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Projects I BOUGHT ROCKY'S '50 PONTIAC
I just brought home the '50 Pontiac I have been lusting after, from classified editor "Rocky". For almost a year, we talked, until a deal was struck, and good friends hauled it home for me. I have... -
Technical Tech time how to straighten a Early Ford steering column tube 1932 to 1940 tube easy low tech
So I have a few column drops listed and have had a few question about the tube. Most guys have the tube but they are crap condition . I hear that from a number of...
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Hot Rods Damn the sun…just drive it
Now this is using your hot rod
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Technical Brake System Issues.
I have a 1934 ford coupe. It has Chevell / El Camino front brake calipers. The rear brakes are Currie 11 inch drum system. I am using a 7 inch single diaphram power booster and a dual 1 inch... -
Technical Beyond frustrated with rebuilt 241
Me again and man am I down. Finally got to the breakin of my rebuilt 241 after carb issues, heating issues, etc. fired right up today, timing set, fuel regulator dialed in, vacuum looking good,... -
Projects 61 Falcon - Father Son Project
I picked up this Falcon from a buddy. Its going to be a father/son project for me and my 13 year old boy. It will end up being his when he is old enough, and in the meantime, its helping to keep... -
Technical Thoughts on this chassis
1st. I’m not in the market for a 32 chassis. Seen this ad and was curious.
What say you HAMB engineers?
Good,bad, cool but a bad idea, nor cool at all
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Folks Of Interest When I was in school 60+ years ago "I heard" about....
somebody that had a brand new Corvette and died in it!
The guy wasn't found for a couple months and the smell was horrible.....
The family had it for sale for 50 bucks and no takers because of the... -
History Can someone help ID these 'automobiles' from an old family photo?
Found this picture in a box of old family photos.
Any help in identifying them would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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Hot Rods 57 FORD Build #2... Glutton for Punishment.
Well,.... since my Black 57 is in Bodyshop Jail and no parole in sight... I decided to start the second one.(ooooffff!)
Some of you may remember the kinda long thread(and when that car is back...I... -
Projects 1936 Ford Pick Up
This, 2021-22, winter I will rebuilt my friends 1936 pick up.
Owner, Vesa, drop car to my place nearly 2 years ago. I haven´t time to work with this project before this winter.
Last year I was... -
Folks Of Interest CRS
Can't remember shit. I got it bad. I just had the whole top end off the SBC in my Model T. It has about 2K mile on it since I rebuilt it. I got it all back together this morning and tried to... -
Customs Mild custom Studebaker. Toughts?
Hey,
Bought me this 61 Silver Hawk two weekends ago. Picked it up 650 miles from home. Drow it home with no issues more then expensive gas (7.78 dollar per gallon). Its mild custom with frenched... -
Hot Rods What's up with Edelbrock lately?
I have had my eye on the 2x4 intake setup for a future build. They (Edelbrock) have shown to be out of stock for a long time now, same with Summit, Jegs etc.
I know they were moving the foundry... -
History Joe law
Looking for information on a 40 ford coupe that Joe law built.
I think I have it but not 100% sure.
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Customs Painted my 49 Buick Sunday
Finally got some shiny paint on my Buick. 2.5" chop, nosed and decked, door handles removed, gas door filled and filler moved behind tail light, hood extended 2", hidden wipers, 472 Cad power.... -
Art & Inspiration When You Go To Shows Or Gatherings, What Attracts Your Eye?
Everyone attends car shows or get-togethers for various reasons, but for me it's mostly about the cars. So what do you look at in the vehicles? Outrageousness? Driveline? Interiors? Build details?... -
Technical Update: Does this look bent?
I have been nursing the 327 this year in my avatar so I could make it thru the show season. It has blow by, it smokes out the oil filler. I've done a compression test, numbers weren't great (23psi...
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