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Last seen: February 26, 2026 9:29 am
@nancydailey looking great! If the car is drivable for the convention, just not "finished", don't hesitate to bring it! It wouldn't be the first time ...
@marlonschafer I see in the roster that your car is a 4-door sedan. From these images from the factory parts books, can you specify which belt molding...
@glenncolburn I'd say a water pump with good impellers will definitely help!
@dennisulrich that's quite a haul for your first trip!
@glenncolburn interesting observations and now I'll be on the lookout for this at the convention and other shows! I was glad to hear the fresh engine ...
Congratulations, and just in time for summer! Whereabouts are you located?
Also, your car sounds like a great story! If you want, send me a few photos and an article on your car. I can run it as a "work in progress" in the ma...
Sometimes the parts book shows an exploded diagram that shows some of these parts and I know there is a section specifically for clips if you can matc...
@fredroman thanks for the kind words! I do the best I can!
I like your two theories as being most likely. Keep in mind too that the b-block 2 bbl intake was used for many years, so it's very possible that they...
You can also check with Andy Bernbaum. They carry some of these types of items./p>
@briancooley it sounds like you have isolated the problem at least!
Another suggestion would be to contact Ed Spiegel from the NDC. He carries a lot of older NOS parts and may just have one.
@fredroman sorry to hear you are continuing to have health issues and have to sell. It's a beautiful car and I hope it goes to a good home! Don't forg...
I'll be the first to admit that I am not very knowledgeable with electrical problems, especially 6 volt, but my first thought would be to see what the...