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Notice how the engine is tipped back. The intake manifold and spacer are set up to make the carburetor more-or-less level.

It might be a transmission issue. With age/ abuse/ lack of maintenance an torque convertor can try to lock up at idle speeds. I'd find a reputable transmission shop and ask them to look at it.

In my 64 its an elastomeric product; probably seam sealer. The stainless trim is snap fit onto the outer edge of the channel.

Just buy a generic: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/clp-pv-2

If it was me I'd leave the spring in place and cut a hole in the gear plate to access the screw. You know where the screw is.

Macs has them for $250. https://www.macsautoparts.com/1955-1956-ford-thunderbird-speedometer-angle-drive-66-27856-1.html You could probably install a longer cable with a loop, or go with an electronic system and modern gauge movements, but its far better to keep the originality if you can.

Hose is measured inside diameter, and you are probably measuring the outside. And I've never seen a hose made of plastic. Should be fabric reinforced rubber for a pressure line, plain rubber for small vacuum lines. 3/4" is a big hose, and Ford used 5/8" for the heater. The PCV system is...

Lose power after hard acceleration?

The metal is distorted due to over torquing of the pan bolts. It's common practice to work it flat by placing flange down on a hard flat surface and using a hardwood block as a drift for a hammer. Cut a block the correct thickness, move it along the flange as you tap away at it. You won't have...

Glad it got you out of a pickle. :yesnod

Five years ago I did a front disc brake conversion on my car using a kit from Toms Classics. They sell on ebay and uses the existing spindles. It has a special bracket to hold a GM D154 type caliper which is very popular among custom car builders. It's from a Chevy S-10 and similar models. The...

I'm not sure if we are talking about the same thing but I assume that you are talking about ball joints. They attach into a tapered seat and the nut forces the connection together so that there is no play in the joint. These type of joints are assembled easily but have to be removed with a ball...

I rigged up a mechanical switch from a motorcycle long ago when I converted to disc brakes. The switch wasn't closing the circuit unless I was braking hard. A new switch didn't help at all. My mechanical switch is a linear type mounted with a long spring on one side and an adjustment bolt on the...

Buy one of these https://www.amazon.com/ZOOKOTO-Circuit-Breaker-Automotive-Waterproof/dp/B07GCVSBNP/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=30+amp+automotive+circuit+breaker&qid=1593395131&sr=8-4 or similar, and mount it where your old regulator was after you remove it. Print out this diagram and look at...

What is the amperage of your new alternator? What was the amperage of the old generator?

Your original generator used a remote voltage regulator. The new one has an internal regulator. So the two wires from your regulator may be taped up and abandoned. You old generator probably put out 30-35 amps, and the new alternator probably puts out close to 100. So to be safe, install a...

I have an 81 Corvette with that feature. Last time I had the wheel off I was had to adjust the mechanism to make it perfect. Mine works by cinching down on a nylon bushing. Yours is probably similar. Take the wheel off and investigate. Here's an article I found with a drawing...

I found this diagram. Looks like there is supposed to be only one switch. The object at the top of the drawing, just left of center, looks to be a simple junction "tree". If that is true then it can be cleaned and tested for leaks, and if broken, replaced with one pass-through and two tees...

More likely a rotted hose. I replaced every hose in my car. Ford must have used a bad supplier in '64.

Gosh, there are three? Again, my car doesn't have that option. I retrofitted a electronic system that locks both doors with my key fob. I am somewhat familiar with the electric versions on later models, since I am currently restoring an '81 Corvette, and that has switches on each door. both...