/CCG/ - Classic Car General

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>mfw learned how to drive without the clutch yesterday

Hello everybody...... Does anybody have any good ideas in going about giving away solid body mount bushings for my T/A I don't need them because I put in polyurethane ones in, they are from pro-touring F-body and I'd love to pass them on in good faith, I have no need for them and it's to late to return ten..... Or is anybody interested in them..

TL:DR. I have some extra solid aluminum body bushings for fbodys and I want a creative way to give em away to my fellow /o/ ccg goers

>>17633661
You could put an ad up on Craigslist for free shit.

Debating selling the Excalibur for a '68 Cadillac convertible.

All opinions welcome.

>>17633793
The Excalibur tries too hard to be something it isn't. The Cadillac is more authentic

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Never thought I'd pull an engine to fix an oil leak.

>>17633661
How much do you want for them? while I'm doing the 400 swap I might as well do the body bushings too since mine are far from perfect.

>>17633793
At least the Cadillac isn't a stupid overrated boomermobile.

>>17633793
I would do it, it may be a really nice one, but the Excalibur still comes off as a kit car to me

>>17633089
I bought a transgo kit a couple weeks ago and haven't put it in yet. The instructions are shit and I'm not confident enough to say "fuck instructions" and just start tearing into it.

>>17633949
Rear main?

>>17633793
I say do it... but i always did love the hard tops

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>>17633793
do it. but 62 (I think this is what it is) is my favorite caddy of all time.

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>>17634201
whoops meant 64

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Cleaned up the wiring a bit, fixed a lot of broken or tied together wires

>>17634201
That's a '63 Cadillac and it suffers from the "X" frame problem. GM from 1957 through 1964 should be avoided.

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>>17634221
Ran a new ignition wire but was getting no power to anything with the key on, left it there as I towed it down the street to get the exhaust welded with a buddy.

Do not recommend tow strap towing, lots of ass clenching

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>>17634239
Fucking muffler men

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>>17634235
they're aesthetic as fuck

also what's the problem with them

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>>17634249
Shops are dangerous as they remind you how miserable life is without a lift

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>>17634253
It ain't the prettiest but it will do.

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>>17634260
This is def my favorite part.

>>17634260
>flex pipes on an old classic
Welp that's the first I've ever seen and I work at a Midas
>>17634272
That's pretty shit, might as well have just torched holes into the pipes and made an H-pipe

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>>17634272
Went back to the wiring, turns out the battery feed at the ignition switch got disconnected from the connector. Back in business, cranked it over for the first time and years and it sputtered with some carb cleaner. Called it a night after, so damn close.

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Got the grill back on and my father wanted to go out for another joy ride, since he saw another falcon parked near by, so we parked right next to it because seeing another falcon in this town is fairly rare, especially another Futura 4 door model.

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>>17634286
I bought all the pipes and told them what to do, went from a 3.5 collector to 2 in duals, temporary but needed some flex to make the reducers work.

Besides it's nice to have a little flex so the shit doesn't crack eventually.

>>17634286
x pipe or no pipe

>>17634250
The "X" frame has poor ride quality, is weak; it twists easily with even mild torque, requires a double-jointed driveshaft with difficult to locate parts, has excessive body roll and twists the body; a death sentence for a convertible. They can even snap at the center "X" if fatigue is present; this happened on NEW cars until 1959.

>>17634328
damn son. that's fukt. are their any common fixes (like supporting brackets or something that can be welded in) that are available?

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Anybody got an account on one of those VIN/plate check websites. Want to run a check on the celica

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>>17634344
Shit mang, what year is that bad boy?

I had an 87, was fun but mine was also a neglected rust bucket so it was also hell.

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>>17634368
Pretty sure it took atleast 5-10 years off my life span with all the exhaust fumes it pumped into the cabin on my 45 min commute.

One day it just decided to spit out the resonator in my neighborhood.

It burned so much oil that I'd just wait till the oil pressure started to dip to know when to refill, still chugged on though.

Good cars.

>>17634328
Not all GM's used the X-frame from 57-64. Only C-Bodies used them 57-58 also the Riviera used the X-frame until 1970

>>17634342
No its a inherently flawed design. Short of adding perimeter rails its impossible to fix.

>>17634315
Yeah but the H-pipe works as a support as well, only takes another 15 minutes to torch the holes, cut the pipe and weld. It's what we do at work every now and then when someone actually comes in for dual exhaust

>>17634342
Supports can be added; braces cut and welded in, but it's not a good design. Oldsmobile never used it, curiously enough. There's a reason that from 1957 through 1963 GM wasn't known for a performance car until it changed frames in 1964.

>>17634385
Sorry Buick didn't use the X-frame until 1961. Oldsmobile never used it at all. Pontiac used it 1958-60 but then went to a perimeter frame in 1961. Chevy used it 58-64 and Cadillac 57-64

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>>17634383
>>17634368
89 my mang. I've posted these pics before, I haven't bought it yet but the guy took the ad down for me. He's been trying to sell it for a while and he said I could change my mind if I like. I feel it would be a bit of a dick move, but I'm in two minds as to whether I should buy it or buy an xboxhueg autotragic to daily, like a '99 7 series or a cherokee, or a suburban

>>17634409
>Wasn't known for a performance car
>Ignoring the 409 and fuelie bel air
But as a whole, not as much as ford or Mopar.

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>>17634424
I just bought a tiny dd. Getting 30+mpg is really nice. Also makes me appreciate my Ford a lot more.

>>17634476
True but the celica is almost 30 years old, makes maybe 25mpg highway tops. Also 5spd, not super practical for city stuff, even if I do live in the country

I'm just used to huge cars and high seating, I'm worried I won't have enough space for whatever junk I pick up at the flea market or something. Hence my interest in the 'burb and wagoneer/cherokee

>>17634492
It'll get 30 easy. And my Fiat is a 5 speed with horrendous turbo lag, I'm sure you'll be fine in town. I am.

>>17633793
Do it.

>>17633984
Give me an offer, i would be happy just to give em to Sombody that will use them too, I'll take pictures of them if you like after I get off from work

Here is the link for the bushings
http://www.pro-touringf-body.com/chassis_components.html

>>17634167
it wasn't so bad. I was able to follow it step by step and have the thing done in about an hour.

>>17634272
>>17634260
nigga... you need to clean that damn metal. that's why your welds are coming out like boogers.

>>17634260
>>17634272
Your welds really aren't that bad. They look functional.

But yes, give the shit some power wire brush before you weld and practice practice practice.

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1975 ford courier most fun I've ever had driving a car its not fast theres no power drivea like a turd but cruising is the most fun right now the interior is out and about to redo the seat want to one day swap 4.0 ford and turn into dd

>>17635746
That thing is cool, I like it. So what, is that like a Ranger before the Ranger was the Ranger?)

Can I get feedback on this ad:

https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/excalibur-series-iii-phaeton/6243627281.html

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>>17635610
Where'd y'all learn to read? Inside a cereal box?

I brought it to a local shop to have it welded

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>>17636254
>chad

>>17636254
Only thing is I'd put 454 in the title

>>17636254
Looks good, only other thing I would add is some close up interior shots and mention any recent services its had, and if the maintenance is up to date or not.

