Author: rustytoolss

Been looking into the TPKD systems, there are 2 different styles (early 70 and back–and late 71 and up). Just wanting to ask which is better for a street cruiser/ driver (with a 2 barrel carb and 3.23 gears if that matters) Is there much difference b…

I’m looking for a stock unmodified 1968 727 valve body..actually , all I really need is the upper half with all the valves in it. My transmission connection passed away about 4 years ago. So what should I expect to pay for one ? 1968.

So how close are modern paint formulas to vintage colors ? In 1962 there was no BC/CC. I have the 1962 paint codes which was emanel (I think) Luminous Cordovan met paint code " S "& Luminous Brown met paint code " Y " . Both…

Might not be important..does anyone know what color primer was used back in 62 ? Doing a color change from Ermine White to Luminous Cordovan ( Burgundy-marron metallic). I know some people use different color primers for different body paint colors.

Can 1968 11" B/C body rear backing plates be installed on to a 1962 tapered axle ? … Can it be done? Just asking.

Got a question about the Stock 727 (wide ring and narrow ring) torque converters. I see about a 200 rpm difference in the stall speeds. How much of a performance change does that make ? What about how it would effect towing and even fuel mileage.

Might be able to get a 68 Newport for parts. How close would the rear axle Assy be to fitting in my 62 Belvedere ? Overall width and spring pearch width ? would be nice upgragde to have the flanged axles.