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  1. NMEMJCM

    common questions from a rookie

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    620 coil spring question

    Hello. My 65 is LOW in the front. When I got the car it had 620 coils that had been cut (and the lower Shelby control arm drop mod). I'm going to get new 620 coil springs and I have two questions. 1. How much will cutting one coil or a 1/2 coil lower the car? 2. How long does it take for...
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    chip where valve stud should go!! HELP

    PLEEEEEZ POST A PIC. If the threads are messed up, try a timecert to fix it. I hesitate to comment more without a pic so I can fully understand the problem.
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    I need good mirrors that wont look bad in 2 years. opinions please!

    Thanks!.. Ill look into those!
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    I need good mirrors that wont look bad in 2 years. opinions please!

    do you know of where I can get a good mirror? I dont mind the stock mirror look, I just want a pair that wont friggen rust!!
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    I need good mirrors that wont look bad in 2 years. opinions please!

    Hello, I'm looking for mirrors for my 64.5 coupe. I Have all the emblems shaved on the car and it is fairly clean looking. I had went threw 3 different brands of mirrors on my old 66 and still did not find one that did not rust in a year. I'm looking for a mirror that will not rust and look...
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    Header clearence issue, adjustable mounts

    +1... I have them on my car... awsome mount. You can also get mounts that lower the engine 1/2" or so as well. Just food for thougt.
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    347 carb...a new question...

    Yah its nice... I suffer a little more on the freeway (65mph at 2500 rpm) than other cars with 3.50 (or 3.55) but its a kick in the butt when Im tryin to make it threw the stale green or fresh yellow lights.
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    Posi Rear End

    REMEMBER TO BLOCK THE FRONT WHEELS!!!
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    KNOTTS SHOW

    Awsome thanks!
  11. NMEMJCM

    347 carb...a new question...

    I had your setup a few years back (youe gear choice and a 750 carb). Was not good on the street. Swapped to a 650 and the car ran much nicer. Been there done that. I would sell your 750 and buy a 650, world of difference.... and you dont get that gas smell as bad (rob is right, the 750 will...
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    Rear end length problem... Need help

    Moch up your rearend. Bolt on your wheels and measure how much you want to sink them in on each side. Subtract that measurement (x2) from the overall length of your diff and you are done. clear as mud.
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    how hot is too hot?

    Thanks guys! I guess I was always used to seeing 180* out of more mild engines, thought that would be the norm. Ill rest easy now... Thanks!
  14. NMEMJCM

    EZ-Wiring nightmare

    +1. It has been my experience that when fuses blow like that (real fast and in a hurry) there is a power wire touching ground somewhere. If you get a multimeter make sure it has a continuity tester incorporated in it.. fwiw.
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    1968 289 H2O

    Love your threads. Fix that engine. Ive seen worse cores breathe life (it may need a little machine work though if you are at all concerned about longevity). As far as mother nature go's, I love the outdoors and camp all the time.... however.... my neighbor drives a prius and the wife drives a...
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    how hot is too hot?

    Thanks for everyone's help, My cooling set up is a Griffin aluminum radiator with an electric fan (the brand of the fan is Spall), there is an aluminum cover that go's around the fan and covers the radiator that the fan bolts to (acting like a shroud)....the entire setup is from Griffin. I have...
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    how hot is too hot?

    So... there is only a 30 degree difference between normal 190 degree running and overheating at 220 degrees? Is that right? The car ran for about 10 minutes with out the fan on and I sar it was at 240 degrees. I pulled over, and let it cool. I lost no fluid as it went into the overflow tank...
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    KNOTTS SHOW

    Just wondering if anyone has shown in the Knotts Berry Farm show in southern California before. What time did you get there (I have registered) anything to bring? How is it judged, Is there 3 trophies for EVERY class or for all the cars total? This show is all new to me. Thanks!
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    how hot is too hot?

    Hello. I have a 347 (well, its a standard bore engine so I guess its somthing like a 342) I have a 180 thermostat, but the car seems to want to run at 190-195 ish all the time (the thermostat is probably alittle late on opening, and is fairly new.....at night its around 187, during the day it...
  20. NMEMJCM

    347...best carb question....

    I have a 347 with overdrive in my car too. I have a eddy 650 carb with 370 end gears. Perfect for freeways, and the car will still get out of its own way if need be. I have no problem goung to 6500. I prefer it over the 750 for street driving (the 750 is a bit much for the street, the car...
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