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GM fuel sending unit contact point thickness. You want this to touch the resistance wire lightly, not wear it down every time you fuel up.
GM fuel sending unit contact point thickness. You want this to touch the resistance wire lightly, not wear it down every time you fuel up.
0 2020/10/17 17:31:37
Well built, simple. GM knew what to do.
Well built, simple. GM knew what to do.
0 2020/10/17 17:30:36
Once you open it, here's the contact point and resistance wire inside which provides varying voltage to your fuel gauge based on float position
Once you open it, here's the contact point and resistance wire inside which provides varying voltage to your fuel gauge based on float position
0 2020/10/17 17:28:59
With some small pliers you can open this housing by bending the three ears. Look out for the spring inside which loves to jump away!
With some small pliers you can open this housing by bending the three ears. Look out for the spring inside which loves to jump away!
0 2020/10/17 17:27:47
Do you think the solder will hold up almost as well?
Do you think the solder will hold up almost as well?
0 2020/10/17 17:26:20
GM origninally swaged metal around this pin for a strong connection
GM origninally swaged metal around this pin for a strong connection
0 2020/10/17 17:26:19
Mid 60's Big car vs. Cutlass non-AC fuel sending units. Big car unit is in front
Mid 60's Big car vs. Cutlass non-AC fuel sending units. Big car unit is in front
0 2020/10/17 17:20:45
Clean it up with carb cleaner, tooth brush, Evaporust and Q-tips. Then relubricate all the internals with Power Lube and/or Lithium grease like GM did.
Clean it up with carb cleaner, tooth brush, Evaporust and Q-tips. Then relubricate all the internals with Power Lube and/or Lithium grease like GM did.
0 2020/10/02 14:05:37
The points to the rear are burnt through and won't work well, if at all.
The points to the rear are burnt through and won't work well, if at all.
0 2020/10/02 14:01:37
Brass points wear over 50 years. The best ones are in front here.
Brass points wear over 50 years. The best ones are in front here.
0 2020/10/02 14:01:36
The inside of a Mid-60's AC Delco Olds switch pitch kickdown switch. It will need cleaning and contact points may be worn.
The inside of a Mid-60's AC Delco Olds switch pitch kickdown switch. It will need cleaning and contact points may be worn.
0 2020/10/02 13:59:10
With a screwdriver gently pry open 50 year old pot metal to clean the electrical contacts and lubricate the throttle shaft.
With a screwdriver gently pry open 50 year old pot metal to clean the electrical contacts and lubricate the throttle shaft.
0 2020/10/02 13:55:11
'66 Big Car kickdown switches: AC Delco variable and fixed Littlefuse styles. Both controlled kickdown and switch pitch angle.
'66 Big Car kickdown switches: AC Delco variable and fixed Littlefuse styles. Both controlled kickdown and switch pitch angle.
0 2020/10/02 13:46:45
Krazy glue can repair this terminal block, but its a design weakness that is tough to fix permanently.
Krazy glue can repair this terminal block, but its a design weakness that is tough to fix permanently.
0 2020/10/02 13:35:10
Perfect Circle cruise control units have 2 mechanical inputs: front wheel, and speed control bowden cable. Plus 1 output to the speedo head.
Perfect Circle cruise control units have 2 mechanical inputs: front wheel, and speed control bowden cable. Plus 1 output to the speedo head.
0 2020/10/02 13:33:26
'66 Perfect Circle Big Olds (88/98) Cruise control units. Cover on in foreground, cover off in background. They do not interchange with Cutlass / 442.
'66 Perfect Circle Big Olds (88/98) Cruise control units. Cover on in foreground, cover off in background. They do not interchange with Cutlass / 442.
0 2020/10/02 13:31:47
Front bumps need slots in the seat bottoms to minimize height. Outer track needs custom holes in tracks & seat bottom.
Front bumps need slots in the seat bottoms to minimize height. Outer track needs custom holes in tracks & seat bottom.
0 2020/09/10 11:45:46
New for 2020, now with Safety Locks.
New for 2020, now with Safety Locks.
