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Why was I always under the impression that these bodies were shipped fully assembled?
I'd like to know where you found that nice quarter panel. Is there a source I don't know about?
We've always had a lot of engines that sit here on the farm for months or years on end without starting. When I do start one that's been sitting...
I usually have a bolt shortage problem. Especially the shouldered bolts of the automotive type. It makes me mad when I order a bolt kit and...
6 months ago I pulled out a Coleman 1500 Watt generator. Cleaned the carb, fixed the wiring connections and it worked on the first pull. A friend...
R.I.P. Pete. I never met you but I grew up knowing your name and legend.
Just 1 241 Red Ram.
Even with blue or red, you will often be put into the position to decide if you even want to repair the machine. If you bought a new machine for...
I think your insert may work.
A Surplus Center gearmotor, such as part number 5-1889 may take you where you want to go, cheaply too.
I'll be watching this one too!
Is this traditional?
Does anyone have, or know where I can find, patterns for bolt-on lower flat plate steering arms? I've got a spring behind tube axle with 39 ford...
Eastwood has a Youtube video on bead rolling also. It is about and hour long and is excellent.
We got Shapiro Metals in St. Louis that will cut just about anything you need. It's a bit of a drive to the shady part of town. There are lots of...
X 2 I believe I'd be a buyer for this one. I've considered making it from al sheet, or casting one myself. I really know little about core casting.
$8500? Not so bad. Lots of mechanics pay that for an ordinary Snap-On box.
My shop is so cold.
I can think of a couple dozen people who would get a kick out of receiving a Christmas card like that.
I love that hand-made steel body. Wish I could do that.
Royal Purple. Amsoil good, too.
Saw one on eBay a little while back for $600 in Arizona Firewall to deck with lid, no windshield parts. small amount of rust on cowl. Wanted it...
I think it's my favorite, too. I think the design is somewhat insired by the space race and i lust for that interior trim. The way the dash and...
Cool video. I don't take many vacations. I did vacation to Detroit. There is so much automotive related stuff that you'll freak for the week (+)...
Stamped rear quarter panels for 26-27 Ford roadster trunks. As far as I know, they have to be hand made if you want new.
It is inspirational, but also reminds me of just how poorly I am doing. Every piece of vintage sheet metal is like gold to people around here!...
At first I wasn't sure of what I was looking at. I figured it out. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I've stopped the madness and started using a smoke machine. Instant results.
No neighbors for about 1/2 mile here. I got out of town when I got a letter from the city for my "junk"rods around my garage. Said there was a...
I got a special place in my heart for straight sixes. I love the V8 but a 200 six was in my first car. I remember how much room I had and how easy...
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