@JulietteP  I would concur with @ScaryLarryPants get those plates changed ASAP and his advice on using Reliable, who also offers a discount to Hagerty Driver's Club Members.   Here is their contact plus a couple of others that are trusted sources I would recommend: Reliable Carriers PH800-521-6393 website:  https://reliablecarriers.com/ Canton, MI This company offers a 10% discount for Hagerty Driver’s Club Intercity Lines, Inc.  PH 800-221-3936 website: https://intercitylines.com/  Warren, MA Montway Auto Transport PH 866-618-7655 website: https://www.montway.com/ Schaumburg, IL ... View more

@Chevy57  The procedure I have always used is turn the motor manually until the exhaust valve on cylinder number 1 just begins to open.  Then adjust the number 1 intake valve.  Loosen the rocker adjusting nut slightly until lash can be felt in the rocker arm. While spinning the pushrod with your fingers tighten the adjusting nut until you feel a slight resistance as you twist the pushrod. This “zero lash”, or the point where all the slack is removed. Turn the adjusting nut an additional 1/4 to 3/4 of a turn past this point (depending on the cam manufacturer's specs) to achieve optimal preload on the lifter. Follow this procedure to adjust each intake valve according to the firing order.  To adjust the exhaust valves a similar procedure is used. Turn the engine over until the intake pushrod moves all the way up. Rotate just past the maximum lift, where the intake will begin to close. The exhaust lifter is now at the base circle, and ready to be adjusted. Then follow the same steps of spinning the pushrods and tightening the adjustment nuts.   I would agree with @69BirdofPrey  1 ½ seems to be too much ... View more

It has been a rough couple of years for us car folks, with supply chain delays and shops backed up it is difficult to avoid the situation of having to wait while our cars are up on blocks waiting for parts or a spot in the shop. I have a couple of shops I can refer you to that are Hagerty preferred, but I can not guarantee they will not also be backed up.    Tennessee Classic Automotive PH 615-462-6800 website: https://www.tcacars.net/ Smyrna, TN Charlies Custom Creations PH 615-494-0076 Murfreesboro, TN Clark's Auto Restoration PH 615-633-3008 Bethpage, TN ... View more

@C88 As @ScaryLarryPants pointed out you may be able to source similar weatherstripping in bulk. Check out Metro Molded parts at https://metrommp.com/ here is a link to their bulk weatherstrip page. https://metrommp.com/seals/ I'm hoping you might find something that will fit.    As @hyperv6 pointed out you might find some usable weatherstripping in a salvage yard. I did a search using https://www.car-part.com/ . I wasn't sure where you were located so I ran a search off the zip code 48430, (which is the Center of the Universe) and I found several yards that at least had the doors so one would think they might have the weatherstrip, say prayer, a rosary, or commit an act of kindness and offer it into the universe and with some luck maybe one of these yards may have some usable seals still on the car. Here is a list of yards that showed a 4-door Celebrity in the yard to get you started: Smitty's Salvage Green Bay WI 800-236-6892 C&H Auto Parts Kansas City, MO 816-231-008 Joe's Auto Sales Whiteville, NC 800-262-5747 Farritor Auto Parts Broken Arrow, NE 308-872-6412 B and B Auto Parts 866-477-3969   Good Luck on this one! ... View more

@BG I would reach out the following: Thorson's Transport PH 416-742-0854 webpage https://www.thorsonsevt.com/ Ebtiboke, OT Canada   ... View more

@DarrellB I saw a General Dynamics M1161 "Gowler" LSV at a show recently. The Marines use these, great vehicles. They do pop up. This one sold on BaT 2 years ago. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2010-general-dynamics-m1161-itv-lsv-growler-4x4/  ... View more

Looking at the Georgia DMV website: https://dor.georgia.gov/motor-vehicles/motor-vehicle-titles-and-registration You are best visiting your local Tag Office. Be patient and polite, there may be a process to get it titled but if everything is on the up and up you will get a title, just might have to jump through some hoops is all! ... View more

