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After looking through the 23 pages of the OT forum, I did not see a thread for the early post HAMB era hot rods. Looking for inspiration on a late...
Has anyone ever set up a hydraulic slave or throw out bearing on one of these transmission setups? It is a 53 Merc engine and trans going in to a...
So I decided to take a leap and quit my full time job to stay home and build some cars. So true to my style I picked up an abandoned puppy that...
Has anyone ever done a folding top that has the look of fullness of a padded Carson top? I hate the geometric harshness of most folding tops and I...
As I await my new shop to be done so I can finish my previously started projects, I decided to buy another. Makes sense right? I will get it home...
Here’s a rough 29 model a roadster body. Lacking sub rails and obviously needs lots of love or to be a beater jalopy body. Pick up preferred east...
[IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG] Join me September 21, 2019 for this inaugural event. This is a charity poker style run for 1942 or older traditional hot rods...
For those that followed the build thread for this little car, here will be my last great adventure with it before we give it away at Vintage...
Good day all. A friend of mine and I have been kicking around the idea of getting a monthly gathering together plus an annual event. The general...
brand new never been opened triangulated 4 link kits from Chassis Engineering 1 Model A for 9” 1 Model A for 8” 1 Model A front 4 bar 1 32 Ford...
I just helped unload this piece of hot rod history here at Vintage Torquefest in Dubuque. Come out to see it tomorrow and Saturday....
1926-27 Chevy roadster windshield. Can be used on Ford as well. This is in original paint and is as clean as any I have ever seen. Everything...
Well here it is to date. After mocking it up in the corner, creating a plan, and starting to collect parts to build a glass roadster, things took...
Just learned Roy Lewis, founder of Chassis Engineering and land speed racer here in West Branch passed away this week. RIP and may the speed gods...
I am working on collecting parts for a project. It will be a heavily modified Pontiac wagon. My question is, what to do for a floor? The floor is...
I am working on a 27 T roadster pick up. I am trying to fit 10 pounds of function in a 5 pound can and still get my 6'. 195# frame to sit inside...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Decent shape. Just using the rear axle and front spindles, and wishbone. Other parts negotiable. Will get better pics in...
I am currently building a traditional inspired hot rod that will be sporting a fairly high revving engine. I want to keep it traditional looking...
I am needing to flip the bells on a 37 banjo for my 27 T and figure I may as well put new bearings in it while it is apart. Does anyone know...
I am trying to build a 27T roadster using all 49 and earlier stuff. I want to keep this fairly simple that a farm kid in the 40s could have built...
I just bought a 27 T cowl and doors in Cole Camp, Missouri. I was wondering if anyone from the area may be coming up to Des Moines next week for...
Like the title says, who all is going and what are you bringing? Sept. 29 at Cordova Dragway Park. www.runwhatchabrung.com Nostalgia Drags -...
Who all is going to Waterloo next weekend for the Flattops and Fenders party? It's 2 hours away but me and the wife are going to run up there....
Just wondering if any one would be interested in venturing down 2 miles of gravel road in scenic Jackson county to have a little social. If there...
Hello from eastern Iowa. I found this place looking for answers to several questions that have arisen since starting on my 37 Chevy sedan. After...
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