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#240 of 252 Re: Starter nightmare--Part 2 [boobtube] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 19, 2010 (10:53 am)

Replying to: boobtube (Oct 19, 2010 10:07 am)
Could you observe the flywheel possibly moving backwards? You have the B16 engine I believe, which is not a great motor and has only 3 main bearings holding the crankshaft. I'm wondering if the crankshaft play is bad enough to partly disengage the starter teeth from the flywheel? Sometimes the B16 crankshaft will actually split and still function!

#241 of 252 Re: Starter nightmare--Part 2 [Mr_Shiftright] by boobtube

Oct 19, 2010 (7:29 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 19, 2010 10:53 am)
The flywheel is moving in the right direction when it moves. Yes, I do have the B16 engine. I did have it running this summer by ignoring the noise and continuing to crank until it started. When I had pulled the starter out afterwards, the front third of the teeth were pretty worn. I had then replaced that bendix assembly with the used one that seemed to be ok. Here is a video of the culprit in action...
http://s1086.photobucket.com/albums/j444/Kielbalsa/?action=view&current=volvosta- rting.mp4

#242 of 252 How can I sell a hood?? by mark291

Oct 26, 2011 (7:57 pm)

Hello, I am new here and would just like to ask if anyone knows how I might be able to sell a new 1978 Plymouth Volare hood. It's factory primed and in its original factory box, and has been stored in my garage. Does anyone have any advice on how I can sell it or who I can contact?
 
Thanks.

#243 of 252 Re: How can I sell a hood?? [mark291] by texases

Oct 26, 2011 (8:30 pm)

Replying to: mark291 (Oct 26, 2011 7:57 pm)
There's Craigslist, Ebaymotors, or you could check Hemmings Motor News to either advertise it or to see if any Mopar parts suppliers would want to buy it.

#244 of 252 Re: How can I sell a hood?? [mark291] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 27, 2011 (7:51 am)

Replying to: mark291 (Oct 26, 2011 7:57 pm)
Be sure to figure out the shipping costs before you advertise, so that you can plainly state what it's going to cost someone to ship to them. Craigslist would be easier, because it's local.

#245 of 252 Needing money for restoration by johngault57

Oct 29, 2011 (1:09 am)

I am looking for somewhere i can get a loan to restore my 68' Cutlass Convertible. I am working on the engine right now and i have hit a wall. I need the engine at least to be finished before winter really hits.
It is financed through my bank and I have ok credit. I dont want to take another loan out from my bank. Is there any place that does loans for restoring classic cars? There is alot more that needs to be done but it is in overall good shape and it is worth quite a bit especially after im done.
I am new to restoring classic cars by myself and helped my dad alot with his 72' Charger but other than that i am lost.

#246 of 252 Re: Needing money for restoration [johngault57] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 29, 2011 (8:56 am)

Replying to: johngault57 (Oct 29, 2011 1:09 am)
Don't think this is even remotely possible unless you offer the car as collateral to someone on a personal loan basis (give them the title). Which you can't do because you already have financed the car? Basically you'd have to deal with some kind of loan shark, as this type of loan would be incredibly risky. if they loan you X dollars and you hit more snags (gee, does this ever happen with old cars? ), then you'll need Y dollars more, and the lender has a car that still doesn't run if he wants to call in the loan or file a lien against you for his part of the value of the car.
 
Easiest way, if you can do the homework, is to run up the engine bill on your credit card, and once billed, find another credit card offer where you get zero interest if you transfer the balance from one card to the other.
 
Or better yet, button 'er up for the winter and start saving your money.

#247 of 252 Re: Needing money for restoration [johngault57] by texases

Nov 02, 2011 (9:30 pm)

Replying to: johngault57 (Oct 29, 2011 1:09 am)
I agree, you'll be much better off restoring as your funds allow, not the thing to get in debt over.

#248 of 252 Re: How can I sell a hood?? [Mr_Shiftright] by mark291

Nov 09, 2011 (7:43 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 27, 2011 7:51 am)
Just want to say thank you to "texases" and "Mr Shiftright" for your suggestions on selling my Volare hood. I appreciate your help.

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