0 2020/09/10 11:38:37
6 way seats in a '66 Starfire. Fun & adjustable.
6 way seats in a '66 Starfire. Fun & adjustable.
0 2020/09/10 11:37:52
Outside rear mounts need spacers since they sit very low. Inside track front sits high and limits how low you can get the seat.
Outside rear mounts need spacers since they sit very low. Inside track front sits high and limits how low you can get the seat.
0 2020/09/10 11:32:53
Stock seat mount holes inside, custom holes outside. Hog them out a little to allow fitting room.
Stock seat mount holes inside, custom holes outside. Hog them out a little to allow fitting room.
0 2020/09/10 11:22:10
82 Camaro 6 way seat tracks in '66 Starfire.
82 Camaro 6 way seat tracks in '66 Starfire.
0 2020/09/10 11:15:14
The idea is to remove parts of 1 of the two layer seat construction while not compromising strength. Then bolt the tracks to the higher remaining layer.
The idea is to remove parts of 1 of the two layer seat construction while not compromising strength. Then bolt the tracks to the higher remaining layer.
0 2020/09/10 10:58:02
Modifying a strato bucket to lower sitting height. Removing carefully selected sections of steel and avoid weakening spot welds.
Modifying a strato bucket to lower sitting height. Removing carefully selected sections of steel and avoid weakening spot welds.
0 2020/09/10 10:54:08
69 Chevelle Strato Bucket in Olds '66 Starfire trim with optional headrest
69 Chevelle Strato Bucket in Olds '66 Starfire trim with optional headrest
0 2020/09/10 10:36:03
'82 Camaro 6 way seat in '66 Olds Starfire with custom mounts. Now too high.
'82 Camaro 6 way seat in '66 Olds Starfire with custom mounts. Now too high.
0 2020/09/02 17:30:39
What's the best way to grind these old custom mounts out of the car?
What's the best way to grind these old custom mounts out of the car?
0 2020/09/02 17:25:57
Finally have strato buckets with seat locks and headrests for my '66 Starfire
Finally have strato buckets with seat locks and headrests for my '66 Starfire
0 2020/09/02 17:22:59
Hinge on the right is reputed to be a '65 Big Olds, but I'm not convinced. If you know what it is and can use it, please get in touch.
Hinge on the right is reputed to be a '65 Big Olds, but I'm not convinced. If you know what it is and can use it, please get in touch.
0 2020/07/16 21:02:34
The left is a '66 Olds Big Car original hinge. I don't know what the right ones are. Do you?
The left is a '66 Olds Big Car original hinge. I don't know what the right ones are. Do you?
0 2020/07/16 21:01:35
The center should not be shiny per factory, but is after rechroming.
The center should not be shiny per factory, but is after rechroming.
0 2020/07/06 18:42:53
16 vertical pieces can be removed without too much effort.
16 vertical pieces can be removed without too much effort.
0 2020/06/18 18:02:39
'66 98 restored grille. Polished and consistent painted contrastring surfaces
'66 98 restored grille. Polished and consistent painted contrastring surfaces
0 2020/06/18 17:58:31
Resprayed in Krylon Fusion Silver Metallic. Not quite factory, but good enough for me.
Resprayed in Krylon Fusion Silver Metallic. Not quite factory, but good enough for me.
0 2020/06/18 17:47:32
'66 98 Grille vertical pieces viewed from the rear. Press fit then hammer an ear to hold them in place.
'66 98 Grille vertical pieces viewed from the rear. Press fit then hammer an ear to hold them in place.
0 2020/06/18 17:44:13
0 2020/06/18 17:43:42
Good tool for straight cuts on vinyl trim
Good tool for straight cuts on vinyl trim
0 2020/06/08 09:52:24
3M™ Wrap Film Series 2080 - Brushed Aluminum
3M™ Wrap Film Series 2080 - Brushed Aluminum
0 2020/06/08 09:40:55
0 2020/06/08 09:40:01
Using threaded rod, washers and nuts to stretch a '65 Olds hood hinge spring
Using threaded rod, washers and nuts to stretch a '65 Olds hood hinge spring
0 2020/05/24 14:48:45