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First of all, thanks for the advice. I have a '53 bel air with a 235 and 3 speed that I drive daily. I also have a I deuce pickup that I am half...
I've got a 327 bored .030 over and had planned to use a stock Ford 39 toploader trans. Someone had told me that the trans would not be able to...
The Houston Burnout is happening today. It's in my backyard. Though I have been attending Pistons and Paint for the past four years (can't...
Paint it.
Don, You are correct. I may give Matt at Gear Drive a call. He's got those cool '35 Ford style cones. Thanks, RC
I had planned to use stock sbc ram horns on my 283 in my 32 truck. I do have a lake pipe kit from speedway (not built yet) that I had planned to...
Super nice! The gauge cluster is the centerpiece of a 1932 dash and it was meant to look great.
15,000 is too much for that car. I've got a 53 Bel Air 2 door hardtop that I bought in San Antonio from an individual years ago. I had the 235...
I've got a passenger tank, 11 gallon on my 32 pickup. My bed is shortened.
What's the difference between a single detent and a double detent on a toploader? Does it make a difference in performance?
Good to know. Thanks for you help guys. I may swap in a QC in the future.
Also, I have planned to replace the 39 box gears with Zephyr gears.
One thing that I did not mention, is that, I had planned on using a model a rear crossmember. I'm not familiar with the Ford banjo as much as the...
I've got a 283, a trans adapter, 39 trans and a stock 32 frame. If I convert the 39 trans to open drive, will this set up fit in a stock 32 frame...
Thanks for your help guys.
Thanks for you help guys.
I've got a SW Tach script logo Engine Revs x 1000. Dial is 0 to 45. Would I be able to use this with a stock 283 and stock muncie? This tach has...
I start welding on my truck at 7 am in a uninsulated shop space with the shop fan off. At 11 am, it starts to get humid and hot everywhere inside...
Does anyone know how to put one of these together? I have an original with apart in pieces with new lens clips. Which way do the clips go into the...
Sorry for you loss.
Nice.
Thanks guys. I'm buying the OTB's.
Has any one bought the Speedway Guide 682-C and does it compare to the OTB 682-C? Which one is more authentic? Which ones has the better quality?
Did Vern Make that louvered hood?
Who made that louvered top for Bluey that is on the cover of "How to Build a Traditional Ford Hot Rod" by Mike Bishop and Vern Tardel? Is that...
Thanks! I'll see you there.
Wonderful story. I would keep in touch with the seller and let them know periodically that the car is cared for.
Anyone bringing their hot rod and/or custom to Rock Baby Rock It at the Continental Club in Houston? It's Saturday, July 23rd 2011. Enter you car...
Daily driver. Haven't done much body work, busy workin' on a '32. Had 235 rebuilt, Fenton setup, two Roch, cherry bombs and three on the tree.
Fogger has the right idea. Thanks Guys.
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