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I'm looking for some wheels for my '63 Riv and ran across a set of Star Wires on-line for $400. Seems like a good deal for those wheels. What do...
I'm disassembling a '57 Olds 371. It was stuck when I started this process. The transmission is still attached and it is hanging from an engine...
Thanks F&J you were right, those pins knocked right out of there no problem. I'm glad though that I prefaced my question with the fact that I'm...
OK, I know that the mechanically retarded shouldn't undergo hotrod projects but what can I say...I want a ride and I want to do the work myself....
Check out the Riviera that my buddy scored yesterday. A relative, whose wife was tired of looking at it, gave it to him. All he had to do was pay...
Thanks everyone! buick320a also helped out id'n with the casting numbers on the block and heads. It is definitely a '57. Should work as a good...
Thanks natas. I guess my feelings wouldn't be too hurt if this turns out to be a 394, just would have to find another project to stick it in. The...
So I picked up this '57 371 last weekend. I got it and the trans off of Ebay for $330. I thought it was a good deal. The wife just thinks it's...
Does anyone remember or have any info about a dirt track in Oak Hill (SW Austin, TX)? It was called Oak Hill Downs. Started as a horse track in...
Thanks everyone for the insight. I appreciate it. Also, I heard that Dodge ditched the IFS in '34 due to a patent infringement lawsuit. Thanks...
Since I'm on such a tight budget I was thinking about going with the factory IFS that my 34 Dodge coupe originally came with. Does anyone have...
Friend of mine has a '50 F1. He's wanting to go with the original factory green color and is looking for a paint code. Any idea where I could find...
I just got a call from the machine shop. My 57 Olds 371 block has some cracks in it. I found a couple cracks early on and spent some money having...
Man that was a cool trailer. It hurt having to watch those rides go out the way they did but it was great to see Mitchum throw the chop down on...
OK, so how does the moniker thing work anyway? I'm sure it's posted somewhere that I haven't read yet but how long will I be a fuckin' new guy? Is...
I used MM oil in the 371 Olds that sat in my dad's barn for 30+ years. It did the trick. er
LOVE that Plymouth. Was flipping through some old mags last night and saw a pic of it running at the 1959 Motor City Spectacular. Didn't have all...
Anyone know of someone in the central Texas area who rebuilds lever action shocks? If not, is there anyone anywhere else you would recommend?...
Thanks Gene. I really appreciate the info.
New to this so please forgive any sophomoric-ish questions. I am looking for the best options for a vintage steering column and rack and pinion...
Thanks John, I'll give you a shout sometime soon and see about coming by. JB
Hey all- Just making my presence known. I've been checking out the Journal and H.A.M.B. for a little while now. Very cool community. I'm fairly...
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