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History Vintage/period correct roll bar photo thread
As a fan, and builder of vintage racing and race cars I would like to see and document the early days of rollbars/cages and how they were built.
I am not looking for modern top fuel cages, or... -
History The Roach Rod Saga Continues! Almost done! New Pics Added...
For those of you just tuning in, my name is Sam, I am a hot rodder, and I just bought The Former Roach Rod back.
(people sitting in a circle, all say "Hi Sam!"
The short version of the story is... -
1932 Henry Ford 5 window coupe
1932 Henry Ford 5 window coupe, all original steel, no rust or dents. Southern California car, 1950 Flathead, cam, early...
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Art & Inspiration Friday Art show
Ok gang.. rev up n go!....
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Art & Inspiration FED cowl art
Theres always something to zero in on as an art form of it's own as we observe different cars and venues. Something that always caught my eye was the cowl art on early top fuelers. All but gone by... -
Projects Accidentally Bought a 40 Merc Coupe
So, I posted some of this in another thread, but figured I could tell more of the story on my latest MAJOR project I bought at an auction today. Anyway, I have always wanted to build a pre-war... -
Projects Shop organization part 2, what to use for frames and loose body parts
Now, before all the comedians start describing their own loose body parts. I would like to specify that these are car parts not your man parts.
Here's the deal. I have my 36 pickup... -
Hot Rods Re-introduction
Hi all. I thought a re-introduction was in order. Longtime member, 20 years and I'm looking forward to once again getting back to work on my deuce 5W. I’ve owned the car since 85. I drove it for a... -
Projects My love for old cars
I have been lurking in the shadows but I haven't posted anything for a long while.
This is going to be a long thread with postings off and on through out the winter as weather permits.
The overall... -
Hot Rods Then and Now!!
The first pic will be of the Phaeton as it was when I bought it. The next one was taken today. 27 months of hard labor!
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Folks Of Interest RIP Jeff Beck
Sad to hear of Jeff Beck's passing due to bacterial meningitis. A true hot rodder and music legend -
Technical 40 ford, how low can I go with banjo rear end?
I have searched and read just about every thread google can come up with but figure I need to ask as my specific info is not out there. I am looking to lower the car. The front I seem to have... -
Hot Rods Hot rod International Harvester trucks?
Anybody got any hot rod KB Internationals to show off. Looking for ideas on one. Thanks, Bill -
Technical Driveshaft emergency brake
I put a 318 with a torqueflite in a 1947 Desoto. I used the original rear end that has no provision for parking brakes. They make a disc brake kit that bolts between the drive shaft and... -
Art & Inspiration 57 Chevy chopped up for wall art!!!
I'm building a gasser out of a 57 Chevy 2-door hard top belair. I have a wrecked 2-door post belair parts car that I've taken all I can use from, but that also has (had?) a good driver side (pass... -
Technical Mercury valve cover lettering
How would a guy go about painting the valve cover lettering paint on a y block mercury? It looks like it was rolled on with an ink roller. I would like to reproduce this look rather than hand... -
Cool 40 DON’T MISS THIS ONE
One of the best 40’s you will find! Drive it anywhere! Original car, not restored!! Interior is amazing, EVERYTHING works including the clock. Great running car. Lowered just a little. Has plastic...
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