>>17636254
>>>>>>>>Chad
But gl man.

>>17636254
For 40 k buy an actually cool car like a 70 gto or something.

>>17635281
would $30 be good? With that engine swap I don't have a lot of funds to throw around but I'll need new body bushings eventually.

>>17633606
How hard is it to adjust a carb? There's a car I want to check out but the owner says the carb needs to be adjusted

>>17636765
not very to get it to a running position. to get a perfect AFR you need to either be incredibly skilled at reading spark plugs or have a wideband in the exhaust.

he probably means the carb needs a cleaning, which is fairly easy.

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I'm trying to figure out why the brakes on a 1974 plymouth duster are hard to use (read: put the pedal all the way down to the floor and then some to get stopping power). I checked the brake fluid reservoir (it has two fill spots, one facing the front of the car and one facing the rear) and noticed that the rear was lower than the front. I filled the rear reservoir up, put the lid back on it, and started pumping the brakes with the car off. I couldn't find and signs of a leak on the ground around the tires nor underneath it. I then checked my fluid reservoir again and the rear bowl had lost some fluid while the front one remained the same.

I'm not sure what else to do and check for. If you can offer any advice I'd appreciate it. Let me know if you need more information.

Thanks

>Pic sorta related, that's the part but a google image

>>17637198
Air in brake lines (need bleeding) or fluid leaking past the seals on the master and no pressure build up (new master cylinder
Or you got some stuck to shit brakes or ballooning break hoses

>>17636594
That'd be great, I'll take some pictures to show you tonight, I'll give an email addy in a bit, I'm happy that they'd be going to Sombody who would use them

>>17633606
351m or 400? Don't let retards fool you, those engines are 351c and 460 combined and you can get some good horsetorques out of them with a good set of Cleveland heads. Just need to mill them to get the compression up

>>17637406
It is a 400m engine and 4 speed manual. 4x4 of course. At some point I plan on doing a complete rebuild where I will make it a 408 stroker and put some good heads on it.

>>17637363
Sounds good, I'll put em to good use.

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Is this rust terminal on a 1990 Miata? Or is it fixable with some sandpaper and plastidip?

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Instead of welding in a patch, i was thinking of riviting on a plate once i cut out the rust. Thoughts?

Other quick fixes include filling the doors with expanding foam before making new interior pannels out of wood, and using a rug (think the city rug every kid had) to cover the floor.

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And instead of cleaning and rechroming the grill/bumpers (po painted them, can only assume they look like shit) i was thinking just painting them chrome.

Basically this car will look good until you actually look at it

>>17637770
what color are you going to do the body in?

If I were you, I would paint the body either a flat black or a flat cream and do the opposite for the bumpers and wheels. or you could do a flat black body and red for the bumpers and wheels.

>>17637770
White/cream bumpers, it looks good and original

>>17637305
thanks bud, I'll check for those tomorrow.

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Just boatposting.

>>17637786
Well i have access to aviation paint, so i was thinking the USCG red for the body and white roof. I really want to stay away from a rat rod look. Whole point of the car (if i keep it) was for it to look nice for my wedding.

I figured worst case, i put in a few hundred bucks for parts, paint it, and turn around and try to sell it for 5-7k. By then itll pretty much be a half way good looking driver with a flathhead.

>>17638082
flat black with flat red are such an easy and cool color combo though. Match the wheels, find a visor and you have yourself a pretty cool little kustom you can sell.

>>17638082
And before anyone jumps on me for wanting to flip the car, i bought it for 2200, if i can throw 500 into it and turn around and sell it for 5k, id be estatic. Especially since there are a bunch of 60s mustangs in good condition for like 5-7k

>>17638116
You cant flip a 52 Ford for that much. It's just not a desirable year and it's not a super desirable body style. Especially not with the super low effort repairs you want to do

>>17637632
That's terminal, whenever it bubbles through, it means everything under that spot is rust.

>>17637770
Why did you not get the one with fins? That one looked a lot better and didn't require a full overhaul at least on the outside.

>>17633606
Anyone know of any sbc 350 radiator hose kits? Couldn't find much looking around

>>17638424
Nothing is terminal my friend. Cut that bitch up and get welding

>>17638508
What do you mean "hose kits" ?
Jegs and or any vatozone has a gajillion different hoses, braided, chrome, whatever for smallblocks.

>>17638508
>couldn't find parts for a 350 SBC
I'm afraid the stupid is terminal my friend

I seem to be having a problem with Motorcraft 2150 accelerator pump....it gives two steady streams of gas, but it doesn't START the streams when it should, on any of the 4 holes. So it ends up stumbling right after idle, but nowhere else.

>>17638518
Just like a full set of hoses. Mine are all old and shitty so I figured I'd get em all at once
>>17638523
No fucking joke, I've been googling "350 radiator hose kit" for like half an hour and I ain't seen anything that fits

>>17638538
Sounds like it's retarded. I mean that literally

>>17638544
year, make, and model please

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Am I classic yet? 92' S-10 Blazer.

Front Transfer Case Input Seal is leaking and being a huge cunt. Been trying to find time to tear the t-case out and put in a new seal but work has been busy. Also have to replace gm sidepost cables with top post ones but thats on the back burner.

>>17638570
It's an 84 camaro that was swapped with an unknown 350 2 owners ago. I'm gonna need to get the casting # off the block aren't I

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>>17637607
Email me @ [email protected]. (Burner email) my thoughts were that I'd send them to you first and you could throw me some money I you'd like afterwards, as I said before I'm just wanting to pass them on to someone that use em

>>17638552
Hmm, wonder what could cause it...the settings for the rod only seem to affect the duration of the stream, not when it *starts*

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>>17637406
You don't NEED to mill anything to get the compression up, I'm running tmeyer pistons and thinner head gaskets to get around 9.5:1 c/r. That being said I thought I wasted my money on this entire 400 build by only getting late 7s/low 8s 0-60 until I finally checked my rear end ratio... 2.75:1

stock smoggie heads, stock smoggie manifolds(soon to be full length headers and 3" exhaust), stock everything; besides the cam, intake, carb and pistons.

>>17638417
I see a lot of 53s (just like mine) going for 12-30k. Hell, even half decent 4 doors with I6s go for 6k. And it already a good and solid car, just needs minor things and paint.

>>17638434
Because the engine was knocking, pouring out the rear main seal, and the guy wouldnt budge on the price 1 bit.

>>17637756
instead of riveting why not just fiberglass over it? It'll last about just as long as the bondo that'll cover either the fiber glass or the riveted patch panel. Only difference is the fiberglass is easier

>>17638683
>pouring out the rear main seal
Rip. Not even worth it

>>17638696
I mean like we parked it so i could look it over, and in the 5 mins that it sat, a puddle the size of a platter had already formed.

On the upside, drive shaft seals came in! Ill put those on wednesday.

>need to order and install new door locks and a window
>fill doors with foam and make interior pannels
>buy and install carpet
>patch fender
>new tires
>paint

Then she'll be all done!
Parts should be about $300, and a weekend to install.
Already have the paint, just need time to do it.

