Recent content by hdchevy
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Removing instrument panel - dealing with the oil pressure line
The smaller in length the better for behind the instrument cluster. I have always disconnected from behind. I'm sure disconnecting from the engine side is double I just tend to kink the copper lines when i mess with them on my 1973.- hdchevy
- Post #9
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Nice squarebody on BaT
And it would be a bear t It would be a bear to get all that stuff off, of course then fix what it's covering.- hdchevy
- Post #22
- Forum: eBay & Craiglist Listings
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350 or LS
We get these old trucks because we like the old truck. Nothing like a SBC 350. I know there are all levels of customizations out there and to each his own but an LS swap is not for the faint of heart or easy one the bank account. I would say get a crate 350 SB and let the kids install it. They...- hdchevy
- Post #24
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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What could this random tube attached to the exhaust be?
It is designed to channel hot air from the exhaust manifold to a value in the factory air cleaner. No exhaust just hot air.- hdchevy
- Post #12
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Symptoms of a bad mechanical fuel pump
I ran into the same type of problem with the same setup. My line, rubber hose, and slipped down and was on the valve cover so it was getting hot and causing a vapor lock. I am of the same mind set that inline filters and rubber hoses can be a fire hazard but they have been that way for years on...- hdchevy
- Post #21
- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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Surface rust. What are the best practices?
Amen on the hood braces, once the hood is bent it is bent. -
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Rust Options
I agree, using POR 15 seems like it should be easy and for the most part it is but the prep is critical and time consuming. I recommend to be ready to use the whole can of POR 15 because closing and opening can more than once can be problematic.- hdchevy
- Post #5
- Forum: Paint and Body
