Recent content by Smokey1963

Frames are in excellent shape and I already purchased the springs.

Replacing springs on back of set of bucket seats for 63 impala SS, need a picture or explanation as to how they go on. Old springs are long gone, need to know the correct direction they go. Do the loose portion of the springs go to the bottom and the caged part on the top or the reverse...

Finishing up on my 1963 Impala SS and realized when putting in the console that the lock assembly is broken, won't latch. I also found out the plug for the wiring on the rear that goes to the rear console courtesy light and console light and switch had been cut off. Does anyone happen to have...

They look good to me let me know the total cost and I will send you a check. My zip code is 16602

Original tach came with the car. What type of filter do I need to try?

Thanks for the replies, just confuses me. I may just have to live with it.

stock distributor with Petronix

I am looking for the plastic wire covers that are just inside both doors that the wires run through and the carpet goes over. I am not sure of the exact name and as of yet have not been able to find them. Does any one know what they are called and are they available aftermarket. Thanks

When car is at idle or revved up tach reads. Once on the road it quits any ideas? Thanks

Got my quarter window frames back from the chrome shop. Ready to install the glass but need to know what pieces I need to do this. Do I use setting tape or felt? Also where do I locate what I need, not sure what the pieces are even called. I see several vendors with different items for mounting...

In your opinion, what is the best glass setting tape? I have seen rubber, and cork composition. What did my 63 Impala originally

I have bench bled the master cylinder each and every time that I have changed it.

will check the hose to look for defects, have replaced the master cylinder as a mechanic told me it may have an internal leak.

Got a new master cylinder. Friend that is a mechanic said may an interlnal leak maybe torn cup. Once it is bled and installed will go back to bleeding lines again. Any suggestions on a good power bleeder. Could the hose to the rear wheels be bad or collapsed?

Did a front disc conversion and am trying to bleed my brakes. After a couple quarts of brake fluid still no rear brakes. Have good flow from calipers while bleeding, and flow from the back brakes not a strong stream. Put car in the air and started engine let out the clutch and rear wheels still...