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If you can't read the stamping, hit it with a shot of white spray paint, then block sand it to reveal the numbers. If that fails cut a 3 sided...
I agree with @evintho, buy another 10 x 17 for $200. I would pour a concrete slab so you can anchor the posts. Or at least initially pour a...
I've got a soft spot in my heart for 40 coupes, but this one is drop-dead perfect! Seriously, did the original builder own a chrome shop? If not,...
Pic #3 of the guy in the roadster reveals a boy (just above the steering wheel) that looks like (slightly younger?) the kid posted with the Brew...
Watch a few episodes of the TV show Cuban Chrome. You'll see what obstacles they face. They'll machine, weld and adapt anything to make the car...
'The other side of the bridge' worked out just fine and your narrative and shots are top notch. I feel the lens adapter is photo-hot rodding, akin...
Call the tech/sales line of your desired camshaft company and tell them your build goal. They'll ask you to share what vehicle, drivetrain specs...
Jeez, all of my chips were on a Bad Chad build! The car's front end starts out with a well intentioned Rivera/61 Imperial vibe then progressively...
Interesting provenance of big money $$$. Leonard Firestone of the Firestone Tire co (who survived a kidnapping attempt!):...
Good call Alchemy. The LA 33 and LA 63 are old postal zones. When zip codes started in the early 60's LA was issued a 900 prefix, so those zones...
You uncovered gold when you deep sixed the "dog nostrils" rear window to find a 51 frame! The only sure course is to lay a 51 glass in there to...
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Improvising, taking shortcuts to save time and not following the most elementary safety principles. He's an OSHA incident waiting to happen. He'll...
You answered your own question. Swap the rear with an appropriate width one, then add wider rear wheels and tires. The truck currently has the...
I’ve also had 403 all day on my PC ( chrome browser as usual). Cleared the cache and browser and restarted, still have 403. Iphone has been fine.
Super cool move Dad! She and the 'Vair are a great pairing! It'll look good with some old school drip rail mount surf racks. Don't forget the Cal...
Very tastefully done and she cleaned up great! Post some interior and engine pics. Do you know what year/month magazine it was published. Maybe...
If they won't accept that for the article, remove the blocks, have it inspected then reinstall.
Fordors is correct! It's San Diego Raceway, which was located at Ramona airport, Ramona, CA. At 0:18 you can see a plane taking off in the...
My guess is that it was part of an economy "universal" handyman's home tool set. (I remember when I was really young, my Dad had a super cheap ass...
Only a driver's side mirror to pass vehicle code. Even a convex passenger side is pretty much pointless. If you're looking that far to your right,...
That's a kick ass 5/W! Hope you're keeping those wheels on it. Welcome to the "deep pocket" world of 33/34 Fords. Bob Drake made repro hinges that...
A HAMBer with a 1953/1953ish Muroc timing program may be able to narrow it down. The 48 Chevy taillights on the Model 40 are a good clue. How...
Great deal, especially if you can cherry pick and not have to clear the place to the walls. Pic #1: Craftsman (?) case on floor, cases on bench....
^^^ And pull the air cleaner and carb so rainwater will destroy the engine. Great save on the 55! Glad to hear they were willing to sell it.
Yep, I first tried 409 in the 70's (on yellow plug wires) and it worked so well, I've stuck with it for 50 years...
"Rusty"! Trusty Rusty. He's probably been in there for decades. I agree, he deserves to stay with the car and go along for the ride. He's a...
Wow, I'm digging everything about it. Great component choices! A period magneto would look just SO right on that wicked SBC. That thing is going...
Bad Chad, pick up the white courtesy phone... Woof!
Love the car-nice work! Looks much better without the oval. You said you restored it to 1960 and emulated the Super Sabre grille, but neither had...
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