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For the life of me I was under the impression most Hambers built their cars by themselves or with the help of friends. John St Germain's car is...
Sorry to all with lack of info. I'm using a Canox Migmatic without gas. Wire speed 0-100, and voltage adjustments 1-4. The wire size is .035....
I'm doing patch panels spot welding and I'm not happy with my results. What speed setting and what voltage adjustment is recommended?
A book call Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook By Les Andrews devotes 39 pages on how to adapt 28-31 Fords to hydraulic brakes using 39-48 Ford...
I've got a Champion 6 cylinder and I had the good luck of dropping my distributor when working on the engine and the wires disconnected. Does...
I have a model and serial number off a 49-50 Chev. Model# 12-11 Serial # 0121155184 Can someone tell me the year, I beleive...
Found a older fellow in Wyevale, Ontario, Canada who has a collection of Internationals stored in a barn. I have photos but I don't know how to...
I like Hot Rod USA by the Rip Chords, all of the Harley Davidson series, Bruce Springsteen and Foreigner. Joe
Here's a picture jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/Image_uploads/117360-cool%20shifter.JPG. Got mine at a US army surplus store. Shit a brick...
I received some information on the intake. One Hamber thought it would be a middle of the pack intake-not bad not great. One said it would look...
I have a Fenton dual carb intake manifold. My flathead books don't have it listed as a desireable unit. Would I be better off with a four barrel...
Thanks JMan-The bolt pattern is 5x5 and the width is definitely 6.5" Joe
Just scored Buick wire wheels at a swap meet in Fergus , Ontario. The width of the wheels are 6.5". Will this detract from the look of my...
Hi rodwerkz, Try finding International truck wheels. I'm running a Ford 8" rear and early truck wheels bolted on 15"X4.5. Still I would advise...
This may be of no help to you but others may find it interesting. I'm running the same front and rear as you. The eight inch rear came with 14"...
You did the proper thing by measuring. I didn't and had to cut out my mounts and move them back. The book is definitely wrong. Everybody makes...
I know you asked about A's and I've yet to see a picture. In the Hot Rod Annual of 1958 there are two pictures of Deuce sedans being dragged. One...
If your looking for a book. Motorbooks International sells one on doing a naturally aspirated, blown and Ardun conversion. All photos are in...
Thanks for the interest. The pumps have no offset and the pulleys are wide. I'm going to be away for a week, so I will answer all when I return. Joe
Bruce, I'm using 49-53 truck water pumps. Joe
I used the Vern Tardel book to locate my engine mounts for my 53 in my 29 frame. I have a dual pulley which is too long and hits my spring U...
I used a middle seat from a dodge mini van for my 34 pickup which is the same as your 33. The width is 40" and all you need to do is take off the...
Buddy of mine has the same model here in Barrie, Ontario. He has nosed and decked & shaved the hood,trunk and door handels. It is painted...
I used a Dodge mini van middle seat in a 34 Ford pickup. I think it measured 40". It was great. Take off the arm rest and bolt in. I had Fiero...
I'm installing new seals etc. on 37 Ford spindles using 53-56 Ford drums. How are the old seals removed? I don't want to damage the hubs. Thanks.
I'm installing 53-56 Ford pickup drums on 37 Ford Spindles. I know the Koyo roller bearin number needed is 14116. The question the sales rep is...
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