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Adam H P15 D30

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  1. Adam H P15 D30
    A simple answer to your title no matter who paints it. Single stage: More original, old timey look. Base / Clear: Streetrod plastic dipped look. Depending on your preference. Adam
  2. Adam H P15 D30
    They are never "finished."
  3. Adam H P15 D30
    Just buy a new Midland Ross remote booster. Also, if that compression fitting in the first picture is a brake line, replace it!
  4. Adam H P15 D30
    New wheels and tires installed. I think I'm finished for now, time to add some miles to it.... Adam
  5. Adam H P15 D30
    Not exactly, racing engines are generally roller engines not needing the Zinc. Most OHV V8's running Hydraulic or Solid flat tappet cams need 1200-1600 PPM ZDDP to keep the cam from flattening, and they will go flat! The ZDDP was added when OHV engines started getting higher valve spring rates. Yes, your 60's - 70's - and 80's cars will generally need the Zinc to keep the cam happy. Cat converters were the main reason for its removal. I MUST run it in my HEMI because I run a flat tappet cam. My Flathead doesn't need it because it doesn't have enough spring pressure to matter.
  6. Adam H P15 D30
    Are you planning to modify this tool? It won't help much as pictured because you cannot center the shoes inside the drum. That's why the elusive Lockheed tool rotates on the spindle. Also without a way of arcing the shoes, getting a decent pedal, even with the Lockheed tool, is difficult.
  7. Adam H P15 D30
    These old flatheads probably don't need extra ZDDP because of the simplified valve train and low spring pressures. That said, I do use Diesel oil in mine with comes will a reduced amount ZDDP. My OHV engines with higher spring pressures definitely get the ZDDP treatment. Adam
  8. Adam H P15 D30
    Thank you for the compliment. Seems I like to wallow in a mess when I'm busy but then I do marathon garage cleanings. The Maroon coupe is a 47 Ford The Orange sedan in the background of my earlier pictures is a 35 Ford Slant. Adam The 35: The 47:
  9. Adam H P15 D30
    Basically how I did mine but I followed the contour of the windshield.
  10. Adam H P15 D30
    Thanks a lot guys
  11. Adam H P15 D30
    Firing order? Distributor turns clockwise if you’re looking straight at it from the top
  12. Adam H P15 D30
    I second that. Could be an alternative to finding the obsolete expensive tool. If I got my hands on one of these tools, I’d repop it and market it.
  13. Adam H P15 D30
    We installed an LM (Tahoe LS) in dad’s 35. Went with the painless harness and a 2004R, much smaller in size than the 4L60. The factory harness is useless. If you take that LS apart, read CAREFULLY concerning the crank pulley reinstall. Use the ARP bolt and torque to 250 lb/ft per instructions. Don’t try to reuse the factory bolt. Adam
  14. Adam H P15 D30
    Air cleaners work well with slightly smaller elements. Since this is basically a sheet metal intake and much taller, hopefully shouldn’t have the heat problems at slow speeds the cast aluminum intake could have. Adam
  15. Adam H P15 D30
    Back transition but there is a good panel crease for a transition. These cars look better 2 tone in my opinion. Kind of lowers the roof a little. Adam Edit: Initially I left the window surrounds dark but it made the roof look tall. Kind of like a green car with a white top hat. Reminded me of a VW Bug.
  16. Adam H P15 D30
    There is also no good cut line on the cowl. I had to improvise. A contrasting pin stripe made the transition better only picture of the area I have. Zoom to see it. Did a similar stripe below the rear window. Adam
  17. Adam H P15 D30
    Never really gave this much thought before, can a later Bendix backing plate and brakes be adapted? Probably wouldn’t be noticed by the inspection police and much easier to deal with than the Lockheed brakes.
  18. Adam H P15 D30
    Change of plans on the wheels
  19. Adam H P15 D30
    That sucks... We have some states here in the US that are similar. Glad I don't live in one... I guess it's time to pull out a stack of money and get the Miller tool so they can be adjusted correctly
  20. Adam H P15 D30
    Exactly why it's just better in the long run to upgrade to discs. I went through the exact scenario and discs are cheaper than buying the adjusting tool, much better too. I have no power assist on my 49, stock master cylinder with the check valve removed, no residual pressure valves and it has been great for years, easy pedal
  21. Adam H P15 D30
    Are you sure small GM calipers (metric as we call them) aren’t available over there? Almost all midsize GM cars used them in the 80’s-90’s. if you want it to stop better, I’d go with front disc brakes before I sunk a dime into the drums, been there done that! Only other mod needed after the swap is to remove the check valve from the stock master and you’re good to go... Adam
  22. Adam H P15 D30
    In California, 450.00 might get the material and possibly part of the labor. That is if you bring them in already cleaned and blasted. At 175.00-200.00/hr, the price moves quickly. Adam
  23. Adam H P15 D30
    Now all that's left is to paint the rims and install new tires. Going to put 235/60/15 tires in the rear to offset the tall 3.0 rear gears. Currently has 235/75/15 rear tires, the smaller tires should put me at 2800 rpm @ 70mph. I think I will paint the wheels Almond with an orange/red pinstripe. Adam
  24. Adam H P15 D30
    So I found smaller diameter air filters (sorry forgot to take a picture) from WIX. They have a nice application by dimension chart on their website. Below is a picture of me trimming the base down for the smaller filters. I am still confused as to why they caused a restriction when so many others use them without issue, but it runs much better now with no difference in performance with or without air filters.
  25. Adam H P15 D30
    If at all possible, clean and reuse your points. New points are mostly overseas garbage. Adam
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