>>17638647
Email sent

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>>17638518
fuck, working with shops can get frustrating. The key guy was supposed to get back to me yesterday, then "first thing Monday morning," then "in an hour," now it's 6pm. That's not even as bad as the glass people holding my car hostage for 3 fucking weeks while they "look for a gasket," and then when I call he says "... Ohhh, I haven't found anything ..."

I called the glass shop 3 times between 4 and 5pm and this motherfucker on the phone fucking insists the guy will call me at 5, and guess what....

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>>17638818
>>17638518
whoops, didn't mean to reply

>>17638845
Nice derdge though

>>17638854
Thread just need a green 6cyl chebby and we'll be complete

>>17638860
Lel true. I saw a brand new f350 in this dark green today and I nutted. That's the exact color I want

>>17638678
That car is not worth 12k nor 5k. I'm afraid you've caught boomeritis

>>17639029
A fixed up one, not my project.

I paid 2200 for it which is cheaper than shells out in a field go for.

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>>17633634

>>17633472
>What if I drive a greenbriar?
Don't worry because they have the highest gear ratios of the Corvair "family".

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Okay guys, I've tuned the carb and adjusted the timing and the hesitation still exists. When I had the carb apart I noticed the metal around where the air filter stud was mushroomed like someone had dropped something on it which I wouldn't put past the guy who I got it from.

In other news I went to a car show and met a guy who is going to sell me a 1976 F150 with a good running 390. It's a 2wd long box and it's got the floor pan cut out but a replacement comes with it. Trans is out of the truck currently but it comes with the C6. It has an aluminum radiator, new carb, 4 aluminum wheels, and it's 900 dollars. I don't have the cash right now because poorfag but he'll do payments on it. Guy is a beast.

>>17639095
It is not worth 5k bud. Just because someone is selling a shell for 3 grand doesn't mean shit. And doing a half ass job of fixing it up won't help the value

>>17639148
>Okay guys, I've tuned the carb and adjusted the timing and the hesitation still exists.
Right off idle?
This is a problem with the accelerator pump timing. Ideally the squirt needs to happen the moment the throttle blades crack. Check the accelerator pump linkage for slack. Any slack whatsoever, no matter how small will cause a hiccup, even if it doesn't seem like much. Chink carbs usually have this problem.

If you're getting a bog down while flooring it, most likely you timed the secondaries incorrectly.

>>17639182
Well, you do you man. I believe once ive got it painted, slap some new rubber, and make it a bit nicer inside, i bet i can get 5k for it. Ya it wont be a show car, but its still a decent 2 door V8 64 year old classic thats on the road and rust free.

>>17639203
The other anon with 2150, but my carb has no play in the accel pump linkage, yet the shot is delayed. Could it be a weak spring, or what?

>>17639148
>429 ram air Mach one
>Red
ERECT

>>17639251
>>17639251
>Red

Yeah, a lot better than yellow...

>Capcha fades after I enter but doesn't disappear so have to refresh whole page

>>17639261
Next time just press post and then it'll populate a new captcha. And I can dig yellow desu.

>>17639235
If it has been a long time since a rebuild and you've been running ethanol gas the diaphragm might be getting a bit too old.

I know next to nothing about Autolites though but my Corvair is starting to develop this problem, nothing too bad yet but i used to daily it. Another factor at play is the volume of fuel being squirted, you can develop a rich bog just because you shot too much fuel into the engine.


>>17639270
>And I can dig yellow desu.
All i can think about when i see a yellow Mustang of those years is Gone In 60 Seconds.

>>17639148
Another thing i just remembered, this too can be caused by way out-of-spec valve lash.

>>17639289
Honestly it's my least favorite first gen mustang but anything with a 385 gives me an erection. Gl with the Ford my dude.

>>17639289
I just put it on yesterday.

>, you can develop a rich bog just because you shot too much fuel into the engine

I considered that...but, if I don't back off the throttle when it bogs, sometimes it'll backfire--isn't that a sign of too lean?

>>17639270
It worked!

>>17639352
How does the backfire sound? Is it a miss, it is it more of a explosion?

>>17639382
Sort of a pop, and if the air cleaner is off I can see a mist.

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>>17639352
>but, if I don't back off the throttle when it bogs, sometimes it'll backfire--isn't that a sign of too lean?
it depends on what's happening inside the combustion chamber, you should pull your plugs and take a gander first.
I'll be back this time tomorrow, it's time to hit the hay if nobody solves the problem for you,

>>17639397
Yeah, I probably should do that, even if I changed the carb out a day ago..

>>17639387
Yeah that's sounding pretty lean.

>>17639443
If it makes a difference, it's listed as #48 jets and 7.5hg enrichment valve, engine is the 225 /6

>>17639203
There is no slack at all, and the accelerator pump is new. It does bog off of launch if floored but while going down the highway if floored it is fine.

>>17639297
His 460 would have Hydraulic lifters, no adjustment there, really
>>17639516
Does your carb have different spots to adjust your accelerator valve rod like Motorcraft 2100 and 2150s do? If it's an older carb there may be 3 different holes to put the rod into for adjustment during cold, hot and normal weather

>>17639516
I have this issue on my autolite. New pumps, new diaphragm, tuning the actuator.

Basically all I've been able to come up with is a clogged passage. I've soaked the carb in carb cleaner a few times but it didn't do it. The only solution I've found is a truck I learned when fucking with 80s Honda motorcycles. Take all the rubber out of the carb, remove as much as possible from the carb, and boil it for 20 minutes in a solution of 1 part lemon juice and 5 parts distilled water. Sounds weird, but it worked wonders on those ancient CV carbs.

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>>17639594
The carb is a Edelbrock 1406. The linkage does have 3 holes. It is currently set on the top hole

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hey, guys, posted this in the Stupid questions tread, but gonna post it here too.

I clearly can't tune a carburetor worth a shit and I'm at a loss. not to mention the fact I can't find any goddamn info on where shit is on this particular carb (Carter 1bbl). truck is a 79 ford 300 i6/3 speed auto. on a cold start it either won't hold idle at all, or it will do this weird stumble-surge-stumble-surge dance until a minute or two later it smooths out. if, after it smooths out, I put ANY strain on the engine (Putting it in gear, for example), it starts the stumble-surge thing again, or just dies outright. once it reaches operating temp it runs fine, though (generally speaking). I messed around with what I THINK is the mixture screw (passenger side near the base of the carb) and it will at least reliably stay running on a cold start now, but it still does the stumble-surge dance, and if I try to just start it up and go the engine will sputter and die. all smashing the pedal does during this is make the engine backfire and stumble. once its warmed up it accelerates normally (slow as shit, but eh, its a 79). should mention I've been driving it for ~ two weeks and its only been doing this the past few days. it sat for 6-ish months outside prior to this.

and yes I know the PCV is disconnected. it does it regardless. Webm related (warning: Starter ear rape)

http://i.4cdn.org/wsg/1501549475265.webm

The horn on my 89 firebird formula 350 doesn't work and I can't find anything about it anywhere in my Haynes.

help

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>>17639659
It doesn't sound like it's getting enough fuel.

