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The biggest hurdle for me is time not money. Work m-f 7-7, watch grandson on sat so my daughter can work, and Sunday after honey-do and yard work...
I am working on a budget build 53 Belair that I am trying to get on the road after 20 years of sleep. The front floors need replaced but the rear...
I found a great deal on a like new exhaust from a 50 coupe for my 53. 20 bucks! My question is will it fit or will it need more mods than it is...
When I built my 41 it had tons of trim holes in the body and I did not want to use any of them. My solution was nails. Run then thought the bench...
You built my dream car, good for you. Very nice car! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I think this is a great post. One of my concerns when I built my coupster was roll over and more important side impact. My plan was to build a 4...
I would go to every car show near you and talk to anyone that has something remotely close to what you want. That is how you get into the network....
I used the toggle switch mentioned above, worked great with no issues. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Awesome car. I can't wait to see it run. Nice build. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Wow what an auction. Definitely some odd balls in the collection. Might have to plan a vacation around this auction. Sent from my iPhone using...
Since you were working on the brakes could you have a shoe sticking? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I like the stance. Looks like fun. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Love the ambition and your project. What are the plans for a power plant? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
He was contemplating a mustang II swap, he wants something his wife can drive comfortably, and going to do a lot of highway driving. He is asking...
Scotty t nailed my thought. You don't even notice it there. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I bought a 28 Durant once with a 4 cyl that was rebuilt in 49 and never ran. Couldn't get it to run and met an ol timer in town that had a few of...
You have to remember there was a time before there was the Internet. You learned from talking to the older guys or the old timers. You then went...
That entire car looks better than mine. I have been looking for a year for a 53-54 and prices here in Florida are rediculous. For what I paid for...
What about that flexseal stuff. If it can stick to everything they claim it should stick to a tire. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B....
So a neighbor approaches me want to know if I am interested in a project they want to punt, a great donor. 80's something IrOC camaro with a built...
I found this car 11 months ago and have been diligent following up trying to buy it. Last Saturday the planets aligned and I bought it. [IMG]...
I was going to try paint remover because I had some but was afraid it might react with the stainless. Good to know. Sent from my iPhone using...
So the PO did his best to protect rust spots on my 53 but in the process he chose not to tape off and trim and got a little carried away with the...
Anyone? Also what year doors interchange. Mine are nice except for the bottom 6 inches. Do they make patch panels for these? Sent from my...
I just bought a 53 Bel Air with a powerglide. I will post pictures tomorrow because it was delivered after dark. My search for production numbers...
What year floors and trunk lid will work? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
My favorite is in American graffiti when they finally get the 55 to roll over. The first explosion the trunk flies open. Next shot it is closed....
I found a 53 Bel Air that is too nice to part out but the floors, trunk, and rear quarters are really rusty. I can find decent 4 door donors, so...
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