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Hot Rods The Why not Project 36
Well, I have moved alot of iron over the last year, some long term attachments, some short term, but I have had an itch for a full build. Knowing that space requirements here in my garage are the... -
Technical 32 5W chopp
On 1932 5W chop.
When I bought my 5W I was first into a 3W and radical chopp at 5” and lay back front window.
I could not find a body, but I found a 5W std coupe that was ruff old chopped 3” but... -
Hot Rods 32 coupe seat
Here’s a seat I built up for my coupe
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Technical Need advice on radiator
I have very spendy Walker with condenser BEAUTIFULLY made.
1929 AA healthy sbc 700r4 17" 2 speed fan 3000cfm. I normally use alum. for radiator because they are less expensive. This is my first... -
Technical Thoughts on welding grooves in drums and then turning them true.
I've got a 1963
chrysler newport here at the shop that I actually used to own twelve years ago. The new owner drove it for a few years...
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Projects Scott's Build Thread- '59 Apache 3100
I have had my '59 for a few years now, and I've grown completely stagnant. I was "hot to go" when I got it, completed some engine work and rewired the whole thing. I came to a stop because... -
Technical Welded front wheel bearing
I'm super bummed about this because the biggest car show of the year is this Saturday. I was driving my 32 roadster yesterday when I heard a noise coming from the front wheel, and then the car... -
1961 Pontiac Nostalgia S/S
‘61 Pontiac Catalina two door sedan. Body off restored, powdercoat, new everything etc. Show straight body, chrome and paint. Butler IA II 565 Pontiac, TH400 w/brake, 4 link 9”w/spool. New slicks... -
Projects So this is how it starts T RPU turned Roadster
Two years ago I set out to rebuild a virgin 59a block and decided I should build something to put it in. So after years of swap meets and horse trades I've piled up enough parts to start a build... -
Projects I’ve been holding out on you… 1955 Olds 88
I should start this with an apology; I put this car back together without a build thread, and I came across a lot of problems in the process that I was able to resolve and should have been... -
Technical Cable for battery
This may stir up some controversy. I have been using welding cable in my builds and restorations for years, I feel it is a better option for many reasons.
So what do you think?
A recent article... -
Hot Rods Speaking of anniversaries. :)
I noticed that in April, I had 20 years of membership on the HAMB. I'm not of consequence to most here, just another person who builds autos. I had done 20 years with drag racing, more than 10... -
Event Coverage 15 Years on the H.A.M.B.
I was 22. My interests had beens shifting away from muscle cars (my first car was a 1969 Pontiac Firebird) and into traditional hotrods and customs. I'd been lurking on the H.A.M.B. for probably a... -
History Putting a Face with a Name: Cars and Drivers in the 1950s
In my mind, I can picture what Don Garlits or The Greek looked like when they started drag racing in the 1950s. But there are other pioneers from that formative time period that I couldn't... -
Hot Rods Selling on the HAMB
I've been on here for a long time and may have asked this before. Am the only one or is it a HAMB tradition to beat up a guy on his parts price? Some of the responses I've received lately have... -
Technical Chopping Model A's.
Hey H.A.M.B.'ers, I was wondering how hard it was to chop a Model A, me and my dad are going to soon, and I need some advice or difficult it is. Thanks in advance, Front Axle.
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