I have the same setup minus pcv. How's your fuel pump or fuel filter?

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>>17639677
Ah fuck wrong picture

>>17639659
Sounds like choke problems, but I assume you've checked to make sure the choke plate is closed when you've floored the pedal 2 times?

>>17639677
>How's your fuel pump or fuel filter?

Pump LOOKS relatively new. can't speak for the filter. I DID have to fix a cracked fuel line (wouldn't run at all when I first went to go get it from my uncle. took 20 minutes to figure out and 2 minutes to fix). I suppose its possible its either leaking in the same place again or somewhere else. I've been noticing a distinct gasoline smell in my garage.

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>>17639659
I had a similar problem, same carb. Buy a rebuild kit from Mike's carbs, clean out the jets and passages with B12. Set the float level. Could also have a vacuum leak, if any screws can be turned by hand you need to tighten them up good (including some of the linkage mounting screws)

Carb tuning is pretty simple, turn mixture screw both ways until idle starts to die off, set it to the midpoint of the two. Idle speed screw should be set at ~600rpm

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>tfw this fucking monkey working on my lock cylinder hasn't called me and it's 8.30
Monday morning my ass.

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>>17639659
>>17639677
>>17639716

note to self: Never discount the stupid shit.

http://i.4cdn.org/wsg/1501553237126.webm

this would explain why it runs fine after it shakes itself enough.

>inb4 shitskin

can't help it. sorry if it triggers.

>>17639905
Dude, how could you not have noticed that earlier, you never touched the carb or poked at something before hand?

Went to swap the power steering pump on the Imperial today; apparently, in the last 50 years, somebody swapped pumps or brackets so it's impossible to tension it. I've ordered a new bracket and should have it back on the road ASAP.

On the Excalibur front, if I don't get any calls by Friday afternoon, I'll be listing it on eBay.

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>>17639931
dude, my only other experience with a carb was a (even shittier) Rochester 2-bbl on my old S10 (rip), and the only way to get that thing to cooperate was to basically ask it nicely.

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>>17639251
I know the guy. He told me about how he was sitting behind a car at a stop sign and the car went to cross the road but decided against it. The car in front of him proceeded to back up right into the front of the mach one. He couldn't back out of the way because of the car behind him. He laid on the horn but the guy kept coming. 10 grand in damage.

>mfw i heard this story

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Hey /ccg/, retard here

I bought a 76 Hilux and I've been doing various fixes to keep it DD-able, but now the manual steering box is leaking, and I've found out the center drive shaft bearing has been bad for like a couple thousand miles.

How fucked am I? I'm waiting on a bearing made out chinesium and a mildy used steering box to come in the mail. I guess my real question is: How long can I squeak by on my bad components? Because I'm paranoid as fuck about catastrophic failure and I'm not sure if I'm overreacting on the possibility of my drive shaft falling apart or my steering going out while I'm on the interstate. pls hlp

>>17640023
I genuinely feel triggered by that tale. That's a nightmare to me.

>>17639905
Hope it works for you. Good luck

>>17640140
I got pissed listening to the story too.

Tomorrow I'm going to try and replace the spark plug wires if the set I have is to my truck. I have a lot of shit in my garage so I don't know if they'll work

>>17640195
Man I've got a closet full of 302 parts but none of the Stars have aligned. Bums me out my dude

>>17638768
Sent ya back

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These wheels came off my truck when I put the original steelies on. They're some no name brand but they look alright. Should I put them on the Fury, or go with fat tires on the steelies? Or different wheels entirely? I like steelies but I'm guessing the original backspacing will look funny with fat tires.

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Dropped the falcon off with mechanic again, because the fuel gauge was not working and her stalling out on the free way. Hopefully will get her back in tomorrow. Picture of the grill on car, not sure if I posted this one yet.

>>17636221
Nah it's just a Mazda pickup. Just another one of the many domestic counterparts to Japanese minitrucks of that era

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>>17639905
Hang on, I think I remember you from a few threads ago. 79 Ford with a flatbed you were thinking of buying from your uncle?

Pic is something awesome from the car show I went to

>>17633606
Is this how to tune a carb?
>warm up car
>adjust idle
>turn both screws right, then 1.5 turns left
>let car run a bit
>turn screws either way till cars running fastest
>adjust idle again
I've never done it before but might today

>>17642492
It works better with a vacuum gauge, you adjust the idle mixture screws until you get the best vacuum at idle, but you have the gist of it yes

>>17642622
Ty bb

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stupid question, tranny fluid shouldn't be this color should it?

>>17643223
Can't quite tell but it looks frothy. I'm retarded so I don't know how coolant and tranny fluid would mix but that's what it looks like

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>>17633606
>tfw a RX-7 FC (best model) is considered classic

>>17643236
That's what I figured, It's red when hot and I've only ever checked it when hot. I wonder how bad I've damaged this transmission driving it like that. I figure that's why the original owner put an external oil cooler in front of the radiator for it. Also It should smell like coolant if that's what has contaminated it right? if that's what it is will changing the fluid damage the transmission. My dad said that with an older transmission that hasn't been taken care of (like the precious owner did to this one) that changing the fluid will loosen a lot of dirt and shit in the transmission and kill it soon afterward. If that's true I'm fucked either way. luckily th350's aren't that expensive.

>>17643298
Sometimes what happens is all the crud in the fluid is what's keeping the trans together. I'd check all the cooling lines for leaks. Honestly since you're swapping the motor you may as well pull the trans out with it and put in a new one

mopar fellers, how does this sound for an affordable start to making 318 power

>magnum heads
>magnum lifters/hollow pushrods for oiling
>edelbrock air gap
>600cfm(?) 4 bbl
>headers
>electronic ignition

Should come out to $1200 all said and done, unless I go for pistons as well. Thoughts?

>>17643294
stop FC posting this instant

NOW

>>17643332
None of the lines leak going into the extra tranny radiator but I guarantee at one point the original radiator went bad and leaked coolant in the atf. I'll look around and see if I can find another th350. If not I'll change the fluid and hope for the best. It still shifts hard but the only thing it doesn't do well is a slight delay when going into reverse like 3-4 seconds when cold.

>>17643386
If it's still working decently and there's no flakes in the fluid, I'd change the fluid and filter and see what that looks like. If it's all sludgy and shitty you might have a problem, but if it's not terrible you might be ok. There's a guy near me who rebuilds th350s and 700r4s for like 600 bucks, you might be able to find something like that near you

>>17643406
there's a dude near me who also rebuilds them for the same price. I'll change the fluid here soon and see how bad it is. Hopefully it'll be fine.

>>17643429
I wonder how tough these are to rebuild. I suppose I won't know how bad mine is until I change the fluid.

>>17643615
Supposedly they aren't too bad. I've heard the 700r4 is a nightmare though

>>17643615
It's a bit easier than an 4L60E which isn't too difficult, the hard part is just making sure you don't finish a rebuild with some " extra parts" laying around

>>17638591
No you're fine, at least the swap was to something available in that car. Just go on the Orielly's website and put in your info like normal and make sure to select the 350 engine when you get to it. Buy the hoses that come up in the listing. You need 1 upper radiator hose, 1 lower, and 2 heater core hoses. Literally everything else is universal/cut to fit, like vacuum hoses and fuel lines. Go now, and fix your shit.

