Recent content by Fiftiesman

Frank, My Gen/PS unit is mounted with the stock brackets on the front of the driver side head and the stock 348 exhaust manifold. Since the power steering unit is OEM to this vehicle.

I purchased my 348 Gen/PS belt for my 58 from a local parts store. It's a Gates Premium XL 25-7570 these are made in the USA and with that size belt my Gen/PS unit lands in the middle of the adjustment bracket. That might work for you.

A lot of good idea's for sure on that by-pass fitting. My approach (since I didn't know about those other techniques) was to lightly grind off the paint coating on the end and apply a bead of JB weld and shape it to mimic the flare of a regular hose fitting (like the one that gets screwed into...

Robert, I'd have a look inside the bulkhead connectors anyway for the possibility of pushed pin(s) or overall condition? Also, maybe check the coil wires for any loose connections?

I might have asked the question wrong. Maybe I should have asked for a good local reputable shop that knows about W motors and have worked on them via ole school.

It will certainly be a hard decision to make Randy. My motor has been built up some what so it's sort of in the middle of them.

I'm looking for a local W motor guru in the PNW (Wa state) preferably on the west side of the state. Anyone know of one? Thanks in advance

I think the "witness" was referring to the 327 with the 4bbl carb wasn't available until 64. Possibly the 327 with the 2bbl carb was available in the 62 Belair's. (I liked Melissa in that flick)

Meyer, Could you provide some picture's of the gap between the "real and glass in the problem corner" and of the packaging that the rear glass seal came in to see if they had "sent" you the seal that was "purchased for a 58 Impala HT". thank you-

That's good that the new clips match the originals. It's looking more like the rear glass seal might be the problem. Do you have any information on who you purchased it from (which manufacturer?) and if it was identified to be the one for your year and model? Let's see if you have the correct...

Meyer, Could you take a thin metal ruler and (carefully) take a measurement at the crease of pinch weld to the back window and check the length of the portion of the clip that is sticking out under the glass seal. Compare that length with one of your old original clips and see if they match...

Okay Meyer, You say that you put the correct clips in all the original locations and they are identical like the old original ones (what was wrong with the old ones?). Then which clips are failing and not allowing the trim to stay in them? What is the condition of the trim pieces? were they...

Meyer, There might be a couple of things causing that. A few questions first; How many clips total did you install in the back window opening? were the clips you installed identified properly for your application (i.e. were they for your car)? and were the clips installed so that they make...

Tim, They were open last week when I placed an order with Brian and received it just a few days ago. Hope they are still there and are able to help you out. Mike

Yes, My hinges are the originals to the car and were verified by Willie Wilson when he had restored them. When I was first having this trouble, he asked me to send him picture's of the hinges to check that the gears and teeth were clocked properly (as he does a lot of hinge restorations) and...