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I thought I may not be getting enough spark. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Carbs are really close together. Checked spark and widened gap on plugs. Compression is good. Very possible that carbs are the issue. I added...
Hey guys, I need some help. I've been having tuning issues on my 51 and recently discovered that when I pull the back 4 plugs while running...
So I decided to defer to a specialist to cut the glass and install the front windshield. I couldn't be more disappointed. $500 later and two weeks...
I was in Ventura last year with some buddies from the 99's. Good times.
Toxic, where did you get your radiator? Mines leaking and I've been considering one like yours.
So I found the rubber and cut the glass. The molding I found is off a 71 Volkswagen bus. It's really soft so it makes the tight corners really...
Just finishing the windows and garnish. I'm having a hell of a time finding new window rubber. I don't want to re-install the old stuff and I...
Thanks Big A. I'm gonna check them out.
Does anyone know where I can get new glass channel for the modified glass that doesn't have the stainless insert. I'm not planning on putting it...
Just a couple updates. Started blocking after the chop. Getting ready for paint. Gonna try out a Hot Rod Flatz Wimbeldon White....
Genius. I'm totally doing that. Thanks Brent.
Time to weld. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Can any of you snap some photos and share for me how you accomplished the hair pin safety hood trick? I'm missing all the hardware so it's...
Got some more of the rear C-pillar tacked in today. Won't be long now. [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
A lot of the problems come from the front end alignment of the fenders and hood. Everything on these floats off of one bolt on the bottom of the...
Thanks Mike. I spent about two days with some really fine steel wool and an aluminum polish. It had really nice chrome just a thick layer of...
Lowering the lid part 2...
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Got some toys in. Gonna do some frenching with the help of some Moon buckets and Shoebox Central bezels and Merc headlight rings. [ATTACH]...
Decided to pull the front end apart and polish all the chrome up and do some touch up painting before Hot Rod Reunion. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
I bought the car with a broken front windshield caused by the hood flying up and this was the result. I found a hood off a 49 that had some rust...
Hey everyone, I know there are a bunch of build threads similar to mine on here already. I bought the car about 8 months ago and I've been...
Just went through my 3 speed twice and got the B/W overdrive to work and wasn't impressed. Flatty has plenty of power but T5 is the way to go if...
Love this build. Just read it from start to finish. I've got a ton of ideas. Love your metal work. Keep it coming. [ATTACH]
I replaced and rewired everything twice and still had problems. at the end of it I have concluded that my solenoid is in fact bad and not engaging...
My drivers side fender is sitting about an inch and a quarter lower than the passenger side. After some investigation I found some evidence of an...
PS. I hate Siri and her auto correct.
Grounded the case and put + from battery terminal to #4 terminal on solenoid. I talked with 5th ace garage again and it sounds like I may not have...
I have a 51 shoebox with flathead V-8 running dual carb setup. I have noticed that at around 1000 RPM only the front carb is dumping fuel from the...
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