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I am looking to take the ac compressor out the loop. Wondering if just ordering a belt that is listed with no ac will do the trick. Has anyone done this ? Thanks

Frank i am curious as to how much slack you have. Can you please elaborate?

In my opinion it is better to have a slightly loose timing chain than one that is real tight .About 1/8 lateral movement using two fingers. Reasons being, once broken in it will loosen up, a tight timing chain robs horsepower and finally lessens the load on the already overstressed cam bearing.

If the block was machined to address poor quench ( poor quench causes detonation issues) which 430 and 455 engines are known for and too much was taken off the deck, then when it warms up and everything expands the piston kisses the head. If thats the case its a relatively easy fix. A thicker head gasket. Good luck.

Slick!

There are metal fabricators that can fix all that rust you have shown but will cost a pretty penny. I agree with winston on that color combo ( Im biased ,mine was originally a burgundy mist with white interior) . Based on your pics , the other than the rotted out parts the rest of the body looks sound. Maybe consider trying to sell it to someone that has the resources to do the repairs and put the car back on the road. I hate seeing these cars going to the crusher or parted out. Good luck in whatever you decide.

They are EXCELLENT!

Neutral switch might be the problem.

Was trying to get a key made for it by taking lock only to locksmith. Gave up on that. Having locksmith make a housecall.

Beautiful car! Enjoy!

Anyone have any experience removing one? Please share how you did it. Thanks

Who rebuilt your booster?

Great write up! Thanks

On my original afb carbs idle is adusted through the big brass scew. It regulates the amount of air entering the idle circuit.The idle screws are for regulating the amount of fuel entering the idle circuit. Both the brass screw and idle screws work with each other. The throttle plate should be closed at idle.The factory service manual gives a good explanation on the adjustment procedure

Yes welding will discolor chrome but not on the face of the star which is all that will show with beauty ring on. The welding takes place far enough from the star that it wont affect the chrome. On the picture that I posted the chrome on the face of the star is original factory chrome

Cutting in half wont do it. Needs to be cut at the edge because thats where you want the additional depth. The cutting was done on a lathe that he has set up for the cutting process and he trues and welds on another fixture he has that rotates. Takes skill and experience to get it right. Dont have to rechrome being the purpose of doing it is to run the deep beauty ring

Pico wheel in Camarillo California. He cuts the outter lip and welds in a new one that is 1” wider.

These wheels have been widened by 1” . I did the same thing to mine.

Los Angeles politicos have been mulling this over for the last few years. Its just a matter of time before it becomes law. I am glad I live in the inner city.

Never considered that. Very good point thanks!

Wow 11 yrs! Lucky you. Mine Oreily,Napa, autozone pumps would last 3 yrs max and would crap out instantly, no warning like the weep hole in the Oem pumps. Got to the point where i would carry an emergency electric fuel pump in my trunk. Have an oem one installed now. Been on for about 6 years with no problems. Car also idles better with the OEM.

5 months ! That was a short lived retirement. You got to to what makes you happy in life whatever it may be . When I was still a working man i remember many that chose to keep working well into their late seventies rather than retire. They all had one thing in common….they were all married.

Man ! How do you decide which one to drive!? Both beautiful

Neutral switch, ignition switch, non visible internal corrosion of battery cables are a few other possibilities. Unless you understand the basics of how electrical systems work , you are basically hoping you get lucky and one of the suggestions here turns out to be the culprit. Save yourself grief and money by taking the car to a shop the SPECIALIZES in automobile electrical repairs.

Beautiful car!