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I thought this was an old thread when I first saw it. Covered on here about a year ago.
Now, I'm just a little confused -- which girl in the picture is supposed to be the "hot chick"?
That is outstanding, perfect ride height, and your son did you right -- those 14" wheels, spinner bars, and skirts really make it!!
I picked up an Eastwood 1/3 hp, 3600 rpm buffer at a swap meet. For stainless I use the Eastwood stainless compound (dark gray) with a spiral...
Another excellent source for free help on MIG welding is http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/tutorial.htm
talk about cornering the market!
Eastwood is also selling a second name brand (medium priced), as well as their own brand (lower priced). I didn't keep the catalog, but you can...
late 30's Mopar -- Plymouth or Dodge most likely. The two thinner rings are to convert to sealed beams. The outside rings aren't Mopar, maybe...
Go one step further -- look at using a VW hood as your trunk lid, and make a COUPE out of it.
I would say "It ain't a hot rod -- yet!"
Rod & Custom put a hemi in a Dodge. They had an excellent article about 6 mos ago on how to massage the firewall, to make it look like it came...
Jalopy Showdown, York, Pa May 21. AND -- you can even take your jalopy around the track for a lap or two!!!
Although Fleetside66's pics are a few years old, that Goliath is still there, right at the front as you walk into the yard. In fact the letters...
I hear them Gords is rare.
Judging from the cars there, I would say at least 50 years. Quite a few 40's to 60's cars, and I saw three rusted hulks from the late 30's. Not...
Yes, I saw a truck similar to your avatar, however it was large, maybe a 2-1/2 ton. It still had the grille, although that was pretty rusted.
How about a thin piece of sheet metal, about the size of a quarter. Use a hacksaw to cut slots from two sides, leaving a narrow connecting piece...
Excellent!! Keep the pictures coming.
Nice stuff, thanks. I hope to make the trip to Gainesville next year.
Could be different manufacturer, I've seen this before. With the 'worldwide ecomomy', everything today comes from the cheapest place.
Main differences are how much $$$ you want to spend, and whether you think you may want to upgrade components in the future. Junk yards stil have...
Somebody asked about the hubcaps -- most were '60's and 70's, looked like somebody probably sorted through them years ago, because there were no...
My '37 Plymouth -- [IMG]
Update on Engler's Junk yard off I-81 in NE Penna, which has been covered here before -- I was there today, lady in the office said they will be...
Wow, that put a lump in my throat.
Foamcore, available at any craft store. Use spray adhesive to cover it with fabric. Need a thicker part? -- like a raised design -- just cut a...
Yes, you lucked out. The hard part is getting an original title, you already have that. Get that guy to the notary FAST. I wouldn't even...
I am about an hour away and interested, however have to help my son move this weekend. Put me on the list for future get-togethers, especially if...
The '36 Chrysler and DeSoto lites pictured above are going for as much as $400-$500 a pair these days. Keep it simple, '39 Pontiac, '38 Ford, etc.
As I recall from when my son did this (he is now 22 years old), don't worry about what the body of the car looks like. Go crazy, let your kid...
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