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Hi new to site... 1972 lemans luxury owner
Jill, check the throttle dash pot. Its located on the carb just behind the carb throttle linkage. It's a round vacume pot. It is ment to slowly let the throttle close the last little bit before it goes into full idle. If this is failing the Th…

Comment by RonfromCanada February 2009 permalink
69 GTO Judge
Mr Meanor, Old car Mechanic has it pretty well put. Be assured though, should you buy the car you can get almost any part for the car either repro or NOS. Like tri fives you almost don't neet a Real GTO to build one. You can almost build one…

Comment by RonfromCanada March 2006 permalink
GM (opel??) ranger 17d
dbl, this is an Opel Ranger. I don't think any of these cars were sold in NA. http://cgi.ebay.com/2-1972-OPEL-ADVERTISING-CARDS-FROM-USA_W0QQitemZ7223622842QQcategoryZ13577QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Sorry Giedrius I can't help you…

Comment by RonfromCanada March 2006 permalink
1941 1/2 Ton Truck Vin
Another location may be on the top of the frame but check further down the frame between the firewall and the front door B pillar. Could be on either side. They changed the location of the stampings from time to time probably for production line co…

Comment by RonfromCanada February 2006 permalink
Newbie with '73 Monte Carlo SS Question
I would suspect the fuel pump is on its way out. THe little diaphram valves are not sealing and are not able to supply the needed fuel fast enoupgh to satisfy the engines need in a high demand situation as climbing a hill. In any direction. But it …

Comment by RonfromCanada February 2006 permalink
Ugliest Car Ever Made in USA
http://www.matadorsedan.com/images/MyMat1.jpg My input for this poll. At least for the 70's. Next in line has to be the Aztec (what were they thinking?) Then that ugly Honda SUV thing with the black fenders.

Comment by RonfromCanada December 2005 permalink
1952 Chevy Vent window rubber
I too am restoring a 50 Fleetline. And will be in the same possition as maddog in the spring. I'd be interested to find out how you make out and the quality of the Filling station part. I was planning on buying from Steele Rubber.

Comment by RonfromCanada December 2005 permalink
50 Chevy Hardtop Restorations Questions
50 Hardtop. THe steering wheel hub should be painted the same bark grey metalic that is used on other interior peices. THe stainless peices between the rim and the hub should have this same dark grey in the grooves. THe steering wheel rim is pain…

Comment by RonfromCanada December 2005 permalink
'39 Buick model 41 problems
Well that's great Nodzyn. Now all you have to look forward to is many miles of driving.

Comment by RonfromCanada April 2005 permalink
'39 Buick model 41 problems
You also mentioned that the generator was just rebuilt. Was it rebuilt at a shaop and tested? If so THey would have (or should) have done a bench test on it. The resaults should be on the build order. If it was not done at a shop your next questi…

Comment by RonfromCanada April 2005 permalink
'39 Buick model 41 problems
Nodzyn, Have you tried an external charger on the battery? Disconnect it electrically from the car, hook up the charger and give it a good slow charge. I'll assume it's still running 6V. your battery should be fully charged at 7.5V. If i…

Comment by RonfromCanada April 2005 permalink
Driving me crazy!
OPs, changed my mind. It's probably a 68 Torino. http://www.fordfairlane.com/registrycars.html

Comment by RonfromCanada April 2005 permalink
Driving me crazy!
Looks like an early 70's Ford Torino.

Comment by RonfromCanada April 2005 permalink
89 Park Ave tachometer
Jrnaderson, the ECM picks up the RPM off of the crank possition sensor. It just sends this information to your tach. as a varying voltage signal.

Comment by RonfromCanada April 2005 permalink
Restoring an '84 Cutlass Supreme
Afireinside, If you can get it on to a hoist that would be a good place to start. start pocking around with a ppick hammer. THen do some research as to available parts and then crunch the numbers. Then you have desisions to make.

Comment by RonfromCanada April 2005 permalink
The Great Hydramatic Fire
63 chevy. Yes the tube did pass completly thru the manifold. And It did breath un filterd air. If my memory is correct the tube fints into a hole in the manifold and at the choke spring it is connected with fitting on the bakelite cover. If the on…

Comment by RonfromCanada March 2005 permalink
Need VIN number locations on 41 Chevy Coupe
Check the under the Right front carpet for a plate

Comment by RonfromCanada March 2005 permalink
Info on Oakland Motor Co?
http://www.poci.org/ Every thing you'll want to know about Pontiac Oakland

Comment by RonfromCanada March 2005 permalink
Why pre-ignition ater installing new exhaust system?
Mr Diesel, only thing I can think of is better scavenging of the engine. This might allow a leaner air fuel ratio to enter the cylinder due to the carb not being able to provide the proper air fuel ratio. I see two options, retard the timing or rich…

Comment by RonfromCanada February 2005 permalink
Vin
Steve, check with the guys that you regidter the car with. They'll probably have some sort of procedure. You'll probably have to do a title search or a stolen vehicle serch with the local constabuary. Also you may have to get your claim n…

Comment by RonfromCanada February 2005 permalink
info
http://autocolorlibrary.com/cgi-bin/search/searchpic.pl?1971-chevrolet-pg01.jpg http://autocolorlibrary.com/cgi-bin/search/searchpic.pl?1971-chevrolet-pg02.jpg Give these pages a look Mich.

Comment by RonfromCanada February 2005 permalink
1951 Dodge Buisness Mans Coupe
oneCanadain, were are you located?

Comment by RonfromCanada January 2005 permalink
1956-1957 Chevy El Morroco
Jmhjr, just type Chevrolet El Morroco into your browser. lots of info out there.

Comment by RonfromCanada January 2005 permalink
Advice on 55 Bel Air Convertible
JJjags, the fact that sone will offer you 50K for an unmolested 55 convert. with a 6 cylinder indicates that the car is much more valuble as built. So go with the original brakes and I beleive seat belts we afford as a factory option starting in 55.…

Comment by RonfromCanada January 2005 permalink
Looking for 49 Buick strt 8 performance parts
Jrzran, Check this site out. It's a forams page for guys dealing with hot rod buicks. They might be able to give you a contact or at least a direction to look. http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=251249&page=0&…

Comment by RonfromCanada December 2004 permalink
1974 Chevy caprise Classic. starting help.
Motochevy, that's what the turning over of the engine by hand is all about. If it rotates freely with no grittyness or binding it will start and run smooth, your in the clear (for the most part). If you try it and it damages the engine you'…

Comment by RonfromCanada October 2004 permalink

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