Not sure if I've seen any discussion on how to get the broadcast sheet out with out destroying it. I used a piece of broomstick and some zip ties, and tightened the ties individually until those GD springs were sufficiently out of the way. Worked like a charm. Use some good zip ties. All zip...
There are mostly "originalists" at the "CBodies" forum, and I am one of them. I would put a stock style radiator back in and leave the 383, itz a bruiser on itz own.
You asked....haha!
BTW, I love your car, 4 spd....soooo good!
I would just like to add that that is a stunning foto of the kids behind the car. I love it! In 50 years they will all remember the time and place and you fondly. It will be a cherished image in the family. I have pictures of my grandma and grampa and my 14 year old dad standing next to papas 36...
This is just soooo awesome! If you had shown a picture of someone eating a bratwurst with a tankard of beer I would have broke down crying! This event is now #11 on my bucket list!
What a great car, good for you! I admire your gumtion. Get that mechanical stuff worked out first before you start thinking about body work, that body doesn't look at all bad. The mechanical stuff will occupy you for a coupla years! lol! (ask me how I know)
FYI, I have read that the Motorcraft filters are made by Puralator. I have had two Motorcraft filters fail on me recently on my 6.7 diesel and have switched to Donaldson. The Donaldson's are made of tin foil apparently so I will switch now to Baldwin. There's tons of conterfeit stuff out there...
I just did mine on my 72 Newyorker. I unwittingly used the "Gerald Morris" method. This will work for you (it worked for me!) if you follow his instruction carefully. Also when you have the sway bar in your vise and you are yanking on the bushing link hold onto it tightly, because there is a...