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Originally Posted by pro60chevy

Probably in a box, on a shelf, with something else covering it. Maybe.

yuppers.... Could you narrow the search a bit, what box, what shelf, and what's on top of it????? After 17 years, I betcha it's way at the bottom of one of the big piles!!!!!!!!


Have you had the car out for any test and tune yet Mike?????

What's your hurry?

First pass is scheduled for April 19th..... Zackly 2 weeks from tomorrow. I'll have to post the link to the press release our new PR man did the other day.

Originally Posted by pro60chevy

First pass is scheduled for April 19th..... Zackly 2 weeks from tomorrow. I'll have to post the link to the press release our new PR man did the other day.

Yeah, same here. We have a fresh engine for the Comet to put in yet, but the T-Bird doesn't need anything but a valve adjustment and a fresh load of
E-90 in the tank!!!! Changed cams on the engine in the Comet this year, trying to find a bit more 60 foot speed..... Think we're ready other then that.....

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

What's your hurry?

Well, I'm not really in a hurry but I'd sure like to get some glass in the pickup so the cats have to find a new place to sleep!!!!! I'd really like to drive it this summer!!!! at least once around the block before I sell it!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Does anyone know where I put the windshield seal for my '71 pickup???? Just took the dang thing out 17 years ago and already I can't find it!!!!!

Maybe it's under my coupe

Originally Posted by Tom F

Maybe it's under my coupe

Nope, I looked their first!!!!!! Heck, I even looked in the basement!!!! Guess I'm just going to have to get my LMC catalog out and order a new one. Bummer.

I found your winshield seal dave, Its been in bluestangs garage for the last 7 years, right where you left it.

Kewl... knew I put it someplace where it wouldn't get lost..... I like to keep things organized.

Now what would Bluestang do with a ford part?

Can you guys tell me what each of the 2 big screws do on the front of eddy carbs? The one on my Elco seems to be a little out of adjustment and I am wanting to learn to do it myself. Also where can I find out what the timing would be on this 98 vortec 305 I put in it?

The two screws should be the idle mixture screws. With the engine not running turn them clockwise until they seat but do not over tighten. Back them out 1 1/2 turns and with a vacuum gauge adjust each one for the highest reading and then back off just a tad.
I'm not sure about the timing, but I'd guess about 8*

Thanks NTF, so they are just for the idle. I am off to give it a shot.

Well, I went and looked at the 48 that was given to me. Its a 48 Plymouth 2 dr and other than being in pieces looks to be really solid and straight. I am overwhelmed by this guys generosity; it was his first car given to him by his grandfather on his 16th birthday. He drove it all through high school, college, and the first several years of his marrige. After that it sat in their barn until about 15 years ago he pulled it in the garage and took it apart with hopes of restoring but never got any further. His only stipulation was that if I ever decide to get rid of it that it be given to someone who loves the Lord and loves old cars and not sold. I dont think I've ever met a more genuine, selfless christian man in my life. It's an honor to be intrusted with something that obviously meant a great deal to him. I'm picking it up next week and I'll post some pics. Also going to sell the four door body (not the chassis) and bring this one back to life.

LOL glad you guys found it in the garage i sure wouldn't of been able to. Looked for the wire for dropped cealings today to help son do his family room never found it either he had to buy some.

Falcon one word three letters WOW a 2dr to boot. Well when you get it home you know the pics are due . I was given a 48 Chevy cpe in 82 very clean 2 small rust holes is all. I traded it for a 64 Falcon to build with my oldest son who to this day hates to turn a wrench LOL hence it never did get done . I should have kept the chevy . NNNAAA

Got quite a bit done the last few days; I got some primer on the bed and doors, mounted the doors and got the handles working. Also wired up the tail lights and fuel gauge sending unit. I'm going to try and get the door glass in this week. I have to convert the drivers door over to a vent from a full window because thats what I have parts for. Still need to go back through the front brakes and master cylinder, too. Moving right along, though. It's great to see some doors on it.