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  1. Thread: Help!!

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    Help!!

    the timing cover on my 1964 Sklylark with a 300 cu in engine was damaged by improper maintenance before I purchased the vehicle. The mechanic is going through the engine now to replace gaskets and...
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    Thank you for the clarification. Nice to know...

    Thank you for the clarification. Nice to know that everything appears to line up and that I appear to the have original drivetrain :)
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    I am somewhat confused... The date number on the...

    I am somewhat confused... The date number on the tag is 298.. That would be October 24'th (1964 is a leap year). The fender tag on the car has a date code of 06C which would indicate the third week...
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    Awesome! Thank you.. That's the information I...

    Awesome! Thank you.. That's the information I was looking for!
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    Transmission data decode

    Hi, I have a 64 Skylark with the 2-speed automatic transmission. Just had everything cleaned up and found the transmission plate.

    8418

    I am pretty sure the '35' at the top is the model number...
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    I have 1964 body and chassis service manuals.. ...

    I have 1964 body and chassis service manuals.. It lists tools like J-21104 & J-6335 ...

    Searches for those numbers isn't very useful. Was hoping someone knew if a 'kit' that contained the tools...
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    Tool advice needed

    Hello,

    In preparation for a complete paint job, and in order to save a bunch of $$, I want to as much disassembly on my '64 skylark convertible as possible. I want to remove all of the bumpers,...
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    Fabrication help/question

    I have absolutely zero fabrication skills/tools, but would like to mount one of these:

    https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07F84VVB4/?coliid=IO39QO1GUFT1Y&colid=3SCSIGGPYZJG9&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
    ...
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    Was planning on using 6 GA wire from the battery...

    Was planning on using 6 GA wire from the battery to the 30A circuit breaker. The relay will be hooked up directly to the circuit breaker and the distribution block. The reason for the relay is so...
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    Adding circuits to a 64 skylark

    Hi,

    Over the winter, I hope to add some electrical components to my '64. Rather than try to tie into existing fuses, I am considering adding a 4 or 6 terminal distribution block with blade fuses...
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    I ordered used originals from eBay this morning.....

    I ordered used originals from eBay this morning.. Time will tell..
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    Not sure how 'inferior' the reproductions are,...

    Not sure how 'inferior' the reproductions are, but thank you..
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    Shop manuals

    Have a '64 skylark convertible in decent shape, looking to purchase chassis and body manuals.. I see that Rock Auto has two versions one from 'Dave Graham" and the other from "Bishko".. Has anyone...
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    Thank you for the advice.. The cell phone holder...

    Thank you for the advice.. The cell phone holder is set up between the driver and passenger and the charging cord would be there as well, so no danger of imperial entanglements lol
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    hmm

    Am considering another option as well..

    Next to the lighter is the 'Accessory' switch that used to raise/lower the convertible top. Long before I bought the car, a rocker switch was added to the...
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    I have a regular adapter that I use, but it's...

    I have a regular adapter that I use, but it's touchy in the cigarette lighter. Also like the idea of having the volt meter to keep an eye on the battery / generator.
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    Thanks for the suggestion.. I will see what...

    Thanks for the suggestion.. I will see what mounting locations are available and see if I know someone with some fabrication skills.. I have zero! lol..
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    In a quandry, need advice

    This probably sounds silly to some, but I can't decide what to do. I have a '64 skylark convertible that's almost all original and in pretty good shape overall. Runs and drives nicely, no rust and...
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    Engine and valve cover color

    Hi,

    I have a 1964 Skylark with the 300CI 2BBL engine. I am planning on painting the engine and engine bay over the winter. According to the 'reference' section here, that engine should be...
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    Success!!!

    I took the kick panel off and removed all the cardboard & duct tape covering the vent. After lubricating the cable (with lithium grease), I was able to get it to move..The moving part of the vent (a...
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    Thank you!!

    Thank you!!
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    Interesting product I came across

    I have a 64 skylark convertible that I am just starting to work on. I hate the fact that it only has the 3 idiot lights on the dash, but don't want to ruin the originality that it has.. the dash is...
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    I am one of those people who 'name' their cars......

    I am one of those people who 'name' their cars... This is officially 'Gracie'.. 8046
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    Apologies for the confusion.. I meant the toe...

    Apologies for the confusion.. I meant the toe panel vents near the floor, not the vent windows (small triangular windows near the front of the door). Those are manual and both work just fine. It's...
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    Were you able to follow the link to the...

    Were you able to follow the link to the walk-around? Thanks for the tips.. The next project on the list is to get the horn working.. Trying to troubleshoot that now. I get continuity through the...
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