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My dad painted his last car at age 80- had a heart attack and died the next day. Wish he'd rubbed it out- I had to. I'm 62 and have to get moving...
I have a healthy 383 w a 700r4 in my '34, w 3.25 gears. I don't shift into overdrive until at least 60 mph- the motor bogs. It spins about 1700...
In 1983 I went with my mom and dad to move my sister from Seattle back to Pasco, wa. We rented a 12 ft u-haul enclosed trailer and hooked it to...
Other ways to identify by eyeball: 265, no side mount holes and no oil filter provision. 283 has a vertical rib cast into the block, at the front,...
You might want to contact a guy here in Washington state, Dallas Kenworthy. He has a ton of '57 dodge parts- I think there are some station wagon...
Figure out how to attach a yardstick to the rear axle hub center, that will allow it to rotate. Tape a marker to the yardstick at the point where...
[ATTACH] -7 last night. Fun driving to work this morning!
[ATTACH] 1955 Ford radio. 6 volt, what you see is what you get. This was in my dad's stash of parts and I know nothing except that it was boxed...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] hotrod project. 235 Chevy six, Fenton headers, ran great when pulled, has been inside since....
Where on eBay is it?
We ran an injected BBC dragster in the late 70's to mid 70's. We ran the required blanket on the trans, which was a race glide. Scattered the...
I try to drive the '34 every day- except when it snows. When it snows the dang car won't move. Today was great- 80's.
[ATTACH] 1935 Ford front axle with wishbone, mechanical brakes, spindles, tie rod, drag link. $200 or make an offer. I will not ship this, pickup...
Sweeeeet......
For Sale: 351 Cleveland forged high compression TRW pistons with connecting rods, .030 overbore. They appear to be in decent shape, not much...
Just a thought- Moroso makes an "Accusump" device that injects extra oil into the engine when oil pressure drops, then takes it back out when...
I'm looking for some skinny 6 lug slot mags for a project. Whatcha got? Jeff text to 509-554-1934
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] 1938 Chevrolet "bobber" pickup. Owner built, totally rebuilt 4 bolt main hi-performance 350 Chevrolet...
On the side of the pan opposite the "squirters" are small "squares" that are stamped into the side of the pan. Scribe an "X" across each "square,...
Pull the covers off the injectors, use a STRONG light down the tubes to check for obstructions, if none, then pull the plugs, squirt some oil down...
Looks like a late '34 to '35 Standard frame- earlier '34s had the ladder style frame, later has the x-member. I have a Mustang II type front end...
We are currently helping a friend build a '53 GMC. Started as a 3/4 ton pickup, but we put the cab on a '78 dually frame, 2wd and added a period...
Nice! We have a gent here, in Kennewick, WA, that did the same thing! Built a '34 style roadster from a beetle. Turned out great- have fun!!
that full gauge panel looks 20's Essex-ish........
Those old frames are supposed to flex like crazy (BAD roads or no roads)- why do you think so many '32 frames where built into 4 wheel wagons!
Sweet!
so what did you use? A 70's F-100-250 has a long sector as well....
I'm looking for a non-aftermarket (cheaper) windshield wiper conversion. Does anyone have any ideas or info on what motor to use? I'm going to use...
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