I just picked up a 1969 Firebird convertible and I have some rust questions. All of the components in the engine compartment have surface rust (alternator, starter, master cylinder...). What is the best way to remove it and then what do you do? Paint? Thanks, Neil

Hi All: I have a utility trailer that was built using a very old I-beam style axle and I have no idea what it came off of. I am in need of some dust caps for the ends of the spindles. The issue is that the hubs have threaded bores (1.98"?) and seem to be deeper than most over the counter slip fit...

Hey all. I just bought a Numbers Matching original '68 GTO. I have a few questions about modifications. Because it is an unmolested car, I don't want to detract from any collectors ideals by changing it, but at the same time, I would like to improve it in a few ways. Do you think the following...

Hello everyone, I drive a 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville as a daily driver. I don't even own a "new" car (anything built after 1972). I am planning a 2 -3 month road trip around the country. The car is all original but will have the engine and transmission completely rebuilt before the journey. The...

I have the opportunity to obtain a vehicle with a Cadillac 429 engine in it. I know next to nothing about these engines other than they were made from '64-'67 (I think). Therefore I have some questions: 1) Was the design of this engine 'good' or did it have problems? 2) Was it considered a...

Can anyone identify this car? Also, is there a way to find out who owned the car (or other information) by the license plate? It has a Pennsylvania license plate that appears to be from 1920 (according to information at: http://bellsouthpwp.net/r/k/rkretsch/LPpapass.htm#pass06-09 ) Small...

I just dropped in due to my curiosity about an antique automobile. In the movie "North by Northwest" there is a scene where Cary Grant is taken away in a station wagon after being shot After doing a bit of research, the auto in question is a 1956 Chevrolet two-door Handyman. My question: As...

I am trying to sell my 1930 Model A, cutting down on my collection. It is in great condition and starts and runs well. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4611966735&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT Description: You are bidding on a 1930 Ford Model A Sedan. It is...

I'm researching a book on Harry Truman and would like to locate his 1953 Chrysler New Yorker (it's black with chrome wire wheels). I am told it is owned by a collector, but I have not been able to locate him (or her). (It's not at the Truman Library.) Does anybody on this group happen to know...

Make/model of this motorbike? http://www-2.net/y23.stock.pictures/20100821-kaunas-war/n20100821_134646.html could well be 1930s ...

I have a 53 Dodge Panel truck which is a 6 volt, positive ground system. Now I don't care about the guages, lights, as I will change over to 12v neg ground parts (saving the old ones of course) but what the hell do I do with the starter? I can adapt a simple alternator to the engine (probably)...

My 327 Chevy engine was running well, but I noticed that the fuel pump had a small leak, so I installed a new fuel pump. After installing the fuel pump and cranking her up, the motor was shuddering like crazy, but then smoothed out, however the shuddering resumed as soon as I put it in a foward...

A friend provided a photo of a car that was owned by a relative and would like to have it identified. The photo was taken in the twenties and may be from Europe (France possibly). Here is a link to the photo. http://www.dyksterhouse.org/~martin/gallery/mystery Let me know what you think it is.

On 5 Aug 2004 13:45:27 -0700, (PJ) wrote: >I am contemplating whether or not I should buy a classic car when I >sometimes make long (about 3-4 hour) trips between school and home. >The two cars that I've been salivating over: a 64 Impala and a 66 >Mustang. Both of the...

Hi all, got a question about oil filter cartridges. I have a '62 Stude which uses a replaceable-cartridge type oil filter. The cartridge is a Fram C4 which is apparently a fairly common bypass-type cartridge. Here's the thing, the housing was apparently made by Walker not Fram and the gasket...

What is the most effective way to clean a carburetor for a do-it-yourselfer? Is there one cleaner out there to soak a unit in that stands out above the rest? Thank you

Posted by: Goin4Coffee Date: June 16, 2006 12:47PM Antique: 1980 AMC SPIRIT--Rare Father-In-Law is selling his car; Licenced & Inspected. (insp runs out end of July) Good Solid car- Pale yellow-

Greetings. Well, I'm finally follwong my heart! A litte Valentine's Day present -to me! I'm about to buy a 4-door 1963 Comet in really great condition and recent overhauls. I know that since it's not required to be equipped with a seatbelt, I don't have to have them. But I'm concerned about...

Medievalbk wrote: > > Were they standard with a new car purchase? No. They were optional equipment on most makes of autos in the U.S. > Ford, or what would be a common purchase for New Orleans? Ford was about the cheapest car available, hence they were very popular.

I'm doing some scanning work at my local Historical Society and came across the following un-dated picture. I'm posting a link, not including it in the post :-) http://www.mv.com/users/davec/car.jpg The picture is taken outside the firestation on the grounds of the firestation. There isn't much...