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Tie your retention strings to consistent tension to hold the buttons consistently deep in your upholstery. Check your tension...
Tie your retention strings to consistent tension to hold the buttons consistently deep in your upholstery. Check your tension...
0 2022/05/18 21:53:47
A very large needle is needed to pull all 4 strings through the upholstery, foam & backing. You might need vise-grips to pull the strings through.
A very large needle is needed to pull all 4 strings through the upholstery, foam & backing. You might need vise-grips to pull the strings through.
0 2022/05/18 21:59:32
How to install your '66 big car inner fender trim correctly. It'll work both ways, so put the lip behind the radiator core and screw it in from the back.
How to install your '66 big car inner fender trim correctly. It'll work both ways, so put the lip behind the radiator core and screw it in from the back.
0 2022/05/31 17:38:08
Use the depth gauge feature on your caliper to measure the height of your qjet primary rod arms - get 'em equal for consistent side to side fuel metering.
Use the depth gauge feature on your caliper to measure the height of your qjet primary rod arms - get 'em equal for consistent side to side fuel metering.
0 2022/07/14 09:06:36
Height from bottom of 170 Series qjet power piston to top of rod hanging arms.
Height from bottom of 170 Series qjet power piston to top of rod hanging arms.
0 2022/07/14 09:08:21
Top level has tools in the back and little parts up front. Vacuum caps easy to find in the front right.
Top level has tools in the back and little parts up front. Vacuum caps easy to find in the front right.
0 2022/07/14 09:19:01
Bigger stuff on the bottom. 2ndary hangers in back left (A-M) and right (N-T); Acceleration pump stuff left middle, primary rods & power pistons on the right.
Bigger stuff on the bottom. 2ndary hangers in back left (A-M) and right (N-T); Acceleration pump stuff left middle, primary rods & power pistons on the right.
0 2022/07/14 09:20:58
Hang your tools with these super magnets, but they will happily pinch your fingers.
Hang your tools with these super magnets, but they will happily pinch your fingers.
0 2022/07/14 09:28:41
Saving workbench space with magnets.
Saving workbench space with magnets.
0 2022/07/14 09:29:57
Should the driver's front window rear edge be close to flush against the leading edge seal of the rear window?
Should the driver's front window rear edge be close to flush against the leading edge seal of the rear window?
0 2023/06/03 21:01:55
Have I gone too far shimming this seal down?
Have I gone too far shimming this seal down?
0 2023/06/03 21:06:33
Should I set the inward pressure of the window glass higher to keep out water & wind?
Should I set the inward pressure of the window glass higher to keep out water & wind?
0 2023/06/03 21:12:37
Reproduction seals don't leak and don't seem to make noise. Are they right from what you can see here?
Reproduction seals don't leak and don't seem to make noise. Are they right from what you can see here?
0 2023/06/03 21:16:22
Nudge this forward 1/8" to tighten the door-to-A_Pillar seal? Or does this look right?
Nudge this forward 1/8" to tighten the door-to-A_Pillar seal? Or does this look right?
0 2023/06/03 21:19:20
Start fresh from factory? Or do more seals usually help reduce noise?
Start fresh from factory? Or do more seals usually help reduce noise?
0 2023/06/03 21:22:21
Do additional seals reduce noise? These are oversize and there's one extra in search of minimum wind noise. Is it time to start fresh from factory?
Do additional seals reduce noise? These are oversize and there's one extra in search of minimum wind noise. Is it time to start fresh from factory?
0 2023/06/03 21:23:16
Should I adjust the windows to make this gap a lot smaller?
Should I adjust the windows to make this gap a lot smaller?
0 2023/06/03 21:24:46
Should the front window trailing edge sit more or less flush against the rear window leading edge?
Should the front window trailing edge sit more or less flush against the rear window leading edge?
0 2023/06/03 21:26:32
My descriptions on how each adjustor affects window positioning. Any errors here are my own.
