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Customs Looking at purchasing a 41 Ford Coupe and have questions
I'm looking at purchasing this 41 Ford Coupe and have a couple questions. This motor that's in it looks to be an 8 ba? Perhaps they swapped it at sometime? What model is this exactly.? It has a... -
Hot Rods gasser wagons
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Hot Rods How many guys drive street brawlers?
I have always sort of followed the performance vein. I know a lot of guys on here enjoy just cruising around, which I totally get and that is ok.
I grew up in the 70's-80's when there was quite a... -
Event Coverage where are we going 2023
Looking forward to 2023, we are planning on Viva Las Vegas , Steel in Monition at union Dragway, Run to the Sun at Myrtle Beach, auto fair in Charlette NC and the Turkey run in Daytona for... -
Event Coverage The LeMay Car Museum in Tacoma, Wa. Reclaimed Rust
This is a daunting project and one that I hadn't planned on posting but, after getting home and looking at all the pictures I took, 250+, I think you all have to see them - amazing rotating... -
Hot Rods Florance's 1940 Ford sedan
We bought this sedan in 2018 and got it running a few years ago now. It's an all original one owner car. I was purchased new by a lady named Florence. This 40 Ford was the only car she ever... -
Event Coverage 2023 TURLOCK SWAP MEET
need to be making plans for 2023 events -- in California =
** the Historic Annual Turlock Swap Meet (turlockswapmeet.com) should be...
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Art & Inspiration Engines: Lying in Wait
I was browsing my photos, deleting stuff I don’t need, and I ran across some cool pictures of engines just sitting around with no particular project to use them in. I wondered how many old engines... -
Hot Rods National Shortage
Is anybody having trouble sourcing parts for their build that was formerly commonly available? My current part problem is the remote door latch rods for my 30 Model A pickup. For the price they... -
Art & Inspiration Friday Art Show
where is the FAS?
oh well, I got this for a start,...hot rod buses...
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History Harold Olsen - Joe wilhelm 54 buick
Yesterday met with Bob Dron former owner of Oakland ca Harley Davidson and made a deal on the 54 Buick owned by Harold olsen. Body mods were done by The Joe Wilhelm and later painted by Rod... -
1949 Mercury 2 Door clean
I have a clean 1949 Mercury for sale.
- original flathead
- 6V positive ground with new wiring OG style harness
- fresh interior
- clean paint a year or so ago
- Runs and drives nice.
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Hot Rods Do you think you could build a NEW deuce coupe for less than $50k?
I have always loved the Deuce Coupes since the American Graffiti movie came out...
So I got to thinking a bit about it...a brand new Union Pacific bodies are over $26k...new frame rails appear to... -
Technical Biiiiiigggggg Stomberg 2-barrel
The banning of tank carburetors for drag racing was mentioned in another thread.
Not wishing to hijack the thread but still thought some might enjoy this picture.
This is a picture of a... -
1932 1933 1934
32 v8 fan sold
32 pedal assembly 300
32 tapered tie rod w/ nos end, one used 150
32 crank bearing n new u-bolts 125
32 heavy drop axle(4”) 750
32 v8 chatter rods sold
32 drag link 125
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Projects Making a new engine look "vintage".
I'm still pretty new to the world of hot rods, I have always loved them just never seemed to land in one place long enough to get into the hobby. I recently posted a thread asking for advice on... -
Projects 1954 Nash Ambassador
Looking for some advice.. knowledge.. motivation.. not real sure right now
I acquired a Solid 1954 Nash Ambassador Super. 39k OG miles, 1 owner, clean title. Thing is.. SOLID and clean.
Only... -
Technical SBC Weird Compression Reading, RESOLVED!! And Updated Yet Again
Holes # 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 = 150lbs on the money!
Hole #4 = 180lbs...took the reading 3 times, same results.
Some of the back story:
By the numbers, the 350 engine is out of a '77 Chev 1/2...
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