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How's this for busy and purposeful... [IMG] [ATTACH]
Here is the engine compartment/firewall in my old 32 closed cab, as built in the 50's. I just rewired it, but left the battery box, horn,...
They have determined it was caused by fireworks thrown onto the roof, but have not made any arrests.
Yes, still in operation by the same family that has run it for the last 80 years. They are having another Central CA mill produce their...
This building was right in the center of downtown. And even as it became surrounded by restaurants and shops, it was a clear reminder to the...
The chrome "big nuts" on my 5w... [ATTACH] Plus the 3 different varieties Ive seen. Far right, Model A up to 34 I think Middle 35-41 or 42...
The 15/16" hex were used pre-war, the 1-1/4" hex were post war and became popular with hot rodders, as they were heavy duty. I use them just because.
Here are a few more shots showing the roof profile [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Inspiration taken from the Don Van Hoff 5w [ATTACH]...
Roughly 2-1/2" [ATTACH]
Last night we lost a local icon and favorite picture spot. "Templeton Feed & Grain has long been a San Luis Obispo County institution, with its...
The Allstate and Speedway head both have the cast bosses to mount an 8BA style coil, so they do could be from the same patterns. The Almquist and...
My first build. 1949 GMC purchased in 1981 when I was 13 years old [IMG] As it looked first day I drove it to high school [IMG] And how it...
Amazing what a simple hubcap/tire change made! I'd love to see it with bias ply whites...
Neat car. I noticed the top pic is a mirror image, as the generator shows on the opposite side and the steering box dissappeared...
We've been selling there for 20+ years. I agree that it will never be the same as the "golden days", but we still go and enjoy it. All swap...
I wonder if you could darken up the red stripe on your new seat with a vinyl dye something like this:...
It's a 37-39 Nash steering box. Made by Gemmer, so similar look to the Ford pickup boxes, but configured differently.
Kinda like this... [ATTACH] [IMG]
I will leave an old bearing race and bushings in the housing to protect those machined surfaces, then use masking lacquer like this on the rest of...
Working on other projects while the 5w is away at paint camp. Assembled this box for Cory Taulbert for the Silver Saphire restoration. He sent...
Ok, I went to the local hardware store, but all they had in polished SS acorns were the pointy ones. [ATTACH] I'm not a fan of that style, but...
I would think less chance than one of these full metal housing solenoids. [IMG] That's on the list for today!
The bedazzled solenoid. I didn't like the look of the Ford style starter solenoid, so was trying to figure out how to make it look better....
I have used chemical paint stripper then followed up with 2" 3M maroon roloc surface conditioning discs to clean between each louver. I also use...
I pulled in for gas in my 32 5w. An old guy in bib overalls walks up, says something about the flathead with "3 deuces" and that he had a hopped...
Since last Friday night was the last time this car was going to be together in bare metal, I took way too many pics. Here are a few more. The...
Look like Model A frame rails that have been Z'd front and rear, but not done very well. Mostly junk.
You pretty much nailed that one. Yes, there was a lot of thinking and over thinking involved. I had the general layout planned all along,...
I had one last project to finish up before paint. Since I'm not running a stock front valence panel, I needed to finish up my version. I had made...
Thank you. That was the intention. Just like the 50's, bro...haha
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