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Technical Advice on electronic distributors
I was advised to swap my rusty point distributor for an electric distributor if I want the car to start right up. This is exactly what I would like for it to do instead of struggle with each turn... -
Technical how to seal a brake pedal arm going through sheet metal flooring.
HELP!!! What have you found or are using to seal up the gap left in the slot where the brake pedal arm passes through the sheet metal floor on a floor mount brake system? Ditto for the shifter... -
Technical Starting a Banger
My new to me Model A arrived yesterday and just spent an hour or so trying to get it to start. Its my 1st somewhat standard car so please be gentle. This is the procedure I have used.
Fuel on... -
Technical 60 El Camino Spinning Wheel Stud
So in a moment of insanity I traded an off topic car for another ‘60 El Camino (in Canada this time).
I’m trying to change the wheels and have hit a road block. One of the front wheel studs is... -
Technical Should I run these chinesium roller rockers(1 year update)
My buddy was cleaning out his garage and gave me these stainless steel Cat roller rockers for a sbc new in box circa 2008. I have a mild 327,.466 lift, 224@ .050 cam . TheseE have a mixed... -
Technical Rear hood hold down clip - what's wrong with this picture
Brookville 1932 Ford roadster body, Rootlieb Hood, does a stock rear hood hold down clip not work on these bodies? Uuugh!
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History Hotrod visit in Sweden..
A team did a reportage about me and my Hotrod Garege.. Sorry for talking Swedish.. But we live here.. Ask if you like for a translation.
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Art & Inspiration Regrets not buying a car?
apologies if this has been done before, but is there a car/vehicle you regret not buying?
Around the time I was reasonably new on here I was really interested in buying a 1946 Chevy panel truck... -
Technical Paint question
I ordered my paint thru Summit. Base coat/clear coat 3.5 VOC. Yesterday we began the painting process and quickly realized that while all the additives were 3.5 products, we ended up with plain... -
Folks Of Interest A Special Lady
For those know Danny B. of Bruce's Hot Rod Shop down in Texas.... a sad day as he lost his mom Kay.
For those don't know Kay.... she was a very special Lady.
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NO LONGER FOR SALE! Brookville '29 Ford Roadster on '32 Hot Rod Chassis
I have decided to go in a different direction and have this partially completed hot rod for sale to finance the new adventure. My change-of-heart is your opportunity. Finish it this winter, drive... -
Hot Rods Wonderful Gift from Family Member
My wife's cousin visited us this morning. He told the story of living with his other 'hippie' buddies in San Francisco in the late 60's. They had a 49' Ford Panel Truck that they wildly painted... -
Art & Inspiration >>>>> FRIDAY ART SHOW 11/12/21 <<<<<
Hot Hokeys & Kool Kustoms.. artistic..
Airbrushy- style digital 'painting', with a mouse
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Event Coverage Jam packed for winter
snow in the forecast so I jammed them in for winter storage... -
Hot Rods 1953 Studebaker advice and opinions
I am not "that guy" to start a what is it worth thread, but have little experience with these cars. I have a chance to buy this, it has been languishing in a SoCal backyard for decades. 1953... -
Projects '31 Phaeton Fun
Aloha All
A T Bucket Style Hot Rod has been on my Bucket List since my childhood days of building model cars. I'm getting along in years and if I don't get started it will never happen.
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Art & Inspiration 1940 Ford's - Deluxe or Standard?
I was reading Mark's post about the 81st. anniversary of the iconic 40 Ford and seeing all the cool cars, reminded m of the 40 Fords I have had in the past, every one I ever owned was a Deluxe... -
Projects old company
a while back 2006 maybe don garlets was with a company or endorsing it making fake injector stacks and blowers anyone remember what the company name was?
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