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The ones I have seen are/were brown. Lindsay

As far as I can remember and what was in my '66 Fury, there was no finish applied. As CBODY67 stated it appeared as masonite. The problem in reproducing at home would be the cutout slots for the speakers. Of course, if you put aftermarket grilles over the speakers, problem solved. I bought a...

A relay does not eliminate power demand. Think of the starter. It is the heaviest load in the whole system. If it did not recieve that heavy current, it could not crank the engine. That circuit contains a starter relay which lessens the load in the starter switch and, along with the solenoid...

This is not popular here, but I have had good results having original springs re-arched and an extra leaf added. I've had this done at local shops. near me. The added leaf is installed just under the main leaf and runs the whole length- eye to eye. Cars sit as they should and ride well. Both...

Thanks! Great car! Great video! Your improvements are Tastefully done and maintain the "feel" of the car. Work on these beautys is never "finished". That is the lure of the hobby- always plans for the future. Now, after over 30 years, I am re-doing what I did when I first bought the car. Still...

Remember that the only time there will be movement at the point indicated by your yellow arrow is when the adjusting bolt is turned to set ride height. other than that, the assembly moves as a unit, held tight by the torsion bar preload. The space you pointed out is "set" when the shaft is...

Last one I removed was in my '66 Fury. I removed the rad, fan and carb. I made a plate to bolt to the intake in place of the carb. The plate has a vertical plate welded to it which mounted directly to the "cherry picker" shop crane arm. No hook or chain used. I supported the manual trans...

I had planned to work until I was 69, but when the general manager was forced to retire (health concerns) and the company put me directly under the company president, I "toughed it out" for two years and retired just before my 65th birthday. I have not regretted that decision for a single...

I agree with cleaning, opening drains and flushing. However every time the car is washed or out in the rain, the cowel is flooded and will remain wet, especially in the crevases, for who knows how long. This is ideal conditions for rust. I've wondered if anyone has thought of spraying, fogging...

Stev, you have a big project on the go! I admire your ambition and know you will succeed! If someone else can do it- you can do it if you are willing to ask questions and invest the time. You will also need tools and material. Princess Auto is a good source for tools and equipment. It is my...

Is this the original engine? What has been done to it in 56 years? Does it burn much oil? Before tearing into it, Perform a dry/wet compression test to determine the health of the rings and valves. If the timing chain and gears are original, they should be upgraded. Loosing a few plastic timing...

Our C Bodys were when built, among the best engineered cars on the road. They were built to be driven in demanding circumstances and survive. Well, the cars we own are testamony to this! Barring serious exposure to the dreaded road salt and major collision damage, they have triunphed over 50...

I'm sure others have more info on this, but my '63 had an inline filter in one of the lines to the cooler in the radiator. Might look there. Lindsay

Losing a parent is very difficult, but they live on in our memories. Cherish the good ones and share them with friends and family. God Bless you and yours. Lindsay

I found that careful use of a heat gun will easily remove the wrinkles in the vinyl around the arnrest bases. That hole is another matter...... Lindsay