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Technical Broken Super Bell axle
Has anyone had any experience with Super Bell axles breaking? I had an incident yesterday with a very light impact to the right front wheel of my 32 ford which resulted in the axle breaking in... -
Event Coverage PHOTOS: Goodguys Pleasanton March 28, 2026
fair turnout, plenty of HAMB friendlies, too many cool cars with big wheels. swap meet was pretty empty and there looked to be a million people there. someone smacked what looked... -
Projects LET THERE BE SHOP! At last!
For all of you that offered suggestions and encouragement on my post about the big move to middle 10-UH-C, THANK YOU!... -
Hot Rods Bought this "killer" grill shell yesterday
Bought this very unique 30s grill shell yesterday just to hang on the wall in my shop. It took me over an hour to research what it is but I finally did. This came off a 1936 "Flying 12" that was... -
Technical Tool score!
Pittsburgh throatless shear for $40. Blades are sharp with no chips, cuts great and with the stand. I told myself no more tools because the shop is full, but I couldn't pass this up.... -
Technical Head light fab, pic heavy
I brought some head light buckets at a swap meet a while ago, I fabbed up some alloy bezel's and recently mounted them on my 34 coupe, check them out. Glen
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Hot Rods Do you avoid the rain?
Do you avoid the rain? I've always intended to drive in the rain and not worry. Now after realizing how much work is involved to fix rust and the crazy cost of paint per gallon I'm thinking I... -
Technical Counterfiet Champion Plugs WARNING
I bought new champion plugs on Amazon. I was working on the car and figured why not. They’ll be here next morning. Never again.
Anyway…..I’ve been dialing in my flathead (timing and carbs) and... -
Folks Of Interest Preparing for a archaeologist fossil dig
My nephew was in the woods on the property checking deer stand in the last couple weeks we've had high winds, he tells me he finds a engine barely sticking out of the ground,
I asked him a few... -
Moriarity on FB!
The Minnetonks Drive In opened for the season and welcomed their first customer.
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Art & Inspiration Dogs Love Trucks
My Grandfather with his Dodge Coupe with a tow rig in the trunk that he used in his Business, Fred Ballew Auto Repair 428 E. Pine Street, Stockton California. 1916 to 1968. (The dog's name was... -
Hot Rods Corvette Wheel on a Ford Column?
I have always loved the C1 Corvette Wheels, and I have wanted one in my Roadster since I built it. But mating it to the F1 Box in my Roadster was something I wasn't into tackling quite yet. I know... -
Event Coverage MN Hambers State Bill to restrict use to weekends
State bill HF 3865 being debated on this Monday, will restrict any car not licensed with a normal license , to be used ONLY on weekends. This affects cars with collector plates and any other... -
Technical Vibration at 85, 1962 Mercury
I have a vibration that Ive not yet figured out on my 1962 Mercury Monterey. It becomes intrusive at 85mph but is noticeable at about 75mph. It’s speed not rpm related and it’s driveline not front... -
Technical Camshaft/Lifter issues SOLVED
Just came across a YouTube video on lifter modifications from Delta Cams.
Makes sense to me maybe this is the key to eliminating and or greatly reducing cam/lifter failures.... -
History 1934 PLYMOUTH GASSER FOUND
Howza Bruthas-
Recently, All American Classics was asked to do property clean up and low and behold this was unearthed there.
This old Plymouth coupe has B/Gas 335 on the doors. Check out that... -
Technical Skip The Jack Stands, make Riser Blocks
A friend and I built these riser blocks. Very safe and handy for building,cleaning and servicing your car. 16” 2X4”s.
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Projects Fresh chop!
Thanx to Kenny Baker for chopping my 49! 4" front, 5"
rear! Great job!! Arnie
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Hot Rods "No one chops 32 Fords anymore."
Is that true?
I was watching a very popular YouTube channel and they made that comment. My first thought was that the host was out of touch and only knows about restomod cars, but then I started... -
Folks Of Interest Bud Bryan Passes
I haven't seen it on here but Bud Bryan of R&C fame, builder of what might be the perfect 29 highboy all covered in many issues of R&C has passed. I just got an e-mail from a mutual friend telling...
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