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I agree with you on the aeration. I thought the same thing when I kept bleeding it to try to get it to work. Someone pointed out that the DOT 5 fluid must be poured very slow, or this fine aeration can occur. It may also occur when the fluid is originally filling the brake lines. All I know...

Here is my experience with DOT 5. I used it in my 1973 FJ55 Landcruiser. Before I used it, I had to rebuild or replace at least 2 wheel cylinders every year due to corrosion. I used it primarily off-road and water crossings were done occasionally. Before I filed and bled with DOT 5, I...

I have always liked those outrageous 60 Cadillacs. Other than my Coupe, I consider myself a Ford enthusiast, but that Cadillac and the early Corvettes get my thumbs up.

Do the ducks mind?

It is my opinion that cross pipes and X-pipes work well on a V8 because of the uneven exhaust pulses. I think the BMW in line 6 has very even exhaust pulses and do not benefit with the addition of a cross pipe. I am pretty sure BMW split the exhaust manifold to help keep the exhaust flowing...

I have never been concerned about getting old. After I turned 70 and had to start drawing Social Security, I figured I would end up paying most of it in income tax. I told my boss I wanted to start working 3 days a week. He was just happy that I did not want to retire. BTW, he is 87. I...

I thought about that, but he mentioned something about considering removing the side reflectors and since that is a North American spec it would have had American spec taillights. I don't think the amber turn signals look bad, they just don't seem original. Then again, if he wants to remove...

If it is a 69, the taillights must have been replaced at some time. I am pretty sure all the early 2800CS had red turn signals. I remember Murry Fowler telling me to guard those red turn signal taillights because they are hard to find.

The only Volvo that I have seen and really liked was the P1800 ES. I am not really into wagons, but it has a good look to it.

Interesting, I thought all Shelby AC Cobras had aluminum bodies. I thought the fiberglass versions were the kit cars. Apparently, there were Shelby built AC style Cobras in fiberglass. Chris the 69 Cobras are fairly rare but there are still a few around. Actually, a very rare bird is a 426...

Isn't it actually a Shelby AC Cobra? I know it is Ford powered but I don't think Ford ever built one. This is my 1969 Ford Cobra. Not in the same class as a Shelby AC Cora but it is a true Ford Cobra.

Wow Steve, I didn't remember sending that information to Charlie. I am sure there are many other things I don't remember too. I am amazed it is still around. Yes, I would like to have it back. Maybe it can free up some space for you. I will PM my address to you. Thanks. White-out sure...

I became a member from around the early to mid 80s. I went to a NASCR race at Riverside Raceway with my Coupe. As I was driving in Charlie (I think it was him) pulled me aside and asked me to join the CS Register. I thought it was a great thing and did join. I don't have any of the...

I do use water, but I never hose it down. I start with blowing off lose dust and grit with air. Then use a sponge and bucket with auto soapy water. I make sure the sponge is not too soaked to keep the soapy water from flowing where I don't want it to. I wipe off the soapy film with a...

I have three nephews that are for sure into cars. One of them likes racing them. That is drag racing, auto cross, closed-circuit road racing and mud racing. Mostly Vintage American muscle.

I wonder what the unseen digit is in front of the 88,000 km is. I hate to say this, but the leather seats appear to be in better condition than mine. It looks like they have been redone at one time because the color doesn't match the leather on the cross bar for the head rests. It makes no...

It sure does not look like my original 2800CS steering wheel.

I have used a priming electric pump for over 10 years inline in series with no problems. I can't remember what kind it is but it was not expensive. I remember one very hot day after driving a while and parking for a bit, when I restarted and began to drive away, the engine started misfiring...

The steel alternator bracket looks the same as my aluminum one. I have not measured everything to be sure it is exactly the same. I can adapt if the holes are different sizes with bushings or drilling them larger. I just need them to be in the right place. I was just surprised they came in...

I recently acquired an alternator bracket as a backup for my recently weld repaired one. My coupe is an early 70 production and it has an aluminum alternator bracket. I bought my 2800CS when it was 10 years old and I doubt the bracket was replaced during that time. The backup bracket I...