Featured Threads by Roothawg

Folks Of Interest Are you that guy?

The guy that keeps buying projects knowing that you have more projects than lifespan left? I fall into that category. It’s the pipe dream of...

Jun 7, 2022 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Hot Rods 1960-66 Suburban seat replacements

I am going to look at a 1965 Suburban on my way to the CCR. I am looking to replace one of my daily drivers with it. One thing I like to do is...

Jun 3, 2022 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical The search for a cure-Death Wobble SOLVED!

See below.

May 23, 2022 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Features Who is going to the Custom Car Revival in Indy?

It's coming up soon. June 11, 2022. We are not taking a car, but after my first time last year, I had to go back. The wife and I are driving up...

May 17, 2022 in forum: Traditional Customs

Technical Anyone have a good solution for storing C-clamps and bar clamps?

I have a buttload of C-clamps and bar clamps. Right now I am storing them on the edge of my table, but they are starting to be in the way....

May 12, 2022 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Folks Of Interest Thanks to Pat Ganahl

Recently, Danny posted a thread about Pat Ganahl’s blog. I thought oh well, I might as well see what he’s up to. I subscribed and to be quite...

Apr 4, 2022 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Event Coverage Did you cruise back in the day?

My wife and I were having a discussion with my 27 year old daughter the other night about our high school years and we were reminiscing about...

Mar 26, 2022 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Hot Rods The Cast Off Truck Build

[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] So, some of you remember my nephew building the 58 Apache in the Okie Apache thread. He has been...

Mar 13, 2022 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Hot Rods I guess I am living in the 80’s (chrome prices)

I got a couple of different quotes from chrome vendors to plate a set of early Caddy valve covers. I was quite shocked. $750-800! Admittedly,...

Feb 23, 2022 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical R134A replacement on the horizon?

I have been thinking I might invest in a few AC tools, but I was wondering if there are any replacements on the horizon for R134a? I remember...

Feb 12, 2022 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Folks Of Interest So, how traditional are you?

I am pondering my next chassis build and I got to wondering how many of you fall into the traditional only group? I am in a constant battle in my...

Jan 13, 2022 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Projects Shop maintenance, getting organized. It's about time.

So, after reading about guys cleaning their shop, I got motivated. I have had a retractable hose reel on the work bench for over 10 years. My...

Oct 26, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical What do y’all do with your big shop fans in the winter?

I have a couple of the big 42” fans on wheels and they are always in my way. In the fall/winter it would be nice to get them up out of the way....

Oct 25, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Hot Rods What's up with Edelbrock lately?

I have had my eye on the 2x4 intake setup for a future build. They (Edelbrock) have shown to be out of stock for a long time now, same with...

Oct 19, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Folks Of Interest Oh elders of the hamb, give me guidance

This is sort of OT, but it is car related. I am starting the 5 year countdown for retirement next spring. I am trying to get this all figured...

Sep 12, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Projects Ever feel like you are running out of time?

I'm not the oldest guy on here, (53 next month) but, I start looking at all the things I have to finish and they usually take me 3-4 years each...

Aug 26, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Hot Rods Is this a hambers Nailhead?

This thing is engine porn. It's the gold standard. [IMG]

Aug 12, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Projects Trying to find a competent machine shop. Bigger challenge that I thought

I made some calls last week, trying to find someone that would be interested in a 390 Cadillac project. Most won't return my calls, the others...

Aug 8, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Hot Rods Man, I am burned smooth out

I have hit a wall. I have built 3 cars in the last 5 years and I am getting to a point of saturation. Cars are all I have done since I was 12...

Jul 8, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Customs Who is building a new custom?

After the 10 page thread about customs dying is raging on, I wanted to do a little research. I have a question for those custom guys out there....

Jun 22, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Customs Why are customs dying?

Headed to CCR this weekend and there will be 200 of the nicest customs around. The problem is that I am not sure there are too many more out...

Jun 8, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical Say “Why And”

Hi, my name is Root and I have a fetish for weird speed equipment. I have started lusting for a 2x4 Weiand (say Why And) for a SBC. I know they...

May 22, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Hot Rods Banjo Rear vs. 1957 Ford 9"

I am collecting parts for my next project. It will be a show car styled 1936 Ford pickup. The era I am after is 1960. The question I have is...

May 3, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Customs Is KOA still in existence?

@John B I remember you were involved back in the early 2000's. Is KOA still alive? I see the website is gone now. I was hoping there was a...

Mar 28, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Technical Not to be left out, the all inclusive Flathead thread

So, I am probably gonna regret this, but I am thinking of building a flathead. I have always been an overhead valve guy, but for some nagging...

Mar 5, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Hot Rods Anyone here drive a real street driven gasser?

I'm not talking about a Street Freak or a fake gasser with a stock 350. I am talking about a rude, crude, vertex magneto wearing, Hilborn...

Mar 1, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

History I guess it finally happened, I have turned into my grandpa

I don't know when it happened but the older I get, the more I want simplistic, mechanical and repeatable stuff. I used to think the latest...

Feb 18, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Hot Rods The all inclusive,almighty Y block thread

I have one of these threads going for the Cadillac power plant, but I also have a 292 that I am pulling out of my 55 for a rebuild at some point....

Feb 16, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Hot Rods Neighborhood hot rods that influenced you

I lived in a small bedroom town out west of Oklahoma City. The town's name is Wheatland. It wasn't much of a town. In our town we had an old...

Feb 15, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

Hot Rods Advice for new guys, the guide to help you stay on track and not end up with a half finished project

After reading the not wasting money thread, I thought it might be good to impart some of the lessons we have learned to the younger crowd. I'm a...

Feb 12, 2021 in forum: The Hokey Ass Message Board

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Featured Threads by Roothawg

Folks Of Interest Are you that guy?

Hot Rods 1960-66 Suburban seat replacements

Technical The search for a cure-Death Wobble SOLVED!

Features Who is going to the Custom Car Revival in Indy?

Technical Anyone have a good solution for storing C-clamps and bar clamps?

Folks Of Interest Thanks to Pat Ganahl

Event Coverage Did you cruise back in the day?

Hot Rods The Cast Off Truck Build

Hot Rods I guess I am living in the 80’s (chrome prices)

Technical R134A replacement on the horizon?

Folks Of Interest So, how traditional are you?

Projects Shop maintenance, getting organized. It's about time.

Technical What do y’all do with your big shop fans in the winter?

Hot Rods What's up with Edelbrock lately?

Folks Of Interest Oh elders of the hamb, give me guidance

Projects Ever feel like you are running out of time?

Hot Rods Is this a hambers Nailhead?

Projects Trying to find a competent machine shop. Bigger challenge that I thought

Hot Rods Man, I am burned smooth out

Customs Who is building a new custom?

Customs Why are customs dying?

Technical Say “Why And”

Hot Rods Banjo Rear vs. 1957 Ford 9"

Customs Is KOA still in existence?

Technical Not to be left out, the all inclusive Flathead thread

Hot Rods Anyone here drive a real street driven gasser?

History I guess it finally happened, I have turned into my grandpa

Hot Rods The all inclusive,almighty Y block thread

Hot Rods Neighborhood hot rods that influenced you

Hot Rods Advice for new guys, the guide to help you stay on track and not end up with a half finished project

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