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The car is looking great! You have done some amazing work so far. Carry on!
WTH is this thing? Did it ever fly?
A buddy of mine had a bone stock '39 conv with a Columbia. We did a longish road trip, it had good highway manners.... even on hills. Brakes at...
Really cool old coupe! I wonder if they have the front sheet metal? And WHY are the deck lids always missing? What do people DO with them?
Bumping this old thread. Where are all the COE guys? Wondering if some just don't know they can post here? If there is a new gathering place let...
If you plan on driving long distance often, I'd spring for an OD of some sort. For occasional use, I'd leave it as is. Extended 3000 rpm runs...
I've had acid/water mix attack machined cast iron and ruin it, but never on steel
You will hate 3.25s with that tall tire and maybe 100.hp. Tried that with my F 1 pu. What a turd. On a hill it was 2nd gear screaming at 40 mph....
What type and year range? I've got a couple I'll never get to
At first I thought, that frame could be saved fairly easy by someone with fab skills. After seeing what they did to the rear, I don't think it's...
Hey Seth, I know you like it up here, would be cool to have you nearby. Winter can get tiresome for a car guy that likes to drive them though....
Probably blacksmithing. My dad and grandpa both did some of that, plus I still have some of the tools
I prepped/primed one of these a few months ago. I spent hours smoothing burrs and weld flash. Sharp edges on every panel! I was not impressed....
If you are referring to 9" rear ends, the 57-72 F100 is the one that is the correct width and will bolt in. I have a '66 F100 rear under mine. 73...
That racing photo is great! My new screen saver....thanks!
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