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Windshield wiper switch knob
Now you're sounding like a concourse Shelby Mustang owner, lol.- fast 99
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- Forum: Gauge, Speedo & Instrumentation
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What Classic Insurance to get?
It's just interesting how their algorithm works. The cars are high HP. Didn't ask about millage and neither did they. I haven't driven any of them more than 500 miles a year. Figure any mileage limitation wouldn't affect me. Can't imagine it would matter on a stated value policy but if a...- fast 99
- Post #29
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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What Classic Insurance to get?
Wow, that's more than double the price I was quoted for 1/2 the value. Has to be some reason, age, record, vehicle type, area?- fast 99
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Windshield wiper switch knob
rock auto has the entire switch for $30-40.- fast 99
- Post #6
- Forum: Gauge, Speedo & Instrumentation
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Brake pedal sinks to floor engine on
If plugs aren't available, they can be made out of a brake line fitting. Use a torch and fill the hole with brass. Or use these to pinch off hoses. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YKHRUK/ -
What Classic Insurance to get?
Did get a quote from Haggerty yesterday on a 70k vehicle, 500 a year. Didn't think that was too out of line. It's been a while since I checked with them. Actually think the premium went down. Not going to change yet. Will wait and see what State Farm charges. The daily driver insurance went up...- fast 99
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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What Classic Insurance to get?
Insurance co's are getting hard to deal with. Many larger ones lost huge money last year. Have state farm [stated value] but premiums are getting up there. Going to look into other options but last time I did it was much more elsewhere. A friend had an under-hood fire recently and Hagerty paid...- fast 99
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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I need a good 84/87 steering column.
There are tilt columns on e bay. Don't toss the old one, some parts are hard to find. -
I need a good 84/87 steering column.
It might just be loose bolts. When folks use the steering wheel to pull themselves into the vehicle it loosens the lower collar bolts. Will require partial disassembly for access. A couple hours work will save a couple hundred dollars. Take pictures during teardown. Some of it is a little... -
You can't escape Motorad thermostats.
Lots of consolidation of part number and manufacturers. None of that is good for repair part fit quality or cost. Imagine owning a business and doing free comebacks for defective parts. Those hours are paid by the next customer, or the business is bankrupt. Other vendors and tax bills don't...- fast 99
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Thoughts on reducing hydraulic clutch effort
Do you know what style clutch is installed? Diaphragm style is usually quite low effort. Also, if the front bearing retainer has wear, isn't lubed or has excessive crud build up the effort will increase. From age, have seen the effort get high enough to bend the clutch master cylinder pushrod.- fast 99
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- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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Are rubber valve cover gaskets JUNK? Pic inside
No matter what it will leak at some point. A 1950 poor design. That being said I have had decent service glueing a cork gasket to the cover with weatherstrip and RTV on the head side. Set them on and lightly snug the bolts. Let sit overnight then do final tightening. Felpro may make a steel...- fast 99
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Blue Smoke Blues
Does sound like valve seals. Will eat more oil under high vacuum, ie idle. Borescope then wet and dry compression test. Bad rings, offending cylinder will be clean on the edges. Depending on the year, heads could already be cut for PC seals. Oil smoke under load will usually be rings. If...- fast 99
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Jack question
Yes you should. Try to find one. Most are gone. Took years for 2 to show up at the local pull and save. I needed one each for an 81 and 78 they are different. 81 mounts close to firewall on left wheelhouse. Earlier on right wheelhouse behind battery. Not sure if the same on all years.- fast 99
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Good parts
It's a crap shoot. Have had better luck [yes, it is luck] with GM, AC Delco, and Delphi. Rock Auto is my go-to place if I have the time, extensive selection of manufacturers. Don't forget brand name OEM used parts. In my opinion used is preferable depending in the part. Would never install a...- fast 99
- Post #6
- Forum: Classic Parts of America
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edelbrock throttle issue
Some intakes, gaskets or adapters can interfere with throttle plate movement. Idle mixture screws will not have much effect if the throttle plates aren't closed, and engine isn't idling. Also make sure fast idle cam is adjusted properly.- fast 99
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Where's everyone mounting their CB's
This is how I installed a high band radio. Very similar in size to CB. Used the dome light hole inside for access to install antenna. After a LOT of miles radio did crack the bottom flange of dash frame. A reinforcement bracket is recommended. -
HID or LED headlights whats good for street driving.
Had HID in another vehicle before it was common. When I replace that vehicle decided to keep stock headlights in it just to be courteous to other drivers. Now high output lighting so prevalent oncoming vehicles make seeing at night much harder. So just to keep up, improved lighting went in...- fast 99
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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I finally gave up.
Dashes direct is the major supplier to most vendors. To save money on shipping Summit and Jeg's. Might not have all colors listed. Call them they can get what you need. Went through the USA1 experience as well. After months and months, it went from a promised delivery date to sometime down the... -
Rear brakes lock up, fronts don't seem to work
Wheel drag likely bad [stuck] caliper on that side. Rear reservoir low, did you pull back the wheel cylinder dust covers and check for leaks? If ok, pull the master and check for leak in back. The small rear brake fluid capacity it is possible at some point air entered. Common problems might... -
HID or LED headlights whats good for street driving.
LED draw is less, HID's seemed brighter further ahead. There are lots of sites that sell both. Check the wattage, lumens, color temperature for ones you're interested in. Compare to the current bulbs. That will give you a baseline and if wattage is the same or less existing wiring will be...- fast 99
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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HID or LED headlights whats good for street driving.
One advantage of LED less amperage draw over stock halogen headlamps. So don't need a relay. I have had both LED and HID in the same vehicle, HID may produce slightly better lighting. Either was way better than halogen.- fast 99
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Front Brakes Grabbing
All the previous suggestions are correct. If the brakes are otherwise decent after the initial few stops, suspect pads. Have seen that happen with rear drum brakes locking up cold especially in damp conditions. Try a different, preferably name brand pad. For diagnostic confirmation make sure... -
1984 Silverado Radio Harness Question
Yellow and Gray on black plug are power, don't know which one is constant, key on.- fast 99
- Post #5
- Forum: Electrical & Audio
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Spongy brake pedal tightens when braking in reverse before going bleeding back down
That will work but I don't use them. As a line tech time is money. Was faster blocking and unblocking the outlets with a finger. Can usually bench bleed one in a couple minutes. Do not bottom the master either way you chose. Use whatever method works for you.
