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I've been lucky. guess I have calibrated eyes. never had headlights aimed by a shop. even got a CHP sticker at a CHP roadside inspection on my...
it gives me some ideas for my 41 Cadillac. the original lever shocks seem to be pretty much worn out. dang. it's not even 90 years yet. so maybe...
I wonder if anybody's ever unchopped a top... being 6'3 lower lids have got to annoy some people. the chop top looks cool but it's not practical...
April 30 2022. 66 fun tun. kingman az. dang nice 63. Lowrider... but not a bomba.[ATTACH]
if the tire looks pretty normal on a stock rim... I think it would be fine at reasonable speeds.
I haven't been able to spot any gas dripping at all from the suspected leak area. so maybe I'm imagining that is leaking. I'll give it another...
a few photos of my dad's stillborn RV project that he started in the mid 60s.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] started out as a $35 two-door hardtop with...
I'd be tempted to get that flathead back on the road. certainly a later V8 would be doable, but it's kind of fun to stay pretty much stock.
definitely one of the better looking 58 Chevys out there. maybe try another style wheel cover or hubcaps? maybe take off the fender skirts? it's...
I saw some place that they're now saying you can run a steel belted radial up to 10 years now before replacing. of course the reality is... it's...
on my next oil change I'll be using my 12 year-old SH rated oil in my old Cadillac. still have six quarts hanging around.
cash talks!
if the price is right I don’t think I would put a penny in that body. as long as it has a good frame and good running gear… just enjoy it as it...
what’s the H¿??? car is looking damn good already!!!
in one way I wish I kept everything that I had and given away or sold off. but in reality I'm doing my kids a favor by selling things off.
I just drive slower ...
I guess I'm a cheapskate. The only time I ever replace a wheel bearing is when it goes bad. and that's only happened a couple of times but not on...
when I was driving my ‘40 LaSalle back to Flagstaff the summer of ‘95 it kept cutting out and dying. had some people pull over and offer water and...
back when they were new the roadsters and touring car were the cheapest to buy new or used.
when I first moved to Northern Arizona in the mid 70s there were cars and parts all over the place… out in the woods and bush, reservations, BLM...
great car! you’ll get it sorted out soon!
note that the stock slant pan 1955 shift pattern park is in the same spot as reverse. (clear to the right.) Park only worked when the engine was off.
My dad had a mishmash of old tools so when I turned 17 in 1967 went to the Sears store on holt in Pomona and bought a $40 craftsman tool set with...
I personally have no problem with a little bit of color on the voltmeter gauge.
diesels to me is anything bigger than a pick up. a diesel pick up is just a pick up with a diesel motor. the ROUND Stewart warner gauges for big...
an early brass car can look good with white. and also a 50s car with lots of chrome can look great with white too. had a 56 Pontiac safari that...
bottom line. i think you want battery voltage to the coil when you’re cranking. then the ballast resistor in the run position.
Your plan is great! the present exterior has a lot of charm. if it’s mostly original just clean it up some. otherwise except for the headliner...
I have friends and family that totally will only drive on a GPS route. I tell them they’re missing some beautiful scenery just to take the main...
with my arizona location to drive to tijuana… i drive most my mileage in the state of California. I drive an OT highbred but it’s not set up for...
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