Recent content by Ronniemac

On a 58 Bel Air has anyone installed a CCP 1” front stabilizer bar? If so what was the length of the spacer on the end link where the bushings attach between the A arm and bar? Any help or pictures would be appreciated

Yes I do have the assembly manual and it does help some but is vague in some areas. The disassembly video also helps. Thanks for the responses.

Before anyone reminds me I screwed up and didn’t take any pictures. Now does anyone have pictures or a video on assembling the steering column. Didn’t realize how many pieces there are. Does the upper bearing spring and guide go on top of the bearing and beneath the steering wheel? Lots of...

Are there any dimensions or an actual template for door mounted mirrors. I have the accessories manual however; no actual template or dimensions there. I’m going to rely on tribal knowledge now. Would appreciate any suggestions. Trying to drill the holes before the car goes to paint.

Just in case everyone doesn’t know. Steele Rubber now sells stainless steal staples used on inner fender seals and door window fuzzies. The part# is 70-4675-45 they come in packs of 24 and cost $4.29 per pack. They have 1/2 crown and 1/2 leg and are round .050 diameter. This is a new product for...

Well I had a successful day removing undercoating yesterday. I used mineral spirits and sprayed on a coat let sit for about 15 minutes and sprayed on another coat and let sit for 15 minutes then I hit it with a 3700psi pressure washer. WALA it worked. Did not disturb the factory primer and now I...

Let me respond to the couple of questions raised. I am removing the undercoat because there are spots by the transmission and differential that have grease and oil on them that can not be painted over and other areas that were not covered good enough that have some rust that needs to be...

Who has the best idea on undercoat removal without sandblasting? What chemical is best and then pressure wash it off . Not to keen on heat gun and scraper.

Progress on dissasembly.

Does anyone know where to purchase the attachment studs for the lower corner window moldings for front and rear glass on a 58 Bel Air 4dr sedan?

I agree put the ground straps on! It will save you a lot headaches down the road and lots of weird issues that will run you down the rabbit hole trying to figure out a problem.

On my 58 Bel Air non radio car there were no ground straps attached anywhere when I removed the body from the frame. The battery negative cable to cylinder head was the only ground. According to the assembly manual there is a ground from the firewall to the valve cover screw, and from the frame...

Back to work on my labor of love. It’s ready for the rotisserie finally. I am attaching a picture of my homemade apparatus to polish chrome. All of you seasoned vets have probably done this already.

Well I have moved on to the body restoration now. The interior of the car is now void of all parts except the headliner. The good news is I don’t have to replace any floor pans. Only have surface rust to cleanup and paint with rust preventative. I am in the process of preparing the firewall for...

I have certainly learned a valuable lesson. I wiil never buy prebent lines of any kind again. It’s better to spend the money and buy a good flairing kit and a roll of stainless tubing and bend your own brake and fuel lines. I’m sure a lot of you already know that. The only disadvantage is not...