Category: Forward Look Forum

headers that fit? Or better exhaust manifolds?

Has anyone found headers that fit the 60-64 Big Block full size cars? I have a 1960 Chrysler Windsor that I plan to put in a 413 with long ram manifolds on, and I would like to add some headers, or at least some better flowing cast iron manifolds. Anyo…

58Belvedere is a genius and an asset to this forum.

Volvo heater valve worked perfectly on my 57 Belvedere and saved me more that half the cost. Thanks 58!

New article on the 1960 Dodge Polara & Matador

Incredible cars!

Curbside Classic: 1960 Dodge Matador & Polara—Incredible Cars Somehow Overlooked – Curbside Classic

1958 Plymouth 318 – four barrel rebuild kit??

My car runs ok but been thinking I should rebuild the carb. Most shops around me charge $275 and up for that service and I’ve done a few rebuilds in the past and not hard. My question is, does anyone know where to buy a rebuild kit for the factory Carter/AFB 4 barrel carb that came on the 318 in 1958? Tried looking at some of the numbers on the carb but just not sure.

Thanks in advance.

Better/thicker 318 valve cover gasket – where to buy

Good morning all,

I’ve noticed that the Fel pro cork gaskets I used on my valve covers do not seem to be thick enough. I’m not sure if there is a slight bow in the valve covers, but once the three bolts are tightened down I can still move the lower edge in the center of the valve cover gasket back and forth. This is causing some oil to slowly splash and leak onto the exhaust manifolds. The cork gaskets also do not allow me to use the ears to bend over the prongs on the valve covers to…

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Where to install a manual heater shut off for my 1957 Plymouth Belvedere

I’m going to install a manual gate valve on one of the heater hoses. Does it matter which one? Red hose or black? What direction does the water flow?
IMG_20231216_105958217.jpg flow? See picture and thanks!