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I started this thread in hopes to make some good car related conversation and to get some people away from the election stuff. There is some...
Just to be clear, I am a journeyman automotive mechanic (same as what you would call ase or red seal certified in the USA. I'm almost 50 years old...
Growing up, I've heard different people say some engines like to be "worked"(not lugged), as in they like to pull a load rather than just cruise...
A long time ago when I was working at a fleet shop, I would save the chunks of exhaust pipe to weld together. I made a tool to rotate the pipe as...
That's entirely a possibility. But I will say it rides fantastic with no bump steer and just as comfortable at 60 mph as it is at 100 plus. (More...
Pictures of mine for reference. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I'll start it off I guess. It depends what you are trying to accomplish with your final look. Are you talking about swapping the complete front...
Here's a 53 ford f350 I have. Agreed that the steering wheel etc could have been swapped out from a 53. But the mercury part is still confusing...
Today I went to get some parts off a couple of super duty trucks. One was a 58/9 ish and the other a early 60's. I pulled the horn button off the...
I saved this one from being crushed about 25 years ago. The rear of the car was nice and I knew somebody could use the parts. It's going to a new...
Throw some fuzzy dice inside before putting on the hubcap And you could have your own mobile game of trouble. Anyone remember that game?
My friends from about 10 years ago. He passed away a few years ago and I still miss him.[ATTACH]
I really like cowl vents and opening windshields. I used to drive a 39 ford coe for hauling old cars home. One year in particular, the...
I won't post the link as to avoid a storm, but go to YouTube and search Casey Putsch Peterson museum. I'll add that it's indicative of alot of...
I was in no way trying to compare the job of an axle shaft to that of a steering shaft. But I will remove my offensive post.
What type of ignition are you running? Some electronic ignition modules take a pretty good amount of current. As squirrel said, see what it's...
Thankyou! It took me awhile to figure it out, but I got it.
Ok carb experts, I need some help. I've rebuilt quite a few carbs over the years, and had great success with the old carb cleaner that is now...
I wonder if one could be modified for this.[ATTACH] I hope we still have room for an occasional laugh on this board?
I have mostly gotten "nice car" or "nice truck", but to perfectly honest I have a difficult time accepting compliments and don't know what to say....
I'm sure different types of paint need different types of care and waxes etc. Of which I'm no expert at all. But I can say that with my black OT...
Im not sure why all the extra pictures showed up at bottom of post. Sorry folks.
Well, it's been off the road for 5 years now. I parked it in 2015 with a knock in the bottom end, and I've been busy with everything else in life....
I realize this doesn't help your question and it's not HAMB friendly, but have you seen that newer Mazda (not sure if it's Mazda or etc). You can...
This one seems doesn't seem to be carrying much of the weight on the trailer axles. Alot of weight towards the tongue.
I'm not gonna deny that a tandem axle trailer with good brakes and lights etc is by far a safer trailer, but I just love the pictures of the old...
I understand the stock only guys though. I haven't changed the oil in my 2007 gmc yet....that way when it becomes collectable I can say it still...
Thanks for the help. I assumed it was a rope seal. I've done quite a few 2 piece lip seals in the vehicle sliding them up into place with success....
A friend of mine has a really nice 50 Ford two door sedan with a stock flathead. He asked me a few days ago about changing the pan gasket in it....
You're definitely not alone. I've been collecting stuff to build a 394 Oldsmobile for awhile now. I think I've got pretty much everything I need...
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