Author: Dave Baro

Picture of proper installation of splash guards 66 300

Can anyone post a quick picture of a 66’ 300 front splash guard installed and routed correctly?
Thanks

383 water temp

I know this sounds ignorant (and there are many variables) but what would be a “normalâ€� or acceptable water temp running at 70 mph at an outside air temp of 85-90 degrees? I’m running a 180 degree thermostat and I’m showing between 192 and 200…

Paint stripe over chrome

Help!
I just re-chromed my 66′ 300 tail light bezels. There is a quarter-inch black satin stripe on the lower bezel that I’m having a hard time getting to adhere to the chrome. What is an effective way of painting this stripe?

How do I get this thing out?

How do I take the light bulb socket out of these back-up light housings without destroying the socket? I’d like to use the socket again after rechroming the housing. It’s a rookie question but I’ve never disassembled one of these and I don’t w…

Re-installed radio won’t work

Does anyone know what would prevent my radio from turning on after re-installing it?

A clock repair dictated removal of the ashtray assembly and the radio. After reinstalling the radio will not power up. Took it back out and successfully bench tes…

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66 Coupe

Location: Tampa, FL

Brake Booster swap

Hi,
I’m new to the Forum and this is my first post. I have a 66 300 coupe.

Can I swap my Midland Ross power brake booster (which has failed) with a Kelsey Hayes Booster? I can find a KH rebuilt booster but can’t find a MR rebuild.

Thanks