A HeliCoil kit would be the fix for sure!   I would reach out to one of the following shops that should be able to help you out with the repair: Tristate Classic Car Restoration PH 732-410-4540 website: https://www.tristateclassiccarrestoration.com/ Cape Coral, Fl Tri-Five Performance PH 239-995-5657 Fort Myers, FL ... View more

I have some parts vendors for you below I think you will find helpful, however, I would consider looking for a parts car or two you can purchase, grab the parts you need and then strip off what’s left and sell that off. I have had great success with this method. I get the parts I need and typically earn my money back on the cost to purchase the vehicle, in fact, I have even made a little profit. I also find I meet other enthusiasts for the model I am working on and potentially other sources for parts.   Buick Venders: GM  Sports PH 209-462-4300 website: http://www.gmsports.com/  Stockton, CA Classic NOS website: http://www.classicnosparts.com/ Bob’s Automobilia PH 805-434-2963 website: https://bobsautomobilia.com/ Templeton, CA Fusick’s Automotive Products PH 860-623-1589 website: https://www.fusickautomotiveproducts.com/ East Windsor, CT Billions & Trillions of Parts PH 918-291-1966 website: http://www.gtoguru.com/ Tulsa, OK Old Buick Parts PH 908-369-3666 website: https://www.oldbuickparts.com/ Buick Farm PH 302-698-7701 website: https://buickfarm.com/ Clayton, DE ... View more

That wheel in blue could prove to be a challenge. I have some other vendors you can reach out to help you find the steering wheel. If they don’t have the part ask if they know who does:   Parts Vendors Dante’s Mopar Parts – PH: 609-332-4194 – website: https://dantesparts.com/ - 295 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062. Leading supplier of reproduction parts for classic Mopar cars, trucks & vans. Mopar Pro – PH 516-233-7788 web: http://www.moparpro.com/ Farmingdale, NY. The largest northeast vendor of vintage obsolete auto parts. AMS Obsolete – PH: 706-337-4606 – website: https://www.amsnos.com/ - 13459 Fairmount Highway, Fairmount, GA 30139. New, Used, Reproduction Parts for Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth from 1914 to present. Mopar Mall - PH 941-461-9005, website: https://www.moparmall.com/ Murrieta, CA – Great Mopar dealer, NOS, Reproduction   Auto Salvage Yards Moore’s Auto Salvage – PH 605-348-4926 web: http://mooresautosalvage.com/ Rapid City, SD. This yard specializes in Mopars and has an active rotation of parts. Wildcat Mopars – 503-668-7786 web: https://www.wildcatmopars.com/ Sandy, Oregon. Another great Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, and Desoto salvage yard   Resourceful Shops Blue Star Performance - PH 815-223-8424, website: https://bluestarperformance.com/  LaSalle, IL – These guys restore and sell cars, plus have an impressive parts inventory. Deception Pass Motor Parts – PH (360) 299-2582, website: https://www.dpmotorparts.com/  Anacortes, WA These guys restore and sell cars, plus have an impressive parts inventory. ... View more

Ames Performance sells the front windshield for your 1968 Pontiac GTO   Ames Performance Engineering – PH 800-421-2637 website: https://secure.amesperf.com/ Spofford, NH Call and inquire, they have a deep inventory as well of NOS and used parts not listed in the catalog.   You can also reach out to our favorite glass vendors Ira and Susan, let them know Hagerty referred you!   Glass Seeker PH 516-921-0033 ~ They can ship directly to you installer, and if you are a Hagerty Member they will bill us for the claim directly.   Other helpful Pontiac vendors: Sonic Motors – PH (231) -750-1421, 9110 Hickory Ridge Rd., Holly, MI 48442 PH (810) -750-1421 They have a deep inventory of NOS, OEM and reproduction parts Barry will have the best OEM used parts, maybe even NOS   Franks Pontiac Parts – PH 760-361-3242 web: https://www.frankspontiacparts.com/  Twenty Nine Palms, CA. This yard specializes in Pontiac parts and has an active rotation of parts.  They will have good quality used pieces as well ... View more

