Featured Threads by 31Vicky with a hemi

Technical The finer points of MiG welding machines.

I need a new MiG welder, small one for just sheet metal, that’s all. Tack tack tack trigger trigger trigger . Contacts go on off on off on off,...

Feb 18, 2024 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical Only in Australia!!!

I want one , but they say no sales outside Australia. Who’s going to help me figure out how to get it? [ATTACH]...

Aug 14, 2023 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical I want to “pour” a hammer form, how ? What?

I’ve got a good quarter panel (rare and expensive) and I need to make copies of it. Lots of copies. I’m thinking if I flip it over, fill it up...

Jun 16, 2023 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical SBC bent fuel pump rod WTF

no it wasn’t the bolt! Of course, there’s quite a few google hits on this problem and no good answers. Not one! Lots of feed back saying “...

May 5, 2022 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical Worm drive clamps,, ever notice

They are either 1/4” too short or well over an 1” too long? Worm drive clamps aren’t anyone’s favorite but they could be better. H

Jun 11, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical Free body diagrams and motor mounts

Free body diagrams and motor mounts question? Suppose the engine stays put but the frame mount moves back towards rear axle. That change...

Mar 20, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Projects Ok, I need a good set of lifters for SBC

Who’s selling the good ones ? I’ve no tolerance for “maybe” on this one. Private label, re boxed, white boxed, problems I don’t want. When a...

May 10, 2020 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical When did brake fluid get so smart?

I mean the brake fluid today has that special ability to outsmart a lot of guys out there. It’s not nice either, brake fluid has become a bully....

Apr 5, 2020 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Projects Anyone recognize the logo or number on this fitting

I tried google with the part number SH201908. I’m trying to identify this fitting, Then research the threads on each end. Then fabricate a...

Feb 25, 2020 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical Epoxy Priming fresh blasted metal - a discussion.

So recently there’s been a discussion here about priming some fresh blasted metal. The one side and manufacture tech sheet says to commercial...

Sep 24, 2019 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Projects My turn for “what’s it worth

(shares 65 body panels) Pedigree 66 Catalina “ 2+2” convertible 421 4spd Its all there but it’s all very rough and all of it needs everything.

Sep 8, 2019 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical The rules said all cars must have mechanical fuel pump

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Jul 23, 2019 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Projects What about pipe nipples in brake system?

I’ve not seen it,,, but SOB there’s a bunch of inverted flair to NPT, then NPT to inverted flair on this one we’re redoing. Sure would be less...

Jun 7, 2019 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical Fan shroud science. A commonly held thought is that fan blades should recess 50% into the shroud for

A commonly held thought is that fan blades should recess 50% into the shroud for optimum cooling. To get your fan in the correct position, use fan...

May 6, 2019 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical You can’t make this crap up! Did I get hit with an EMP?

Got this 54 Chevy truck here and been running it, short test drives, moving it, working on bugs and string alignment. This morning while loading...

Apr 24, 2019 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Projects How hard could it possibly be to drill a hole in a bucket,,,,

And install a 1/2" valve? I've been all over town and can't find a decent tank fitting or bulkhead fitting Oh there's plenty if you're in...

Jan 24, 2019 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical Oh crap, now what ?

[ATTACH] GM 10 bolt Nothing is ever easy! Simple axle seal phone call shows up with an axle that fits in the bearing much like a hotdog fits in a...

Dec 5, 2018 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical Here's a wierd wired one -

I've only got a few mins into this one but it's definitely different. I haven't got to check the thing out thoroughly but this is what happens....

May 28, 2018 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical English wheels, hand held & what's with the flat shoe?

So I was googling hand held English wheels with the idea on making one, so I could work on the quarters of my car. They are a little lumpy and not...

Mar 26, 2018 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical Engineering question, a serious one

I have a situation where I need to build an off set brake pedal, about 3". It needs to have the ability be assembled on either side and come...

Mar 7, 2018 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Projects Today, in the land of Geometry idiots with co morbid spatial recognition issues.

Some people just should not be allowed to do this stuff. Period. [ATTACH] so I get this 54 Chevy truck in here that's just impossible to drive....

Feb 22, 2018 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical Wft is wrong with my mig welder?

I've been welding since the late 70's. Covered all the external basics. I know how to run them but I'm not a fixer of machines, but maybe I can...

Feb 18, 2018 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Projects I want some new body shop inventions !!!

Ok so I know how it goes, want in one hand and ,,,, But it would be nice if : A Body filler that you can slick down and form and get it all...

Dec 21, 2017 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Projects As seen on TV

I've been trying to do this with a part. I've met nothing but resistance. This is 5 year old video and technology. I really need it to happen,...

Jul 22, 2017 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical drivers side alternator mount SBC - WTF is wrong ?

This is in my buddy's 62 nova with A 350. We are changing from long water pump to short water pump, adding a shroud and decent fan. The...

May 23, 2017 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical How things can go wrong !

I get the craziest stuff here. This is an insane story of not my job Maybe you've heard this before. This is a story about four people named...

Apr 29, 2017 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Projects Anyone know who this belongs to?

I have on word Daaaaayyyyym [ATTACH]

Mar 8, 2017 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Projects Rumble seats- would you let your kids ride in them?

We were having a hypothetical conversation about turning my trunk into a rumble seat to be able to haul the boys with us. It came up that it would...

Jan 18, 2017 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Projects hemi water crossovers- whatcha got because this sucks.

This came up in another thread and it deserves its own. it's easy, it's available but it's oh so God awful ugly. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...

Dec 22, 2016 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical Gas tank baffles in a wedge shaped tank.

I've never done one like this before ,,,nor seen one either. In addition to normal side slosh baffles : my common sense tells me I need a...

Dec 18, 2016 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

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