The other evening, I was complaining to my friend Ed Ober about the things I needed to do to Faulkner, and how little time I have to do it – and, how I wish I had a “guy” to do stuff for me. He reminded me that the fellow who put my engine in would probably do whatever I needed – and even though he’s an hour or so from me now, Faulkner’s driveable, why not load him up with parts and drop him off?
I’m thinkin’, this is a great idea. So I need some help, in finding the parts I need. Remember, Faulkner’s a driver, so being completely original isn’t critical for me.
I’d like to replace the shocks. I’d also like to replace the exhaust lead pipes, the tail pipes, and perhaps the mufflers – although, I recall these as being in fairly good shape. I’ll check on Saturday, if the temperature is a bit warmer 
I don’t think I need stainless, but is there a place that sells preformed steel exhaust systems for '59s?
The doggone radiator seems to have sprung another leak, in yet another spot. Should I get it recored, or are there aftermarket versions? Are there radiators from other years, that would come close? (Remember that it’s automatic, and needs to cool the trans fluid.)
I also have a steering fluid leak, that I think is coming from my lower steering column seal – again, I’ll check on Saturday. Where’s a good place to get one of those?
I guess that’s about it, except I plan to replace the rear brake shoes too – I suspect they grab a bit because the cylinder leak I had, soaked the shoes – and scuffing the surface with emory is not going to cure the problem; replacing them is. I think I’ll do this myself though. (I called Frank Todd, Ed, I’ll find out tomorrow if he has stock. If not – I’ll be needing these too, NAPA doesn’t have 'em anymore.)
I guess that’s about it. Any advice welcome…
Dan
! You get the seal from Napa or any good hardware store. I think I still have one in by garage. If you want I’ll take the size.
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