1965 American 330

Trying to keep it simple and still look stock.  I put speakers in the doors and ran the wires to the trunk to hook up directly to an amplifier. I then ran an RCA wire from the dash to the input on the amp.  On the dash end of the RCA, I connected a 2 channel Audio/Video selector box.  On input 1, I put a headphone jack/RCA cable so I can plug in my ipod.  On input 2, I plugged in my XM radio.  I can control the volume on each device with their controls.  One click of the button on the selector box, and I can switch back and forth.  The amp is connected directly to the battery, with a remote wire connected to a switch under the dash so I can manually turn it on and off instead of messing with the ignition.  I put a new speaker in the AM Motorola radio, and can use that whenever I might need it.  I can take more pics this weekend and put them up.  I haven't mounted the amp yet, but am trying to figure out where I want it.  I might cut out a piece of wood to use as the backseat backing, that way I can mount the amp to the back of the seat, instead of the flimsy cardboard one that came with the car.

Thanks for the info!  Is this where it goes?


Vacuum pump by kiddster7, on Flickr

When I originally got the engine, there was this fuel line-like pipe that was connected below the carb on the side of the intake manifold.  Someone had stuck a pen in it, and once again, I don't have a diagram or extra hose that might guide me as to the purpose of this outlet.  Would that also be where the vacuum line might go?  Or is the first picture still right?


Intake manifold by kiddster7, on Flickr

So I have 3 ports on the carb.  1 is the fuel inlet port, another is an exhaust? port that goes to the exhaust manifold, and the 3rd port--is this the vacuum advance port that connects to the dash pot on the distributor?

Did some more work this weekend.  I used Farna's advice and used the car's weight to release GaryJav's tool and used it to compress the new spring too.  I don't remember what I paid for the tool, I think $50 plus shipping, but the peace of mind and the ease of use is worth $200. All teeth, arms and legs are accounted for!


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Old shock height


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New Shock installed, not much of a difference yet.


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thanks so much for the pics! it's been a tough summer so work on my '65 wagon has been slow, but during this time i've decided to go the modification road rather than restore and seeing your process has been very helpful.