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Actually, the post was meant to be humorous...I thought some of you might get a chuckle out of my screw-ups. I agree with the "learning process"...
I can get a great idea for something on my roadster project. I can picture it in my head and plan it out in great detail. Then I can spend hours...
That is too cool!
Back in '64, when I was 17 years old, I had a '57 Chev with a 283 Power-Pack. A friend named Ellsworth had just gotten a '63 Impala SS, also with...
In case anyone is interested. Drivelines Northwest finished up my driveshaft. They shortened it, phased it, and welded on a new custom rear...
Not!
This isn't gonna help any, but when I read "a knock and a shake" it reminded me of the day I stuck a rod through the block on my old '57 Ford. It...
Wow - I just read all 33 pages of this thread. Really brought back the memories. Please bear with me while I add my 2-cents worth. I remember:...
That looks sweet! Congrats!!!
Got a great deal on some 15X10's at Summit Racing. On sale - 2 for $132, and shipping was only $12. Can't beat that.
U.S. Army, 1966 - 1969. Viet Nam 1967 - 1968.
A bit different...
So, you would accept a '63 1/2 Galaxy, but not a '65 Mustang?...A '63 Vette, but not a '67 Vette? That is arbitrary and stupid. Also, I believe...
And just how do do you define traditional? I've been into cars since I was about thirteen, and I'm 63 now. I think I have a pretty good idea of...
I started hanging out on this site because it seemed like a great place to ask questions and get good, useable answers to those questions. Now...
Just call me Fred Flintstone.
Chevyshack - Yep, that's a heck of a long shot - But I appreciate your optimism.
Located at: 3116 Hill Ave Everett, WA 98201 425-258-4013 Oh, and don't forget to take the front yoke with you. They will need it when they...
Don't know about Spokane, but I discovered that Drivelines Northwest has a shop in Everett. Dropped my driveshaft off there yesterday, just in...
Oh yes, I forgot to mention...A thick file folder full of receipts...Got one of those, too. And I've pretty much documented every step so far with...
I have the following lists: All the parts and materials I have purchased for my project, where I bought 'em, and the cost. All the things I can...
My Dad had a '51 Buick hardtop. It ran like a sewing machine...Literally...Even sounded like one. Acceleration was leisurely. Anything can be...
Ok - Since you guys seem to favor Tabbies - Here is Frankie, my backup shop mascot.
Here's mine. He's pretty territorial.
Hey, you're hijacking the man's thread. I really don't think this is what he had in mind when he started it. And now I'll shut up, and you can...
Hey, if you are going to argue about car thefts, start a new thread.
In Washington State, they have "Collector Vehicle" plates, or you can find an original plate from the right year, and register it to your car....
Cool! Back in the early '60's I knew a guy who had a Henry J. His folks had a dual-quad '55 Caddy. His sister managed to total the Cad, so he...
Blackie - You were close - It's How to Build a Traditional Ford Hot Rod, by Mike Bishop and Vern Tardel.
I'd go with a large 2-bbl or small 4-bbl - Somewhere around 400 CFM. But I'd also upgrade the exhaust - A header and good flowing muffler system....
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