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Thanks a lot for the ID help.
I purchased a '52 Chevy 3100 short bed about two weeks ago. I have been trying to identify the drivetrain which has replaced the original pieces....
I searched through the Alliance vendors, but was unable to find someone who sold carpet. I am about to finish my '46 Ford Coupe and would like to...
J. Persons, new guy. Welcome to the HAMB. What's your interest in cars? What do you drive or intend to drive in the future? My roots from my...
The Jackie Howerton Indy Special roadster that was featured in The Rodder's Journal just blew me away. See some pics at...
I have been looking for front frame boxing plates for my '46 Ford coupe. Most of the traditional frame/chassis/suspension companies that offer...
You might inquire at Texas Tech University's mechanical engineering department. I once had 3 sets of Triumph TR4 rods checked at Florida State...
I am in the process of changing transmissions in my -46 Ford cpe and have Hanelind Gauges in the dash. I contacted the new Hanelind USA for...
Just finished install of a 9" Ford in my '46 Ford coupe. I am running a warmed over 59AB flathead in front of an S10 T5 transmission. As I...
To chaddilac, You didn't say whether the shop was insulated how much glass area you have, how high the ceiling/roof is and how well sealed the...
There is a show in Boerne, Texas on October 9th and 10th. Generally they have around 1,000 cars if memory serves me correctly. I live about 45...
My pick would be Fred Fleet's, Jackie Howerton track roadster. Its a very tasty combination of Miller Indy racecar, lakes roadster and bitchin'...
I'm a relative newbie, where does the cruise wind up?
All loaded up and just pulling our of my driveway for a stock car race about 100 miles away. The water pump in my pickup gave up the ghost and we...
I suggest either "The Wizard of OZ" or "Thunder from Down Under".
I had just bolted a small bearing 9" housing and pumpkin onto the new parallel leaf springs in my '46 Ford coupe. I was in the process of adding...
Ryan, I found your post to the Journal most interesting for a couple of reasons. First, I also live close to Dripping Springs and secondly, I...
My '46 Coupe has 235/75R15 on back and 215/75R15 on front with 15"x7" wheels. I haven't measured the wheel offset yet. I am about to install MII...
Was having a problem getting my hood to latch and finally got it to hold by altering the way I closed it--not by altering the mechanicals. Now it...
Sorry, my reply should have been addressed to squirrel.
Wildearp, thanks very much for your help in identifying the rear end. The link to the Fordification site was great--what a good resource for you...
I was offered a 9" Ford rear end by a friend at a great price but have not been able to really identify it properly. I have consulted several...
Thanks Bruce. I was imagining using my wife's hair dryer to make it viscous enough to fill or drain the 600 wt.
The owner's manual for my newly purchased '46 Ford recommends 140 wt. lube for the rear end. A local shop that specializes in antiques and...
Muttley's post of "Dyno" Don Nicholson's Comet reminded me of a time around 1996 or '97 when I attended a drag race at Baytown (Houston) with an...
Right you are. Big brain fart. It is Street Rod Builder. I guess it's been so long since I subscribed and I have had a birthday since then....
I ordered and paid for (online) a subscription to Hot Rod Builder on March 30th. I have yet to receive an issue from them. I have tried calling...
Solo, you didn't mention what kind of carb or if it is a mechanical or electric pump. Rich Rogers (first answer) probably has it right, although...
TPW 35, I come from an SCCA background also and equally important to "fire pants" is to close off all holes through the firewall. If you have a...
Welcome 57-heaven. The second car I owned back in 1961 was a '55 Buick Special, two-door hardtop--a nice car. I too am somewhat new to the...
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