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Here is mine, started with 35 pieces... Sold a perfectly good running model A coupe and bought a true basket case.. Working on it off and on for...
Badass pics man... Great work!
Nice car and welcome!...Yeah on the computer it's a little easier to move around the site... Check out the community social groups and search...
LOL, you beat me too it.:)
Yes the Vern Tardel book is a good one that discusses the AV8 build. It is called "How to Build a Traditional Ford Hot Rod" by Mike Bishop and...
I was looking for the same filter for my Thickstun and was told Retro Rod Inc (www.retrorodinc.com) has them. I haven't called them yet to ask...
Cool videos and nice ride!! Good stuff... Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Looks like a good choice to me, you cant go wrong with a merc, looks like it has a/c also... the gauges may not be working due to them being 6...
[ATTACH] Yep just re welded it where it will fit the frame Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Use a fan spacer... less work and will probably look better than a huge shroud, should work fine with your existing shroud
Best bet is to check with the DMV. I have not seen the "CAL" letters in any of the frame VIN's I have checked. The VIN on the title will have to...
I found this place in Oregon. I plan on using them to rebuild one of my generators. According to their website it looks like they can help you...
I would try the PB Blaster solvent first and if that doesn't work, put some heat on it. This will help loosen things up. Should be able to tap...
I used sand in a blasting cabinet on my old Thickstun aluminum intake. It had been previously painted and the sand cleaned it up nicely. I am...
Nice sedan! Pull off the fenders, hood, and drive it until you find yourself a coupe... Then drive em both. Posted using the Full Custom...
Well hope its not froze up... You will find tons of info all over the web on these flatheads... Beware of flathead fever though! :) I got one of...
Thanks, told my dad I wanted to make this a traditional hot rod when we first started welding all the pieces together...:) almost ready for...
I think you should mount it right up near the back of the seat. That's what I am going to do with mine. Those round "t" style tanks look good. I...
[IMG] I'm trying to the make this 50's period correct....
32 with a '32 and '41
Here is mine, almost ready to spray primer!:)
Im using an '81 Chevy motorhome chassis... Steering box is in front of the independent suspension, but looks like I will have to do some adapting....
Just got a '81 Chevy class C Motorhome chassis for my GMC COE. It is mechanically sound, runs and drives good. 350/350... Hope it's an easy...
I would say get it...It's only a matter of time before they start making reproduction grilles..i hope...I am missing the top pieces for my grille...
Just joined the Merc Club...thx
Just picked up my first COE. It is a '41 GMC. I just got all the rust through fixed and getting ready for sandblast. I want to build it into a...
Ok lets try again....
Here is my '41 GMC COE...
Lets see some of those Merc photos....Here is my wife's 51. :) We got this car from a buddy who did a lot of the body work and it looks bad ass!...
Looking for a '41-'46 GMC COE hood emblem. The one that says "General Motors Truck" Thanks. Levi.
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