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I remember having a 64 Chevy van (back in the day, when vans were cool if you can imagine that), . . . but anyway, it had a straight beam that was...
Style says . . . Flathead. Testosterone says . . . Hemi. Split the difference and use a 4-speed small block chevy.
Computers and hot rods are a passion for me, and I can remember when Howdy-Doody was king. Although I was a technology junkie all of my life. I...
What he said. . . and what could be better than flaming bondo?
I'm sure Speedway will sell you a pair of special glasses that make all motors look like flatheads. But they have cardboard frames, so don't try...
Well Walt, . . . Nashville is more about stock country, but you can start your search at Tootsie's Bar on lower Broad. Place is older than Hank...
I have done the install precisely as you have described the proceedure without problem. I'm not necessarily an ace mechanic, but somewhat lazy. Or...
I clearly remember how it was with my cokeman back in the day . . . and it was him that was constantly putting the squeeze on MY nads for his...
My car would be done if I hadn't stumbled in to this place. Now, I spend too much time messing around posting threads like this one. . . You'll...
AJ, ...my partner is a41 Willys fanatic. I never realized there are so many out there. Glad to have yet another FNG to take the stress off of...
Bonjour Zed, . . . From one FNG to another, welcome mon ami!
I recently scored an sbc manifold with three 2's. The manifold was cast with the name CREITZ near the water neck. A search only turned up the...
Jimmy Chambers had a finished 57 at Precision Tricks Customs in Pleasant View. I thought it was sweet, but he practically had to give it away and...
Hard to believe anyone would take anything to Pittsburgh for any reason.
Every technician is responsible for cleaning his own area daily before leaving. The shop absorbs this expense. That's the way it's done in middle...
Some call it neglect. Others call it . . . patina. I call it rust
There's a right way and a lot of not so right ways. BigChief has the ticket. I can only add that I ALWAYS start off with an acid etch primer over...
Looks like the flathead. But for the record, my signature is my philosophy. My equipment can relax at the scrapyard. Meantime . . . I abuse it...
I have the option of a 46 flatty in great shape or a 283 likewise in great shape. I like the idea of the flathead, but I am leaning toward the...
Beats me . . . my girlfriend calls me that. She says its all good.
Rusty, Although I am living in Nashville, TN now, I am from the DC area and most of my friends live in Southern MD. Specifically, Waldorf,...
Bobby, . . . Thanks for the invitation. My partner, Paul Herman and I have a build shop in Gallatin TN just N/E of Nashville. Although we do the...
Can't have too many A-model rusto's, especially in the South. More specificly, TN. Where ever you are, I have probably been there at least once. I...
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