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Right now I have a stock 1957 235 3100, well the engine is stock. I am an ex-mechanic but am not from this era. I need some help. Here is what's...
I've been into hotrods, customs, high performance or anything cool with an engine. I was about 6/7 and a neighbor had a 40 Plymouth gasser. I...
Thanks, that's what I needed. I know some parts are interchangeable with a lot of years. I've looked up all the part suppliers listed so for and...
Looking for brake parts for 49 Olds 88. O'riellys has rebuild kits for the wheel cylinders but is there someplace to get hydraulic parts or will...
I saw an uncopped Flxible bus just like that one in person and it was awesome. It would be cool at any car gathering.
My wife just bought a Canned Ham for me to work on, she's so nice. It's in good enough condition , we're just going to freshen it up and pull it...
Is it a Comet? http://www.cometclass.com/about.htm My dad raced them in the from the 50's until the 80's. As kids we traveled all over and my...
Thanks, that will help. I like the blue with white.
A friend has a 49 Olds and I'd like to show him what it could be, any help. Thanks
I just turned 58 last month and own a 40 chevy
Yes as a motorcycle rider/racer in the 70's. A true man's man
Its a little crazy, but it TOTALLY works!! I agree, this would be an awesome ride. It looks so pre-war dark adventure/mystery .:cool:
Thanks Sylvian, that is truly beautiful. I would love to see it in person.
This is beautiful, any more pictures or info. Because I'm getting older the Caddies are looking good. :D
2X for me
Thanks all, I will past the info.
I did a search and did not find it. I thought I saw a thread on rolling fenders. It might have been a sub-part of another thread maybe some ones...
If my memory serves me right, (I'm old) the first time I saw a full car flame job, front to back was on a sled . And being a go fast hotrodder, I...
The final plan for my 57 chevy truck has Cragar SS wheels in its future. :D
I'm replacing a Pro Streeted rear end with a full size axle. The frame was narrowed with tubs to fit the tires and 4 linked. We are going to put...
Not sure but Speedway has a kit and POL has them. http://www.performanceonline.com/classic-car-truck-brake-parts-kits-components/ I put the...
I have one for my 57 235. There is a line from the lower left to the upper middle right side of the engine. I'm still trying to figure it out, so...
Yeh we know, 39's are different too. BUT they do look similar and that is the cool part. I have a 1940 and raprap's is a 1940 and the gold and...
I have seen the aluminum low heat repair rods at the fairs. Would this work? If you are just filling the gap, the aluminum will stick to the metal...
I have to agree on the skirts. Beautiful car, love the paint but to me it needs a little altitude on the front, just me. When I got the car , I...
This is what I was looking for.... Thanks The car already is low in the front and I want to drop the rear. I do want skirts and slam the back...
Just shooting for late 60's early 70's look. That is when I was young and fell in love with cars. The 40 Chevy is why I came to this site. Thanks...
I have a 40 Chevy coupe that is un-chopped, un-channeled and un-done. I've always been a hot rod guy until the last 10 years. Kemps, Kustoms ,...
I lurked here for a while and then was on fire for a period of time and loved the HAMB but there for a time every other post was a flamer and I...
It changed the whole look of the car. Keep the post going :)
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