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Technical Worst DMV experience ever
Check this out. I bought a 1951 Mercury from my boss who got the car from his aunt. The car belonged to his cousin, he died in 1962. The car sat in the Arizona desert since he died but the car was... -
Technical Oldsmobile generator bracket
I made a few of these in the past,
'copied them from an original bracket that came with an old Belond header set, used on a long gone project.
In the past I cut the plate with whatever tool I had... -
My photos from the fantastic Northwest Deuce Days 2025
I finally had the chance to go to Northwest Deuce Days, an event held every 3 years in Victoria, British Columbia. It definitely did not disappoint. So many, many nice cars. Photographically,... -
Customs A big surprise!
After 4 years of getting nominated, I finally was inducted into the KKOA's Hall of Fame! I didn't attend the Leadsled Spectacular, in Salina this year, as it's pretty far from New Jersey, I hod... -
Customs BEST 32 FORD OF ALL TIME, LET's SEE EM
I am starting this thread as a result of our buddy's @34Larry post earlier on the Lil Coffin. Read his story here and then the challenge issued by @Moriarity... -
Projects I got cherry picked!
Recently a local auto repair owner called me to ask about sending some guys by my shop as they were asking about Y-Block parts and Dave knew I had a lot of parts. Two guys showed up and they were... -
Technical Ospho for headers or best exhaust for early Dart
Anyone ever use Ospho on headers?
I bought some cheap headers like $20 they are rusty. I’m modifying to fit my Dart, if they work sometime I’ll buy a new set or a... -
Projects Finding an old Kustom
It is pretty exciting to sit and write about finally finding and owning this cool old kustom. To give a little bit of my perspective I would consider myself a younger guy who grew up going to car... -
Folks Of Interest R.I.P. Bruce Schneider (Gearheads QCE)
With sadness, I report the loss of our friend Bruce, we will miss not only his knowledge of all things quick change, but his witty posts as well. He was an important asset to this community, with... -
Technical Old Big Blocks; preferences
Daydreaming today; got the notion that I might scrounge up a rebuilder big block for shits and giggles. I have my own preferences; Ford FE's and MoPar B/RB's. Have also had a 454 Chevy, but... -
Technical Wheel coming loose
I converted to front disc brakes a '65 Corvair, the car is not mine.
Wheels are American Torq Thrust D and I had to put in longer 7/16-20 studs and 2mm thick spacers.
The car was driven maybe 10... -
Projects First Hotrod 28 Sedan Please help
I just bought my first model a project, its a 28/29 sedan, Car is pretty much all stock, Im looking to build a full fender traditional style hot rod, I haven't the slightest clue where to start,... -
History Late 30s Mopar coupes?
Long story short... I'm picking up a 291 Hemi soon and will be needing a car to put it in. I have nearly enough stuff around here to build a Model A chassis with this hemi but I don't necessarily... -
Event Coverage Forum Issues
Hey fellas... just clawed my way back into the fiery pit that is Texas after 26 hours of sleepless wandering through airports, jet blasts, and existential rot. The forum’s acting up, I see it too,... -
Art & Inspiration A true WTF
Still scratching my head over this CL post in Portland: A '62 Dart that started out as a four door, but was converted to two door ON ONE SIDE ONLY.
I could see if this was an in-process... -
Art & Inspiration A Study in opinions. Favorite historic customs
There are ICONS in every aspect of mankind's achievable life. We look up to those with admiration, go out of our way at times to see them. respect them.
We in this hobby... -
Folks Of Interest Chris Raschke in fatal Bonneville 300 mph crash
Facebook posts - not my photos
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Hot Rods From Troubleshooting Wiring to Ignition Hell
I've been working on this 1929 Model A truck for 51 years and counting and have finally come to the point of starting up the engine, a 351 Windsor that I decided to retain the Duraspark II...
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