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Can someone (Alvin) please post a picture of the brake and clutch line routing alone the firewall for a SRL/SPL. Mine are a mess, crossing over and...

The seats in the '68 were in need of new covers. The old custom fabric was rotten and splitting.
I stripped the seats to the frames and had the...

Hey all, did a little searching and couldn't find a specific answer for the easiest way to coat the insides of the frame rails to prevent rusting. I...

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The speedometer in my 2000 has read off since I bought a couple of years ago. Just wondering if there is a fix and how involved it is....

I took off the worst of the seat rails in my set and started cleaning them up; lots of rust. Everywhere I could get a wire wheel it came off pretty...

What other wheel brand center caps can be used with Panasport wheels? Will VTO tall caps work with Panasports? I'm looking for a set of caps like the...

Need to remove the water pump and thermostat tower from red roadster block/head.

Any thoughts??

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I've been wondering for a while if the wiper motor is actually supposed to have two speeds. Both of my roadsters seem to have one speed but...

This is a response to Gregs 67 2000 post about oil sender issues. I had the same problems w/ my 66. I know the post was several months ago, but had...

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I am need some advice on removing the ignition tumbler from my 1967 flat dash. I am dropping the dash off to get powder coated tomorrow and have...

This relay was liberated from the driver's side of my 69 1600, attached to the cable holder for the outside air vent. None of the wires were...

Hello community! I recently freshened up my steering components (lower ball joints, upper spindles, tie rods, center link, idler box) on my '68...

What started as simply rebuilding the 2 rear wheel cylinders has turned into more fun. I dropped the leaf springs and pulled out the rear end....

I started pulling apart the U20 that came in my 67.5 2L 00148. The upper chain tensioner was shimmed and the chain was tight, but it had a chain...

My first question on this site....My brake lights won't come on. When I turn on the headlight switch the lights all come on. When I press the brake...

After much hand wringing and angst over the options, or lack thereof, for updating from the vertical mount AM radio to something else , I ponied up...

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This might seem like a dumb question, but I am trying to locate the point in the bulkhead where the windshield washer pipe goes through to...

My '68 SRL occasionally puffs white smoke after long periods of idle. It runs good otherwise. Rebuilt engine has about 70K miles and completed 36...

I'm thinking of getting a replacement, but I heard 2 versions of what's needed to install, opinion 1 is it is easy, remove steering wheel, take out...

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I did a little search but did not see the size for the typical Momo steering wheel allen head screws.Anyone know? I want to order some. Mine...

Locating motor mounts for me is one of the biggest pains in engine r+r

This solution makes it much easier

Cut down two bolts that fit in the FRONT...

I'm going to use this thread to describe my approach to detail one way to design a panhard rod for those that may want to do this as well. The first...

Has anyone ever changed the alternator away from under carbs to other side. Seems like a good spot for it. I had to remove the shroud and radiator to...

Hello gang! This electrical novice needs some enlightenment. There is not a control module in this setup. (See pics below) There are two wires that...

HEY !! QUICK - BUT DUMB QUESTION ... On a Stock 1600 Do you HAVE to remove the drive shaft to pull the body form the frame ??

I have the car in mid...

Turn the key nothing. I jumped the starter, so that works. I have spark at the ignition. Where do i turn to next?

Sorry if this has been said already, I couldn't find anything when searching.

Do I need to take the doors off and build those braces when I remove...

Option Fail ......Update 05/19/2020: The method shown below is not as repeatable and easy as the press-off grind off methods.

- If you already...

What color were the calipers when installed new?

I am about to restore the soft top that came with my '68. I wanted to check how the frame mounts to the car? I can see a threaded post either side of...

DIY bleeder saves the wife from having to pump the pedals.

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Fill bleeder bottle with sufficient amount of brake fluid.
Top...

Hey everyone,

The outer half of my alternator fan/v-belt pulley destroyed itself on a recent drive (see photo). Just wondering if anybody has any...

I purchased a pair of upper a-arm spindles and bushings for my '68 SPL311, and I noticed (after fully re-assembling one side) that there are no...

Let's say you were putting a 5-speed transmission behind an H20..

And you had two types of clutch arms - A and B

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I rebuilt my engine a few years ago and everything is great, but I tend to beat on it pretty hard and would like to get some insight of what is going...

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this came off inside door and outside latch isn't working . 1520809089520978976758.jpg

now how does this go on again ?...

Just purchased some motor mounts for my 68 1600 and was wondering how is go about installing them. Use of either a jack or engine crane is helpful.

Greetings all, my wheels are off getting straightened and I'm considering replacing the front wheel studs with longer ones during the down time. I...

I’ve been have a problem since I bought the 1600 a year ago with power cutting out, sputtering, and not starting. All random. Well I just took a look...

Hi folks!
My rear overflow was puking gas after a short vigorous drive this week. I did some research here and YT and then cleaned and checked out...

Will the differential from a 411 wagon fit in a roadster housing?

Isn't there a TechWiki write up for the deck lid seal install process? Or would it be a thread somewhere? thanks

Hi all, I'm new to the website. it looks like a great place for info. I've had my 1970 2000 for 35 years here in San Diego and I've had a blast with...

Hi All,

I have a '68 1600 which has been upgraded to LED 1157 blubs and EF32RLNP flasher cans.

With the lights off the flashers work a treat....