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Man that truck looks almost as bad as mine did when I pulled it out of the weeds. Unfortunately for me his will probably be on the road before...
Do I have to drive all the way to Texas to get shots like that?
I've been aroud the custom scene since I was around 12, you know, my dad, his friends lots of 1980's car shows. Funny thing is that even back...
I used detergent and lots of water when I did mine and it didn't blow. At least you're going to tig it, I tried it with a MIG, doesn't work, pin...
I assume I can get the spray can metal flake at the local auto paint store?
Being that its a full fendered truck that the motor is going in it won't be the focal point so maybe a lighter coating of clear? No cut and buff?...
I'm thinking on shooting a flake job on my block. How well does it hold up on a car you drive relatively often? Any hints on getting it to turn...
1963 Chevy Nova, threw money at it for 2 years, wrecked it, fixed it and sold it for half of what I paid for it. Problem was that it was my...
Contrary to what most people think I'm not a "Rat Rodder", never have been. I got the nickname long before the term rat rod was ever uttered....
I recently used an exhaust manifold paint made by Eastwood Company and I thought I'd share it with you all. It's a great product, easy to apply,...
My opinion is steel is the only way to go unless you're building a dragster. 50 Mercs are pretty hard to find, around here at least, hopefully...
I always wondered how guys got 5000 posts, now I know how, all I have to do is keep making usless comments on everyones posts, thanks.
Rat boy is an old nick name I got in jr high because the family dog looked like a rat when it was wet so flame all you want flamer.
just drop it already. For the guys that actually tried to help, thanks.
Glass lenses.
Man, That explains a lot. I have 51 F1 front metal that in many places look like they had that article in their hands when they were working on...
evil1 has a bagged 53 or 54 with stock bagged front suspension you may want to contact him. He's been bagging cars and trucks for a long time.
Yeah, hilarious... If I was looking for laughs I'd go to a comedy club. Must be nice to be so easily amused.
Always one smart ass.
I pulled these taillights off of an old boat trailer, can someone tell me what they are off of?
Tires look good, not sure what you had on before, but they look good. You going to drop it a couple more inches and maybe dress the wheels up?...
Sorry bout the earlier comment, I really need to stop drinking so much.
I guess it depends on what you're going for. It looks good now and even when it's channeled it'll still be a very drivable car. 1" or 1 1/2"...
I think we all know what perforated means, and yes you can bead roll preforated metal but it's going to be tough to shape the V8.
Who's that? better not be talkin bout me.
I asked a few weeks back if 65 mustang motor mounts would work for mounting a 289 in a 56 Customline without changing the stock crossmember...
I know it's not even close to being killed but I know accidents can happen in a split second, I got a tooth knocked out by a hood hinge and spring...
I heard a guy, I know his name but I'm not goin to mention it, tell one of my friends that he built the '58 Plymouth Savoy that I watched my...
Could someone tell me if I can use 65 Mustang motor mounts on a 289 to bolt it in a 56 Ford Sedan without modifying the stock cross member? I...
I have a question about what has been described to me as under slung suspension, where the front clip is flipped over and the springs and axle are...
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