Recent content by DUDLEY

I AM ABOUT TO INSTALL THE NEW CARDBOARD TACK STRIP IN MY 1962 SOFT TOP FRAME FRONT BOW. I GUESS ONE METHOD IS TO SHAVE IT A LITTLE AND SQUEEZE IT IN FROM THE TOP USING LIQUID NAILS TO HOLD IT. ANOTHER METHOD IS TO SLIDE IT IN FROM EITHER SIDE, TAKING A CHANCE OF IT HANGING UP HALF WAY IN WHICH...

I HAVE RECENTLY, LIKE TODAY, PUT THE HOOD ON MY RESTORATION PROJECT, MY 1962 FUEL CAR. NOT ONLY AM I HAVING SOME ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS BUT A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE HOOD SUPPORT. AS YOU KNOW THE FUEL INJECTION AIR CLEANER HAS A FRESH AIR DUCT RUNNING TO THE FRONT AND IT RUNS UNDER THE HOOD SUPPORT...

RON, THAT CLAY THING IS GENIUS, I WILL USE THAT METHOD TO CENTER THE MALE PART OF THE LATCH. AS FOR THE (EMERGENCY) CABLE I DID THINK I WOULD DO THAT AS WELL BUT THOUGHT I'D RUN IT AROUND THE BUMPER STUD AND DOWN THE FIREWALL TO THE GROUND, BUT THROUGH THE FIREWALL SOUNDS GOOD TOO...

thanks tom, yes, that was my first thought, and i will do that. I will also make sure that everything is aligned. I will also make sure the wires from the female latch cables are also secure. But, the hood release handle is very hard to pull, (it is routed correctly and not binding). I'm...

I AM ABOUT TO FINISH UP MY 1962 RESTORATION BY INSTALLING THE HOOD. CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT STEPS TO TAKE IN CASE THE LATCHES FAIL TO RELEASE FOR THE FIRST TIME, PERHAPS A CABLE BREAKING OR WHATEVER. I CAN'T THINK OF A WORSE NIGHTMARE. ANY IDEAS? :confused

i need choke parts for a 1962 fuel injection unit, can anyone help? Thanks dh

CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE I CAN GET CHOKE PARTS FOR THE 1962 FUEL INJECTION UNIT. THANKS DH:ugh

OK, THANK YOU SO MUCH. I HAVE CONFIRMED THAT VIA TWO OTHER SOURCES, I JUST DON'T WANT TO FRY ANYTHING. DUDLEY :beer

ok, i'm assuming engine not running. Dudley

CAN ANYONE ADVISE ME AS TO THE PROPER METHOD TO USE TO "POLARIZE" A NEWLY INSTALLED GENERATOR. SOME INFORMATION OUT THERE IS A BIT CONFUSING TO ME. DUDLEY :ugh

does anyone know the secret to installing the clutch spring on the 62? As you know it's real beefy and needs to be stretched a bit to hook it.

THANKS JOHN, I'LL DO JUST THAT. :happyanim:

I'M HAVING A PROBLEM DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT THER IS A RUBBER TUBE CONNECTING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CANISTER INSIDE THE FLUID RESERVOIR UP TO THE TUBE EXTENDING DOWN FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE LID INSIDE THE RESERVOIR. I HOPE THAT'S CLEAR, I CAN'T FIND ANY INFORMATION IN ANY PUBLICATIONS...

I am getting mixed information as to the 'color' of the lettering on the parking brake handle of my 'under construction' 1962 fuel car. The ncrs judging guide says "white" letters. Can anyone confirm that?

CAN ANYONE ADVISE ME WHERE TO START INSTALING A NEW DASH HARNESS IN MY 62 FUEL CAR? THE SCHEMATIC IS LITTLE HELP. I REALY NEED A 'MAP' OF HOW TO HANG IT UP INSIDE THE DASH, THE ASSEMBLY MANUAL IS NOT VERY CLEAR. :ugh