I would agree with Sajeev. I would want to know what brand/manufacturer built the brakes. Are they GM units? Ford? ETC. Do these match the master cylinder and also how are the lines run? Are you running a proportioning valve?  If the set up was working well prior to this, then I would look for any obvious seepage behind the master cylinder. I would also inspect the rubber hoses to the front and rear brakes. My last suggestion is have you tried bleeding the brakes? Does the fluid flow equally from each corner of the brake system? To restate Sajeev's comment, helping diagnose brakes is difficult to do in this format, so consider these only some ideas. Your best bet is to have the vehicle inspected by a professional shop. If we can offer any assistance in locating a shop please feel free to reach out to the Ask Hagerty Expert Service at the email AskHagerty@Hagerty.com   ... View more

On the 1968 Chevrolet El Camino the carpet simply covers the floor and does not go up the back of the cab. I have seen where some talented upholsters have covered this area and it does look a little cleaner and provide some decent sound deadening. ... View more

It’s difficult to diagnose anything over the internet, so take these suggestions with a “grain of salt” as I’m not standing there with you looking the vehicle over.   The start and stall condition could possibly be two things I can think of.   First, I would check your fuel pressure, it sounds like the float bowls are full of fuel at start up but there is a delay in fuel coming in. I’m wondering if it is a fuel pump perhaps on the way out.   Another thought I have it could be fuel related, I mean literally the fuel. If you are running blended fuel it could be evaporating out of the line after the engine shuts down and the fuel line picks up the radiant heat from the engine block and the fuel boils and evaporates. Current pump fuel is blended with alcohol which boils at a lower temperature than unblended fuel. You can purchase recreational fuel which is unblended with alcohol and intended to be run in recreational/marine usage. I run this in my carbureted 60’s era Pontiac and have found it starts right up after sitting for even a week, and honestly just runs better in general.   You can refer to the websites below to help you find alcohol free fuel here in your area. https://www.pure-gas.org/ https://www.goldeagle.com/tips-tools/find-ethanol-free-gas-near-map/   The hesitation off idle does sound like a lean condition as you transition off the idle circuit into the primary fuel circuit. You may be able to tune it out by simply turning the idle adjustment screw out a ½ turn. But it may need some internal jetting.   Again it’s hard to say without being there. ... View more

I would contact the following: Hammer and Dolly Automotive PH 231-421-1065 website http://www.hammeranddolly.com/  Garfield Auto PH 231-929-3862 website:https://www.garfieldauto.com/    ... View more

I spoke with Ronnie at Streamline Collision one of our Hagerty Expert Repair Shops in your area. He advised that you use Ramjet’s Speed Shop for any mechanical work. Here is their contact info. Ramjet’s Speed  PH 607-788-3012 website: https://www.ramjetsspeedshop.com/  13051 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85022 Ronnie also welcomed you to reach out to him as well if you needed any guidance: Streamline Collision PH 623-939-3033 website: https://www.streamlinecollisioncenterllc.com/ 13215 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85022 ... View more

I’m afraid there is not a company that makes a complete upholstery kit for your 1960 Mercury Monterey. I can give you a couple of companies to reach out to who may be able to provide a kit, otherwise, you may have to have it custom made at a local shop. I would first try reaching out to the following:   PUI Interiors PH 800-342-0610  website: https:∕∕www․puiinteriors․com  LaGrange KY Legendary Interiors PH 800-363-8804 website:  https:∕∕www․legendaryautointeriors․com  Newark, NY   I would reach out to the following upholstery shops in your area who could restore your interior back to stock:   MPB Restorations - PH 734-587-3597, 8805 Oakville Waltz Rd., Willis, MI 48191 Custom Upholstery Zone – PH 248-760-6979, 27290 Gloede Dr. #2, Warren, MI 48092 C.H. Schultz and Sons – PH 810-732-8320, 3258 Pasadena Ave., Flint MI 48504 ... View more

