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Features The Collector Car Market continuing its steady fall...
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Art & Inspiration Let's see your 1949 to 57 Oldsmobiles
Here is my new to me 50 Olds, let's see everyone else's Olds. With a 58 J2 engine!
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Hot Rods Cast Front Axle & Tire Wear
When I got Howard (daily driver deuce pickup) I noticed the front tire wear was a little odd. The left front was virtually perfect and the right front showed wear on the outside of the tire. This... -
Features First shot at a mild custom, 1954 Mercury.
This is my 1954 Mercury, its my first shot at a somewhat traditional mild Kustom, 55 pontiac nose, 56 chevy bumper. Shaved door handles, frenched lights, candy lace roof. I wish I could afford to... -
Technical Why Paint Is So Expensive
This article explains it quite well, I think. It's the most expensive and most fragile part of building a nice car, regardless of year and make.... -
Technical Best Flathead Build for a 150 HP+ Cruiser
Based on the enjoyment I’ve gotten from the flathead in my 53 F600 farm truck so far, I decided to postpone the Crown Vic swap on the 53 Merc M100 pickup that I have owned (without an engine for... -
Projects 1949-1951 Ford Shoebox Window/Door felt & Seals
Long time lurker. First time posting. As title implies I am replacing the felt, rubber and glass for my 1950 Ford.
There has been many who described the process through various forums as well as... -
Hot Rods 1 man engine swap on slopes drwy 63 Impala
Hey guys I got bad news from the shop. I need to rebuild or replace my motor in my 63 impala. I have this...
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Art & Inspiration Kodachrome
For the past few months, I’ve been completely consumed by photography... work, play, and whatever’s left in between. It all started with those Kodachrome shots from the Tom Cobbs archive, which... -
Event Coverage Goodguys 35th Autumn Get Together photo extravaganza.. 11-25
I haven't been going to these "get together" shows as much as I used to. this one seemed much smaller than they have been in the past. the swap meet was pretty empty as well. there are way too... -
Technical Transmission horsepower losses
Curious if there are any definative percentage numbers on power loss of various transmissions. The internet is all over the place (as usual).
I was always taught that automatic transmissions have... -
Art & Inspiration Friday Art Show
My first solo Lead Stained glass project after taking a two day class...
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Projects Finally got myself an "A"
Finally scored my own Model A, I've loved these cars for as long as I have been into cars, My Dad built his Model A when he was in his 20s and now, I've got my own to build in my 20s.
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Projects WIPE MY ARSE
When I was at the beach a couple months ago in my roadster we ran into some weather in the form of PNW rain. No worry, I put wipers on my car when I built it. I’ll just turn them on. Right?!!
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Hot Rods Utility Vehicle
No gravel!
Sold my normal everyday truck last year.
With winter on its way I always have a lot of yard cleanup and realized I don’t have a way to get it to the recycle center anymore. So its...
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