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Any tips on installing a new dash cover? The windshield is out, car's almost repainted, so the dash cover will be happening soon.

Ts and As, Here's where you're asked to write that book you were talking about... I'm repainting/interior my '56. Took the windshield out last night. In order to remove the top chrome, I was told it would press forward, and then be rotated toward the rear of the car, coming off over the...

I've played with this quite a bit. Heat shields don't help much because there's not much space. Air space is the buffer you need, and we just don't have it. I've found that blowing air IN through the cowl doors doesn't help much either (usually becuase it's hot air, too), but taking air OUT...

Hope you got it running by now, but I'll ask anyways: Are they original Tpots? There is a big difference in the jetting between E carbs and the '55-'56 carb. If one or both are actually '55-'56's, you'll never get it right.

Anyone out there with a dual master- listen up. Most folks went to dual master (often with discs) for the safety of the "if one set fails, the other will work". This weekend my rear brake hose broke while I was leaving the highway onto an off ramp at about 80mph. Scared the hell out of me and...

Wrestling with this, big time. I've got a FOM '56. I definitely don't have a '56 throttle linkage. I THINK that what I have is fundamentally a '57, which means that a '57 kick down rod should fit. I've been told that there are no other differences. I'd love to e-mail a photo to someone who...

From the "I learned it the hard way" file. * Alternators are WAY better than generators, particularly if you run AC and lights. * Go ahead and buy the bracket parts and pulley from a supplier, but get the alternator from Advance Auto or somewhere. The suppliers want $80 for a $22 alternator...

Who is the steering wheel guy? I'm a bit taller than many owners, so the wheel gets in the way...big time. Regarding the demographics, you may find this interesting. I'm a member of Jerry Wotel's newsgroup as well, and there's a good bit of traffic (8-15 posts per day). The issue of...

typical. Don't sweat it.

One more question... When you restart, how long does the engine cool before it will restart. If it's REALLY vapor lock, it should take 15-30 minutes.

I don't like the idea of running mine all the time. I put a switch for the pump in line with the pump and the switched side of the ignition. This way, it will only run with the key on, AND the switch engaged. Run it when you need it. It hasn't restricted fuel flow. I operate my car in TX...

The paint question is one that has been HEAVILY discussed in the yahoo classicbirds group. Several of those guys have a lot of experience with POR products, and others. Consensus of all of the posts I've read there, (and for about a week there were a good 10 a day) was don't use the POR over...

The specification calls for 18-30#. 45 years later, I'd opt for 30#.

If it IDLES fine, it's probably not vapor lock. Vapor fuel would still boil in the line, even at idle. Look at the filter bowl and check for bubbles. I had a BAD case of this same problem, which was actually a cracked wire under the dash. Accelerate, inertia causes it to move rearward, and...

800.828.2212, I think.

Auto City Classics has the gas tank for $160.

I've not converted a 6-12, but can you use the 6v starter on a 12v system? Doesn't sound right.

Just as you said. No worries. I'd probably use something like the Sony radio that has the little remote thingie (technical word). They're a bit tough to get used to, but once you do, it's not a problem. That way, you could mount the radio ANYWHERE, even under the seat facing the rear. It's...

After doing some research on a couple of vehicles, I've come up with a few things: 1. The gauges stink, and read hot when they really aren't. Invest in either one of the stickers for the radiator, or hide a real temp gauge. (Courtesy of Walt Knuckels) 2. The 6 blade fan works great, BUT has...

Actually, it's a new core, and it's not an exhaust leak. The exhaust of the car in general is pretty noticeable- no emmissions reduction apparatus, likes to run rich, etc, and it just flows forward if the wind blows right. Additionally, stopped in traffic I'm certainly picking up exhaust from...