>>17643236
>>17643223
>>17643298
There's a chance your trans cooler is leaking into the radiator. Do you have a separate trans cooler is it built into the radiator?

>>17643767
T/A s have trans coolers in the rad but that just looks like burnt trans fluid to me

>>17643843
Makes sense. I haven't heard of the internal trans cooler leaking very often anyway.

>>17643849
Most of the time when the leak it's usually tranny fluid in the coolant and not the other way around , from how the cracks form usually from the inside out on those things because tranny fluid pressure is usually higher than cooling system pressure, cause trans fluid is a hydroalic fluid and ext...

>>17633606
Wish me luck boys. Going to check out a $1k turd gen with a 350

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>>17643767
the previous owner installed an external trans cooler (pic related) so it's probably coolant since it's pretty darn pink looking and most likely he did that due to the radiator leaking. Unfortunate he never told me about it and i didn't notice it. Just to be extra safe Jegs has BOP th350's for like $1,000 bucks so I might just go for that. With all these upgrades I hope It'll be reliable enough to DD it 35 miles to college because that would be awesome!

>>17642492
I have no clue man. I work on modern nip barges, I have to plug a computer into them before even thinking about diagnosing a fuel issue.

>>17643223
The color looks okay except for the milkiness. I'm going to second an internally leaking trans cooler. The coolant will steam the glue holding the clutch material to the metal and goodbye transmission. If it's still somehow shifting okay, you need to stop driving it IMMEDIATELY and fix whatever is wrong. Do not drive it further at all.

Okay, it turns out that the carb has a leak through the throttle shaft. When I spray carb cleaner into where the throttle shaft is it dies. Time for a rebuild kit.

>>17644036
No mistake, you have coolant in your trans fluid. Some mid-late 2000 nissans had that issue, radiator trans cooler would bust and sludge and steam the clutches inside the transmission. It may not be a common issue on GM cars but it does happen.

A sure fire way to completely flush the transmission:
Drain and fill the pan
Remove return line off of cooler
Start engine and pump out 3 quarts into a 5 gallon bucket
Shut engine off
Refill pan with 3 quarts
Repeat until fluid is clean

Used to do that on my crown vics, the trans fluid was crystal clear after, it would get every bit of the old stuff out.

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hey /ccg first time poster in this thread. i have a volvo '86 760 turbo intercooler wich is pretty rare overhere. it's rustfree because it was stored inside but unfortunatly it stood for a long time, i drove it for 500km's or something and there's oil everywhere. to do list, clean pcv system, replace the oiltrap and change the seal on the turbo oil returnline. pretty common on these engines and i'm used to work on my cars so i can fix it myself, but stupid it did not do these things outright when i bought it. after that i'm sure plenty more things will pop up. i forgot how much work owning a classic car is but it's worth it

also in the pic is my '97 440 wich blew a cilinder and got condammed to the great scrapyard in heaven last fryday. it may not have been a true volvo but it was a damm comfy car and it served me well for 155000km's

>>17644672
There's a homosexual furry on this board that would yiff himself at having another volvo enthusiast.

Massive oil leaks on a turbo can be scary because it could be lots of things including bad piston rings.

>>17644719
there will be no yiffing in my car

i followed the source of the leak, there's an o ring where the oil return goes back into the engine, those get brittle overtime. and by now i have learned the pcv/oil trap service is the first thing you should do when you buy a 700 series. today i took of the hoses and they where pretty gunked up. i ordered the replacement parts and i'm going to change all the filters and fluids to make it fresh again

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>>17633606
sry for the blogpost but I went to check out a turd gen this evening and I think I might buy it. Only serious problem is the transmission slams when you shift into reverse and drive, so that means it's done for right? I'm assuming pic related is the torque converter right? It looks almost like a stall converter, could that be why it slams into drive/reverse? Only reason I'm considering it is because the guy's selling it for barely a grand, so I figure even if the trans is fucked I'll still come out on top

>>17645069
How did the 350 do? Did you run it through all the gears? How's the trans fluid level and how did the fluid look?

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>>17645074
The fluid was pretty good actually, nice and red, no bubbles or fragments. I ran it through the gears with the shifter and it seemed okay I guess. I guess I'm just assuming since it slams so hard into drive that it's done for, but it could be the idles too high or something. I was impressed at how little rust there was. $1k around here barely gets you a roller, so I really want to snag this thing

>>17645136
I say go for it. You might as well for a grand. Badass car.

>>17645150
Yeah I've got ~3200 saved up so I figure worst case scenario I'm still in the clear. Only other major concern is there's some leaking oil somewhere and the temp gauge doesn't work, I'm guessing when the other guy did the swap, he never hooked it back up. You know where that's at?

>>17643346
Magnum blocks had a lower deck height than the true-blue LA engines so Magnum heads are not exactly bolt-on.

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/10398/magnum-heads-on-older-la-blocks.html

>>17644571
Then that transmission is on it's last leg since it's probably been like that since I bought it. I'm swapping in a freshly built Pontiac 400 so I'll just get a new transmission too. If I go that route my torque converter should be okay to re use shouldn't it?

>>17645214
Looks like we're in the same boat haha. Two 400 swaps and two dead transmissions

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>>17645236
I sold some of my firearms to cover the cost and I haven't been in the "firearms market" for a few years so the prices of my stuff really shot up. Ended up saying good bye to 4 mosins, a Turkish Mauser and one of those french semi autos that look like an fn-49. Was half tempted to sell my Svt-40 and c96 but they're just too cool to give up. I'll try to keep /k/ shit on /k/ in the future.

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>>17645297
Thankfully I've saved up a decent chunk of cash so I don't have to sell my funs quite yet. But if it came down to it, the car would come first

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>>17645317
Nice makarov! That was just my expendable stuff. I've got a lot of stuff that I'd never sell. Like an m1 carbine, couple Finnish mosins, a lot more regular mosins, two Garands, my grandfather's K98 he brought back, a few other k98's, and my M1a. Also You won't believe how much I paid for that Svt-40. Some dude had it for a durr rifle and it wouldn't cycle. Paid $70 for it. Only thing wrong with it was the gas regulator was loose.

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Seems rather lean...

>>17633606
I can get a car with dry rotted tires towed without problems right?

>>17640023

This is why i'm keeping the rubber bumpers on my duster.

>>17634424
get suburban instead of JDM junk

>>17645383
4 and 6 look crusty as fuck.

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>>17645297
>>17645317
>>17645381
>mfw all my guns aren't slavshit
>too poor now to buy even slavshit
I love surplus russian aesthetic fuck the college life

>>17645465
6 was by far the worst. Maybe there's a slight leak on the brake booster or the line going to it: it's on the manifold port, which goes to 6. This new carb has been backfiring more than the old one, and accelerates slower. Could it be jetted too lean?

