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Hot Rods 40 left me stranded.
Headed for C&C at Speedway early this morning and about 20 miles from home the 40 shut off and refused to restart. Everything looks good so I'm betting on the Pertronix distributor? Only the... -
Technical Pinion damage - usable or not
I dismantled the rear axle ( 1948 banjo) and noticed surface damage on the pinion teeth, plus one place with corrosion. it does not seem to be deeply corroded, but the surface is no longer as... -
Art & Inspiration The Friday Art Show
Post up you HAMB related art!
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Art & Inspiration '38 Camera Test
So I needed out—out from the suffocating cesspool of DUI lawyers, the slurred promises of the perpetually hammered, and the swirling horseshit of my son’s wreck. I needed it bad. And then it hit... -
Hot Rods Anyone know what this tool is?
I know its a 100000 lb press, but what is it for and who made it? The work surfce is si small, and the name plate is shot. I tried to put it on metalmeet, but the site just keeps checking if I am... -
Technical How to handle a potential scam
After contacting the seller regarding classic car for sale, here's the answer via email…
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VIN: 3N561885
Copy of the title attached.
Let me explain to you how everything works. You provide me... -
Event Coverage Last Sam's Drive-In Cruz, Byron, Illinois
After many years Sam's went out of business a few years ago; it was just purchased and plans are to tear it down and build a new 50's-60's style restuarant., so some guys got together to have one... -
Got me a new one coming
Have another classic coming home in two weeks. It was a buddy of mine that passed. I get to finish it. No motor or tranny at the moment. -
Hot Rods The Tall Coupe - body on day
It's always an exciting day when the body goes on for the final time. Been a long time coming, too - Dad has owned this body for about twenty years. Have the sons over on a Sunday to help drop... -
Technical Kirker Paint / Matt Panuska
This is about giving credit where credit is due.
On my build thread when I painted my Willy’s a few years ago I chose Kirker Flame Red acrylic enamel. ( KS -51429). There were some issues but... -
Technical Purple gun on sale again
Just picked up another purple gun for my collection for $8.98!
https://www.harborfreight.com/20-oz-HVLP-Gravity-Feed-Air-Spray-Gun-62300.html?event_id=182978 -
Art & Inspiration The Friday Art show
Post up guys!
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Technical Looking for large size taillight ideas for a Model A
I recently bought this Model A sedan. One thing I’m dying to change are these awful LED trailer lights someone put in. Unfortunately the taillight installation required a pair of 4” holes to be... -
Hot Rods Parts Scam
Evening everyone, watch out for this scammer. Got me for $450
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Projects Eh, well it's been a minute or T
This used to be my go to for everything; anyone remember when we had topics like, "do catfish make croaking sounds?" I've definitely missed having anything close to relevant to post here for a... -
Technical Dammit I need a hood
So, I've discovered one thing I need for my 50 and cannot find, so I'm exploring plans C-E. Anyone modified a 51 hood to work with 49-50 front grill? -
Technical Muncie M20 for dummies
Hey guys so I just bought a Muncie 4 speed M20. I don’t have a clue about these things. The guy I bought it from said it came off a Pontiac and that’s all he knows. I have a 3 speed column shift... -
Technical Spring hitting dropped axle 2 weeks with no progress help
I have spent two weeks looking for an answer to my problem. 1 have a 1936 axle under a 1930 model a rod. The original purch was welded and filled and a new perch was welded o. 34 1/2 center to...
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