No pressure valve.

Kent, Just over 2 yrs ago, I installed some front disc brakes that I had bought from SoCal for a bit over $200.  I also put in a new master cylinder at the same time (nothing special).  The kit was made by AC Industries in China.  Still VW drums on rear.  Good looking kit.  Rather nicely finished.  Works great – no pressure valve. 

Thanks guys! As to the pressure valve, it is my understanding that if you ony add disc’s to the front it is not necessary. If you do all four corners you must change the master cylinder that incorporates a proportioning valve. I hope others will chime in. I read the Samba threads on this and other threads which is how I researched this…[Read more]

Good upgrade!

No offense taken and, of course, none meant. The market for these cars–as with many “classic and collectible” cars–is hard to know. Very few old cars can return a person any real cash on their investment, so the value is always about the fun you can have with it, and so it’s subjective.

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Pleased to meet you, Rich.

Welcome!

$3000 seems rich for that particular car, despite the low miles. $300 would be a good deal. $1,000 might even be justified if she’s a runner. But plan on spending thousands of dollars and as many hours to get her in shape.

Anyone who does not have trouble with the rear right hand bolt, as you describe, does not really have a Holley Bug Spray.  An Allen head bolt will help. 

Nice! Love that car.

Good to hear, Bill. 70s and 80s in Baltimore this week but I’m too booked-up at work to drive Bridget. I also took the rear drums off (finally) to R&R them…so she’s right now on jack stands until at least the weekend. Sigh.

44 miles. Wow. Like it’s never had a chance yet.

Does not look that bad to me – sitting in a dry garage is a good thing.

I heard about these. Subtle differences.

Couple of good tail lamp lenses.

Holy Mackerel, Andy! That’s pretty ugly.

The Dolphin people might have advice.

That one’s a shame. Looks like it once was a Dutchess.

Dang. That does suck. Hope it gets better and stays that way for at least a long time.

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Thanks Bill, I’ve had problems with double vision since just before last Carlisle. Gotten worse, but maybe it’s better now. The worst of it is the cost and loss of confidence. There was a period of about 2 months (Dec-Jan) that I couldn’t drive, couldn’t read, couldn’t play the organ. Age and genetics related. Sucks!Royal2016-03-05 13:50:38