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  1. Denver83

    Pulling My Hair Out (65 200 Auto Choke)

    So I've searched around and can't seem to find how to convert from a 65 200 I6 manual choke to auto choke. I read on http://classicinlines.com/AutoliteCarbs.asp#7 that electric chokes aren't the best. Where do I start? This is my first 1 bbl carb that I've ever touched. Also, I did find...
  2. Denver83

    Breaking The Brakes :(

    So after time, money, family, and slow order constraints, I finally started working on my brakes. I pulled the driver side front tire off, all subsequent parts and removed the brake rotor and along came the hub and lugs too. With a well stocked supply (Sams Club) of WD40 I proceeded to spray and...
  3. Denver83

    Fiberglass Cowl (not Hood)

    I've tried googling and haven't found any answers, but has anybody tried to fiberglass the cowl to prevent future problems with rusting? How does water affect fiberglass? I'm not experienced with fiberglass at all so please forgive my naiveness.
  4. Denver83

    Headlight Switch Stuck

    So after I got my gas tank fixed, I started the car and while it was running I tried pulling on the headlight knob, and nothing happened, not that the lights didn't come on, the switch didn't pull out. In looking at it, it's not the right switch at all, the knob is about an inch longer than the...
  5. Denver83

    Rear Shackle Placement

    So in examining my gas tank problem I noticed a problem with my rear shackles. They are the super long shackles (6-8 inches), but it seems like the longer shackles are putting too much twist on the mounts. I have ordered new, shorter shackles, I just want to make sure they are safe and secure...
  6. Denver83

    65 Gas Tank Compromised

    I just picked up a 65 coupe a couple weeks ago, new project for me and my boys. I knew of most of the problem areas, including rusted pin holes in the top of the gas tank. I started removing the gas tank screws and 5 of them rounded off. There is gas still in the tank and the drain plug appears...