Author: NormanPlombe

I’m NOT making a rag joint out of a hockey puck. I’d rather not stack up VW parts either. I’d expect that even the $200 NOS ones have been sitting so long that they rubber would crack and crumble almost immediately too. Does anyone have a non-jury r…

1966 300/Newport, etc Power steering box, pump, hoses,brackets, etc. Swapped to manual and I have everything that came off it. 383. It worked fine before removal. $600 plus shipping.

I’m taking the cowl off my ’66 300 to get to fender bolts. I’ve got the front screws out and wipers off, but cant seem to pull cowl off. Do I need to remove the trim at base of windshield, and if so, how?

I’m taking the cowl off my ’66 300 to get to fender bolts. I’ve got the front screws out and wipers off, but cant seem to pull cowl off. Do I need to remove the trim at base of windshield, and if so, how?

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I’m considering Edelbrock’s top end kit for my ’66 383. Their catalog lists their application as 1968-up. Anybody know what’s different about the earlier 383’s that makes their setup not fit? I thought just about all 383s had the same head geometry….And, yes, I’ve tried calling/messaging Edelbrock. It’s been eternal hold literally for over an hour and no reply to messages. They’re apparently in the middle of a move to TN and customer service seems non existent.

I’m wanting to swap…

383 Aluminum Heads and Intake

I’ve found that I get more “action” on here by starting an argument. So, here ya go: I HAVE THE ONLY ORIGINAL-PAINT METALLIC MAUVE 1966 300 DROP-TOP in existence. Prove me wrong. Seriously, can anyone lead me to reliable production numbers for this car/color? I honestly can’t imagine anyone wanting to buy a pink car, and I’d love to respray mine, but the original paint is in great shape and I think I may have something pretty rare here that’d be a shame to lose.

I’m NOT making a rag joint out of a hockey puck. I’d rather not stack up VW parts either. I’d expect that even the $200 NOS ones have been sitting so long that they rubber would crack and crumble almost immediately too. Does anyone have a non-jury rig solution to this mystery? I never would have predicted this would be a tough one! I cannot find a by-application rag joint or repair kit other than NOS. I cannot and would not use the solid aluminum one offered by Bouchillon, as my…

’66 300 Rag Joint. “am I the crazy one?”