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>>17645297
Love those broomhandles. I've got a Luger, myself.

>>17645489
Post feet

>>17645525
>virgin hands
Rip

>>17645543
I don't understand.

>>17645525
Pouches or loose?

>>17645636
Loose unless you're a pussy.

>>17645636
Again, I'm not following.

>>17645662
HANDS UP DON'T SHOOT

Ok, so the car seems to accel a bit slower with the 2150 carb (1.08, so 287cfm) than the Carter BBD (V8 version so 280cfm), and backfire more, could it be a sign of a leaner mixture than the older carb?

>>17645841
Yes. Take it to a carb shop (do those even exist any more?) or get some jets and go up a size or two.

It could also mean you have a vacuum leak somewhere. Spray carb cleaner around the base of the carb, where the manifold interfaces with the head, et cetera.

>>17645919
Yeah, I'll try that. I should probably check for leaks before I spring for jets (current ones are #48, motorcraft style)

>>17638768
I sent it out for ya, and gave u an email, just make sure it gets to ya :)

>>17642492
i don't know

>>17645939
Definitely check for leaks first. Oh and if you have vacuum boosted brakes try running without the booster.

Always try the stupid simple things first.

>>17646070
I'm guessing it could have a small leak, since the manifold port it's plugged in, goes to the #6 cylinder and that one had the worst spark plug

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>>17642482
Yeah, that's me. I actually got a complete (mostly) history of the truck, both from decoding the VIN and what my uncle tells me.

>built in the Minneapolis plant in 78 for the 79 year
>shipped to Omaha, NE as part of a fleet order
>bought by the city of Huron, SD. Presumably as a work vehicle.
>it gets transferred from dept. to dept. Until eventually it just gets phased out entirely for newer vehicles.
>eventually lack of maintenance catches up to it and the engine just locks up one day (don't know what actually went on it. I'm guessing the torque converter just shit the bed or something because the engines never been rebuilt. At least not fully, anyway. I don't think the head's ever been off and it still has the shitty stock 1-bbl)
>Rather than fix it, the city just auctions it off as-is.
>some dude buys it, fixes whatever was wrong with it, then uses it as a farm truck for 15 odd years
>at some point in time he decided to repaint it (and did a shit job prepping because it's flaking off everywhere). Was originally bright yellow
>also ditched the box for whatever reason (uncle saw the actual box and said it LOOKED alright)
>uncle buys it off him with the intention of flipping it quick
>never gets around to it and so it just sits outside in his parking space year round exposed to the elements
>I wind up driving it temporarily because first my old trucks fuel line ruptured and then again when my jeeps water pump seized.
>kinda grew attached

And so now it sits in my garage for now. Jeeps fixed now, but it can sit outside since its my DD anyway. Will probably wind up repainting it and going out to Huron to get the box. Also needs new brake rotors.

And a better axle gearing, Jesus Christ. 2.75 rear end does not make for quick acceleration. Thing damn near qualifies as a road hazard.

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>>17633606
Replaced the leaky valve cover gasket and cleaned up the valve cover. Headliner is out for re-attachment. Scratching my head at the mess of speaker wires.

Girlfriend wants a black '67 Impala like the one on a TV show. '65 nearby pretty cheap but its niggerfied. Not sure if she'll really enjoy it because she's not really a car person though.

>>17646155
I think she just wants Dean Winchester

>>17645069
Slamming into reverse could just be high idle like you said. It could also just be a valve body or solenoid issue. But its also important to remember that older auto transmissions had harsh engagements by today standards so it might be normal if it's not too hard.

>>17645214
If you're reusing the torque converter, I would suggest flushing it with the aforementioned method. The trans pump itself is really the only way to get it all 100% out. If you don't want to do that, I would suggest just replacing it. You don't want any coolant contamination whatsoever. Even if it doesn't clog up, overtime it will steam off the glue holding the friction material on.

>>17645381
So jealous of that SVT-40

>>17645424
Unless said dry rotted tires blow out. Shoot the dice, you might get lucky

>>17646219
>But its also important to remember that older auto transmissions had harsh engagements by today standards so it might be normal if it's not too hard.
It was slamming pretty hard desu. Might be the mounts or the brakes too, who knows. My honest guess is a high idle, that carb needed to be tuned. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst I guess

>>17633949

Use the opportunity the pressure washer your engine, repaint it and clean up your firewall.

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>>17645427
Yeah, people backing into me is why i have a brush guard on. Also it looks good to me.

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here's my shitty meme engine its almost done boys

>>17646368
High idle will that do that for sure, especially on an old car. Another Bronco I had felt like I got mildly rear ended when putting it in gear at cold start (1500 rpms). And that was only a 94.

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>>17645185
Yeah, I was aware but hadn't seen that page. I'll bookmark it

what's a good price on newly upholstered seats? These are really basic taxi cab style benches. Guy wants like 800 buckaroos, I said I'll give him 350 for just the rear bench... I know upholstery is hella expensive though

also, ccg texas meetup when. jk, I'm too autistic to leave my house/garage

>>17646828
Quad rotor of bust. Hoon to the moon.

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>>17646873
I'm seriously down for a meetup. I can travel for it, but it won't be in my Bronco. It'll be in either one of my 99 cars that aren't quite classics yet.

>>17646873
>800 buckaroos

1000$ would get you nice leather. that dude is gouging you. mexicans down the street do cloth for 150$ a seat.

>>17646892
It's the seat cores that are hard to find for this model. Either way you're right, it's too much

Any tips on removing a transmission rear seal? Ive got the drive shaft out, but i cant get the damn seal out. Its already disfigured from channel locks, pliers, chissels, and anything else i could get. Im at a loss here.

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>>17646993
There is a specific tool for it, usually I just use a flat head screwdriver

>>17645489
I don't want to turn this into a /k/ thread but I got into firearms as a kid like 13 years old and I've been collecting for awhile. I've acquired a lot of stuff and my favorite is slav shit. I bought a couple Ak 47 and 74 parts kits I need to build and an Rpk that needs built too.
>>17645525
nice! I've been looking for a decent price on a Luger. I love my c96, it's been rebored to 9mm and it has the original stock too. Shooting with the stock feels really funky but it's super fun and comfortable to shoot.
>>17646219 I'll just replace the torque converter too, might as well to be extra safe. Also that svt-40 is fun to shoot and If you have the means I highly recommend picking one up. The gas regulator is finicky but once you get it dialed in she shoots good and throws a huge muzzle flash.

>>17647122
Mate should I get a glock 22 as babbys first pistol. I've shot a bunch of guns but never owned one.

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>>17647354
>.40S&W
It'd be perfect for you

>>17647363
I literally don't know what that means. I just know it's very pleasant to shoot my buddies

>>17647371
.40 S&W is a meme cartridge that's being dropped after people realized it holds no significant advantage over 9mm or .45. The reason you can find so many cheap .40 S&W Glocks is because police departments are switching back to 9mm.

>>17647384
Well then what's the alternative in 9mm for like 3-400 dollars

>>17647397
A Glock should still be on the table at that point. Smith and Wesson M&Ps are another solid choice. You should be able to find lots of guns in 9mm for 400. Especially used guns. You should familiarize yourself with Colorado's gun laws first though.

