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Art & Inspiration Yellow cars
I remember an old interview with Jesse James (the bike guy) where he said he would never paint a car yellow or own a yellow car. I've heard some negative things about yellow on a car but I kinda... -
Folks Of Interest Remembering Pat Ganahl Today
We lost Pat Ganahl three years ago today.
I remember because we were attending a vintage drag racing event, (different event than the one Pat was at), when we heard the news.
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Hot Rods The original "A.I." Anderson Industries... Where did the molds go ?
Anderson Industries offered 1934 Ford 3 Window coupe bodies in the late 1970's... Stock and Chopped. (This thread might just get locked down,.... But let's give this a... -
Customs FINALLY GOT HER!
Gents,
This is Sully from Oregon! I’m super excited and motivated about my new car! She’s a 51 Merc that yes needs a lot of work, but she’s in my garage!
The heavy lifting is done, motor tranny... -
Technical Supercharging my early Pontiac V8.
Figured I should start a thread. I have acquired a few parts and need some technical assistance. Scored a early blower manifold off of a fellow hamber that couldn't use it. Was on the lookout for... -
Projects Fun Project or Nightmare? Fixing a 46 Ford
Hi all, hoping to get some advice on a 46 Ford Deluxe I purchased at auction. Appears to have had a heavy object crunch the rear end, wondering if it's worth fixing or swap parts over to a shell... -
Hot Rods What was I thinking-3 window kit car (steel)
I have been encouraged to start a thread on this project; I started by putting a few pix on the https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/posts/15671913/ .
I've been trying to sell this... -
Hot Rods The Helmuth Family '37 Chevy Business Coupe
Fellow HAMBer, John (@HelmuthBrothers) Helmuth's 1937 Chevy Business Coupe was recently featured on the
website:
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Hot Rods Chopping Fab32’s coupe
Every 2-4 years I post something and I guess today is the day. Some of you guys remember Fab32 (Frank Burrell) I bought his deuce Tudor after he passed away in 2015....
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Hot Rods Searching for the perfect Cream Color
Not sure the color of this shoebox but I really like the warm cream color.
I have been looking at 1949 Mercury Bermuda Cream any other suggestions please post Hot Rod or Custom.... -
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.
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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?
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