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Make the subframe in steel. Much easier, holds up better and makes door/cowl alignment easier.
Yes. That quick enough?
Man, that's a very cool Fordoor!!
Thre only method I've had sucess with: Make a series of horizontal cuts on the back of the grill bars. Don't cut through the face- don't cut into...
So when you clean up the springs, paint and assemble them, are you going to take old u-joints, rob the needle bearings, and put one under each...
My '37 Chev 1/2 ton has locking handles on both side, both sides spin when locked. How'd we do it? Well, Dad kicked the bucket 5+ years ago and...
Some friends and I ran an FED in the late 70's to mid 80's. It was built in about 1972, had a 220" wheelbase. It had an 8 3/4 open mopar with 3...
have a detailed contract up front, especially regarding payment times and what happens if you are not paid on time. Keep a timecard record of all...
60's and 70's, Pasco, WA. East Court st. and 4th. A&W on Court, almost to 4th. Left on 4th to the railyard area, good for one race and outta...
Eyes are open in Pasco-
Try some 10-speed type bicycle tubes on the chains- helps dull the rattling. Of course, then there will be another noise to take it's place.......
At 4500 it is a good deal- this job is ALOT of labor to do right and to have the customer be safe.
As for the 216/early 235. I had an early 235- dipper rods- in my 37 p/u for about 3 years when I was in college. It had a Harmon/Collins cam,...
Great meet. Expect it to be HOT. Lots of water and some good shade. It can be windy so tie stuff down well. Did I mention HOT?
I was riding my bicycle home from the swimming pool, and took a different route. Lo and behold, there under a patio sat a '34 Vicky...or so I...
Bought my '34 Chev in 1969, still drive it daily. bought my dad's '37 Chev p/u in 1971, still look at it daily! Dang, I'm getting old!
Depends. Do you want it to start ALL the time? If so, 12 volt. If not, 6 volt.
Early on I used to teach welding at a high school. One day I had to go to teacher meetings. Should have skipped. Walked into the shop the next...
Tognotti's in Sacramento. I went there first in the early 70's. Loved the "used race parts" section. went there last summer. No used parts. No...
Hey! Welcome! I'm on the dry side, Pasco. Where you be?
1962 Imapla convertible, 327 4 speed, royal blue with white top and interior.
Model A first w mods- then '32 Tudor. These by '46.
Muncie M22 rockcrusher for my '34. 16 years old, buck and hour at the local Texaco. Still have the car, not the trans. Nuts!
I use Fusor for all the bonding I do- great stuff, comes in many types of mixes.
Hmmmm. Where in Warshington are you? I have a couple spare 4 cylinders with 5 speeds that might work better than the six....if you want to go that...
I'm guessing it's a '34-35 Chev Standard....same as the one I drive every day...only difference between the years is that the '34 had a removeable...
Wow! I could handle some heat- 40* w a little 20 mph breeze. Drove the '34 everywhere today, no snow on the ground yet.
I build alot of engine for other people- a quality double roller is a much better choice. Given that, if you want the "hot rod noise", go for it-...
Use "Fusor" metal panel adhesive. Works great- just make sure you get the one for metal. There are alot of choices!
Let's see. Used to have a 261 in my 37 chev PU. Used a set of cheapie car headers from a swap meet, all the tubing and burned out glasspacks came...
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