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I am planning a trip in May to the Hot Rod Hundred in Wisconsin and I am trying to put together the ultimate tool kit. I have limited space in the...
So, this is sort of a hypothetical (kinda) question. So for years, I have held to my roots as far as building a traditional drag car. All of the...
So, I am tired of reading about radials vs bias, so let's talk about belly burner exhaust on pickups. I have been pondering them for my next...
Anyone know of a machine shop that narrows connecting rods? It may make or break my 390 Caddy build. I am waiting on the manufacturer to call me...
All of my cars are built in the traditional hot rod/custom vein. I have been pondering a different type of build lately(a more modern) and it...
I have asked this in the past on the altered thread, but would there be any interest in a strict rules, period correct, altered class similar to...
So, I was on the way home form the SWMO HRH a month or so ago and 650 miles into the trip, the temp gauge started climbing. It was a rapid...
Before I ever start a project, I try and get the big vision for what the end product will look like. I have seen many project go awry by using a...
So, after driving the 35 for 750 miles this past weekend, I noticed a few things. One of them was how harsh the ride was on my 35 front...
Been looking at the hot rod pickup thread and so I decided to post my favorite body style of all time. The 35-36 pickup. I'm looking for pics of...
I have placed the battery under the seat on the Produce truck and I kinda wish I wouldn't have. It's there now, but I wish I would have hidden it...
I have always been intrigued with it, but have never been around it much. Just school me on how it affects everything else. Do you run way more...
For me it's the Mooneyham Sharp 554 car. This car just does it for me. This is the standard for what a hot rod looks like. Perfect. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Recently, I was reading the thread about cars from "back in the day" being somewhat crudely built. I have always thought that the "restored" race...
So, my 55 Ford came with Tbird wires and I am not a big fan, not to mention they are a pita to put air in the tires. I love the 1956-57 Lincoln...
I have been searching for a 3x2 Offy intake for my 390 Caddy for months and I see that Charlie Price is selling the 2x2, but when I researched the...
So, recently a couple of buddies have offered up some free flatheads. I can have 4 or so for free. Different stages of disrepair. I have always...
I'm just a hack and I don't build motors professionally, so anything other than a stock styled ring are out of my comfort zone. How much power...
We are always looking for reasons to get people out of the hot parking lot shows and get them back to driving their Hot Rods and Customs. We were...
Just busted off the 327 in the Produce truck and I am in troubleshooting mode. Let me put all the info up front to alleviate the obvious...
I bought a 55 Ford customline last night. A really nice car, restored. I bought it from a collector. My plans are to just drive the car as is...
So, after many months of tosing and turning in bed, staring at the ceiling and one really arduous thread about the coolest hot rod engine ever. I...
I lay awake at night toiling over different engine setups I could put in my 1936 Ford pickup. I have always been a small journal sbc guy, 265,...
So, I do my own paint and bodywork. Not because I am good at it, but because I am poor. I have always envied the guys that can lay down paint...
Just wondering how many folks are out there that have true, traditionally styled altereds ? Speak up and be counted. I see a lot of Gasser...
I was looking at a Tribute T that Speedway builds up close at the Hot Rod Hudred and noticed that the frame was smooth. Is a butt weld strong...
My best friend passed away 2 years ago and I have had the unpleasant task of helping liquidate his estate. Anyway, his dad was trying to get the...
I am getting ready to throw the coals to the Produce truck and my wiring harness came in last week. I was talking with my buddy yesterday about...
Lap belts , three point, or do you live on the edge, hoping not to die? Trying to figure out what to install in the produce truck. I'm not sure a...
For years I have ran either Powerg;lides or TH-350's in my hot rods. With gas prices and us wanting to traverse the countryside, something else is...
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