--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 155 OLD CARS Ref: DFJ00081 Date: 11/10/96 From: SEAN DUNBAR Time: 01:42pm \/To: MIKE DALE (Read 3 times) Subj: Re: Model A Gas MD> Fords SUCK! Why do you say that? My Ford runs great with 3000 mile oil changes.. 1980 F-150 with a 351. Only prob I've had recently is the choke (with the cold weather we've had) and the original alternator died this week. Team OS/2 / pandemonium@aip.net / http://www.aip.net/~pandemonium/ --- Telegard v3.02/mL * Origin: the other side / 915-590-3817 / break on through (1:381/95) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 155 OLD CARS Ref: DFJ00082 Date: 11/10/96 From: SEAN DUNBAR Time: 01:44pm \/To: JOHN DEMOTT (Read 3 times) Subj: Re: Model A Gas JD>> Oil filters only. Oil doesn't break down but it can get contaminated JD>> from using cheap gas. BB> How John? I thought the fuel system on a four stroke engine was seperate BB> unlike that of a two stroke where the oil and fuel are mixed. JD> You lost me. How did we get from Madel A's to two stroke engines? Not talking baout two strokes... still wondering why you never change oil in your Ford :) Team OS/2 / pandemonium@aip.net / http://www.aip.net/~pandemonium/ --- Telegard v3.02/mL * Origin: the other side / 915-590-3817 / break on through (1:381/95) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 155 OLD CARS Ref: DFJ00083 Date: 11/10/96 From: JOHN PUMMILL Time: 07:13am \/To: ALL (Read 2 times) Subj: Cars... I started on a project and do not have the time or desire to really get into this one. (actually have too many toys and activities at present) 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertable. 350 with 2 speed auto w/air conditioning Car is rough, sat in a field in Talladega, Al. for about 10-12 years. The seats were toast. The cloth from the top is far gone but the framing and motor are completely intact. Needs glass, floor pans and all metal down the passenger side. I want $500.00 firm. Contact me via the echo or (601)342-0874. The car is in Southaven, MS about 75 feet south of Memphis, TN off of I-55. --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Used ?? I Prefer Well Broken In (1:123/30) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 155 OLD CARS Ref: DFJ00084 Date: 11/10/96 From: STEVE RHODES Time: 03:28am \/To: LANDON ROBINSON (Read 2 times) Subj: Re: Chevy engine only because it was a 4 door with a 2 speed power glide :( odlaw /s --- Maximus 3.01 * Origin: Swills BBS - Kamloops BC - (604) 579-2350 (1:353/731) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 155 OLD CARS Ref: DFK00000 Date: 11/11/96 From: RICHARD DOHERTY Time: 07:39pm \/To: ALL (Read 2 times) Subj: Rear ends in 60's Pontiacs Hi all, I have a small problem. I own a '67 Tempest that I took the rear end out of and put a ford 9" in. This rear end looks exactly like a Chevrolet 10 bolt, is about the same configuration as a chevelle and is about a 3.04 ratio. I now want to use this rear end in another car I have (actually a shell) and need some information. Anyone who has worked on these I would like to know if Pontiac made it's own Rear end carriers/gear sets in 1967 or if chevrolet used the same ones. I want to drop in a 10" gear set and Posi carrier but I only have easy access to Chevrolet style ones. If there are minute differences I wouldn't know until it was too late to reverse the investment. Ideally I would buy a 3.73 gear set and a clutch posi for this rear end. If it IS different I can scrap it and start planning on putting a 12 bolt chevrolet in instead. Any ideas? Raben Taggen I haven't lost my mind, I know exactly where I left it. * Origin: Destiny Knight 4Lines 12cdroms 604-722-3934 288,00 (1:351/249) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 155 OLD CARS Ref: DFK00001 Date: 11/11/96 From: RICHARD DOHERTY Time: 07:39pm \/To: TIM CAMPBELL (Read 2 times) Subj: Torque specs Tim Campbell Offered us all the following upon Torque specs >Can anyone tell me what the torque should be on the head bolts for a >1940 Cadillac La Salle? I would also need the specs for the manifold >bolts and nuts. Don't know if you will find any Tim. You may end up just trying a reasonable torque and playing with it. Any old specs may be thrown off by the metal fatigue on the old bolts or if new ones are used they wouldn't need near as much torque. All in all I don't think a 1940 motor would run enough compression to need enormous torque on the head and manifold. Maybe try looking through "street rod" type