Recent content by Sickboy54

The re-build on the master cylinder/ booster for my 54 Special 40 turns out to be very expensive (I'm hearing possibly well over $500!!) . Since my car is a mild custom and I don't care about keeping all origional , I 'd prefer to go with a viable upgrade solution at that price. But I am heving...

After an interesting drive up 1-93 where I lost the brakes in my 54 Special today I have pretty much determined that the master cylinder is shot..Any advise on a simple upgrade? I'd rather improve than re-build....If there is not a fairley simple straightforward udgrade, any help in finding a...

Sorry if this has been covered before. But, the brake lights on my 54 Special stopped working. All 4 tail lights work, and the fuse is fine(which is the only troubleshoot the manual addresses)..Any ideas? Is there a ground wire on the master cylinder? (a pain to get at as my car's lowered)

Nice work , Gunter. Veeerryyyyyyyyy nice. Next time anyone tries to tell me 4 doors aren't cool, I have yet another place to refer 'em to.. Could you please tell us about the suspension you are running. Love the stance,,,the whole car is just so right... PS, I picked up this air cleaner at a...

Does any one know if 56 Special bumpers fit on a 54?

Sorry if this has been covered before . But , I have a pretty bad leak that seems to be coming from between the transmission case and the rear bearing retainer . I can't tell exactly cause my car sits pretty low, but this weekends plan involves a lift and a couple of guys from my club helping...

That 53 is a beautiful car as she sits.( But, if it were mine I'd chop and slam it anyway:bana:) Anyhoo , for pre-cut coil springs and spindles try Jamco. I've heard nothing but good things about these guys. As far as heating and slamming the springs you have ,don't do it. That's what was done...

Does anyone know what tail light lenses will fit on a 54 Special? I want to put on Blue Dots and from what I can tell these 56 Chevy lenses from Koolrides.com look really close. Has anyone done this?

Has anyone seen (or have pics of) GOOD chops of 54 or 55s? I dunno if it's possible with all the curved glass and am curious if anyone has been able to add to the roofs lines , not destroy them.

Same deal here. I have heated and smashed springs and the stance looks good, but the ride can be sketchy. Are any of y'all running Jamco cut coils? If so what cut and how's it working out? I want to go lower , but want it to drive right. Bags are probably the only way to go, maybe?

I'm looking for a re-build kit for my little Carter carb. ('54 264 Nailhead) . Any suggestions where I can get one? Thanks!

I really don't get it:clonk: . But, in beginning to try to solve a small stalling /re-starting problem ( addressed in a seperate , earlier thread) I raised the idle a bit. Suddenly the gas guage seems to work:jeez: . It never did before..What the??????????

I have a 54 Special with the origional 264 Nailhead. Here's the problem - After 2 runs of about 1/2 hour each tonight ( with everything running great) I was sitting ideling and the engine just died, as if I had run her outta gas (which was not the case). As I could not immediatly re-start , I...

My 54 Special is running way too hot. Guage is pinned, and hoses are really hot to touch, Radiator itself is not very hot, especially tword the bottom. I'm pretty sure the thermostat's good, and I already did a thorough flush and still have a problem. So I'm guessing I need prepare for the sad...

Not yet..But I'm real glad you chimed in and I now realize that you're the guy with that beauty of a 54:thumbsup: . Is that bagged or cut coils? I gotta replace the heated and smashed ones on my 54 at some point. BTW I'm in a couple of bands too/ Check www.myspace/thepuguglies.com and...