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Finally got the Halibrand 301 apart today. [ATTACH] No cracks anywhere, the ring and pinion are in good condition and now it just needs a deep...
[ATTACH] I know we’ve talked about nuts and bolts before, and with the changing times we are living through, I started wondering where everyone...
WWAD? I mentioned in the whatever thread having a new to me 283 short block. [ATTACH] It’s a bit grimy but otherwise it’s in good shape. Very...
Watching the F1 today, and saw signs for Liqui Moly. I’ve seen it advertised in old magazines, probably back to before I learned to read. (Don’t...
Just watched a video by Eastwood about using a needle scaler to remove rust and crud. Seemed to work well. I have never used my needle scaler for...
[ATTACH] Probably 180-200 hp radial engine. Look at the size of the tube used for the engine mount. You guys that fly, you are out of your minds…
This is a question related to the Whatever project. First a picture. [ATTACH] If you have read the posts in the Whatever project, you probably...
[ATTACH] I saw this and said “Wow, I got to save this one for future reference”! Of course I didn’t reference which tread it came from. And I’ve...
Does anyone know if there is a T-bucket sized pickup bed in fiberglass available from any manufacturer that is as long as or longer than a turtle...
So just poking around the internet and what did I find? Why it is a 1943 DAF RAIN COAT. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I can see it now! 392 Hemi, with a...
What is the best, least damaging method to clean up cast aluminum parts? 4 Buick aluminum drums need a freshen up, and I’m looking at options and...
Demon: OUCH! Me: yeah… Demon: What the heck! (Hey, I’m keeping it pg13) Me: I know… Demon: EVERYTHING HURTS! WHY? AND WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS...
One ball and I have traded words in the English language that a person on the other side of the pond might say, "WTF?" Let's start with car...
Scattershields were required on the dirt cars but we didn't need a block plate. The bellhousing was the same depth as a stock GM cast...
Here's a question for the knowledgeable denizens of the hamb regarding Powerglide transmission cases. [ATTACH] Here's the Powerglide that I just...
Just turned on the news at 11. Lead story was Albany Saratoga Speedway property is going to be developed into housing, multi-use, and shopping....
In my quest to acquire Rochester 2GC small base 2 barrels, I came across marine carburetors with the side fuel inlets. Not being a boat person, I...
Before anyone responds sarcastically, remember that I am computer illiterate! The question is simple. And I'll probably respond "DOH!" Is there...
I recently got a 1958 283 2 bbl base engine. It ran when pulled out of a Biscayne early this year. Right now I'm using it in the Whatever project...
I've recently obtained a 1958 283 for the fun of it. Early versions had forged cranks. Eventually there were cast iron cranks, distinguished from...
For another project that is in the garage. I have a 60's era Hilborn injection unit, bought new in 67 and used for about 10 passes on a 55 Chevy...
So SWMBO and I have been watching Midsomer Murders, a British tv show, a lot lately. Some of the episodes have had these odd (to me...) little...
I have a project in my mind's eye that is a little bit compact. To get there I'm considering narrowing a 33-34 beam axle. It's been discussed...
I have a question that I know someone here can answer. How were the axles assembled in the old open tube quick change rear axles? In particular,...
Just watched "The Rip Van Winkle Caper", and it had a couple of neat cars, one being the Ford panel truck in the cave with the protagonists for...
Tried to find anything that shows how to install a door in a fiberglass t body. Searched here, couldn't find anything. Searched the web, no luck...
Watching a rerun of Night Gallery, and it had a 12 passenger Chevy sedan at the beginning. So surfed a little bit and found a picture of a 12...
So I found this picture of an Indy Roadster on Hemmings. And I was looking at the steering setup when I noticed the rear torsion bar setup....
So say that you're making some tube bends, matching side to side. And you bump the pointer and don't notice. Now you have 2 tubes but 1 bend (the...
I'm closing in on finishing up rebuilding my trailer and have been ruminating over the formerly bright aluminum tread plate decking. I widened...
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