magazines and see what others are doing? ... Compression ain't over 'til the FAT table sings * Raben Taggen * * Origin: Destiny Knight 4Lines 12cdroms 604-722-3934 288,00 (1:351/249) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 155 OLD CARS Ref: DFK00002 Date: 11/13/96 From: LANDON ROBINSON Time: 09:12am \/To: MIKE EYRE (Read 2 times) Subj: engines LR> remember to give the new pistons 0.002" (two thousandths of an ME> 0.002" clearance? All engines? Just like that? ME> ME> Mike..;) ME> Mike_Eyre@Juno.com I knew someone was going to nail me on this one after I sent it. Bore the engine to what ever the specifications are for proper piston clearance. There, I stand corrected. Happy now? :) ... Catch the Blue Wave! --- Blue Wave v2.12 [NR] * Origin: The Overworked Dragon BBS (503)256-8451 PDX (1:105/56) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 155 OLD CARS Ref: DFK00003 Date: 11/15/96 From: MODERATOR Time: 12:10am \/To: ALL (Read 2 times) Subj: Rules of the OLDCARS Echo Rules for FidoNet's OLDCARS Echo *** Revised 3-18-96 *** The following are the rules for the OLDCARS FIDO-NET echo conference. This conference is carried on the FIDO-NET backbone and is moderated by Gerry Calhoun at 1:2004/0. These rules will be subject to change if a change seems needed or is requested. Enforcement of the rules will be handled in the echo and/or via net-mail. Repeated violations of the rules may be considered grounds for the offending node to have its link to this conference cut. Rule #1: Please try to keep your language suitable to all ages. Remember this message base is open to all age groups, and some may take offense to foul language. Rule #2: The topic here is OLD CARS. What makes a car an old car? For the purpose of this echo, a pre 1975 car in general is qualifed to be considered an OLD CAR. But this is a very flexible rule as limited production cars of newer vintage may be considered on topic. If in doubt, ask the Moderator. Rule #3: No unsolicited commerical sales announcements please. This echo is carried by sysops who foot the bills out of their own pockets for the most part. If sommebody asks for a source of a CAR-RELATED item, feel free to offer advice on where to look for something, or to mention that you have what they are looking for. If you have something which you feel may be of interest to somebody here and are NOT in the business of selling that item and it is OLD CAR-related, you may post about it here. Rule #4: No unsolicited BBS ads here. If you know of a system which has a program or file that somebody has asked about, feel free to post the name, phone number and location of the system, but no messages saying "Call this system now" type of thing. Rule #5: Keep the message-quoting to a minimum, please. Most BBS's are run out of the pockets of private sysops, and nobody wants to pay for (or see) a 20-line message quoted in full to have somebody else say "I Agree". Rule #6: Keep the personal attacks to a minimum, please. Everybody has seen messages posted by people who strike you as complete fools, but you do not have to call a person names in order to give an answer or correct him/her on a point. Hold the flames to a mimimum and try to keep this a fun place. These are all the rules for now. If any other points come up in the future, they will be addressed and added to this list if necessary. If there are any questions or comments about these rules, address them to me, Gerry Calhoun, via net-mail ONLY at 1:2004/0. --- * Origin: PETS R US! 805-946-8345 - Lancaster, CA (1:2004/0) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 155 OLD CARS Ref: DFK00004 Date: 11/13/96 From: LORI HARVEY Time: 11:46pm \/To: MIKE DALE (Read 2 times) Subj: mopars Yes, we need another Dodge fan. The more the merrier. The 392 was a good engine, but it was heavy though. We are looking at a 392 to put in our 4x4. (It currently has a worn out 400.) Look forward to exchanging mopar info with you!! Later...... --- Maximus 3.01 * Origin: Iowa Midi BBS-Des Moines Ia(515)262-1370*28.8kUSR-DS (1:290/8) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 155 OLD CARS Ref: DFK00005 Date: 11/13/96 From: LORI HARVEY Time: 11:49pm \/To: MIKE DALE (Read 2 times) Subj: Mini-vans My mini-van is my most favorite vehicle I've had next to my '78 Dodge Magnum that I drove to the junkyard. The more I drive it (mini-van), the more I like it. I've put about 3,500 miles on it since Aug. 8th. --- Maximus 3.01 * Origin: Iowa Midi BBS-Des Moines Ia(515)262-1370*28.8kUSR-DS (1:290/8)