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I can safely say I would build the olds with a 324 rocket V8.
funny, I'd also avoid anything made by someone who thinks they are going to get "forgiven " and "raptured". I'm looking for aethiest-made motor...
I can't believe I am reading "treehugger" slurs in a post about exposing kids to chemicals . . . I think some people are too locked into thier...
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pst prices are really good- I'd love to hear a review of thier quality
I have made a mock-up of a modified spindle adaptor to mount early rudge-spline knock-offs on my lugged drums. There are two parts for each that...
The thing I love about gypsy rose is how "hand painted" the roses and leaves look. I have never before or since seen someone do loose work (not...
Pete and Jakes? That is two mens names. I don't know . . I might feel less threatened if they were called Pete and JANE's or something like...
how is an 8 hour day working on your car- mocking up suspension to get it right a waste of time? It sounds like you don't like to work on cars.
looks like you are having fun! i have been looking at this and trying to figure out how you adjust your front upper arms to set caster and...
His posts made me a better car builder for sure. Sometimes when a newb ges in an argument with him I hope it doesn't turn him away. . . his posts...
yes, that is how it's set up. that blue wire . . . in a "normal" amp instal goes to the head unit so the amp is only on when the radio is on....
I am setting up this same system right now in my wifes 63 Nova. I am realizing that the way this is wired the on-off switch for the amp is the...
man this thread sat forever and then everyone jumped in.. . i am just about done going through the car. . i'll cruise by all of these places next...
it's looking great!
nobody?
After searching for about 6 months I finally picked up a great 1963 Nova for my wife. We're ditching her late model...
I agreed to buy a posi rear end- a checy 12 bolt and the guy said he would start driving the same time as me and we'd meet in the middle. . . ....
my plan exactly. . . i don't get the idea that the motor doesn't matter in a custom. . . it's a motor. . we like building bitchen motors. . . who...
you guys and your "kits". . . The best one is the El Polacko special recipie. . . that can be found right here on the hamb. You get to build it...
that is really right on.. i think the 41 looks a little "flat" on the front and the two little side grilles take away from the simplicity of the...
"dropped" spindles actually raise the spindle in relation to the car. steering arms will stay the same. The only difference is that "full...
I thought this was just "normal" level super nice work. . . casting resin to match the original outside shape, etc. . . but when you step drilled...
I hope you do too! Here's the plan- complete frame and drivetrain, then drive it around the block a few times, then start replacing all of the...
Any one could plate these . . . but I needed someone who would give a shit enough to fine tune the shapes and get the reflections to flow. I...
I said the rear frame was next but this little side project was on the back burner for a long time and it just came together- tail-lights I...
no joke about the danger- I have a super cool diagonal scar across my right palm from restoring the stainless on my last car. lot's of complicated...
I am looking for a clean 4 door for my wife. We actually prefer a 4dr . . .but all the nice ones I come across . . . the owners look at the coupe...
what a beautiful car... Doug Thompson sure has an eye.
Oaklahoma-Please remove your OT post from this build thread...I plan on adding to this post over many years and i'd rather keep it on topic.
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