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Picked up this old pedal car over the weekend .A friends neighbour wanted it gone .Still at my friends house ,but will post better pictures when I...
Find your local rock crawling group of 4x4 they love all that Toyota stuff and buy anything that is toyota truck . Rear ends are bullet proof ,as...
I am using a 1983 toyota 2 wheel drive pick up power steering box in my 34 chev pick up . ,small and compact and side steer as well the steering...
I used a Toyota rave 4 rear end in my 34 chev truck . 57 inches wide wms to wms . 4.11 posi .12 inch hydralic brakes , same 6 bolt pattern as...
A spray bottle of soap and water will help ease the pain as well !!
I just put the car in the right lane and let the world pass by !!!
My 64 f100 Straight axle removed, 66 twin I beam installed . 292 y block removed , 390 5 speed installed . 65 trim all around .[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
At least there is a swap meet almost every weekend in Southern Ontario for the next 5-6 weeks !!!
When I did my 34 chev 5 window I had no frame and used a 34 ford reproduction frame .The frame fit the body great !!
Thanks Stogy But also coundnt wrap my head around spending any time and money on a car that would never be worth more than 10- 12 grand
Here is the original wood subframe , and the new 1 1/2 x 3 steel tube frame [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
May take a little longer to brush the paint ,but no longer than hanging plastic and taking it back down or cleaning overspray off of everything...
Large boats that are unable to fit in spray booths are painted by foam roller and brush with urethane, check your local marina supply .Paint is...
So far this summer I have put 250 miles on 390 ford f100 and 75 miles on my v8 60 model T . The 390 was fully rebuilt in 2000 and has under 5000...
I am with the re ring camp, or just leave it alone, runs good ,quiet ,just a little blow by !!!
With the price of rebuilding an engine these days I am considering re ringing the pistons . What kind of wear should I expect before I should...
Soak the vice grips in citric acid , vinegar, or store bought rust remover and then spray with wd 40 .the rubber handles I would soak in dove...
For something someday, 1925 Cadillac.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Super job on your chassis ,thought about using the ford crossmember and cross spring in mine as well , but going for the full fender and hood look...
No need to be envious, you are doing a great job with your truck ,a few things I learned from your build as well!! Lots of knowledge here on the...
Very nice work on the cab !!! Should make a very good looking truck !!
Yeah ,bet ethanol wouldn't be good for paint LOL
Used a foam roller as a test on my car and you can hardly tell it wasn't sprayed.The black is done with a foam roller ,gray was sprayed[ATTACH]
Here are few of the door pictures ,mostly used 1/2 x3 tubing [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
No kidding!! Is that an Australian ute ?? Finding chevy parts for Cars and trucks made here in N.America is tough enough
34 chev master sedan delivery used all the same sheet metal as the cars ,doors ,fenders ,hood, grill ,windshield and mouldings ,can't recall if...
Used a combination of both for the doors . I'll post some pics .
Never seen or heard of any glass pu or sedan delivery here in Canada either [ATTACH]
Looking good so far,original sub frame for the trucks were 1 1/2 . 1 1/2 x 3 tubing works great .[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I think they look great with a ford fe in them !!![ATTACH]
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