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The six shooter I just restored has the same carb. When it sat for a couple weeks it was a bit grumpy to start and with a simple prime it lit right off. It had a new fuel pump. Any car that sits will have the gas evaporate out of the carb. A month can do it on some cars. My car has an...

Bro Steve, If you want an inexpensive wiring harness try this company. they make small compact fuse blocks with just the amount of circuits you need for a vintage car without power butt warmers and remote heated mirrors with side marker lights!! I installed the 9 + 3 in my brothers 51 Chevy...

Dad, I have wired two cars with American Auto wire. They are a "custom" wiring harness that needs lots of patience to install. They have great directions and there wire size and quality is the best of the best. If you want power seat and power window circuits they are the way to go. They use...

Hawaii here I come!!! Not!! I am on vacation every day!!! Your Friend Rob

Dad, you are the man!!! Rob

Hey Bro! I have no free time, but love my job!! Just put a Yukon nodular iron case with Detroit TruTrac Posi 35 spline carrier in the Stang. New Moser 35 spline axels are going in tomorrow! Daytona pinion carrier and 1350 U joint with Strange U-joint girdles!! Bigger is better!! Now I will...

As long as the beer is dark and smooth!!!

The post closest to the starter cable is not fed by the ignition. It is only hot when the key is in the start position. Its purpose is to provide 12 volts to the ignition system when the starter is engaged to assist in the start up. When the key is released to the run position this post is...

Gary, Nice Stuff!! You would need to air brush my old car to make it that straight!!! Rob

I just installed the Pertronix Ignitor One on the 68 six shooter I just finished. Used the Pertonix 40511 coil as recommended. Pertronix systems DO NOT work well with stock coils, but I have seen some be ok. I always use a Pertronix coil in these installations. My 68 six shooter is running...

12 volts is correct. Ford designed its ignition system with a ballast resister wire as already spoken to. To drop the voltage to the points to 7 or 8 volts to reduce wear to the points in the "run" position . The wire from the starter solenoid identified, is a back feed to the ignition system...

Steve, That would be a hoot for sure. My brother owns a 92 S/C Bird that we have put a larger blower, long tube headers and 2.5 exhaust. bigger injectors and blah blah blah. It is a 5 speed with 3.23 gears. It is a rocket ship of a V6. But it is about as wide as a 390 motor!! With all the...

She be a three speed el-manual. A 5 speed would be a huge upgrade!! Rob

Well I finally finished the 1968 Mustang six shooter coupe. I need to take a few more pics, but this car was totally restored by me with the exception of the rear end. All new suspension, brakes, engine, tranny, interior, vinyl top, all chrome, radio and speakers, heater box and core, dash...

Perfectly said brother!! Rob

Dad, I sent you an e-mail about your spare 4300. Have you seen it? Son

I agree for the amount of cold starts a daily driven motor was subjected to back in the day sitting outside in the elements. Our cars are toys and they sit in garages and lead a pampered life compared to back then. And some of our garages even have heat in them. These cars are started cold a...

Mike, Oil types and brands will generate about a much discussion as the election of a president for our country! You are correct in what I said. Our cars are now toys and not subjected to the rigors of daily driving in cold weather. In my experience with older engines with miles on them, is...

My guess is the ignition switch itself. I have seen this a few times. Seldom is it the wiring itself. Steve and Dad are right on. In the "start" position 12 volts is provided to the points and coil, via the starter solenoid. When you release the key to return to the "run" or "on" position...

Fifty never looked so good!!! Rob