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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-22-2023, 06:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,320
Posted By bluel78
Great articles, thanks for sharing

Great articles, thanks for sharing
Forum: Technical & Restoration 01-21-2023, 11:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 756
Posted By bluel78
Thanks for the replies but was asking about the...

Thanks for the replies but was asking about the actual headlights. The buckets that are held in by two adjustable screws and a spring, have markings on them too. I need to stop being lazy and learn...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 01-18-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 756
Posted By bluel78
69 Chevelle headlight buckets

Does anyone know the correct sequence and letters used for installing headlight buckets for a 69 Chevelle? Read conflicting answers on the Chevelle site and none of the answers match the assembly...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-15-2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,111
Posted By bluel78
High priced classics are a double edged sword. ...

High priced classics are a double edged sword. It keeps the next generation out of the game because they can't afford to play. On the other hand it makes restoring old cars and pickups easier...
Forum: Lounge 08-24-2022, 05:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,027
Posted By bluel78
Anyone read anything about the migratory birds...

Anyone read anything about the migratory birds that make these future lithium mines home for parts of the year? Has to be devastating for them. We live in the biggest oil production county in Ks....
Forum: Lounge 05-12-2021, 01:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,430
Posted By bluel78
That is impressive detective work! Glad it’s in...

That is impressive detective work! Glad it’s in good hands, and still has the same paint job.
Forum: Lounge 05-11-2021, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,430
Posted By bluel78
Dave Nunes 70 Chevelle

Does anyone remember Dave Nunes' 70 Chevelle? It was in the September 1986 issue of Hot Rod Magazine and wondering if it still has the street machine look or restored back to stock.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-16-2021, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,541
Posted By bluel78
That’s cool, always enjoyed the models of the...

That’s cool, always enjoyed the models of the Fisher coach too. Read kids would enter a model building contest sponsored by Fisher and duplicate the buggy.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 08-15-2020, 01:23 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,392
Posted By bluel78
Cool story but dang, that’s a great looking...

Cool story but dang, that’s a great looking machine.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 07-08-2020, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,077
Posted By bluel78
Do you have any pics of your W31? That's my...

Do you have any pics of your W31? That's my dream car.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 05-27-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,631
Posted By bluel78
Hard to make some of the parts look assembly line...

Hard to make some of the parts look assembly line correct because it looked so bad. Seen a nos Chevelle rear housing on eBay a few years ago and it was half bare metal and the other half looked like...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 05-25-2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,405
Posted By bluel78
The better of the two would be using a gun and...

The better of the two would be using a gun and adding a hardner to the paint to make it durable. Some get great results with rattle can paint though. Although not correct but even more durable and...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-25-2020, 11:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,963
Posted By bluel78
It's on a Chevelle. Tried the Wix 46948R but...

It's on a Chevelle. Tried the Wix 46948R but it's too short but might use it next time with a spacer.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-24-2020, 11:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,963
Posted By bluel78
I tried Heartbeat's and it's the same as the...

I tried Heartbeat's and it's the same as the parts stores AC Delco A697C 8997189. It's roughly 7/16 too tall. Didn't take it back and couldn't locate anything that would work so cut it down and...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-22-2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,963
Posted By bluel78
Do the reproduced ones use the same filter...

Do the reproduced ones use the same filter element? Have an original and can't find a filter to fit.
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 05-21-2020, 02:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,493
Posted By bluel78
Thanks! Scrounging parts for a 70 442 and trying...

Thanks! Scrounging parts for a 70 442 and trying to keep it stock except a few period parts that were popular additions. Rather have a Torker like the car had earlier in its life but the stock air...
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 05-05-2020, 08:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,493
Posted By bluel78
Edelbrock O4B

Does anyone know when Edelbrock stopped offering the Olds O4B intake?
Forum: Technical & Restoration 05-03-2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,504
Posted By bluel78
Surprised nobody responded but most cars on the...

Surprised nobody responded but most cars on the site are stock looking or day 2. I can’t help you too much but purchased one for a 502 Chevelle because it needed a new carb anyway. I don’t have it...
Forum: Lounge 03-29-2020, 01:45 PM
Replies: 38,762
Views: 8,551,186
Posted By bluel78
Steering Column

Did Olds use a different Steering column for Manual Trans verse auto? The arm for the backdrive linkage looks long.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 07-17-2019, 12:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,866
Posted By bluel78
We used to recover these a lot when they were...

We used to recover these a lot when they were daily transportation. Started to reply but it would be easier if you called me during the work week to tell you the tricks of the trade. It will fit...
Forum: Olds 02-18-2019, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,093
Posted By bluel78
442 side stripes

Is there information about the side stripes in the assembly manuals for the 70-71 442? Thanks
Dustin
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-09-2019, 03:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,668
Posted By bluel78
Heard about self driving cars but didn’t know...

Heard about self driving cars but didn’t know they did smoke shots too!
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-04-2019, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,082
Posted By bluel78
Thanks for sharing Mark. Those Monte's frames...

Thanks for sharing Mark. Those Monte's frames look shiny but the air cleaners look shinier than the outside of the body. Great reference material as well as a history lesson.
Dustin
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-17-2018, 12:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,493
Posted By bluel78
Fiberglass and urethane bumpers can be gauged...

Fiberglass and urethane bumpers can be gauged with the newer gauges, similar to a sonogram. New vehicles with sensors in the bumper don’t work properly with excess paint and need to be gauged after...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 11-20-2018, 02:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,202
Posted By bluel78
Sent you a message. Dustin

Sent you a message.
Dustin
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