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In regards to Bob Drakes hinge pin removal tool, I bent mine trying to remove the pins on my 30 Model A. Ended up drilling them out.
Had the opportunity to spend time at a local car show with Paul after he restored it and he told me that there were a lot of things he could do...
My buddy's 36 currently under construction. 1-1/2 ton cab and doors, shortened 48 pickup bed, custom built frame, and 312 Y-block with 3-speed/o...
Tony, your 56 Chrysler tri-bars are only the SECOND set of these I've ever seen. Connie Todley , who owned All American Auto Wrecking in...
Your kidding right...? SBC is as HAMB friendly as "peas-ina-pod"
I saw ( saw..??)...I've seen a set of these lately on a 49-51 Merc. He used those white spoked trailer wheels . Evidently they were 5-1/2" bolt...
Okay heres the deal... There are 2 companies with nearly the same name . CARCOVER (singular) and CARCOVERS (plural) . They are priced about the...
I twisted and turned and even squinted...can't see where it's customized anywhere..!
Either a Kellison coupe or a Woodhill Wildfire.
Question....how difficult is it to speed shift with your left hand....?
Do it, it's as traditional as hot rodding and please paint it orange. ..don't be afraid.
I would use either a 455 w/turbo 400 or a 500 caddy, they ate great motors and cheap.
How did you modify the front post. ..it's pot metal. ? Beautiful car.
Here's mine ....30 Model A, channeled 4-1/2".[ATTACH]
Yeah, welding to that flextubing would have been troublesome. ..must have brazed it.
Will you be duplicating the tow rig also. ..?
Only ordered small parts, gaskets, seals, etc...never had problem wit delivery. Always answers the phone and willing to talk to you about your...
Gosh. ...who knew. ?
The vent window is a weak point. My 63 was broken into twice. The shaft is pot metal and by pressing on the front of the vent, you can snap the...
I think white with turquoise interior is a good choice. My 63 box top XL was white with the metalic turquoise interior. In my opinion 63 XLs...
Wow, bet that Harbor Freight furniture dolly is screaming. ...
T-85 w/overdrive in Olds powered Model A, Hurst Synco-Mesh shifter. T-5 in SBC powered shoebox, AOD in Merc. [ATTACH]
Very nice , you're on the right track. The profile is just right. But PLEASE lose that visor. NO respectable custom ever had a visor, it just...
Wow, what a beautiful garage. .. any work going on in there..?
Not ma deal for the Ford wheel, but your idea of having the center hogged out by machine shop might just work.
You may be in luck and not have any steering problems as the starter is on the right side, depending on which manifold you use.
My wife keeps on me for that one. ..she says there is no such word. .it's "regardless "...no " ir".
That's true, and they quite often refered to them as "big mercs ".
Interesting both breckie and breakfast have only 2 syllables. ..just sayin (oops)
Just use a couple feet of heater hose, works like a charm and no danger danger of piercing your ear drum.
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