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Hey Outback, if you were refering to the McLaughlin, it is a 1924 McLaughlin Buick 4 cyl. 170 c.i.d. Cheers.
Gary Howard built Mike Young Impala. Bestest of the Bestest.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] "Who's gonna carry the Boats?!" with each keystroke I fight to keep...
Been a while since I stopped by. Always inspired by the radness in these threads! Thanks. Recently had a hot and involved weekend with my...
Great thread!! Anyone got a picture of Mike Young's Impala??? I built this one in the distant past, now owned by a friend for many years,...
This Right Here is exciting!
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Still so Rad.
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Hey John! Yes, I haven't forgotten. Just busy these days. Will be glad when I can get back to some automotive Fun.... [ATTACH] One of my favorites...
...That is exactly what I thought when I was dealing with them... Actually a very stout, yet finely adjustable, brake system from those engineers...
Try the local Plumbing and HVAC specialty supplier. They will have it. And remember that copper Likes rubber mounting and needs room to expand...
There is an inner shaft and outer sleeve. There is a captured-pivot at the frame side and a U-joint at the backing plate side. These photos...
Hey AmishMike. Do you mean this brake pivot shaft? Photo is taken standing at the wheel, looking down. [ATTACH]
All of this is just Fantastic! Totally dig this build.
Of course, we must keep a goal on the horizon at all times. Preparations for a pilgrimage perhaps... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] "... when that open road...
Which brings us to this point. Still working on more details and adjustments, but it is now a real live car and spring is on the way!...
To Sum it all up... Find something like this. Use old concepts like these. And a few new ideas ;) To build things like these....
So, I liked the look of the stamped-brass scoops on this restored 1912 Sunbeam. It seems the use of cabinet hardware on cars goes all the way...
Just about wrapped up, I will finish with a couple more details. Many of ya'll have inspired me with your builds and posts. Thought it about time...
Thanks 282doorUK ! Cool Car :) I first heard of the idea on Billy Gibbons' 1936 Ford. So much easier than tackling a Bison.
And then... Do more of the same. Much more. Side panels too. Progress. I desired that the seating and interior be comfortable enough for longer...
So i will do an update with some Interior action... 'Cause it's what's inside that counts! First, I tracked and skinned a...
Sundays are Holy. Burt Munro knew that... [ATTACH]
And a bit of history and inspiration to close this round. Photo 1... is a 1925, 50 mile race. I see a Buick, a Ford? a Bugatti and a Vauxhall? I...
Dashing! Just moving along with the progress shots. These gauges are original McLaughlin parts. The stock ammeter was manufactured by Tiffany Co....
The Speedometer is a 1923 Warner 75 mph on original Stewart mount. These companies would later merge to become Stewart Warner. I purchased it as...
Ok Friday! Onward. I Believe these headlights are 1929 Nash pieces. I Know they were a total disaster and took forever to sort out. Stands are...
Just another bit of history. Then a break. A 1910 Buick with a goat on it. And a 1910 goat with 'Buick' on it. Louis Chevrolet was involved......
License plate bracket and light. Thanks to Dan L. for the old dash-light. First, draw dirty pictures. Then the idea is starting to fly. Add some...
Wirey... All the lights have vintage GM quick disconnects. I sourced the cloth wiring, ign. ballast and other bits from Brillman Co. from Mt...
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