Recent content by GAK the Anorak

Hugely helpful. Thank you.

I'm replacing the radiator on my '71, 351c, v8. Car has been sitting for 25 years with fluids in it, including coolant. 1. I removed the first drain cap on the engine block but cannot loosen the second one--driver's side. Is it necessary to open and drain the second reservoir prior to replacing...

Ok! Mine is, in fact, a 1971 Mach 1, 351c, auto trans (c6). However, the Marti Report shows a 2 barrel carb. That’s throwing me off. Everything else seems to line up.

The only code stamped on the base is 10F-AAA

Sure. I will take a look when I get home. My Mach 1 came from the factory with a 351c and c6, but with a 2 barrel carb (per the Marty Report). I'll keep you posted later tonight.

Great. Thank you. I will check that number when I get home and post it.

This is a remanufactured Holley carb. The sticker identifies list # 3489 with e4-5024 following it. This should be a Holley 4160 I believe, but there is no transfer tube. I’m a newbie so any help identifying this is appreciated.

So damn nice!!

Got pics of the "after?" Mine is in very good shape for sure, which makes it much less daunting as a beginner. My biggest problem is impatience! Oddly, though, I'm enjoying being able to focus on one thing at a time . . . which is very much not like me.

[Day 1] My first car was a $500 '73 Volkswagen Super Beetle--bright orange. The garage down the street did the engine work and I drove it. I did some body work myself . . . I covered the hole in the passenger side floor with a heavy floor mat. Then, armed with a scraper for the inside...

AHHHH! Marti Report. I was wondering if there was anything like this. I am missing the door plate and would love that info.

Ahh...didn't see the option to direct connect. Sent my number.

I purchased the car from a family member's estate--was really glad to be able to keep it in the family. It wasn't stored well and collected some mold and mice. Hasn't been driving since '95. I hope to get it running over the winter, so I am working on getting the brakes freed up, fluids...

Absolutely. I'm very new to the vintage car scene. I would love to connect with others--I will have a ton of questions! Would love to see your '73.

Utica! Wow! I see you are in Clinton!