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1934 Ford truck
Ford truck all steel.Newer 350 chevy crate motor, 350 turbo tranny, ford maverick rearend, top chopped 3inches, 4inch drop axle front. Runs good. Calls View attachment 6492254 -
Hot Rods Let the molesting begin
The shipper dropped off my 38 Buick last night so I finally have my grubby hands on it. I got ideas and questions and more ideas and more questions coming soon. First thing to happen is the... -
Folks Of Interest Matt from Strong's Garage in bad accident.
I know some other people here are familiar with the Strong's Garage YouTube channel, it's a vintage car repair / restoration shop near Edmonton, Alberta. They're buddies with Scott at the Coldwar... -
Projects Bought a 51 Ford on Purpose
I would have said “on accident”, but I have used that one before.
Anyway, a few weeks ago a buddy that I have known since high school because of cars sends me a text with a few bad pics...
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Folks Of Interest 1955 Hudson Wasp(what not to use a fan belt)
This story takes place in the Summer of 1965, in McMinnville Oregon. Just one of the foolish/dangerous things I did that Summer as a 16 year old.
The 1955 Hudson Wasp... -
Projects Pacific Pearl
My daughter turned 15 this past Saturday. She wanted a VW, but she got the American version. A61 Corvair w/powerglide. She named it the Pacific Pearl (loves to surf), and is already practicing in... -
Hot Rods 400 turbo vs 350 turbo
I got into a discussion with a friend of mine over power loss from a 400 vs 350 turbo. He says on a chassis dyno a 400 is 75 hp less than a 350. I say bs. What say all you transmission guys? -
Technical Worst DMV experience ever
Check this out. I bought a 1951 Mercury from my boss who got the car from his aunt. The car belonged to his cousin, he died in 1962. The car sat in the Arizona desert since he died but the car was... -
Technical Oldsmobile generator bracket
I made a few of these in the past,
'copied them from an original bracket that came with an old Belond header set, used on a long gone project.
In the past I cut the plate with whatever tool I had... -
My photos from the fantastic Northwest Deuce Days 2025
I finally had the chance to go to Northwest Deuce Days, an event held every 3 years in Victoria, British Columbia. It definitely did not disappoint. So many, many nice cars. Photographically,... -
Customs A big surprise!
After 4 years of getting nominated, I finally was inducted into the KKOA's Hall of Fame! I didn't attend the Leadsled Spectacular, in Salina this year, as it's pretty far from New Jersey, I hod... -
Customs BEST 32 FORD OF ALL TIME, LET's SEE EM
I am starting this thread as a result of our buddy's @34Larry post earlier on the Lil Coffin. Read his story here and then the challenge issued by @Moriarity... -
Projects I got cherry picked!
Recently a local auto repair owner called me to ask about sending some guys by my shop as they were asking about Y-Block parts and Dave knew I had a lot of parts. Two guys showed up and they were... -
Technical Ospho for headers or best exhaust for early Dart
Anyone ever use Ospho on headers?
I bought some cheap headers like $20 they are rusty. I’m modifying to fit my Dart, if they work sometime I’ll buy a new set or a... -
Projects Finding an old Kustom
It is pretty exciting to sit and write about finally finding and owning this cool old kustom. To give a little bit of my perspective I would consider myself a younger guy who grew up going to car... -
Folks Of Interest R.I.P. Bruce Schneider (Gearheads QCE)
With sadness, I report the loss of our friend Bruce, we will miss not only his knowledge of all things quick change, but his witty posts as well. He was an important asset to this community, with... -
Technical Old Big Blocks; preferences
Daydreaming today; got the notion that I might scrounge up a rebuilder big block for shits and giggles. I have my own preferences; Ford FE's and MoPar B/RB's. Have also had a 454 Chevy, but... -
Technical Wheel coming loose
I converted to front disc brakes a '65 Corvair, the car is not mine.
Wheels are American Torq Thrust D and I had to put in longer 7/16-20 studs and 2mm thick spacers.
The car was driven maybe 10... -
Projects First Hotrod 28 Sedan Please help
I just bought my first model a project, its a 28/29 sedan, Car is pretty much all stock, Im looking to build a full fender traditional style hot rod, I haven't the slightest clue where to start,...
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