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Folks Of Interest Bought a 40 Merc not a Dodge, a MERC
Gonna go look at this tonight with the wife, dropped my youngest off for horseback riding n she saw it onthe drive home and fell in love with it.
the price is decent, I’m hoping he’s negotiable.... -
Projects Trying to find a competent machine shop. Bigger challenge that I thought
I made some calls last week, trying to find someone that would be interested in a 390 Cadillac project. Most won't return my calls, the others don't seem competent enough. They seems to be... -
Technical Mill thread
Lots of stuff about the joys of having and using a lathe lately, how about mills? Very handy tool, especially if one also has a lathe. I went to a sale yesterday, the gent has quite a shop set up... -
Hot Rods Hot rod magazine
got my new issue in the mail yesterday. As usual they seem to be doing a good job of including something for everyone in each issue. Has everyone subscribed yet? Yeah I am going to keep harping on... -
Hot Rods Students 56
one of my former students just got his 56 on the road.
4 speed, SBC, cuts a mean lick.
Super happy for... -
Hot Rods 1934
Just posting for no reason. Just enjoying the fact that I built her and she is on the road again after sitting in the woods for sixty years. Will she be around in 50 years from now. Who knows.... -
Technical Points ignition/condenser question
What determines the ‘rating’ (ohms?) of the condenser in a points ignition system? The only variable that I can think is the amount of dwell.
I am electrically challenged.... -
Technical Having a lathe is a bad thing
Because…..you make stupid sh!t that nobody else on earth would consider.
After an unproductive search for a temperature sensor to work with my stock 50 Pontiac gauge... -
34 roadster project dropped price again
34 roadster project see all pics.
Call 616-886-4917 for info - questions
Car is in Holland Mi
Clear title in my name sold will listen to offers.
merc motor, extra cowl, ect. frame is... -
Hot Rods Stolen
I sold this car...
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Projects Ford falcon engine swap
Hey I was just wondering how anyone would go about swapping a small block Chevy into a first gen falcon I’m sure it can be done I’m just mot sure if the subframe width is right or anything like that -
Event Coverage Smoky Reno, NV Hot August Nights Swap Meet 8/6/2021 Pics
went over Friday from Auburn, CA - near the Colfax River Fire - to Reno - much of the ride over hazy sky with brilliant orange red Sun - Reno Livestock Event Center 1350 N Wells Ave - hazy smoky... -
Event Coverage NSRA Louisville
Any word or pictures on the turnout this year? Thinking about heading over tomorrow. -
Technical Just an observation about oil
My disclaimer before you read any farther. I am not trying to be mean to you and this is just an observation about oil. no more no less.
The wife drives a late model, not HAMB friendly in the... -
Technical ANY ONE EVER PAINT A BATTERY? - UPDATE
The reason I ask is I got a new Interstate battery from a friend who sold batteries at his garage but has semi retired and not open much anymore, a great deal but the green is ugly as a mud fence.... -
Technical Can't Lock the Brakes Up!?
My '26 T coupe. 4 wheel disc. GM metric calipers. Rears are the ones with the built in emergency brake. Underfloor Corvette MC w/1" bore. 6:1 pedal ratio. 2# RPV's front and rear, right at the... -
Art & Inspiration Car Show Music-What Are Your Top 5 Songs?
It seems like every local car show features the same old tired song playlist of Doo Wop or Beach Boys tunes. What are your top 5 songs that you would like to hear at an event? -
Art & Inspiration <<<< Friday Art Show 8/6/21 >>>>
On August 18th. I'm going in for hip replacement surgery. I won't be able to get upstairs to my computer to start the Art Show on 8/20, 8/27 and maybe the next week. It would be nice if someone...
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