>>17647412
It's pretty decent but I'll be looking at getting a concealed carry permit just because. I think I can get away with registering it not in Denver country which helps.

Honestly I've shot a lot of guns but Glocks just feel right, I've got bigger hands for being there King of manlets.

>>17647425
I refuse to believe that you've shot anything else if you think a Glock is "just right". They're good guns but ergonomics is definitely not their strongpoint.
On the note of concealed carry. You might want to consider a smaller gun than a fullsize Glock like a G22

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>>17647456
well I have shot all of these, a fair amount of benelli shotguns, my roomates .357 down in texas and my buddies glock 22. I know next to nothing about guns though.

>god damn this pic is 4 years old
>not included was an m16a1 and a barret .50 cal

>>17647472
Go to a shooting range and rent some handguns and see what you like. Do some research and learn more about guns. Are you even 21?

>>17647492
yes I am. I just now have disposable income and figured might as well cash in on one of my rights. not a bad idea though.

>>17647513
Buying a gun is just like buying a car. If you walk into a gun store and don't know shit about guns you're going to get memed on by the salesman. Learn as much as you can and try things out before you buy. And obviously go to more than one store and compare prices

>>17647513
Guns are stupid simple. Buy either a Bulgarian Makarov, Glock, Colt, Beretta, or S&W pistol/revolver and you'll be fine.

As for Calibers?

9mm's fine,
9x18's only really sold at Academy,
.40S&W is fine,
.45 is fine, a little harsh, but fine
.44 mag is radical

and 10mm is dead as... dead. Still cool, though.

Ruger's okay, hi-point's garbage, Taurus is a joke, H&K's also okay.

And that's pistols in a nutshell. Just get something that's comfortable for you. If that's a glock, good. H&K, sure. S&W? Awesome.

https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1988-lincoln-town-car-new-ice/6243178494.html

hey drac you should buy this so I can come buy it off you later when I actually have money

>>17647687
I never thought those would be classics. But now they are. And I want one.

>>17647767
everything comes back into style

https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/d/1979-chrysler-cordoba/6182647650.html

I'm considering the idea of taking out a loan to fix my 59 Buick up, mostly just the outside for now though, I know the trim is going to cost at least 8,000, then getting prepped and painted should be another 8,000.. I mostly want to do it so I don't have to deal with rust later.. What does ccg think?

Money isn't a HUGE deal for me

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>>17647847
Pic related

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>>17647854

Wasnt there some dude who got a truck which got painted flat black? I have a van where i want to strip down the black rattlecan job. Any tips?

>>17646386
oh i planned on it. I also planned on running the new brake system while the engine was out along with getting the HVAC working properly.

>>17647063
I just bought it. Ive tried a flathead, but it presses against the shaft coming out of the trans

>>17647354
I'm more into military surplus guns but if it's 9mm i'd say it'll be fun to shoot. If you want something that looks kinda cool there are these 9mm pistols that look like 1911's. They're called "star model b's" I have one and it's really fun to shoot since it's cheap to shoot and has less recoil than a ,45.

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>>17647513
I'd say buy Some cheap stuff first, then move on up when you figure out what you like.
>Pic related, of Canadian cheap shit

>>17648309
That was internatanon/impalanon.

IIRC he used lacquer thinner to get the flat black off.

>>17646993
>>17648569

Send me a picture of what you're working with. I've had to deal with old and new style seals, might be able to lend some tricks. Is it a two piece or one piece seal? Really will need a picture though.

>>17648914
I'm too poor to buy cheap shit

>>17648609
>>17647591
>>17647541
Thanks senpaitachi

>>17648935
I was literally just about to ask what he used, thanks. Going to see if the paint is still existant under the rattlecan.

>>17648949
>I'm too poor to buy cheap shit
iktfb

>>17648914
>dat swiss k31

Also, do I spy a krag? I see a couple of Enfields too, is one of those the L42A1?

>>17649114
nope, don't own a krag. One of the of the Enfields is just the super common one, hence being sporterized and the other is a Lee Enfield Jungle carbine

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Looking for some advice.
I was told I snapped a valve spring while I was driving, but the day it happened my engine died and wouldn't turn over. I thought it had seized. When I went to tow my car it ran again but sounded like a box of rocks. What could have caused my engine to shut down like that? should I even bother trying to rebuild my motor or should I just buy another one?

>>17649861
First off, what kind of car and engine? Second, is the engine knocking currently and is it running badly? Do you have any video of the engine sounding like a box of rocks?

>>17649129
What rifle is to the right of the K31? Some sort of Springfield variant? I recognize it but can't place the name.

>>17649917
Mk3 Supra with a 7M. I don't have any video because I took the ignition off to remove the valve cover, but stopped there as motivation ran dry. I looked up a few videos of cars running with a broken valve spring and it sounded very similar, but I'm now wondering if it's worth replacing the spring if my motor seemed to seize up.
I should mention that before all this there was a mishap that made me drive it over a quart low on oil without realizing and it had a tick since then so I always just kind of figured the motor was on it's way out, but was too poor to do anything about it. partially because of this damn car.

>>17649861
A: Don't try and run it again, you don't want pieces of spring plugging up your oil passages like why my 383 seized.

B: you need to ascertain the extent of the damage caused by the valve spring. Best case scenario should be a full valve train rebuild but you might get away with just doing that valve.

>>17649935
Yeah, I wasn't keen on starting it up again. I figured I'd try replacing the spring and going from there so I can at least get to college for the start of the semester. I've spent entirely too much money on this car but I feel like I'm in too deep.

>>17649917
>What rifle is to the right of the K31? Some sort of Springfield variant? I recognize it but can't place the name.
Looks like a ljungman or a variant thereof.

I once had a Schmidt-Rubin 96/11. I had to sell it to keep my car. Every time i remember it i feel like shit, it was a masterpiece. I kept the guys "dogtag" though.

>>17649942
>I figured I'd try replacing the spring and going from there so I can at least get to college for the start of the semester. I've spent entirely too much money on this car but I feel like I'm in too deep.
I would honestly first cut open your oil filter and check for metal flakes first of all.

>>17649952
Good plan. I forgot I could do that. Thanks.

>>17649964
Good luck my man.

>>17638571
I prefer the Jimmy's of that time, but old squarebody mini Blazer's still get my dick hard. That's a pretty solid looking truck, anon.

>>17647472
buy a makarov they are cheap and fun to shoot.
>>17648914
first time I have seen anyone use a trigger lock before.
>mfw you have the model SKS that I want

In other news my car still is a gas hog and I am begging people to sell me their 2004r's for less than 400$

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So, I need new tires for my '79 Mark V and I have a spare set of BF Goodrich Radial TAs in 235 70 15 sitting around, but she currently has 235 75 15s on her. Will this cause any issues with the car?

>>17649934
Don't know much about supras, but this kind of goes for just about every engine. What everyone else said kind of sums it up, but I would also add that you should pull the spark plug and put a bore scope camera down there to look at the piston and see if the valve hit anything. If it did, you may be looking at pulling the head off bare minimum to replace the valve, if the piston isn't cracked. However, if things did hif, you may still be able to get away with just dping the valve spring if nothing is shattered.