I think anyone of these vendors can help you out with this project!   Dynamic Custom Chrome PH 313-922-6455 website: https://dynamiccustomchrome.com/   5999 Bewick St., Detroit, MI 48213 Plating Technologies Incorporated PH 313-891-0531 19175 Mount Elliot St., Detroit, MI 48234 B & L Plating PH 586-778-9300 website: https://blplating.com/ 21353 Edom, Warren, MI 48089 Flint Bumper Mart, Inc. PH 810-744-0030 website: https://www.flintbumpermart.com/ 3114 Joyce St., Flint, MI 48529 Flint Metal Plating Inc. PH 810-785-5371 1109 E Stewart Ave., Flint, MI 48505-3699 ... View more

The font on the 1980 gauge is different then that of the 1970-1979 gauge.  I did see there are a few correct 1980-81 gauges currently on eBay.  https://www.ebay.com/b/Gauges-for-1980-for-Pontiac-Firebird/33672/bn_92593300?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5336728181&customid=&toolid=10001     The 1980-81 Gauge is not in reproduction but you can contact the following who may be able to assist you.  Sonic Motors – PH (810) -750-1421, 9110 Hickory Ridge Rd., Holly, MI 48442 PH (231) -750-1421 They have a deep inventory of NOS, OEM and reproduction parts Ames Performance Engineering – PH 800-421-2637 website: https://secure.amesperf.com/ Spofford, NH Call and inquire, they have a deep inventory as well of NOS and used parts not listed in the catalog. Franks Pontiac Parts – PH 760-361-3242 web: https://www.frankspontiacparts.com/  Twenty Nine Palms, CA. This yard specializes in Pontiac parts and has an active rotation of parts.      ... View more

You will not need a puller to remove the pulley, these have a key way on the pump shaft, so the pulley just slips on. (Ok, you may need to give it a little tap with a hammer, but a pulley would be overkill!) Typically these had a single bolt with a locking nylon thread, I think it's  7/8" nut. With the pump off the car just remove the pulley nut with an impact wrench. You mentioned you have two nuts on your pulley, I think one is the lock nut on the pulley itself, which if you don't have an impact you can use to hold the pulley steady with an open end wrench while you loosen the power steering pump bolt with a socket and wrench with a really long handle, because it will come off hard. Good luck! ... View more

I would reach out to the following vendors, if the do not have the fender I would inquire if they have any leads. Chuck’s Trucks PH 203-288-2769 website: https://www.chuckstrucksllc.com/ Hamden, CT Obsolete Pick-up Parts PH 613-257-7565 website: http://www.obsoletepickupparts.com/ French Lake Auto Parts PH 320-274-8497 website: http://www.frenchlakeautoparts.com/ Annadale, MN CTC Auto Ranch PH 940-482-3007 website: http://www.ctcautoranch.com/ Denton, TX ... View more

This is such a great story shining some light on a vehicle similar to the Tucker that was well ahead of it's time. ... View more

This is a 1966 389CID/325HP Block out of a Catalina YE = '65-'66 389cid/325 HP with auto trans 629185 = Engine sequntial number  9778789 = '65-'66 389 Block casting F246 = Date code F = June 24 = 24th 6 = 1966  June 24th 1966   You might enjoy this article: https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/identify-pontiac-engine-blocks/ ... View more

I have a couple of vendors who specialize in OEM Mercedes Benz parts that may be able to help:   Benzeen Auto Parts PH 877-247-1717 website: https://www.benzeenautoparts.com/mercedes-used-parts 3811 Recycle Rd. Rancho Cordova, CA, 95742 MBZ Parts PH 833-MBZ-PART website: https://mbzparts.com 500 Peach St., Merlin, OR 97532 Mercedes Benz Parts OC PH 714-944-0991 website: https://www.mercedespartsoc.com Orange County, CA Pelican Parts – PH310-626-8765 website: https://www.pelicanparts.com/ Harbor City, CA ECS Tuning – PH 800-924-5172 website: https://www.autoappraise.com/  Wadsworth, OH I have bought a lot of parts from here for my BMW, great prices, and customer service.  Miller’s Inc. – PH 714-557-0115 website: http://www.millermbz.com/ Phoenix, AZ   ... View more

