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I had the Crafty-b website saved to my favorites as a reference for their repops of the E&J headlights. The site now appears to be gone. Anyone...
A friend sent this to me via hard copy - literally cut it out of the paper - knowing I'd appreciate it. The story of a very early attempt at...
Can anyone recommend an engine builder in the DFW metroplex or between OKC and Austin that has expertise and skill with doing a rebuild on a 425...
Words of wisdom from the folks that won't sail past the horizon because they're afraid they'll fall off the edge of the world! Wake up and smell...
Hey Ratz, Don't let anyone knock you down on this car! I have a '62 Special convertable and I love it! Let me offer the following suggestions:...
DUH! That is their customer base!
A lot of talk of tools, USA made, retailer rumors and just plain chatter. Here is my two cents of info: Many of the brands talked about here in...
Oh yeah, just like the Enron management folks played straight with their employees!
Hey SLCK64, The wheels have practically brand new 17" BF Goodrich G-Force T/As on them. At Newstalgia, or anywhere else for that matter, they...
Hey Mr48Chev, Just wait until I put the vinyl top on it, the pop up moon roof, shackles with Hi-Jackers and sidepipes! Going for the real...
Maybe there should be a thread to define what is HAMB "friendly and what isn't.
Hey, How about $700 worth of swap meet wheels and tires, not $2k worth.
After viewing several threads on product quality or lack there of, an idea came to me that I would like to float: HAMB Consumer Guide. Let me...
To this day Ed Roth's Beatnik Bandit is the most memorable vehicle I ever saw. Looked at it in car mags in the 60s and built the model car. Much...
My first thought was the Chrysler family, but upon further inspection I think it's based on a 56/57? Ford Fairlane/Ranchero? Looks like an Edsel...
A friend sent me these pictures of a really cool custom from the late 50s. I would like some help on finding out some history on the car and...
A recent experience I had was buying an adjustable brake proportioning valve, #260-11179 from Wilwood for $84.00 only to see the same valve in...
Hey guys, As a Tools & Equipment rep for NAPA I'm very familiar with most of the manufacturing marketplace and I can safely tell you that almost...
The guys at Sachse are good and have solid integrity. If they say they can do it and give you a price then you can count on it.
HAppy Birthday and keep those project pictures updated!
Our cars, both new and old, represent freedom. Old cars in particular do far more that that. They represent our individuality, creativeness,...
Ryan, I've only been here for a short while, but in that time I've gotten more info and more help from all of the other members than I could ever...
Check out www.gearheadengines.com they have pictures of most of the engines they offer (by make and year). No demensions, but good clear picturs...
Thanks all, the link to the earlier thread was just what I was looking for. Much appreciated!
Looks like I'm going to drop a Ford 2.3 engine and drive train from an early Ranger into my '63 Rambler American. Looking for links to...
Hey GI, What'd you have to pay for the Edmunds head if I may be so bold as to ask! Thanks, Dan
Hey, I got the tires and wheels CHEAP at a swap meet. Needed to get some better meat on it for the short term. The Ramad is a long term project,...
I'm late to the party, but where did you find the head. Would like the same or similar for the 196 in my '63 Rambler.
It is an American 220, one of about 3500 made in '63. Firewall to radiator is 28". You can see a version of in it in the current Street Rodder...
Hey Folks, I'm looking for some unique ideas for repowering or "new" powering my '63 Rambler 2-door wagon. The simple thing would be to...
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