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A loyal follower of my build thread has informed me that he had trouble with his aluminum fuel line that went between "the car" and "the engine" -...
This is a concept at this point. I'm looking for ideas, participation, legal roadblocks, or anything else you can think of. I dig the HAMB and...
So I was gonna order some crap from Summit; flex-a lite fan, arp head bolt kit for SBC, Weiand manifold gaskets. Typical hot rod stuff. Amazon...
I drove the "chase truck" today following the 1935 Buffalo on it's once a year 60 mile trip back to "the farm". It comes out for the annual...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-1106/ .488/.488 lift I'm gonna stick this cam in a brand new 10067353 GM crate 350. I've got those...
I posted this thread on the HAMB : http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=721329 I got one reply as you can see. I did get one PM...
So, I'm about to install my engine and tranny - Chevy 350 / Saginaw 4spd. Lets assume HP to be 350-400. I have already installed solid motor and...
I have a 64 Belair that is 99% stock. I just replaced all the coil springs and shocks with stock replacement parts. I expected the rear of the car...
The horror, the horror!!!!!!! I am a MSRA member (Minnesota street rod association) and as a member you receive a monthly publication entitled...
What's the "inside scoop" on fighting lug nuts on/off when dealing with aftermarket aluminum wheels? I've owned a set of O/T "weld" prostars, and...
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/2983407088.html I'm going there in the morning with CASH! No, I'm camping out in his front yard...
I ordered new springs and shocks for my 64 Belair. I have changed coil springs on a 65 C-10 in the past. I did not need a coil spring compressor...
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/minnesota/this-season-the-last-for-drive-in I've never attended the "movie night" before "Back to the...
I took some high quality pictures of my gasser today. Any sugestions on how to post them on my build thread? Thanks in advance! If it helps,...
My brother (not a car guy) emailed me today and said his work no longer needed their 10 ton press (purchased new in 2010). He said I can have it...
You gotta love the HAMB, it's so inspiring. I really enjoy participating, and try to keep my posts positive - or at least funny. So here is my...
I have a hard time reading that POS magazine anymore and can't wait until my subscription is done. First they put that gay 8.5 "certified" train...
Saw this on C-list and it interests me. The grill pic is also on the ad, but that doesn't mean it actually came with the car. Is this thing an...
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Would it be easy or not to convert a sport coupe into a roadster? I realize the windshield is formed into the car, and the door frames could be...
here's an easy one for you guys....How wide is a stock 1931 model a 2 door sedan? I have a limited width parking spot. thank you!
Just a "heads up" for you out of town guys/gals. Snelling avenue is all torn up at the University intersection. I would avoid those 2 streets....
My brakes are no good! (master cylinder leaks bad) and I would like to upgrade to disc brakes. I did this on a 65 C-10 before and it wasn't too...
Check out that quality test stand my wife's uncle built! I think it's great! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGpThJaH7jw
I like tunes in my old cars, but space is limited. I have a 64 belair and the original am radio is dead. I want a "box" that goes in the glove...
I just saw on Egay that you can get a "vintage" swingarm blower drive new from Weiand/Holley. Maybe this is old news, but the ad says whole kits...
I just bought a 1964 Belair from Texas, and I live in Minnesota. The guy in Texas has some NOS 1964 Texas license plates. I think it would be cool...
I'm gonna buy MSD's 6BTM control box that retards the timing as boost goes up, but what I don't know is, do I want a distributor with a vacuum...
Thinking about buying a 1929 roadster project - just of bunch of parts. I have never thought about them much before, but the price is so right on...
Is $1000 for this a good deal? It has both doors, window moldings, but not much else - no radiator/grill shell. What's the going rate these days?...
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