They looked pretty tough on my 1967 LeMans.....just saying. ... View more

I would reach out to these vndors: Big D’s Vintage Tin PH 702-644-2800 email: bigdvintin@earthlink.net North Las Vegas, NV. Ford/Mercury/Edsel Salvage Yard Will MacDonald Obsolete Ford Parts – PH 812-359-4965 web: https://mcdonaldparts.com/ Rockport, IL. Excellent inventory of genuine Ford/Mercury parts. Green Sales Company – 513-731-3304 web: http://greensalescompany.com/ Cincinnati, OH. Amazing inventory of Ford/Mercury Parts Melvin’s Classic Ford Parts – PH 770-761-6800 web: https://www.melvinsclassicfordparts.com/  Conyers, GA. Excellent vendor of vintage obsolete auto parts. ... View more

Depending on when the car left the States I may be able to help with locations where the car was titled in the US. I'm afraid it will not have owner information. If you want to send me the VIN at AskHagerty.com I would be happy to research what we have. ... View more

I have a couple of resources for you. I would reach out to them and see if they have cylinder head you are looking for, and if the don't be sure and ask them if they have a referral.   Full Size Jeeps – PH: 386-788-8830 – Website: https://www.fsjjeepparts.com/ Dedicated to serving the needs of Jeep owners, they specialize in parts for Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, J Series Trucks, and any full-size Jeep model. Midwest Jeep Willys – PH: 386-788-8838 – Website: https://midwestjeepwillys.com/ Specializing in parts for Jeeps, Willys, & Kaiser-Jeep from 1941 – present. The Jeepsterman – PH: 314-798-6462 – Website: https://www.thejeepsterman.com/ Having a large inventory of in-stock NOS parts, new and used parts, they are dedicated to being the best parts source for 1941 – 1971 Willys & Jeeps. ... View more

Hagerty does not warranty the work of our Hagerty Expert Repair Shops. Any warranty would come from the shop. Inquire with the shop what their warranty is on labor.   ... View more

Well I didn't have much luck searching for on for you. I tried car-part.com but came up empty. You may want to run a search yourself and fill out the request form, there may be a yard with a Gremlin in their inventory they have not listed on the interweb. Below are a number of excellent AMC Venders that I would reach out to and see if they have one our possibly can provide a lead. Good Luck.   American Performance – PH 321-632-8299 website: https://www.amclives.com/collections/marlin-parts Galvin’s AMC Rambler Parts – PH 209-365-6315 website: http://www.ramblerparts.com/ AMC Rambler Restoration Parts – PH 516-935-5298 website: https://www.amcrambler.com/ AMC Store – PH 513-821-6200 website: https://www.amcstore.com/ American Parts Depot – PH 937-678-7249 website: http://www.americanpartsdepot.com/ XRV8 Race Parts – PH 830-992-1836 website: http://www.amcramblermarlin.1colony.com/ AMX Connection - PH 818-344-4639 Borth Auto Parts – PH 920-946-3859 website: https://www.borthautoparts.com/ ... View more

That was very helpful, your car is a hand-built hot rod, perhaps comparable to the Cobra Replicars. The VIN assigned by the State of PA should be fine. I would make sure you explain more in-depth about the origin of the car to the person at the desk of the Secretary of State (SOS) and that it is not a salvaged car so they can better understand what you have.  If you have any issues I would ask to speak to a manager to get a second opinion. In the end, the Ford may have to be inspected and be reassigned a VIN number, but I have bought similar cars and brought them into Michigan and had no issue so I think this is more a case of misunderstanding what you have. It may be worth a phone call to the SOS hotline at  888-767-6424 for some clarity and advice. ... View more

I'm curious, is this a steel-bodied car built from an original Ford body or is it a fiberglass-bodied car. A car built in true hot rod style out of an original, salvaged body would by definition be a salvaged car especially if the body had come with a salvaged title. A car built from the ground up with new parts, including a new fiberglass body, is more of a kit car, (not to compare your rod to a VW Kit car) and would just need an inspection by the Michigan State Police possibly. Can you tell me a little more about the build? If the body is original steel does it have the original VIN/Body tag?   ... View more

