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I found a local machine shop that's willing to do the shortening of my driveshaft. That was a challenge in and of itself, at least locally. Now my...
Looking for a recommendation on sandblasters in the North County San Diego area (Carlsbad). Also looking for recommendation on what process to use...
I figure this'll take about 30 seconds to get answered on here... Can anyone tell me what this funny looking piece is on my model A frame on...
$3/gal for 87 in San Diego...
fuck that looks nice, man. well done...
How does one go about getting these off the spindle? I don't want to damage it hitting it with anything if there's another way of getting them...
I have a similar question... not to hijack - I think this is on topic... I have a '36 rearend that'll be going under a Model A frame, and it's...
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I figured it probably wasn't coincidence. :) Sounds good. I found a place in LA that can shorten the driveshaft - they were the closest place I...
So I have a model A frame I just got today from Killer, and it's really nice. Brought it home and I'm having some trouble deciding how to set up...
That would be a picture... maybe we could get the chihuahuas a basket to ride on the lab's back like Hannibal's troops on elephants. They could...
Motion-sensing lights, a 90lb chocolate lab and a Sig P220 under the bed. Garage is attached to the house, and the dog gets up for absolutely ANY...
I'm about to split my (I think they are '40) 'bones, and I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions on what size bungs to use. Speedway sell 'em in...
Yep, took 'em in and had 'em reamed. Nice and snug. Thanks for all the help on this, guys... I got it all together now, and it's looking good....
I found some old posts about this, but no real clear answer seemed to be in any of them... how do all these parts go together for this magnum axle...
Nice! I'm going. I'll be on the lookout for a closed or RPU cab, front end stuff, etc. for my project. Maybe a frame if I find one that looks good.
So if I'm using 2x3 tubing, I should overlap the joint 6" or more? What's the reason for that? I've seen (not that it's right) people overlap it...
I know there are a ton of posts kicking around regarding stepping frames, but there's been nothing that I can see that outlines why one method...
what's the reason for the popularity of the '34?
I have opportunities to buy both/either a rust-free 35 cab for $1000 or a totally rust-free 36 with intact glass and guages, etc. for $600. Any...
Thanks, that's exactly what I needed... just called 'em, and they said they can do it no problem. Pricey though: $250 for the ID and $150 for the...
I've got a '35-36 banjo rear that I'm going to use under the model a pickup I'm building. It's obviously far too long in its current state. I've...
Pics as promised...
I just picked up what I was told was/is a '35-36 complete rear end - drums, torque tube, spring, etc. Everything minus the shocks... all nicely...
Here's what I have so far... No fenders, pretty ratty genny A frame, 59A flathead, '39 3spd, '36 rear end with '40 brakes, '37 front axle (will...
Building a model a pickup, and I'm wondering what y'all are using for tire/wheel options on yours. I like the look of the wide whites, but not...
I'm starting to work on a model A frame I have that needs some serious TLC, and as I get to thinking about crossmembers (this one has no center or...
Hey man, where in C-hood are ya? I'm off Aviara over by Black Rail. Didn't know there were fellow HAMB'ers right in my backyard... small world!...
No sweat on the mixup. Haha.... that's funny about the "rustfree" bit... I've seen over 15 photos of this thing, and he's for real. It's damn near...
Wow, wasn't even aware that GB was still playing together... that's great! Didn't Walter go on to play guitar for Quicksand? And Civ and Arthur...
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