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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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Bought a 51 Ford on Purpose Projects

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Mar 14, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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Mar 14, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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Mar 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Mar 14, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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Mar 14, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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Mar 14, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Bandit Billy

Mar 14, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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rusty rocket, Mar 12, 2026 at 10:06 PM, The Hokey Ass Message Board

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Mar 14, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Muriatic Acid vs machined metal and vs grease

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Mar 14, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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Mar 14, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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RMcCulley

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Level engine or pitched to the rear Hot Rods

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Bought a 51 Ford on Purpose Projects

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Paint on powder coat base? Hot Rods

Detroit Autorama Pic/Info? Event Coverage

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Model AA rear end (non original) Projects

What are you working on? Technical

Swap Meet season off to chilly start Event Coverage

Model A Days makes it the "Year of the Speedster" this September Hot Rods

Early V8 gear ratios and highway manners Technical

Weird wheels Hot Rods

How does a guy figure ride height with quarter elliptical springs? Technical

The 48 hour coupe Projects

The Fox-Cobbs Coupe & Tag Toppers History

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Level engine or pitched to the rear Hot Rods

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