If it is carburetor kit needed for a rebuild, these two places have an extensive inventory and can help you out.   The Carburetor Doctor PH 888-664-6462 website: http://www.carbkitsource.com/index.html  Lake Jackson, TX   Mike’s Carburetor Parts PH 888-689-9758 website:  https://www.carburetor-parts.com/ Chehalis, WA   If you are seeking to send the carburetor out to be rebuilt then I would suggest you send it here:   The Carburetor Shop PH 715-556-2181 website: http://thecarbshop.com/ Santa Anna, CA   ... View more

Wave 55 since you are a collector of Pontiac related pieces, perhaps you can tell me about these items I recently picked up. There are four prints and a really cool book cover. What can you tell me about these?      ... View more

I Love it! Let me share a couple items to start this off. The first photo is of my Fathers 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ. A testament of how generous my father is, he loaned the car to his brother-in-law (my uncle TJ) to drive to Prom at Lake Fenton HS circa 1969.     ... View more

This being a replica car with a “Subie” engine adds a little level of difficulty on repairing the car but I think the following shops will be able to handle any service concerns on your vehicle as they deal with foreign cars.   Swiss Motors PH 310-736-2833 3929 - Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230 Euro-Tech Motors PH 310-915-7600 – 11407 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066 Bestiale PH 562-448-2599 – 5570 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230 ... View more

I would be happy to help you out with a reccomendation, whereabouts in Virginia do you live? ... View more

I can recommend a few great Hagerty Expert Repair Network Shops:   Glenn Dale Custom Auto Body PH 301-577-7973 website: https://www.facebook.com/glendalecustom 9451 Smith Ave., Lanham, MD 20706   Contemporary Automotive LTD. PH 301-937-4541 website: https://contemporaryautomotive.com/ 5020 Cook Rd., Beltsville, MD 20705   National Auto Body PH 301-881-8200 website: http://www.nationalautobody.org/ 12300 Parklawn Dr., Rockville, MD 20852 ... View more

I'm afraid as we become more conscious of protecting or personal information in this electronic age it has become very difficult to obtain prior ownership history especially through State DMV's. I'm at a loss for any advice on this request.  ... View more

Try Auto City Classics PH 800-828-2212 Isanti, MN  https://www.autocityclassic.com/1955-1964-ford-gaskets/1960-1965-ford/mercury-sedan-wagon-pickup-windshield-gasket-w584g/   ... View more

If you have the factory piston calipers as shown below: Then the National Parts Depot kit  Sajeev referenced is the kit you need and should eliminate the rattle. https://www.npdlink.com/product/retainer-shield-disc-brake-pad/148173/203216  ... View more

I would contact Ames Performance Engineering, they have the flanges and the correct bolts. They also have the down pipe (header pipe) if you need to replace that. Flange PT#  N180AC $12.00 Each Exhaust Flange Bolts PT# $7.00 kit   Ames Performance Engineering – PH 800-421-2637 website: https://secure.amesperf.com/ Spofford, NH    You can also reach out to Barry @ Sonic Motors, he will also have these parts in stock.   Sonic Motors – PH (231) -750-1421, 9110 Hickory Ridge Rd., Holly, MI 48442 PH (810) -750-1421 They have a deep inventory of NOS, OEM and reproduction parts ... View more

Sorry for your loss @DUB6 . Great advice, cherish your loved ones always! You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers! ... View more

In 1970, the Pontiac GTO did not have a a coolant recovery tank from the factory. These were not a production item until about 1973. This does not mean you can not install a universal tank yourself. Ames Performance Engineering (https://secure.amesperf.com/) is a recognized leader in Pontiac restoration parts offers several tanks I would recommend.  PT#  P134JS is a white universal style tank that installs easily on a flat surface such as the radiator core support, you will need to purchase some hardware to mount the tank but cost is $12. They also offer a stainless steel tank for $84, that  mounts along side the radiator. It is a high quality kit that is complete and ready to install and looks really sharp under the hood. The PT# P133A. I would give Ames call for more information at 800-421-2637. Let them know your friends at Hagerty referred you! ... View more

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In the 1980's I had a 1969 Olds 442 with W30, by friend had a Stage GSX and repeatedly ate my lunch with it! What a great story! ... View more

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Perhaps as a 2- or 3+, average the scores out... ... View more

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