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Ain't America great?
This I know something about. I was the service writer and manager of the family engine rebuild shop and street rod builders. We were located in...
My neighbor has no problem running the leaf blower at night, or skill saw, hammer etc. I talked to him nice but he still does it mostly when I'm...
I thought my name was shut up till I was 5
The guy down the street is building one just like it, only different. ugh..
You looking for a deal?Or maybe someone down on their luck? Otherwise try Brookville.
I admire your hard work. Thanks for sharing your step by step pics. Its been fun. Please keep em' coming.
Wow, my head is spinning. So many hiboys and so much talent.
How bout, Cash Grinder?
Do you live near Tiajuana? Hell you can have it upolsturd and painted in one day for a grand. Just don't leave them alone cuz they will stuff...
I don't care what he's up to. I'm just glad he posted those cool pics. Maybe you guys should have a beer and chill
When you fall in love with a car, you tend to lose sight on reality and spend more than its worth. So whats your Buick worth once its done?
Headlight rims stick out, so they are the first thing that gets hit. Same with the taillights. Thats why you can't find any. They were rare 20...
Way cool Kid !! I just spent one year building my 32 highboy and my wife and 14 year old just saw it yesterday for the first time. They wanted to...
Might help if I knew what a Rpu is?
I saw that car at the show, that is one cool car.
CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST! Thanks for posting!
Question, are you going to chop it? Have you ever chopped a top? Do you have the right tools to do it? Do you know how to spot weld thin metal so...
You didn't mention what car you are putting it in. If its a 50's lead sled you'll be way under powered.If its a street rod and not a daily driver,...
I'm trying to figure out how to post pics. on this forum, so here goes...
I'm not a restorer, I own a hiboy with a smf. a 48 ford convertible with a 383, and others. My next build will be a 27 Ford tub with a 350 chevy....
Why not? Frontal lobotomies are cool too!
Here's a thought. What if you sold your 5 window body. I know you could get top dollar for it Then bought a fiberglass chopped 5 window. With the...
I've got a new std. bore flathead v8 still in the original crate for sale if you want to start fresh. includes crank. no heads.
Your not going to believe this, I learned this from an upholstery guy. Take a rag (do this outside) put a small amount of Gasoline on it, and rub...
By the way I own a 33 ford pickup. Chopped it 2.5 inches. Its not a 5 window. So its ok.
My 32, has a 302cid 4 wheel disc brakes and it hauls ass. Back in the 50's and 60's.32's were chopped cuz there where so many of them.They were...
Before you do that you should know you have a very popular 5 window and they are worth anywhere between 50 to 90 thousand dollars. 5 windows are...
Its a GIANT puzzle. One piece at a time.
Yes, women have a need to speed. My wife hauls ass to the Mall.
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