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Searching information on Impala SS 62-63
It wasn't at all unusual to find an Impala with a 6 cylinder. In 62 they had a 235 six that had been around for years. Then in 63 Chevrolet changed to a smaller engine using the same 235 CU IN displacement. If one had a V8, it could be eithe…

Comment by MikeKy55 February 2007 permalink
Removal of Undercoating
I find a heat gun and gasket scraper works very well. In the end you will need to use a solvent to get the last little bit. I used laq thinner, but if you do be sure the place is well ventilated.

Comment by MikeKy55 February 2007 permalink
Carl Casper Rod and Custom Auto Show
Looking for anything in particular? Lots of the vehicles there are high dollar units. But once in awhile you see one for a fair price.

Comment by MikeKy55 January 2007 permalink
could someone identify this light
Looks like it mounted on the side of the radiator like in the late 30's cars.

Comment by MikeKy55 January 2007 permalink
Speedometer Cable shredding!
Two possibilities. One the inner cable is a little too long and when you tighten the cable housing at the speedo and tranny it causes the cable to bind. The other could be the speedo head needs lube. Take the cable loose at the speedo and see how ea…

Comment by MikeKy55 January 2007 permalink
combustion chamber size
CC's refers to the volume of the combustion chamber. When you see a head upside down, you will notice the dished out area above each cylinder with the valves in each. Well, if you bolt a piece of plex-a-glass over the surface of the head, drill…

Comment by MikeKy55 January 2007 permalink
identify a GM rear End 3725899
3725899 is the casting number. B38=Feb 3rd 1958

Comment by MikeKy55 July 2006 permalink
hi
Welcome aboard.

Comment by MikeKy55 July 2006 permalink
HELP! Removal of Window Trim 64 Impala
Benny, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. Almost any auto parts store should have them. I bought my last one at Autozone. NAPA should have them as well.

Comment by MikeKy55 May 2006 permalink
HELP! Removal of Window Trim 64 Impala
You use one of these on the reveal mouldings around the windshield/back glass. The drip rail moulding snaps over the metal drip rail. You have to be extremely careful removing it. It will twist and kink if you aren't.

Comment by MikeKy55 April 2006 permalink
NEED HELP! what kind of car is this? im buying it!
Photo links don't work.

Comment by MikeKy55 April 2006 permalink
How do I tell what size engine was in my 1964 Impala SS
http://www.348-409.com/6064vin.html Try there.

Comment by MikeKy55 March 2006 permalink
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convert
If it were me, I would find similar vehicles on E-Bay and ask the seller to give you ythe measurements. Only other way would be to try and find a 442 club online and check with them.

Comment by MikeKy55 March 2006 permalink
Car show results
Okay, make them 4 1/2 wide and let the program maintain porportions.

Comment by MikeKy55 March 2006 permalink
Chain speedometer cable Lube?
Every one I have seen came with graphite. Isn't the 490 the V8 model?

Comment by MikeKy55 March 2006 permalink
Car show results
Resize the picture to 600 pixels wide and 400 high.

Comment by MikeKy55 March 2006 permalink
Car show results
Congradulations!

Comment by MikeKy55 March 2006 permalink
Hello
Ha ha ha.....a man with a sense of humor. Good, good for you.

Comment by MikeKy55 March 2006 permalink
Nuts & Bolts Restoration
Ted, locate a fastner shop in your area. I did and took one of each bolt I wanted to replace and got what I needed. I got stainless bolts to replace most of them. Of course if you want to stay correct for the year, the stainless may not work everywh…

Comment by MikeKy55 February 2006 permalink
69 Lemans: Need advise on a Differential, selling my new 4:10
Sure, a gear change would be easy enough. If you haven't done one before find someone locally that does. Gears are available in almost any ratio you like.

Comment by MikeKy55 February 2006 permalink
69 Lemans: Need advise on a Differential, selling my new 4:10
I would go with a 3.73 or 3.55 rear gear. I would also put that original rear in storage somewhere in the back of th garage. Any A-body from 68 to 72 should be a bolt in. Be careful though, there are lots of 2.73's out there. I wouldn't go…

Comment by MikeKy55 February 2006 permalink
1941 1/2 Ton Truck Vin
Louis, I think? it's on the top of the frame rails one side or the other between the firewall and the radiator support. It's stamped, so some cleaning my be necessary.

Comment by MikeKy55 February 2006 permalink
Question about online auto sales
Send him a ceritified letter explaining they must be moved by a date or the county is going to tow them. Also if he doesn't pick them up tell him storage will begin. Make the daily rate high enough that he will get moving.

Comment by MikeKy55 February 2006 permalink
new member w/ question
Everyone is calling them Rat Rods these days.

Comment by MikeKy55 February 2006 permalink
A 1956/57 Crossbred Car ?

Comment by MikeKy55 February 2006 permalink
help identify
It's a kit car. Made to resemble a 37 Cord. Looks like they used Ford Granada headlights. Rear looks similar to Lincoln tail lights.

Comment by MikeKy55 February 2006 permalink
HELP Windshield trim removal 57 BelAir
I sent this PM, but thought someone else may want it as well. Installing windshield and back glass trim. On the windshield the top two pieces of stainless go into the rubber seal, after the gasket is on the glass. Once the glass is pul…

Comment by MikeKy55 February 2006 permalink
A 1956/57 Crossbred Car ?
The General would never have let that out to the street. I'm going to say 99.9% no such vehicle ever existed. If one is like that, someone did it later. If the front is 56, bumper and all, then it's more likely the rear clip was replaced. …

Comment by MikeKy55 February 2006 permalink
1969 Nomad Wagon???
That's a nice duece wagon. It was here last year at World of Wheels. There is a red 65 Chevy II wagon around here some where that was changed to a 2 door. Guy did a real nice job. If you didn't know them, you would have thought it was fact…

Comment by MikeKy55 February 2006 permalink
Need Advise on Buying GTO clone
What Oldcar_Mechanic said.

Comment by MikeKy55 February 2006 permalink

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