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Q&A
Informative column featuring Old Cars Weekly reader questions about caring for antique automobiles answered by our well-respected answer man Kit Foster. Our most-read feature in our magazine, Q&A is now online to provide the nuts and bolts of classic car care at your fingertips.
Q&A with Kit Foster: July 26, 2012
Q. In the June 7 Q&A, reader Ron Brumka asked about adding air conditioning to his ’49 Ford without putting an air conditioner compressor on the engine. I have looked into this challenge in a similar yet different situation. I … More
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Q&A with Kit Foster: July 19, 2012
Q. I have a 1953 Plymouth Cranbrook that I have owned for many years. It has a flathead six with the Hy-Drive transmission. It has a safety clutch and can be driven like any three-speed “on the tree,” or you … More
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Q&A with Kit Foster: July 12, 2012
Q. Regarding the May 10 Q&A, Mr. Rosenberg should avoid using E85 in his ’92 Coupe deVille. In fact, unless a vehicle owner’s manual specifically says that it is OK to use, E85 should not be used. Use of E85 … More
Q&A with Kit Foster: July 5, 2012
Q. This picture is of a tail light I was given as a present several years ago. Do you know whether it is original equipment or an aftermarket tail/stop/license plate light? Also do you know what year it might have … More
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Q&A with Kit Foster: June 28, 2012
Q. I need to replace front shocks on my 1972 Olds 98 Sports Sedan. The original-equipment tire size was J78-15. I have installed P225/75R15 radials, with no handling or ride problems in 3,000 miles since 2005. Are OEM shocks, part … More
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Q&A with Kit Foster: June 21, 2012
Q. My 1988 AMC Eagle has a carburetor, same as my ’84, ’86, and ’87 Eagles. Kevin Kiewel, via e-mail. A. Indeed it does. In last week’s “last carburetor” response, I neglected to point out that the AMC Eagle lived … More
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Q&A with Kit Foster: June 14, 2012
Q. This is in response to Barbara Hollinger’s question in the April 19 Q&A about a truck fuel tank. The number 2MB4133P1 is, I’m 99 percent sure, a Mack part number. When I worked as a parts man for Mack … More
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Q&A with Kit Foster: June 7, 2012
Q. I have a 1960 Chevy Impala with a 283 engine. It appears to have stock 1960 heads, but the block serial number is F1007E. The manual states that the F code is a special fuel-injection engine built only in … More
Q&A with Kit Foster: May 31, 2012
Q. Why were the Chevy 348 or 409 engines never offered in the Corvette? I’ve never even read where anyone has ever transplanted one of those engines to a Corvette. Thomas Bittrick, Diboll, Texas A. The 396 became available in … More
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Q&A with Kit Foster: May 24, 2012
Q. Thanks for printing my letter regarding STA-BIL (March 1 Q&A). Kit says he needs more information. I thought I made my point that in owning the car 41 years, the only time I had the problem was the one … More
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