964 calendar year, KC date codes mere MDD (Month,Day,Day), so N18 would be November 18 Late in 1963 (or January 1964?), the KC date code format was changed to match the other plants. Pilot cars would have been built much earlier in 1963. There is some good information here: http://chevellestuff.net/qd/tags/1964/index.htm This is the Kansas City specific Date Code information: http://www.chevellestuff.net/qd/tags/1964/kan/kan_decode.htm Event though that's a Chevelle website, the plant date code formats were the same for all carlines at the facility.
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    That's the spirit! In my experience, there are always surprises when you start digging in.
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    Wow, somebody's going to get a great car!
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