Barry it is original and was modified from WWII time frame. I will send pictures if you want. You can have the assembly for the freight I would like to...
Barry it is original and was modified from WWII time frame. I will send pictures if you want. You can have the assembly for the freight I would like to...
Hi Jere, What I am looking for is a spare axle for my J2. It sounds like the unit you have would be of a lighter duty than mine. Barry ... From: Jere Krieg ...
Barry: You are correct in that you need a heavier duty "V8" diff assembly for you J2. Or, you can convert (pretty expensive) to a quick change. We use modern ...
E .Dean, Thanks for the info. Barry ... From: edeanbutler To: Allards@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 9:29 PM Subject: RE: [Allards] Palm...
hello just wanting to know if there where any major problems i should be looking out for ? the car is being shipped back to the uk and should be with me before...
Would those in the group with Cadillac engine assembly experience give me your advice on the following" I have gathered, over the years, 3 different "49-"63...
... give me your advice on the following" ... Manifold Gasket Sets - 1. Thin sheet steel with stamped raised rim around each intake port opening - 2. Black...
I believe that a metal sided gasket is to allow dissimilar expansion to take place. A plain gasket is usually a cheap aftermarket. ... From: tom657753 To:...
I put a switch on Andy Picarriello's K2. I will look in my customer file tomarrow, and let you know what we used. Barry Parker/ Vintage Metalcraft....
Great, thanks Barry, much appreciated! Peter 434.426.8506 ... customer file tomarrow, and let you know what we used. Barry Parker/ Vintage Metalcraft....
I would think that literally ANY brake light switch which you can fit into place will work. I do not think there are meaningful differences in actuation...
Thanks Dean. The reason I asked is that the one I took off has a larger orifice than a 'spare' one I had around (from a Jaguar),which I fitted, but didn't...
Peter: It will be interesting to see what eventually works for you! Dean _____ From: Allards@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Allards@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ...
I believe it's a Ford Model A switch. Peter Bowman <bowmanpj@...> wrote: Can anyone tell me a proper replacement for the brake light switch on a 1951...
When I replaced this switch on my K2, I found that the same basic switche was used on a lot of different British cars. The only differences I found were in...
Thanks Larry, I actually found a switch at my local NAPA store that I'll install tonight and see if that works. Once I have brake lights I can hit the road!...
Peter has asked me an interesting question about the switches and knobs on the dash of the K-2. I don't know the answer, so thought I'd ask the group. Both my...
At least with the J2's and J2X's, there does not seem to be a "standard" dash layout for switches. If one looks at period photos, they are nearly all ...
My K2 was acquired back in '76 and it, too, had some unused switches on the dash and they didn't all match. Over the years as we dug around under there it was...
My K2 was acquired back in '76 and it, too, had some unused switches on the dash and they didn't all match. Over the years as we dug around under there it was...
I do not think there were any hand throttles fitted by the works except where hand controls were fitted as part of disabled control conversions. As far as...
Beg to differ with you Dave on hand throttles. I have a few examples removed from dismantled M and P types. They screw in and out and were connected to the...
Sorry, I was wrong about the headlights for the K-2. They are controlled by the combination ignition and light switch. I found some other period magazine...
My Ardun powered J2 (chassis 1693) had one of these hand throttles. It did not travel beyond a high idle (say 1800 rpm or so). I figured it was for warming the...
I forgot windscreen wipers in the list I compiled! Oil level gauges were sometimes installed in several brands of English car. I had one in an Aston Martin and...
Interesting discussion! The 2 pull knobs on my K2 (ex-Larry Young) are both of the electrical type (wire connectors on the back), and not any type of...