BudW's Recent Activity
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BudW replied to the thread 79 Diplomat.
A nice looking car! It is an M-body, but there are tons of parts that interchange with the F-body (except for some exterior sheet...
Dec 8, 2018 at 2:05 PM -
BudW liked Dr Lebaron's post in the thread Dec 7th.
Here's a big reason things are forgotten. [ATTACH]
Dec 8, 2018 at 2:00 PM
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BudW replied to the thread FOR SALE 1980 Aspen R/T parts car or part out.
G&K Automotive Fab: forum rules - need to have a price attached to the ad. If car was 1400 miles closer (and priced right) I might take...
Dec 8, 2018 at 8:34 AM -
BudW replied to the thread FOR SALE 1980 Aspen R/T parts car or part out.
All FMJ differentials interchange – except for the early 7¼” – which had a 2½” tube diameter. The late ‘70’s 7¼” (until '89) have a 3”...
Dec 7, 2018 at 7:48 PM -
BudW liked ttocs15's post in the thread WANTED Turn signal handle for 1980 Volare.
Seems like these plastic ones are super fragile. I am thinking of just making a custom metal one. I just talked to a machinist buddy who...
Dec 7, 2018 at 7:37 PM -
BudW replied to the thread WANTED kickdown linkage.
To the original poster, are you looking for a 2-bbl or 4-bbl setup – for I didn’t seen that mentioned anywhere. The picture above is a...
Dec 7, 2018 at 7:35 PM -
BudW replied to the thread Super Coupe Restomod Project.
I’m not excited about taking my car apart – but the (no A/C) dash pad and (4-door) A-pillar trim are in wonderful shape on my wagon and...
Dec 7, 2018 at 7:28 PM -
BudW replied to the thread Super Coupe Restomod Project.
I like the work they performed. The problem we have is the console lids haven’t been available for decades – nor are they being...
Dec 7, 2018 at 6:45 PM -
BudW replied to the thread CARB CABLE LENGTH.
I have not owned a /6 before (worked on plenty, though) – nor have I personally measured any throttle cables for length. All I did was...
Dec 7, 2018 at 6:16 PM -
BudW attached a file to the thread FI is long gone and dash don't work.
The story on post # 22 explains a lot. Good news is it is fixable and is most likely caused by the (lack of better term) butchered...
Dec 7, 2018 at 5:39 PM
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BudW attached a file to the thread "heater blower not working"....
When someone mentions “blower” – it generally refers to air flow, aka the blower motor circuit. My question is the car mentioned a...
Dec 6, 2018
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BudW replied to the thread How to fix loose steering?.
The steering gears on our cars is a known problem area. Basically, it was designed in the early 1960’s (or before?) and was decent in...
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BudW attached a file to the thread How to fix loose steering?.
Parts that can cause “play” in steering (in no particular order): - Loose or failed wheel bearings - Loose lug nuts or wheels with...
Dec 6, 2018
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BudW attached a file to the thread CARB CABLE LENGTH.
I had compiled this list (top part) from a Pioneer (brand name) catalog and lower part from internet sources. I’ve not made any...
Dec 6, 2018
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BudW attached a file to the thread FI is long gone and dash don't work.
I can see this going a couple of different ways: One is a defective cluster (or wiring). The other would be powertrain electronics...
Dec 6, 2018
