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I think we have touched on this in the past but I had lunch with a couple of old hot rod pals and we were talking about having to come up with ideas to replace parts that are non existant or make something work by using something that wasn't intended to be used on a car or truck.

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1935 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan

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Mar 6, 2026 at 7:42 AM
1963 HOT ROD MAGAZINE 8X5--HAS THE 31-A ALAZAM IN IT

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1942-46-47-48-FORD + MERC. - CAR - CONV. - INSIDE FRONT WINDSHIELD FRAME

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Mar 6, 2026 at 7:11 AM
new hilborn throttle shafts

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Mar 6, 2026 at 7:10 AM
tested vertex mag coil 50

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Mar 6, 2026 at 7:10 AM
1935-1940 FORD MALE DOOR DOVETAILS

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Mar 6, 2026 at 7:08 AM
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Mar 6, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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Mar 6, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Dropping Chevy axles in Europe Technical

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Mar 6, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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1954 Ford Air Conditioning Install Projects

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AldeanFan

Mar 6, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Adapters to mount 32 Hub Caps to early Cadillac wire wheels

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Mar 6, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Complete top wood for a 1935-36 Ford Sedan REDUCED TO $200

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Mar 6, 2026 at 6:36 AM
1935-36 Ford Window Visor REDUCED $50 plus ride or U pick up

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Mar 6, 2026 at 6:34 AM
1932 Ford hood sides REDUCED TO $350 plus ride or U pick up

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MERCURYGUY

Mar 6, 2026 at 6:34 AM
What OT crap are you working on

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Art & Inspiration Art & Inspiration - USING THINGS NOT DESIGNED FOR HOT RODS & CUSTOMS

1935 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan

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Ermie Immerso's "ORANGE TWIST" (1988 AMBR) at Mecum Hot Rods

Still here? Folks Of Interest

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DEUCE DOINS 1984 DASH PLACQ

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Look What I Found Hot Rods

Old Cars are Meant to be Driven! Event Coverage

Fourth Annual Model 40 Mayhem Hot Rods

Let's make a Spalding Flamethrower for a Flathead Cadillac Technical

Dropping Chevy axles in Europe Technical

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