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Today, on my "64 long stepside, I used 36 grit on a 9 1/2" pro sanding board to remove the epoxy garage floor speckle paint with poor results. I...
My '64 C10 Stepside has a SM420 trans with a PTO on the driver's side of the trans. I'm thinking it is intended for a dump bed or winch. Anyone...
The 1966 stepside I recently bought makes a loud whirlling noise when the engine is started. The engine is a very quiet 250 cu in 6 cylinder with...
Just purchased a '64 Chevy C10 Long Bed Step Side that is missing the bed wood and skid strips. There is a local selling 3/4" douglas fir plywood...
Bought a 1964 Chevy 1/2 ton long bed step side off CL. It has a 250 6cyl and granny low 4-spd from a 1970 Chevy truck. I want to replace the 3/4"...
A local cop made me a generous offer on my '56 Chevy. I took him and his son for a ride, and let them drive it back. They liked it, and spent 2...
I noticed several members asking for solutions to fitting smaller wipers on a chopped windshield. Today, I did it. My windshield is only 9 1/2"...
Stopped along the river to get a picture of the '56. Then, went on to the Rodeo Chili Cook-Off and Car Show. Most of the cars were OT.
Installed the removable hardtop today. Still indecisive about the front draw fasteners. Got some HD suitcase brass latches today at Orchard...
The evolution of Ford wiper arm/blades seem to be, in this order: Hook style (1932-?) Hook & Saddle (1937-?) Wrist-type (1949-58?) Snap...
This years show was excellent! The '26 Nash was 100% original ordered with a copper package. The '56 was spot on.
Am I the only one who collects plastic model cars or die cast cars, of the cars you have owned.
Sunday, 9/30/2012, 9-4, Livermore, CA, Nostalgia Day Car Show. This event has always been worth attending. Don't forget comfortable walking shoes...
A member here said, "if you are running a Pertronix distributor, do not leave the key in the ON position without the engine running." WHY? He was...
Are there any automotive glass shops in the SF Bay area that will custom cut/install tempered glass? I have a removable fiberglass hard top that...
Every year the show seem to get better. About 1000 cars. About 100 retro -dressed ladies. Lot's of vendors.
Went to the N. Cal. Kit Car Club Show today. Got into a conversation with the President of the club. I asked how come I see no 32-36 Ford kit cars...
I've been driving my '36 "Special Construction" roadster quite a bit lately. It has no top. Family/friends have asked how I keep a thief from...
I bought a donor car with an '84 302. Yanked the engine and tranny and sold the body. Engine sat 1-1/2 years without being run. Installed it in my...
Today, I was speaking with a NASCAR driver about ZDDP additives. I asked him what he thought of STP Oil Treatment. I said, STP claims to have...
Been trying to stop the drip on my Ford AOD dip stick tube. Is there a better dip stick tube that seals better. I put a new O ring on the bottom...
My wive's great grandfather was a blacksmith in Oakland. Her mother said, this picture of him in his car, by the SF Bay in Coyota Hills, Fremont ,...
Bob Drake now sells polished stainless steel 1940 Ford Car bumpers...comes without bolt holes. Stainless studs are welded on the back side leaving...
Are Ford vacuum boosters for power brakes noisier than others. I installed a 1978 Must II power booster and it makes a swoooshy noise when the...
Bought this rolling chassis replica '36 Sportsroadster off eBay 1-1/2 years ago. No brakes, engine or transmission. Got it titled under SB100 as a...
Anyone ordered a battery from Batteries Express.com? I ordered an Interstate, today. They beat Wally's price, don't charge a core charge, and...
The show was a blast. The swap meet was huge. Here are a few pix:
I just installed a 1932 Ford Highboy Champion radiator (with Ford engine configuration) I got off eBay. The old Ford AOD trans cooler line...
Anyone know the size of the radiator lower mount bolt for a '32 Ford? It's the bolt that goes up from underneath the frame, rubber pad (1/4"?),...
On a '32 Ford radiator, is all that is needed to support/secure the radiator safely these items: upper support rods from the firewall to the top...
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