If there's no metal in the oil, your engine is probably okay, and you may ne able to get away with just doing the valve springs.

But before deciding which route, you must ascertain:
1)is there metal caught in the oil filter? (Very fine particles are acceptable, you don't want shavings or chunks you can actually feel)If shavings or chunks are present, you need a rebuild or new motor.

2) did the valve hit the piston? If so, is the piston cracked or pieces missing? (A small ding in the piston face is acceptable) if the piston is cracked, or chunks missing, you need a rebuild or new engine.

3) if the valve did hit, how badly is it bent? Even though it's not technically acceptable to reuse a valve that hit, if it is not visibly bent, it may still seal and may be reusable to get you by in a pinch. You can try throwing a valve spring on rolling with it. If the valve is bent, you will need to pull the head off and replace the valve and do springs, etc. And depending on the condiof other items, it may be best to replace the motor.

>>17650182
the 75 is the tire height right? Probably nothing practical.

>>17650040
>>17649949
>>17649129
How is .45? I'm going to try a Glock 21 and a few others today at the range.

>>17650196
Well, I do know the 7m is non interference. Do you know if you can rent boroscopes from parts stores?

>>17650251
Depends on the gat, it won't knock you on your feet but you'll still feel it.

>>17650268
Ironically we've diverged into /k/ somewhat but you can probably find borescopes from gunstores most likely.

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>>17650251
45 is easy I have a couple (1911s and a USP) plus tones of others
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>>17650279
I'll report later

>>17650279
Shieet. The only gunstore near me closed. I was gonna become /k/ but it's a huge hassle in Canada. I got half way through before motivation died.

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>>17648936
Got the seal off after an hour of fighting it. Gave up on the rear diff cause i couldnt losen the bolt holding the yolk on. Its just 1 drop a week anyways.

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Also decided to straighten, screw and glass over the fender. Turns out its not as rusted as i thought. I forgot to get hardener so this will do for now.

>>17650268
>non-interference

If you're absolutely sure about that, then you probably don't need to bore scope it. I think you can rent them from parts stores though, I'm fairly certain.

Did you actually find a broken spring once you got the valve cover off?

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Myself and the other non rate are making a name for ourselves here on base. Sad part is we also use the auto shop the most. 1st it was his 59 F100 and my 66 Dart, now its his late 70s fire truck and my 53 Customline.

Taking the car to a car show at whataburger if anyone is in Mobile area tomorrow evening. Think ill win?

>>17650378
Huh...well thats a new looking kind of rear main to me. But you got it off, so good on ya.

>>17650399
Looks better than it did. I'd say go over with another coat of fiberglass and see if you can smooth that panel straight.

>>17650401
No, it's dohc so I forgot that the cam itself is blocking it and I haven't gotten to taking that off. I am sure about the valves not kissing the pistons though. It's all baseless conjecture from a tow truck driver who claimed to also be a mechanic. It doesn't really cost anything to assume he's right until I confirm otherwise though and he seemed like he knew what he was talking about. He also however dalayed dropping off my car so he could pick up some girl to give him a blowjob in the tow truck later.

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We /k/lassic car general now?

(poorfag ar plz no bully)

>>17650420
No no, where the drive shaft met the trans.

Im actually excited once i get that fender fixed, cause then i can start painting it.

>>17650459
Yes I'll go innawoods with this tread anyday

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Here's some from my collection:

>>17650623
Is that a pussy?

>>17650623
nice luger and CZ

id post my SKS and sniper mosin if I had a pic of them

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>>17650686
Yep; I have a matching pair.

>>17650704
That's a qt S&W as well. I need an actual handgat that works besides a revolver or milsurp, riding motorcycles is getting dangerous.

Anybody into hunting here? It's hard to find good hunting land here in NE Ohio it's all I've saturated here

>>17650775
Love hunting; my rifle of choice is my M1 Garand.

>>17650704
>dont talk to me or my son ever again

>>17650426
JFC that's hilarious. Your timing cover, belt, and all that shit has to come off too. Good luck.

Well assuming all that is true and not just conjecture, you should be able to slap a set of springs on it and roll. Put a new timing belt on as well, because that's coming off. That dude could be full of shit though.

You might be able to tell which spring is broken without pulling all that shit off though. Im not sure what kind of lifter design it has, or how the cam pushes the valves, but you might be able to push down on whatever rides on top of the springs and see which ones gives; that'll be your broken spring.

>>17650868
Yeah, I haven't gotten to it because I know all that shit needs to come off, and right before my car broke I forgot my toolbox at the place of a friend who just moved.
The tow truck driver was comically scummy and his broad was a real tugboat but it was through CAA so I didn't pay for it anyway. He asked me if I wanted help diagnosing it so he started it up, listened to it, fucked with the spark plug wires and told me it probably wasn't a bearing which was what I had thought.

>>17650838
I use several different but for deer which I most commonly hunt here I use a mossy sa-20 or a Marlin 45-70 Ohio's game laws are kinda dumdum

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Was fun

>>17650426
ehhhhhhh

As a rule, the GE (as in 4A-GE) Toyota engines are interference, while the FE and SOHC, (the 4A-FE and 3E-E respectively) are non-interference.

Was there ever a 7M-FE?

>>17651072
Do you still have wrists?

>>17639965
Man what I would do for a little s10 stick shift with a 4 banger, dem mpg's my dude

>>17650182
They'll be a tad bit bigger, should be fine. You're basically gaining 5% more sidewall.

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>>17633606
what did i get myself into...

>>17651207
Yeah it was fine. Git gud scrub.

I also shot this. Was ok but I didn't like the rider action as much as the Glock. I'm thinking about getting a Glock 22 just for bang for the buck and cheap bullets

>>17651207
t. wristlet

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>>17650182
Post pics of lincoln.

>>17633606
So my trans am has no coolant overflow tank and the hose it should be connected to is pissing everywhere. Could I use a bottle or something as a temporary fix?

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>>17651606
You can use literally anything as long as the hose reaches the bottom of the bottle.

>>17651614
Great thanks. So the work begins...

>>17651576
>.40 S&W
>cheap bullets

>>17651587
Mate, I used to plink an M95/34.

>>17651636
>>17651636
Cheaper than .45 or 9mm where I am.

>>17651620
Don't be that much of a hack. Go to oreillys and get a proper universal coolant recovery tank for $10. They fit/work better than a bottle and will ensure that your cooling system won't form (anymore)air pockets. That's what my bronco has.

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>>17651603

>>17651186
Really? I do know non-VVTI 2j'z aren't interference and they're GE.
Supra fourms seems to think they're not-interference and I just figure they're likely not to be considering early 80's turbo technology and high compression doesn't really fit together.

>>17649917
It's a Ljungman AG42b

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>>17649949
I Have the really old Schmidt-Ruben, Kinda a shame no ammo exists for it so I'll never shoot it.
I won't be making ammo for it anytime soon either as it's expensive