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@AldeanFan you take it on the highway yet?
Outstanding. Our community needs more people like you who identify a need for a certain part and make it happen in production. Great work
That's awesome man. I think there are some cars that come along where they're just stepping stones on to bigger and better things. Nobody pops...
Bro, your Dad knew exactly where that car was and was probably hot on it's trail for well over a decade. He was just waiting on your blessing to...
There has to be a shorter spring to lower the car. The 58 Chevy is an X Frame car with coils on all 4 corners. Truth be told, it would be an...
That's a really astute observation. I always talk about entry points when discussing how to get more people involved in building custom cars....
If there is one thing I'd add to this conversation and tribute to Gene, is that although we are sad he's gone, perhaps we can take some solace in...
The field of the Great 8 was pretty weak this year, to be honest. It has been going that way for a few years, and even last year when the field...
It is a sad day for sure, but we should also celebrate the life he led. While Gene had some wonderful longevity, he also was able to enjoy doing...
Thanks man! Bummed we couldn't link up, hopefully next year!
I agree with this. Chuck Miller did a phenomenal job of putting together what may have been the best Cavalcade of Customs display in decades. 30...
The car has a VIN, right? There is no other way to go through this than the right way. There is an administrative process. You just don't want...
This thread makes me pine for the good ol' days of the HAMB where people were less soft. 15 years ago you'd be flamed into oblivion for making...
I'll be upstairs this year in the Cavalcade of Customs with my 61 Olds [ATTACH]
I think the members that do full-builds are in the minority, and there is nothing wrong with that. Just an observation that I think the majority...
Including subject/verb agreement. Seriously though, I'm sorry this happened to you. Unfortunately, this was predictable. I'm not sure the...
I think the downturn in rods, and cars in general, is only natural. I find that there is a difference in mindset between the older generations,...
That's the first sign of getting older. You start looking for what mufflers are actually quiet.
I always grab extra long driveshafts when I can. A tube can be shortened locally for a nominal sum of money, and I have had success using...
I think that there is a lot of truth in this. The nature of the automotive hobby is such that people can stay involved in the game building even...
Bro, you posted first with this issue in June of 2024. It's now February of 2025. What has this dude done on your car in the last 8 months?...
This is a great project. Looking forward to more updates
Great pics and wonderful idea for the thread
Don't forget Canadian Pontiacs that came with Chevy engines, as well.
The styling of this car is a breath of fresh air from the same cookie-cutter rods. Obviously the style is super traditional, but it's also not a...
I look at things like this in the context of even though the likelihood of failure is very low, the possible outcome if a failure occurs is so...
Fake valve covers, injection set ups, blowers, etc., is lame because you're not fooling anyone who matters. There's no currency in fooling anyone...
I had the pleasure of meeting Jack for the first time just last year. Was a gentleman and his loss is a major blow to the custom car world. RIP
I'm sure what you did was fine. 5 or 6 inches of space is more than adequate. Just make sure your hard lines are flared so the rubber doesn't...
You could use a dropped coil, but you can also drop the lower control arm to lower the car. The 55 Olds uses a heavy C-channel control arm with...
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