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Hi all, I wanted to share & document some of the work that is going on with my 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe. I hope you don't mind. So, I bought this...
Hi all I'm looking for drawings or photos of how the sheet metal fits together in between the radiator and grille on a 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe....
Hello everyone. I want to start a thread covering my next project, which is to get a clutch and starter into my Sprint Car. Firstly some...
Hi all. I understand from my searches that Wilson Welding is no longer in business. Is that correct? I have a pair of Buick drums that I want to...
Does anyone have a definitive list of early Ford Spring perch centres, please? I have tried a search, but have come accross conflicting info. I am...
Hello everyone. I am in need of some help, please. I am trying to put a 46-54 270cid GMC motor (according to casting numbers) back together in my...
I am about to fix a model A bench seat into my ‘29 coupe and am short on ideas for how to mount it to the floor. It would be great to see a few...
Hi there. I have an early (46-54) GMC motor and am looking into mating it up to a Winters internal clutch transmission. They are available with a...
Hello folks I wonder if anyone can help me, please? I have a quick change rear end in my sprint car and it looks like some sort of home made one....
I got over excited and bought this for my project..... [img] [img] I am planning to run a flathead with 12v ignition system charged by a...
Hi everyone. I have an 8ba with passenger car pumps going into a model A frame. The frame was built for a motor with truck pumps, but i would...
Hi everyone. Here is my latest project. I will need help along the way (like i did with my Chevy) and the path is unlikely to be smooth, but I am...
I can’t get past the look of the distributor, coil and plug leads on an 8ba, which (IMO) doesn’t look as nice and symmetrical as the earlier...
Evening all. I’m looking for inspiration on the build of my first early Ford. It’s a ‘29 Model A and I would love to see some shots of your...
Every time i start my Chevy from cold I have to turn it over for ages before it will fire. Runs fine once it has started and will start easy if...
Does anyone know where I can get forged pistons for a 235 Chevy six? Can't seem to find any. Is there another motor that uses compatible pistons...
This is a bit stupid, I know but I recently moved to a new house and wanted to share a pic of my HAMB bathroom fittings! Shame I don't own a model...
This may have been done before and I can't quite decide whether or not it's a really GOOD idea or a really GAY idea:rolleyes:. I'm gettign to...
Hi, Can anyone tell me what I need to convert my Chevy 292ci Six from auto to manual? I know enough to realise i need a flywheel and clutch!...
I'm having a real battle with the braking system on my '41 and wondered if anyone here can help me out PLEASE! The truck runs a stock '41 Chevy...
I wanna make the 292 six that I'm rebuilding into a real beauty if I can. What would you recommend I use to paint it? In the past I've just gone...
Does anyone know where I can get the stock 292ci straight six specs in a bit of a hurry please? Can't find my L.Santucci book anywhere :mad: I...
Are the drum end fittings the same on a 12 bolt as on a 10 bolt please? I am trying to work out which cables i need to hook up the 12 bolt rear...
I'm heading over to Florida from the UK on Saturday 19th June to stay one week in Port Charlotte, followed by a few days in the Keys. I would...
Can anyone help please? I need to know the PCD of a 6 lug chevy truck wheel (1941 type) asap and I can't get to my shop to measure one. Thanks...
looking for instructions from anyone that has put a late model 292ci six into an early chevy truck. The 292 is nearly 2 inches longer than the...
Are there any Swedish rodders on here from the Linkoping area? One of my English hotrod buddies is coming over to Sweden in a couple of weeks and...
Hi All, I wnat to purchase a re-pop Hildebrandt oil filter to fit with my 235 I6 that has been converted to full-flow oiling. My question is...
Hi all, I need some advice on what oil types and grades to run in my rebuilt driveline please. 1955 Chevy 235ci straight 6 - I've been told to...
The crank in my chevy '52 235ci motor is shot - is it possible to get a new one NOS or repro? Or do i have to find a decent short block and rob...
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