My descriptions on how each adjustor affects window positioning. Any errors here are my own.
0 2023/06/10 09:44:59
Steele part is thicker and slightly bigger, but a cruder casting. This is the front of the driver's side front window molding. Metro is a better looking part, but a bit smaller.
Steele part is thicker and slightly bigger, but a cruder casting. This is the front of the driver's side front window molding. Metro is a better looking part, but a bit smaller.
0 2023/06/17 10:57:11
Steele piece has thicker rubber where the vent window meets the convertible top and interface is longer too.
Steele piece has thicker rubber where the vent window meets the convertible top and interface is longer too.
0 2023/06/17 10:59:41
I'm hoping the thicker rubber casting of the Steele piece will create a better seal against my convertible windows.
I'm hoping the thicker rubber casting of the Steele piece will create a better seal against my convertible windows.
0 2023/06/17 11:01:17
Some of the wind noise in convertibles can be attributed to where the top, vent window and windshield all come together. A good seal here should help quiet things down.
Some of the wind noise in convertibles can be attributed to where the top, vent window and windshield all come together. A good seal here should help quiet things down.
0 2023/06/17 11:04:15
Metro has a higher quality casting, but thickness of Steele may perform better.
Metro has a higher quality casting, but thickness of Steele may perform better.
0 2023/06/17 11:07:25
1966 Olds Big Car (88/98) factory bulb designations. These days there are more options - some better, some not.
1966 Olds Big Car (88/98) factory bulb designations. These days there are more options - some better, some not.
0 2023/06/22 19:20:32
Bulbs labeled and organized so they're easy to find when you need 'em. Notes to me on the lid so I don't have to look it up every time.
Bulbs labeled and organized so they're easy to find when you need 'em. Notes to me on the lid so I don't have to look it up every time.
0 2023/06/22 19:22:44
0 2023/06/24 12:09:22
How many quarters does it take to seat a power piston?
How many quarters does it take to seat a power piston?
0 2023/06/24 12:18:12
0 2023/06/24 12:28:31
225/70R15 BF Goodrich radial TA's on rear of my '66 Stafire. Better than the original 14x6 by a good measure, but I decided to upsize again.
225/70R15 BF Goodrich radial TA's on rear of my '66 Stafire. Better than the original 14x6 by a good measure, but I decided to upsize again.
0 2023/07/06 13:59:01
245/60R15 on 15x8 wheel. Reminds me of the Blues Brothers line about "Cop tires, cop suspension"
245/60R15 on 15x8 wheel. Reminds me of the Blues Brothers line about "Cop tires, cop suspension"
0 2023/07/06 14:01:22
Excel can help you remember what parts you've got...
Excel can help you remember what parts you've got...
0 2023/08/16 22:51:21
0 2023/08/28 10:45:16
0 2023/08/28 10:51:32
The thin metal and nylon tip parts of the shifter are very susceptible to wear/breakage. I usually put the car in neutral to remove the T handle.
The thin metal and nylon tip parts of the shifter are very susceptible to wear/breakage. I usually put the car in neutral to remove the T handle.
0 2023/09/18 11:31:16
64-66 Starfire shifter mounting details
64-66 Starfire shifter mounting details
0 2023/09/18 11:39:00
Notice the shape differences in the shape of the grease fittings. Latter day parts may still show these differences.
Notice the shape differences in the shape of the grease fittings. Latter day parts may still show these differences.
0 2023/09/18 12:00:44
Go for the originals where ever you may find them.
Go for the originals where ever you may find them.
0 2023/09/18 17:53:22
PDF of this book attached. Hope you find some new information in it.
PDF of this book attached. Hope you find some new information in it.
0 2023/09/22 15:36:24
Slightly world weary but goes beyond the Chassis Service Manual, Fisher Body Manual, + Parts Accessories Catalogs.
Slightly world weary but goes beyond the Chassis Service Manual, Fisher Body Manual, + Parts Accessories Catalogs.
0 2023/09/26 21:54:01