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  1. bacfire

    another ride height question

    Ok. I've read all the relevant threads that I can find on the topic and can't dig up a solid answer. I need to order a new set of reaf leafs and want to get a good idea of where I'll be sitting when they're installed. My '66 coupe sits level right now, with the center of the wheelwells at...
  2. bacfire

    aluminum 2 core radiator VS others

    I've had a couple of aluminum radiators over the years and I'd say they're better, but not 30-40% better, than copper units in the same condition. If your current unit is in good shape, you might run10-15 degrees cooler. 2-row vs 3/4-row is not a valid comparison between alum and copper...
  3. bacfire

    Instrument housing paint color?

    I've taken my instrument panel out to install LED bulbs and was going to repaint the white interior surfaces for max reflectivity. One of the pieces (not the one the gauges are mounted to) is painted with a black/white pattern. Is is supposed to be like that? Would it hurt anything to paint...
  4. bacfire

    Sound deadener project

    I looked at all the commercial stuff and decided to try a redneck option. I went to Lowes and bought some Kool-Seal, the white elastomer stuff they use to seal up roof flashing, trailer roofs, etc. I can't see a lot of difference between these types of products and the brush on/spray on sound...
  5. bacfire

    dash lighting upgrade?

    Those Cobalt's look great! Thanks for the tip. I've got the LEDs on order. Barry
  6. bacfire

    anyone else...

    I *love* the southland! Year-round daily driver, even with a leaky heater box. :D Sorry... Had to gloat a little. The 80 degree highs and blue skies over the past few days have been nice, though. Y'all Yankees can have your revenge in a couple months when it's 90 degrees/90% humidity...
  7. bacfire

    dash lighting upgrade?

    I need to do something about the dim dash lighting in my '66. The two outside gauges are barely visible at night. I don't know if the voltage is low in the dash harness and a new light switch might fix things, or if maybe some bulb upgrade would help. Also, I've seen the replacement dash...
  8. bacfire

    need engine advice

    How are the heads on a 5.0? And are they pretty much all the same? I know they're not great, but will they clean up and be better than the 289 pieces? I'll probably never see the high side of 5000rpm with this engine. I'll have to look into the 5-spd conversion. I'd pay a mileage price...
  9. bacfire

    need engine advice

    Hi folks. I've been lurking around here for a while, thinking about modifying the '66 coupe that I bought last summer for a daily driver. It's a NOM 2v 289 C4, AFAIK completely stock, with 2" duals and unidentified turbo mufflers. Oh, yeah. It does have the Pertronix distributor conversion...
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