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I would buy the 10k trailer just for the bigger tires and better brakes. I carry 2 spares as well. I have a 20’ enclosed 10k trailer I use for...
In Texas all the nasty inspections can be side stepped by registering the vehicle as an antique. The laws on vehicles with this type of...
I hate gloves, I’m really bad about wearing them even when working with harsh chemicals.
My A is all A and I like it that way!! [ATTACH]
I rattle canned the drivers front fender with Duplicolor. I took the one with the spare tire well off the truck. Came out pretty good and matches...
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Does anyone know if there is a way to tell the difference between a 1936 NOS Ford coupe rear fender and a Bob Drake reproduction? [ATTACH]
I’ll be up from Austin. Still haven’t decided which one to bring. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Got a vintage license light for it. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
You could always replace all 4 and sell the rears you have now
I’m running the 5.00 x 16 Excelsior tires as well. 3500 miles and no real visible wear. I love them.
I doubt I would spend the money on the heads without at least springing for a cam as well.
I literally threw the book (checkbook) at my flattie. 286”, cam, 1.6” valves, ported, relieved, balanced, etc and so on. Now, I will guarantee you...
The opinion of that group doesn’t really reflect current market trends and pricing. Original ‘32 3 Windows that are unchopped and unfilled bring...
The vintage custom interior in my ‘36 3 Window [ATTACH]
A hacksaw and $12 fixed the tailpipes. [ATTACH]
That’s definitely the plan. I have a couple other projects ahead of it. It will stay on the road and be enjoyed for a couple years before I get to...
[ATTACH] The interior is out of the 70’s. In a good way??? I don’t love it of hate it. It will stay like this for the time being.
I sold the 36 Cabriolet Al. Just couldn’t get over all of the mud in the body of that car.
For those saying I should have started with a different car, I got this one for not much more than a solid project. I have plenty of room...
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The pictures make the paint look MUCH better than it is. There are a lot of places that are peeling to bare metal (you can see on the A pillar if...
I fell into a deal I couldn’t pass up. Its a super solid body, but glass fenders. It came with some really nice front fenders and I found rears....
Yeah, what Pete said!!! Pedal ratio and bore size are probably to blame.
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I park my daily driver truck Friday after work and don’t drive it again until Monday morning if the weather isn’t just totally crappy. This little...
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