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I really like the look of the "tribute t" speedway is about to start selling. That's a cool looking ride! Looks alot like tugmaster's hussey all...
Hmmmm, lets see? 5 guys, 80 hours each, $20 bucks an hour (it's christmas, lol!) that's only what $8000 dollars. Ahhh man!!!!!
Wow, this is perhaps the coolest post ever! I always wished I could get a bunch of my buddies together and do a build. Just think if 4 or 5 guys...
I too would love to build one from scratch, but my skill level isn't where it needs to be either to do that. I have owned several old cars though,...
Wow, I really like were this is going! I think this is going to be a really cool period build!!!
These guys swear by it! I forget the exact reason, but it has something to do with the pam (just the plain vegetable oil kind) not having to be...
all the old timers around me say pam cooking spray and plastic wrap. One dude has heads that have been wrapped like that for YEARS and they look...
And the only early one I have a pic of. Super nice!!!!
Some more I have gathered pics of:
This one is my favorite, lol!
I love it! The lime green wheels look awesome!!!
Here is a pic of a wheel similiar to an ansen with cheaters on the rear. Doesn't look bad???
Anyone know if they ever made the Astro Supremes in 5 on 5.5? I checked US Wheel for the repops but nothing listed in that size. That is the look...
I thought about the rear axle idea, but with all the mounts for the buggy spring and everything done it would be pricey to redo, plus everythings...
I would like to see a pic of the 15x10's
Interesting!!!
I really want to maintain the vintage look, so used would be best. I really like the style of the radir's though and wouldn't mind buying the...
This is really all I have found so far in a "vintage" wheel: http://www.radirwheels.com/contents.htm
I think one of the main things to consider, is that almost always when a car is made as a 2 and a 4 door, the 4 door usually has the higher...
I want to grab a set of wheels for the rear of my T and throw on some cheater slicks. It seems the selection of wheels available in the 5 on 5.5...
That's pretty awesome!!!
I'm down in Murder Beach
yea, I think the problem is 2 fold: 1. old gummed up speedo 2. leaky speedo housing on tailshaft. I guess I would need to get the speedo fixed...
Makes sense!
Well, I found a cable that fit the 53' pontiac gauge cluster I have and the turbo 350 trans. I hooked it up, and with the exception of a slight...
Everybody's a comedian!!!
This is the area I am talking about, not really a windlace type scenario, more of an upholstery type deal?
Wow, that kinda killed this thread, lol!!!
It looks like a pretty awesome car! Would have loved to see it in person!!!
The mohair might be perfect? Definately looks more durable!
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