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Depends on the day and on the task. Heavy if I am pounding/sanding. mellow if I am thinking.
Speedway Motors two thumbs up...definately!
We are located 30 miles west of Fort Dodge Iowa and do 3 inch flat top lovers in our rod and restoration shop. Louvers are cool.
25 to 30k is in the ball park even in the midwest. Where will you get a chance to get another opportunity for origional steel. Don't be...
If after reading 44 pages of awsome Torquefest coverage...think of the experience this way...It is better than the Good Guys event in July....
My father was a car guy and passed the bug to me and I passed it on to my sons...It even infected my wife!
I'am 68and have several cars that are pre 48 inclusing a 33 Dodge coupe that I have had for 43 years. My wife is 66 and has a 47 caddy chopped...
Sweet ride. The chop and windshield pull back will really add to the looks. My son and I built one this spring but I could not find a good flat...
That,s crazy well done! Good idea.
First chance I have had to say thank you John, Steve and the crew. A great weekend. I an 68 (hence the avatar )and have been a part of the rod...
My son is helping me build a car I have wanted since high school (early 60's) and we will be there with it. Looking forward to the event.
Welcome! If you are in the town of Rockwell City Ia. stop in.
Wow! It is really great to see so many old people hold onto some cool rides. Congratulations. I have had my avatar for 42 years and my son...
I think more investigation is in order...can others vouch for the tow guy? Getting titles can be a real bend in the tail pipe and an additional...
Check out East Woods products. They have a material for steering wheel restoration. Good luck...it just takes patience
Don't let it slip by...trade. You can always trade again but at least you are in the old car business.
Going on 68 and glad to see those 70 and older still building cars. Gives me hope. I am just finishing a 47 Caddy for my wife..472 with a 5 1/2...
Hard to beat a B/W image of old tin. Good perspective for an interesting shot. I agree on the enlargement idea. Make it poster size. Very...
Really great images. I like how every one is setting them up for max effect. Thanks every one for sharing.
Great pictures...thanks for sharing!
Way cool! Encourage him to take it on some local cruizes. Maybe that will encourage him to discover the fun again.
You did not say if this was a power booster setup or not but I don't think your rod is long to press the piston in far enough to create the...
Great start....Keep practicing on anything stationary..
Very cool..well done. The wife and I purchased a 59 Shasta this spring and are starting to repair it so we can pull it behind her 47...
I agree with what the populace is is saying but most have left out the obvious..pride. It is like having a new pair of pants and wearing old torn...
Great job/illustrations. Love the look. I am thinking of doing that to my 29 roadster. Thanks for taking the time and sharing the information.
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