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Q.I have a 1965 mustang with a 289 engine, bored 30 over and was wanting to know how to modify the oil supplied to mostly number 1, 2, 5, and 6 valves. I heard that there is a modification that can improve the oil to the front of the engine. A. Let me start by… Read more »
Q. I have a 65 t-bird with a 390 and I just changed over to electronic ignition. It runs great and starts right up. No pinging or missing. I want to make sure the timing is right but I cannot see a timing mark on the balancer. I found the indicator but no mark. Is… Read more »
Q. 1987 Mercury Cougar This is the car I have to work with so I am going to try and make it into something. It is a loaded anniversary edition in excellent shape with a 302 V8 so I will try to turn it into a fun ride. I would like to lower it an… Read more »
Q. I live in the Austin TX area & I am desperately looking for a good shop to get my ‘67 Firebird restored. My grandfather bought it brand new, traded it to my dad & it’s been mine ever since. This was my 1st car in High School. I really want to fix it up… Read more »
Q. I have a 216 in my 37 Chevy with 3 Holley 94 carbs on progressive linkage. The center carb has the vacuum hook up to advance the distributor. The distributor turns with vacuum applied but there is not enough vacuum from carb I tried it by sucking on line and distributor turns. Would it… Read more »
Q. I have been restoring 65-68 Mustangs at my house for 41 years I have done 200 mustangs and kept only a 65 Shelby, which took me 7 years to put together. Now at 63-years old, I have decided I would like to build a ‘65 cobra with my son. Please help me with some… Read more »
Q. I recently acquired a ’48 Chevy Fleetmaster Sport Sedan 48-1019 in original condition and in need of restoration. It will not remain ‘original’ due to upgrades and modifications. My question is, one original hubcap came with the car as well as one spare wheel with tire. I am hoping to restore the wheel, hubcap… Read more »
Q. I have a 1973 Chevy El Camino and want to completely refurbish the interior and would like some advice and instruction on how to do so. Looking for information on taking care of the rust/old paint and cleaning up the inside of the car to prep it for a new interior. Thank you A…. Read more »
Q. I am resto-moding a 1955 Chevy Belair. Every step of this mod is new to me…. never done it before. I am using grade 5 and 8’s throughout, but have found that NO ONE includes torque specifications with there aftermarket kits. When it comes to safety, properly torqueing brake, steering, and drive shaft components,… Read more »
Q. I have a ’53 Pontiac and am replacing the gas tank. The old tank had cloth straps that fit under the metal straps and between the tank and body. Your video for the 57 Desoto gas tank replacement showed no such cloth straps. What purpose did they serve and are they necessary? A. Many… Read more »
