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38Chevy454 liked Rocky's post in the thread Projects Sandblasted body epoxy or leave?.
I used epoxy primer on mine after chemically stripping. Drove it around for about a year as-is and got invited to show the car at World...
Feb 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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38Chevy454 liked deathrowdave's post in the thread Art & Inspiration Aesthetically Pleasing Oil Drip Pans.
When you own Harleys and Cummins diesels , best to have a wooden pegged wood floor and Oil Treat it .
Feb 5, 2025 at 10:33 AM -
38Chevy454 replied to the thread Technical Broken Exhaust Flange Studs.
When you heat something with a hole, the hole gets bigger. That's why the heating of the casting is more effective, it not only breaks...
Feb 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM -
38Chevy454 liked Beanscoot's post in the thread Technical Broken Exhaust Flange Studs.
An "Easy-out", the world's most ironically named tool.
Feb 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM -
38Chevy454 liked aircap's post in the thread Folks Of Interest Gene Winfield Is Winding Down His Journey - Thank Him For Taking Us All Along For The Ride.
He wasn't just a body man and customizer. He was a hot rodder - ran this on the salt and at El Mirage on the regular. [IMG]
Feb 4, 2025 at 8:54 AM -
38Chevy454 liked Snicklefritz65's post in the thread Folks Of Interest Gene Winfield Is Winding Down His Journey - Thank Him For Taking Us All Along For The Ride.
Gene so much well deserved praise has been used to describe and honor you and I can only add that I think the world has been a better...
Feb 4, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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38Chevy454 liked TA DAD's post in the thread Crown Vic crossmember install.
[ATTACH] The crossmember is finished and bolted in, Grade 8 Flange/Frame bolts and nuts using crush sleeves in the frame. Motor mounts...
Feb 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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38Chevy454 replied to the thread Speaker opinions for 53 bel air.
Just use the speakers you have from that 97 GP. Unless you have a bunch of sound deadening material and improved weatherstripping, the...
Feb 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM -
38Chevy454 liked snoc653's post in the thread Checker cab.
He wired as a 4 cylinder so it looks like he is hauling.
Feb 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM -
38Chevy454 replied to the thread Event Coverage GNRS 2025.
Thanks for all the pics, especially the outside vehicles.
Feb 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM -
38Chevy454 liked jimmy six's post in the thread Projects 32 Ford rear window - manual or electric??.
Leave the crank handle and do what’s best for you…
Feb 3, 2025 at 10:23 AM -
38Chevy454 replied to the thread Event Coverage SICK WEEK 2025 Any H.A.M.B.ers going?.
There's a reason "street" is in parentheses. They are not street cars, but are race cars that can drive on the street. The real fast...
Feb 3, 2025 at 10:13 AM -
38Chevy454 replied to the thread Event Coverage SICK WEEK 2025 Any H.A.M.B.ers going?.
I agree, the slower car guys have more fun. No late night big engine repairs, no radical changes needed from race to street. But it's...
Feb 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM -
38Chevy454 replied to the thread Event Coverage SICK WEEK 2025 Any H.A.M.B.ers going?.
Sorry I did not get to see Joel run, but I did attend the day at Orlando Speedworld on Thurs Jan 30. Saw some amazing fast runs low 6's...
Feb 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM -
38Chevy454 liked lemondana's post in the thread Technical redrilling 5 on 5.5 to 5 on 4..
Those are Mopar A Body wheels. They used the 5X4" from 1963 to 1972. Those small bolt pattern are pretty sought after. You would...
Feb 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
