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Mark: Could your friend make some just one size larger? Just kidding, but seriously, how did he do that? Charles

Larry: I have never done any metal casting. Could you briefly describe the process and what materials are used for the molds? What would be your guess on the cost of casting some prototype (sample) door or windshield posts? What material would be best for the posts? If the posts could be cast in...

Larry: Since you are a mold maker how feasible would it be to cast new C1 door/window posts in some other material, such as aluminum? Charles

I see what appears to be a mounting bracket at each end of the baffle, but how are you attaching them so that they are easily removable and also so they do not rattle? Charles

Dave: Thanks for the information. I was just about to order a tail mount for my 59. Did you special order the shifter for your 58? How much more was it to have the shifter location changed? Charles

Thanks John and Larry for the replies. One other question - does the Lokar kit come with a lever arm that mounts to the splined shaft (at least the one on my transmission is splined) on the transmission? Charles

From initial measurements on my 59 project (big block with 4L80E transmission) I believe I can use a Lokar tail mount shifter and it should come very close to being in the original shifter location. I know from past posts that several members of this forum have installed Lokar floor mount...

Here is a picture of the "stock" shield (viewed from underneath the car). As John said, it is right above the transmission yoke. I doubt that you could see it from the engine compartment.

I am planning on using a hydroboost on my '59 project, mainly for underhood clearance issues. I bought a used unit off ebay and made a mounting bracket. It will probably be 5-6 months before I am ready to try it out. Here is a link to some pictures:http://www.carols62.com/59/nov04.htm Charles

firstgear: I have a (somewhat large) friend who has a '60 that he can barely drive because of the closeness of the steering wheel and he is looking to do the same as you did. Do you have any before and after measurements of the steering wheel clearance? Also, do the Wise Guy seats allow you to...

I was thinking the same thing as far as using an old windshield as a form. What did you heat the Lexan with and what temperature is enough to get it to start bending? Not sure what you mean by "doesn't lay like glass", but this would be in a C1 windshield frame so I was assuming that the...

Well yes, sort of. At any rate I'm not concerned about windshield wipers, just need to know if anyone can help me with advice on forming it to match the C1 shape. Charles

Just wondering if anyone has had any experience working with Lexan. I know that making a flat windscreen should be rather simple, but I am thinking about a windshield for a C1, with major curves on the ends. Any ideas would be appreciated. Charles

If the Summit hose does not work the way you want, try heating the AN hose and pushing it on the heater fitting. Charles

Stainless Hose Try Summit Racing, Spectre Magna-Flex stainless steel heater hose, part # SPE-39606 = 5/8" ID, part # SPE-39706 = 3/4" ID. Charles

Larry: I had the same problem with a Quanta tank. Had to bend the "lips" somewhat to get it in, but the cover fit OK. Charles

I built one because the car I was working on had gobs of undercoating on the bottom. I wouldn't try working on the under side of a car without it now. I even painted the body while it was mounted on the rotisserie. I did "cheat" and use some cheap engine stands for the end posts...

AIM Section 14, Sheet 4.00, page B167.

Thanks. I found that site but I just thought it was rather curious that there was no instructions included with the engine. Guess they figure that anyone using it should know how to hook it up. The 572 IS a raised deck and the top of the intake around the distributor appears to be milled...

572 question Lucky13: I can't help you with the distributor question, but I do have a question about your 572. I just received my 572, 620 HP engine and there was no documentation, wiring instructions, start up procedures, etc. Did you receive anything with your engine? Thanks, Charles