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Ed, if you are sure the shaking gets worse the second you lay off the gas you are out of the wheel and tire area and back into drivetrain. (It also sounds like you have beat the idea to death with what you have tried. You really need to check the ujoints and driveshaft. Especially the rear joint...

I am a mechanic but not a tire guy but I have to chase shake and vibration issues on a weekly basis so bear with me. Shake and vibration are pretty closly related so a little more info may be needed. When it shakes does it change AT all when letting off on the gas pedal instantly or does it stay...

I should have added if you use a volt meter to check for voltage drop to the coil that the key needs to be on with the system loaded to test where any drop occurs. Testing a complete open circuit will tell you where total lose of continuity but if the system has some continuity (too much...

You are correct about it firing from the solenoid when cranking. It does this off the second small wire on the posts. The no run afterward means you are losing power on the resistance wire from the ignition switch out to the coil. On mine the resistanse wire is connected to the ignition switch...

There is a resistance wire coming off your ignition switch which drops voltage to the coil for 2 purposes. One was to protect the points from arcing (the biggest reason) and two, was to keep the coil from overheating by design. The starter solenoid is designed to provided cranking voltage...

I doubt that will help. Your best bet is to increase the airflow across the radiator itself and/or improve the cooling efficiency. There is room (but not much) for an electric pusher fan in the front. You didn't mention if you have a regular fan or a fan clutch. The clutch setup is better for...

Happy days. After a sternly written letter and some internet info the insurance company upped my value to 20K and assured me they will fix the car. Still going to do the top myself to help eat the deductible and could use any words of wisdom on the process. Going to be on the long list for...

Interesting.....I may have to put that one on my bucket list for the car. These do tend to sway a little too much on corners and that is one stout looking bar you have pictured.

I will try to see if there is part # on mine (It had them when I got the car) this next weekend when I get it up in the air. Steve is correct but I keep mine at a max of 60 psi and have monitored the mounting posts with no problems in the 2 yrs I have had it. My springs are still pretty good but...

Pretty common arm back in the day. I might have one if you post a pic BUT any older shop that does carb work will probably have old cores laying around. I have old bones laying in my shop attic as do most older shops if you call around.

Also.....if anyone knows of a good used under panel (the sheet metal underneath the top) for sale it is the only bad panel on the car for corrosion and when the top comes off it will be a great time to address it. I have looked in the past and it isn't the easiest thing to find.

Insurance company wants to total me out for 13 grand minus the 3500 they want me to buy it back for. I have to use the internet to improve my position as I replacement value for what I have at around 22 grand. If anyone out there has sold one for in the past yr (or so) could you give me an idea...

Added note...mine is white so Stayfast vinyl appears to be out. Looks like I have to get pinpoint vinyl (which is cheaper anyway)

Ok...sucks to be me..... Baseball size hail today and my 65 convertible was a casualty. Here's the question. Who has the best quality tops and windshields for the money? Though it is an insurance issue I want good stuff and there appears to be several suppliers. I want to make sure the top is a...

I have had pretty good luck with my CruiseOMatic and it is easier to go back to that than a c-6 though the c-6 was a little tougher transmission. Only issues about the Cruise is that they love to leak. It's in their nature. Also (either transmission) an external cooler is a good idea if it is a...

Some conversions had a high pressure cut out switch installed as R134 tends to create higher high side pressure. See if it has one installed or not. If it does it may be overcharged or the airflow across the condenser is not good enough. Gauge readings will tell the story here.

Good coincidence you posted now as I was just into my column yesterday. Couple of sidebars here as it sounds like you you have a pretty good handle on the situation. One issue I had to address was pivot bushing at the link arm at the base of the column (on the outside going to the transmission...

Im running 225/75/R15 Uniroyal Tiger Paws on my 65. I've been very satisfied with the ride and handing. Seem to wear ok too.

Good choice.I think that was the best option you had, glad it worked out.

I did the end play thing. I am about 1/2 turn. New motor came with almost zero endplay which with expansion and contraction didn't make sense to me and you are right, it does help a little. I have thought about the relay idea. My voltage drop isn't too bad but I discovered that 1 volt is the...