I just picked up a 1969 Firebird convertible and I have some rust
questions.  All of the components in the engine compartment have
surface rust (alternator, starter, master cylinder...).  What is the
best way to remove it and then what do you do?  Paint?

I have a 53 Dodge Panel truck which is a 6 volt, positive ground system.
Now I don't care about the guages, lights, as I will change over to 12v neg
ground parts (saving the old ones of course) but what the hell do I do with
the starter?

My wife has an MGB soft top 1979, 68K miles from new, parked in our
garage. It hasn't moved for ten years. Damp is causing rust to appear
around all the body panels and I think we should pass it on to someone
who would give it the care it deserves. I would like to know what sort

I am working on the brake system to a 1954 Ford F-100 and am sandblasting
the last 50 years of rust and gunk away.  I have the whole brake plate and
assembly off the suspension and laying on my work bench. Anyway, the
question is, once cleaned, is there a good all-purpose, one coat ...

Anyone ever put one of those in their vintage car? they work with ice or
something. Are they any good at keeping you cool? Thanks for any
replies!
Y.D.

If you have a recent issue of Old Car Price Guide, please could you look
up the value of a '72 Chrysler Imperial, two door in # 2 condition? I
don't have that guide and need a value range quick, Thank you so much if
you can help!! I'm the possible buyer)

Hi all.  I think I will finally get around to putting my three-deuce
Offy manifold on my '50 Ford flathead, but I have been told that three
Strombergs are too much carburetion for a stock 239 cubic inches.
Anybody got thoughts on how best to seal off the middle carb?  I like

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I am considering buying a '72 Dodge Charger in mint condition, original
color/repaint, blue with black vinyl, all original, low miles, 340ci.
Current owner is asking 22K. I would like to know if I would be buying high
or low or at value?

I'm looking for one Michelin 740x140 tire used on my oldtimer. Can
anyone help me finding one??
All help highly appreciated.
Thanks,

On cars of the 1920s and early '30s, there is a long panel a few inches
high, underneath the door(s) and just above the running board, running the
length of the body from front fender to rear fender. It was usually painted
the same color as the fenders.

I have a utility trailer that was built using a very old I-beam style
axle and I have no idea what it came off of. I am in need of some dust
caps for the ends of the spindles. The issue is that the hubs have
threaded bores (1.98"?) and seem to be deeper than most over the

I own a 1933 Ford 1.5 ton flatbed truck with a 131 inch wheelbase of
which only 216 were manufactured by Ford! To complement this rare
vehicle there is its bigger sister a 1934 Ford 1.5 ton flatbed with a
157 inch wheel base that only 908 were made. That makes them rarer than

THIS IS THE CORRECT WINDAGE TRAY FOR ALL HI PERF PONTIAC V-8'S FROM
1970 T0 1973
CORRECT PART FOR:
1970 RAM AIR III

would some kind soul please help me ID this old hubcap? I think it's
stainless steel, seeing as there's NO rust on it anywhere, front OR
back. not sure what automakers' "shield" it is pressed into its' center
there....