Just hooked it all up. Connections were very solid and I put shrink tube on everything. Works perfectly. Thanks for all the advice. I used 10g....
So I just wire it in series between the regulator and the solenoid? Everything else stays where it is? Is 12g wire big enough? I have some of...
I recently purchased a triple gauge cluster from autometer with the mechanical temp and oil pressure gauges and the ammeter. I have a new walks...
New condenser? I had the same symptoms and it was a bad condenser.
I recently bought a NOS channel from kaiserwillys for my ‘59. It is a little pricey at $120 but was the only place I could find one. It is listed...
Well I couldn’t wait so I just took it apart. 1. There was a big piece of junk between the needle and seat 2. The float was adjusted to 5/16, per...
Thanks for the info. I’ll tear it down and let you know what I find. Happy 4th!!
Finally got my restoration nearly complete. Recently rebuilt the YF carb with a kit from Walcks with the Viton tipped needle. Took it on a test...
Wow! That’s pricey. I have my original but unfortunately the speedo gear is seized. I had an extra aftermarket one that I’m using just to get on...
Resolved! Thanks for your input. Yep, Omix does it again. Took the strap off and hooked the jumper to the “S” terminal and connected the wire...
With ignition off, resistance at the sender terminal of the gauge to ground is around 23 ohms. It just doesn’t make sense that the needle goes the...
Finishing up a complete restoration of my ‘59. I just installed a new fuel and temp gauge in my ‘59. Both sending units are new as well. When I...
Success! Thanks for the advice. Annealed it. An hour or so with a hammer and dolly. Turned out pretty good. Edges of the lip are a little rough...
All great ideas. I’m gonna probably try a combo of all of those. I’ll post some pics after
To anneal it - heat it up and then let it cool? How many cycles?
One of the last things I need to do on my ‘59 tub before primer/paint is to fix the PTO hole. Bubba got to it and it’s all beat up. I was gonna...
Yes I used Walcks ubolts and shocks. I'm going for an original restoration and wanted to restore to original ride height. I though about the BDS...
Just installed a complete set of front and rear springs from Walcks on my ‘59 restoration project. They came stamped “Made in U.S.A.” And their...
Sorry for the late reply. Just got home from work. I measured the rims and backspacing is 3 3/4”. IIRC that is standard for all Willys vehicles....
I think timgr is correct. The mounting surface and backside are both gray. Planning on putting a set of SuperTraxion 7.00x15 or L78’s on them?...
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