Re: 63 Polara 500 questions

[Leslie Thrasher <redred1@xxxxxxxxxx>]

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Here is my guess!!!! #1-Windshield Washer Foot Pump, #2-Trunk Liner,
#3-Premium or Regular with Octane Boost, #4-Your service manual should list
height and where to measure from!!!  Your Welcome, Thank you and Good Night
you'all
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Altemose" <jaltemoose@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "1962to1965mopars" <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 8:49 PM
Subject: 63 Polara 500 questions


> Thanks to all for previous answers.
>
> As I peel the layers of my recently acquired 63 Polara 500 onion (I
> like onions), I find interesting things and questions.
>
> 1. It's a push-button auto.  There's a pedal on the floor way up
> underneath by the dimmer switch.  It has a small round pad.  You might
> think it's the e-brake release, but it's not.  What is it?  Any tips
> on how to use it?
>
> 2. It's a very original 79,000 mile car.  In the trunk is a gray
> cardboard liner along the fender walls and underneath the typical gray
> vinyl mat.  I'd never seen this before, but it certainly appears
> purposely form fitting and original.  I'm guessing it's typically long
> trashed by moisture and what-not and discarded.  Any insight or
> history on this?
>
> 3. In an engine this old with no rebuild, what's the best gas to use?
> I've put in Premium.  Should I be using lead additives to help the
> valve seats, or something like that?
>
> 4. Rear end seems a little saggy.  Is there a way to check the correct
> height?  I saw previous emails about this.  Can the springs be re-bent
> or should they be replaced after a certain number of miles or years?
>
> As always, thanks.
>
> - Jim
> Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
> '63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
> '63 Polara 500 (383)
> '65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
> '71 Bronco
>


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