Hi guys.
I apologize for going off topic but thought you could help and it is a
problem relating to a cousin of our pickups.
My neighbor just bought a project car. Might be his first since high
school auto shoppe. It's a huge Caddy which was lowered a bit, all
exterior door hardware removed so that you have to open the doors
electronically ( I'm not sure if I like this or not: but the door panels
are smooooooth :} ) He is newish to the web, and has tried to get answers
on what the firing order are and which is cylinder #1, however he now has
two 'definite' answers as to which piston is number one, and multiple
answers as to the firing order. The previous owner put a nice big 4 barrel
carb in there... after seeing flames in the carb area half a dozen times
while he has tried to start it the past three days I offered to try to find
the answer for him if possible ( also loaned him the fire extinguisher I
bought recently while trying to get the straight six on my fire truck to
fire up :} )
The car looks to be a late 50's four door ( DOI !! I forgot to ask what
year is was while welcoming it to the neighborhood... sigh. ) sedan with
small to medium fins on the quarter panels. The engine is a 429. The car
has been modified in a number of ways, however we're hoping the basic
engine information still applies.
Does anybody know of a list or forum which is as useful for Cad owners as
this one is for '50's Chevy Pickups?
Many thanks for your help.
BTW: While I am spouting off I thought I might post a semi related
question of my own. I just got the L Fender for my '53 3/4 ton back... I
put it back on to get the truck mobile again, however plan to remove it
soon once I have the sand blasting cabinet I just got acquired and
running. I was curious about what to do with parts I blast clean regarding
the pitting? Especially parts which people can see. I've been told that
years ago those who could would blast the part clean, perhaps seal it, then
use lead or tin to fill/smooth it out before priming and painting. What
would one use today? ( my guess is lead is out: my neighbor would call the
hazmat team before I even lifted the lead to apply it <g> ) I'm concerned
about both the look and feel of the part but also the strength of it..
bondo on a fender support seems silly and useless, but I would like the
support to look ' good ', not pitted then painted should anyone look under
the front fenders.
Thanks again for your help!
Paul
'53 AEC Chevy 3/4 Ton
'53 REO M35 Fire Conversion
www.paulathomas.com/images tho my ISP seems to be under attack
right now....
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