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Go to: http://autocolorlibrary.com Color fidelity leaves much to be desired, but you see what was offered. Tom Hope the link works. [ 01-25-2003: Message edited by: nomadbird ] [ 01-25-2003: Message edited by: nomadbird ]

Kenham, I wasn't aware of the ball bearing idler arm kits ever being used on a power steering car. But why not? Live & learn. Those kits are still available for the tri-five Chevy folks. Tom

Unfortunately, I don't have a power steering idler arm off of a car to validate your description. I'm not going to trust memory either. Your idler arm bracket sounds proper for a power steering car. Page 27 of Concours Parts & Accessories in Carson City, has some good pictures of idler arms and...

kenham, It sounds like you have a combination of components that sounds suspicious. I will have to ask you a bunch of questions in an attempt to sort this out. (1) Manual or power steering (2) Does idler arm have pilots at each end (3) Is idler arm 1-5/8 long at each end...

If you want to try heat shields, there are a couple principles to keep in mind. The goal is to isolate both convective (movement of heated air) and conductive (touching the heat source) thermal paths. The inside heat caused by the exhaust system is an example of convective heating and the gear...

When you correct one problem area; another one surfaces. The use of a "Dynamat" type material on interior floor and firewall surfaces offers some relief. The addition of a flat piece of sheet metal on top of the frame to deflect exhaust system heat also helps. A couple problem areas that are...

Those protective strips do prevent the top weatherstripping from chafing the paint but, many users claim they get discoloration under the film. The discoloration looks something like a series of water spots. It is especially noticeable on dark colors. The best advise is to insure there is no...

The steering column is the first thing to remove and the last thing to install. Tom

Have never messed around with an E-Bird, so we have to rely on the printed word from FOMOCO. the following is an excerpt from Product Service Letter P-348, dated 6-12-57. Synchronizing the 8 Barrel Carburetor 1. Disconnect the rear end of the throttle synchronizer rod from the rear...

There were some informative threads on this subject about a year ago. Go to the "search" function at the top of this page and enter "body off". This might help you get started. Tom

A distance of 34" from floor to bottom of rocker panel, will allow plenty of room to roll an assembled chassis (minus engine & transmission) out the back of the car. Dipping a body or sandblasting it to remove undercoating is something I've never considered. If you have used either method in...

Location of various inspection stamp decals furnished in Concours Parts, page 124, Item 20C: "Tested Road 512": Place one on each door frame ~ 1" above latch dove tail. "12 VOLT" Place on top of heater motor along shaft axis, readable from front of car. Note: if you have a replacement...

It sounds like you were given the straight scoop. Lock washers aren't used on the exhaust manifolds, but you do use flat washers. The only other thing I might suggest is to use red RTV instead of the graphite compound. Minor irregularities on the mating surfaces which may result in leaks, are...

The first group of underhood decals will be arranged in numerical order by item number shown in the catalog you referenced. #2 Heater Instructions: This is mounted on top of the triangular heater scoop readable from the front of the car. #4 Hood Block Off Plate or "Remove Cover for Summer...

Crash, A detailed instruction in a single post regarding the proper placement of all those decals would put you to sleep with the longest single post this Forum has ever seen. I will attempt to describe their placement on a few posts over the next couple days. If I may speculate why...

It's been a long time since I had to do this. Seems like it was 11 or 12 years ago, and it still works the way it's supposed to. What is meant by "synchronizing" the unit means the screw jacks and the control head are each set at a compatible setting. That means the screw jacks are turned to...

I recommend starting the "Left Air" cable along with the main harness through the hole in the firewall when the dash is raised to its' proper height, but before sliding it into position. This is a good time to start the air flapper cable on the right side also. It is easier to slide the grommets...

This sounds similar to my '97 turn signal. However, the condition only occurs when using the "lane changing" position on the right turn signal. On mine, you can occasionally hear bits of broken plastic being stirred by the steering wheel when doing a 90 degree turn. I'm sure a detent on my...

Sounds like you have it pretty well covered. I'm assuming the pedal hangar bracket that mounts to the firewall is already in place. Tom

To aid in your search, you should be aware that there are two or three different styles of wheel opening moldings. The style of your side moldings (or lack of them) determine the size & style of the wheel opening moldings.                     Tom