Forum: Technical & Restoration
Yesterday, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 171
heater hose bypass loop...
As our other thread mentioned the 70 L78 TH400 car has a leaky heater core. Since this car is not a cold weather driver, we decided to just install a 'bypass loop' for now, and deal with the repair...
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Forum: Lounge
Yesterday, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 194
Nova Day....
We got all the cars out of winter storage [finally]...Karen and my good friend Tony [the greek] helped with logistics. Had one surprise...heater core on the black TH400 L78 car decided to fail after...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
Yesterday, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 168
Tires...
We are definitely going radials...
I recently installed the 15" Uniroyal Tiger Paw radials on our 70 L78 Nova...they are nice tires and look good. How about size...?? is 225 about the limit for...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
05-28-2024, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 168
15 x 6 rallyes...69 Camaro
Considering changing up the tires and wheels on Karen's 69. Currently has 14 x 7 SS Magnums with 215/70 x 14 redline radials.
I picked up a set of 15 x 6 rallyes from a site member...interested to...
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Forum: Lounge
05-24-2024, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 267
Memorial Day...
The sacrifices made by our service men and women are beyond belief. While many of us will likely enjoy a picnic or cookout with friends and family this weekend...please take a few moments to remember...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
05-15-2024, 01:56 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,965
small block
Why would you restamp a DZ motor and then put it in a pickup truck :hmmm:
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Forum: Lounge
05-12-2024, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 882
Mom...
Hope all the SYC Moms have a great Mother's Day.
I sure miss my mom and her smile.
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
05-08-2024, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 335
Truck Cap Parts....
Looking for suggestions for clamps and gaskets for re-mounting the Jeraco cap on our 85 GMC Sierra short bed.
Cap is on kind off center...we get water in the back during a rainstorm.
Truck has...
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Forum: Lounge
05-08-2024, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 422
VE Day...
Today...May 8th, 2024 marks the 79th anniversary of the end of the Second World war in Europe. America entered the war in late 1941 following the Pearl Harbor attack and Germany's declaration of war...
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Forum: Lounge
04-28-2024, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,487
Toro...
Our old Husky tractor died last fall and we tried our neighbor's Toro...Karen liked it and she ordered one...she is 'lawn manager'. I handle the string trimmer :tongue:
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Forum: Lounge
04-26-2024, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,487
It's not a big block...
Latest addition to the fleet...Toro Zero Turn Time Cutter Mower. 54 inch deck with My Ride. Neat tractor, has connectors for the garden hose so you can wash the underside of the deck by engaging the...
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Forum: Chevrolet
04-25-2024, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 182
Views: 62,449
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Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum
04-20-2024, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 277
Views: 194,717
engine issues...
Couldn't you use a cooling system leak testing pump...the kind that goes in place of the radiator cap?? As for the motor...compression and/or leak down test might give you some helpful info.
Good...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
04-19-2024, 01:22 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,178
Carb restoration...
Not many things in the car hobby are a lock...but, Eric Jackson is one of them.
He will do an excellent job and his service is second to none.
Next case...:cool2::3gears:
-wilma
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Forum: Ford-Mercury
04-15-2024, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,068
Jeanie...
Hard to believe what can come out of bottle :drool:
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
04-07-2024, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 14,627
67...
:flag: :biggthumpup: :beers: :worship::Can-I-Have-It:
I remember that Dover tower with Dino on the loud speaker...that was a long time ago :drool:
-wilma
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
04-04-2024, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 14,627
67 Outlaw Camaro...
Very cool car...great connection from Byrne Brothers.
I love the Dover time slips...we raced there from 73-76...then it was gone. Not sure I remember this car...likely before my time.
Keep...
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Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section
04-02-2024, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,731
Nova...
A 1 on trim tag means black interior trim and one exterior molding...most likely drip edge to go with the vinyl top, like our old FB 70.
-wilma
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Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section
03-30-2024, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,731
70 L34 Nova...
The low horse big block is not as common as the L78....the 1800 figure is correct. Cowl tag says it has a 731 [taxi cab] interior with rubber floor mat...they are hard to come by.
Build is...
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Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale
03-28-2024, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,020
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Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section
03-24-2024, 02:19 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,651
Cuda....
Neat car...what's the option code for the plywood ?? :cool2:
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
03-23-2024, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 924
L78 Throttle Cable...
The transition from the rod to the cable setup took place at the end of 1969. Our Dec. 69 L78 Nova has the rod...our Jan. 70 has the cable.
I will try to dig up a part number...but the last one I...
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Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars
03-23-2024, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,718
68 Chevelle...
Great story...and it is good to see the young folks engaged in the process. These photos remind of long ago car projects :wink:
Only one thing...the photo of the young man kneeling on the concrete...
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Forum: Lounge
03-17-2024, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,103
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
03-07-2024, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,133
Fi 57...
Sounds like a cool car....
I'm no FI expert...so tell me what is the big round gizmo on the driver's side of the engine...some kind of air cleaner?
-wilma
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