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These are a one year only carb #7025150 or #7025151 . They have two flat screws beneath the fuel inlet. The screws are supposed to get you access to the main jets without taking the top of the carb off. It’s a 442 only carb. Thanks for trying to help me locate one.
That lift is way better than getting the floor jacks out. I have a pit lift, similar design, and I lift my car almost 3’ in the air. I wish I had ceiling height for a four post with sliding air jacks but can’t so the pit lift is better than nothing.
That red car is beautiful!
I'm working in a barn. I don't have 240V service, only 110. I don't have a pro quality compressor. I considered a 2 post $5K lift, but that's beyond the scale of my operation, and waaay more money than I wanted to spend. And yeah- dude with the red car has a really nice ride!
Holy cow, in looking at your front LH fender, I though you might appreciate this photo. This color combo is so rare I thought I would never see another one. And no, that was not a vanity plate in photo #2, that was a cruel joke played on me by the CT DMV. My next project on this car is replacing the trunk opener solenoid.
Last edited by BlueCalais79; Apr 16, 2025 at 04:49 AM.
Gene, I pulled that fender out of a wrecking yard a long time ago. That photo is from 5 years ago. Lol
I had no appreciation for the rarity of that color combo when I grabbed it, I just needed a fender for my car as it got damaged in a minor collision when I was daily driving it back in 1990 or so.
Working on a '71 Cutlass 'vert...This is a great thread, I'm gonna join! This winter I decided to remove the CD Stereo I had in the glove box along with the 4 speakers and go back to a factory style AM FM stereo. While doing that I decided to replace the wood grain trim across the dash because it had been enlarged slightly for a aftermarket stereo back in the day. Last fall I took out the aftermarket rear speakers that were behind the seat, and the kick panel speakers up front. Also removed the original AM radio and front speaker in dash. Then removed the center vent and duct and broke it! Luckily found another one here on CO. So now it is spring and started to putting back together. This was what was in the rear, hooked up to cD player in glovebox. This is the new speaker only in right rear position as factory would have done ( nearest I can tell)
Didn't know how much hassle it was to remove wiper and top switches so I can replace wood grain trim! But finally did get apart. I ordered new trim and factory style 8 ohm 6x9 rear speaker last fall. Roll up sleeves- right arm thru clock hole and left arm thru gas gauge hole a real PIA. Telescoping mirror and forehead light-- UGH! This is opened up opening. Most people wouldn't even notice but I did and decided since radio is being changed I will replace it. I may not have done it if I had known what a hassle it is to get out switches!
I took my whole dash apart when I reworked the interior. It was gashed and looked bad, so I wanted to paint it. Most of the indicator lights, dash lights and courtesy lights didn't work so I wanted to go through the wiring. It's a real pain with the seats and carpets out! I can't imagine trying to do all that with the rest of the interior intact. Good work!
I finally drove my 1973 442 home yesterday after purchasing it in January. It was a 4 hour drive through the mountain passes with the windows down and music cranked. Glad to have it home.
I finally drove my 1973 442 home yesterday after purchasing it in January. It was a 4 hour drive through the mountain passes with the windows down and music cranked. Glad to have it home.
No pictures?! A 1973 442, mountain passes... We need pictures!
Thanks! yeah, the stance looks great. A little rougher ride than I’m used to as I usually have 15” rims and stock suspension on my classic cars. It looks awesome though.
I did brakes today. I changed the master cylinder last week and I wanted to flush the system, bleed them all the way back and get the old fluid out. I found the right front wheel cylinder was all jammed up, and I couldn't find a replacement cheap enough or fast enough to make me happy, so I got a rebuild kit- a couple seals, boots, and a spring. But- crud, rust, and those springs and adjusters on the old drum brakes! I just about blew out my back trying to yank the springs back into place. I repacked the bearings while I had the wheel off, greasy ****. It's done now, but it was a chore. I know the car goes, now I know it'll stop too. I guess that's just as important. Check it off- brakes, done.
I dig it. I've been thinking of upgrading my fronts. Are they 1 or 2 piston? Got a part number for the kit?
These are "The Right Stuff" single pistons discs. This is for the brake conversion kit that I purchased - AFXDC14.
This is for the brake lines - AOP67H2.
Just a heads up, if you go with the pre-bent lines, they are made to order, not "in stock" like the website may show. So it'll take 10 days (roughly) to get them. Also follow the directions where it says to keep the lines loose until everything is together. It was a pain in the a$$ getting the lines between the master cylinder and the proportioning valve to line up if things are snug.
Originally I wasn't going to install new brake lines (which is time consuming) but I noticed that the factory distribution block on my car was mounted on the frame so I was going to have to go to the auto store a few times and guess at what I was going to need to adapt the factory lines to the new stuff. It was just a better idea (for me) to go new lines and reduce the headaches. LOL
If you email The Right Stuff sales, they team is great to work with.
Last edited by Taz54904; Apr 20, 2025 at 04:31 AM.
These are "The Right Stuff" single pistons discs. This is for the brake conversion kit that I purchased - AFXDC14.
This is for the brake lines - AOP67H2.
Just a heads up, if you go with the pre-bent lines, they are made to order, not "in stock" like the website may show. So it'll take 10 days (roughly) to get them. Also follow the directions where it says to keep the lines loose until everything is together. It was a pain in the a$$ getting the lines between the master cylinder and the proportioning valve to line up if things are snug.
Originally I wasn't going to install new brake lines (which is time consuming) but I noticed that the factory distribution block on my car was mounted on the frame so I was going to have to go to the auto store a few times and guess at what I was going to need to adapt the factory lines to the new stuff. It was just a better idea (for me) to go new lines and reduce the headaches. LOL
If you email The Right Stuff sales, they team is great to work with.
Cool, thanks. I already have all their stainless hard lines, and will probably do braided hoses.
Started her up for the first time in a few months. Moved from back of garage to side. Also put on my old collector plate from a 76 Caprice I used to own. I loved that car.
Went for a test drive this morning after installing a set of KYB gas adjust front shocks. These are the ones that I pulled out. They look original, but after 60 yrs I doubt it!
Took the 70 Cutlass Cruiser on 600 mile round trip down to Galveston Friday-Saturday and cruised Seawall Blvd and went sailing on the 5th oldest operating ship in the world 1877 Elissa
I started installing full dual exhausts on my 1964 Dynamic 88.I pulled the crossover pipe and the driver's side manifold, and got the replacement manifold in place. I still need the gaskets so it's not bolted up. I had to pull the starter and raise the front of the motor to get the manifold in, but it's in there now. Front motor mount bolts are a serious pain, required some strong language and just a little divine intervention to get everything where it needs to be.
The Boy and I bolted on the electric exhaust dump that I bought him for Christmas.
just to give the 394ci a bit of character when rolling into the cruise night.
Thanks! yeah, the stance looks great. A little rougher ride than I’m used to as I usually have 15” rims and stock suspension on my classic cars. It looks awesome though.
That thing looks really good and the 73 up cars have really started to grow on me. The one thing I always wanted see done was doing some Foose work and tucking the enormous bumpers on those cars. I'd love to see what it would look like with the front bumper as flush as the rear.
