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Hey Jim- A friend of mine has a 1922 Brewster Town Car with a Knight sleeve valve in it. It originated from New York and ended up in Ohio after...
Rich- I’m glad it went to you and your build. I spent almost a year looking for the right pieces. Your thread is an inspiration to get mine on...
I think the best reward would be going back to the old gentleman's house and seeing his face when you take him for a ride..... Your car is...
Sweet car! I saw it at Joe's, there's no way I could tear it apart. You could sell it, build a traditional Brookville and end up with cash in...
Thank you very much for this thread. My Grandfather worked in the Blast Furnace at the Rouge from 1941 through 1966 when he retired. He was...
I always call it a cowl filler panel. I found a nice original one ($65) and still see them from time to time on an auction site. I saw a bunch...
When I bought my IR compressor from Grainger I made the guy go and check to see what motor was on it. It has a Dayton and I have not had a...
While at the local watering hole I ran into a guy I knew in high school, he is a member. I told him about my chopped 30' coupe I'm building (very...
I hear ya, it can be annoying sifting through muliple pages of "good job", "way to go". I made a decision not to get caught up in that unless the...
I just came in to grab a sandwich, pop and check the HAMB.......I sure didn't plan on watching TLC....!! Funny as hell. Great job, love the HAMB...
If you don't do it yourself, try: 11 Mile Truck Frame and Axle. 248-399-7536 Ask for Rick He has guys that come in and paint company...
I go every year and I can't wait for this year. Being able to watch a few builds here on the HAMB and then seeing the finished product in person...
Too Cool! I can't wait to see it at Cobo. I love the name too, reminds me of some good times back in high school.
The minimum "safe" wall thickness for steel drums is .120". Anything less than that I throw on the scrap pile.
Chris- Really cool background story. Mine is very similar so I can relate to having a passion for original early cars. I have to imagine that...
You win, I had to do some reading on the tail light and the drum style with subframe bracket was used until July of 29'. I had always...
Chris- It's hard to find em' nicer than that! Not to be an A-hole but it's a 28', the tail light bracket bolts to the left side of the subframe....
Congrats, great vision. I'm proud just to say I voted for it!
Got this 29' roadster for free. In Aug. of 2006 received a phone call after 12 years of inquiring and keeping an eye on it. My uncle and I are...
If it's as nice as you say, between $400 - $500. Like Charlie suggests the AA Truck club, they have a great web site for posting parts, you might...
My uncle has an axle from an A that jumped a pressure crack out on Lake Erie. The car went 30-40 feet in distance with approx. 10' of air under...
I was there Sat. morning, it was packed and yes SBC's for everyone! 15 years ago this meet was twice the size. I know internet sites were a blow...
What did you use for a front axle? I'm doing a 4" chopped 30' coupe on duece rails, the body is done and I'm collecting the running gear now. I...
Bishop and Tardel's book states that 35'-41' axle was 32.85 inches per side - about 3/4" longer than the 32' - and 33.70 inches per side from...
As stated throughout this thread it's worth $700.00 easy. The fact that it's local makes it that much better. There's guys that would make a...
All the good ones I know have been mentioned. But this clip is worth watching. I loved it as a kid...... Hooper with Burt Reynolds and the guy...
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I'll be there for sure. I can't wait. The island is one of the most enjoyable places in the midwest. If you're on the fence, you need to go...
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