Still not back on the road.   Had things checked at Advance, test said no voltage going to battery.   I pulled the alternator off and had it checked,  it checked ok but the bearings were really worn so had it rebuilt.   The battery is now being charged and checked to make sure it’s good at Advance, it’s only 2 years old from them  (Optima bra…[Read more]

Well I spent all morning removing and cleaning terminal ends.  Started with ground, at battery, & what ever that smaller extra ground comming off the ground is.  Then under the car pulled the ground off the block, someone used a bolt about 1/2″  too long and just added 3 thick washers to take up the space (I hate following idots) had the right le…[Read more]

Well, I thought I had the starter thing licked.  Last month I replaced the starter, celonoide, and starter wire from cel to starter.   Here’s what shes doing now.   Drove to work Thursday, got home and had to stop 1/2 way in the garage to move something the wife had set out right where I park (we wont go there).  Got back in and tried to start he…[Read more]

Another idea for a rack is one off a Model A Ford.  These a re very similar to the folding type.  Ive been watching for a good used one, I know it would take some tweeking but I think it would work.  I know most of us are engineers, at least to a point,  right, well at heart.  Most are about $125 for a new one, but I’m really cheap, tight, or ju…[Read more]

54?  Um, past that.. I remember the show “car 54 where are you”  Guess I’m really showing my age.  Happy “B” Day 

Well that was easy.  Took about 15 minutes of actual wrenching.   Hardest part was finding a replacement.   In case anyone has to change theirs, ’71 thu 77 take 1 # and ’78 on takes a different one.   According to Autozone, Advance Parts, O’rileys and the rest, the one for the early years  (mine) is no longer available.  The only differen…[Read more]

Pictures are great, sounds like you guys had a blast.  Hopefully I’ll get to go next year. 

I actually did fix a vw cable with super glue once.  It held the 3 years I drove it.  The cable broke rite at the set screw and was too short to reattach, guled a 3″ piece to it and cinched it up.. I was young and needed it fixed quickly.  I think I still have the new cable in the bottom of my tool box.  Never did get around to replacing it.  Anyo…[Read more]

I have the old glass buss type fuses on mine, think the block holds 10 fuses and is exposed on the fire wall at the top.  It’s one of the first things you see when the hood is open.  The wireing was so neetly done and layed out, glass ones just look sooo nostalgic.  I’ve have several compliments at car shows on it.   But that said, the newer bl…[Read more]

Wish I could find some rally’s around my neck of the woods.  Been searching the net and nothing close. 

Happy Birthday Paul.  Hope it was a great day. 

Royal, the Ford is mine, that line comes up under all my post. 

I’ve got a 3 car, but currently only Audry will fit.  WAAAy too much fishing stuff, and other toys.  Anyone want to buy about 500 rods and reels and more tackle than Bass Pro shops.

schu,

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Dick, I looked into these  http://www.ebay.com/itm/370475176640?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 about a year ago.   I emailed the seller for a price for 5, His reply best I remember 750 including shipping.  Best deal I found. 

It’s amazing how many people ask if these are RR.  I had one guy just ask “hey what year is your Rolls”, I think he was trying to impress his girl friend, he had already id’ed it as a RR.   

Anyone get it?  I forgot all bout it last nite.  Oh well, missed again.

Gee he got more for his unbuilt kit than I paid for a running car.   Still looked like a good deal.  All I need is another project. 

Happy Easter from southwest Ohio. 

I wish I knew for sure if it would fit.  Thats one of the things I would like to change on mine.  I’m not sure I’m up to alot of fiberglass changes to make it fit.