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Does anyone know of a company or individual who casts alum parts?
Thanks

Hey All,   I'm looking at replacing the '55 pontiac rear in my coupe with a Ford Explorer 8.8 Rear. My coupe has a Pontiac 421 BB in it, Is this rear end Strong Enough? I wanted a 9" but these 8.8 Rears already have Disk Brakes and they are easier to find Used. Cheers  :0-0

Hello everyone,
                       I would like to repair the grille on my '39 Olds. One of the Horizontal bars is missing. Does anyone know someone who can repair my grille? I think its made of Pot Metal?

Would it be possible to take my grille and make a form with it to CAST an aluminum Grille. Does anyone know someone that Casts Alum?

Cheers :b-d:

Hello All,
             I'm going to be taking the Original Rear Suspension out of my 39 Olds Coupe to replace with something NEW, any Ideas? 4-Link, Ladder Bar, Leaf Spring? My coupe is a Driver so I want a system that delivers a good ride with the ability to handle the Power from the 421 ci Pontiac that powers the car.

Hello guys,
I saw in my latest issue og Street Rodder that the NSRA has added a couple new events and one is in my home town, Milwaukee,WI. The dates are July 15-17 and its going to be held at the State Fair park which is only about 10 blocks from my house.
I've been to the Louisville show and I couldn't beleive how big it was.
I know the Milwaukee show won't be that big but I hope the turn out  is big enough for NSRA to continue holding it.
Are any of you guy's thinking of coming to the Milwaukee Nationals ?
Would love to meet some of you guys.

Randy

I have a '66 Pontiac 421 with a TH-400 in my '39 olds. The engine is original with cast iron intake and heads. I put a 185 deg thermosat in to see if the engine would run cooler and it does. On the highway or when the elec. fan is on it runs at about 195. The original thermo was a 195 deg.
unit. At what Temp should I have the fan turn ON? Right now it turns on at
200 deg But while the car is not moveing the temp gauge fluctuates between 195 and 210, and the fan cycles is that OK?

Problem:The above may be linked to the problem I have. After the engine is up to Temp. it pings under moderate acceleration. I run 92 octain fuel. If I add some octain booster it stops pinging but Id like to get away from having to buy booster all the time. The inital timing is set at 6deg btc. and the vac. can is set to add about 6-7deg more for a total of about 12deg at idle. The centrifical advance starts coming in at 1200 rpm, could this be to early?
I was told the problem could be solved if I replaced the 60's style cast iron heads with a set of Edelbrock alum heads. The resons givin where:
1-the new heads have hardened seats.
2- the Alum heads transfer heat better than the Iron heads.

Is any of what I was told TRUE ? I put a lot of blood,sweat and tears into my Olds and love driving it But I want to fix this problem before it causes ENGINE DAMAGE! I would be greatful for any help.

Thanks, Randy