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Technical How much is too much rust?
I've got a bit of a problem. I'm highschooler restoring my grandfather's 1951 ford victoria. I was so excited to restore something that I ignored the warning signs. It's a great car but it had... -
Technical Your opinion on a camshaft
My block and heads are done. Waiting on the engine kit so the machine shop can put the pistons on the rods. This is a 1963 283 bored .030, stock heads that have been cut .010, flat top pistons.... -
Features Look who became an alliance member!
This guy did! [emoji1303] lol. Well I only put that off for about 8 yrs! Feeling kinda special with my new found hambness.
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Folks Of Interest Cancer took my son.
My one and only offspring my son Christopher aged 44 passed on Friday April 2nd. The sad part is due to corona virus I couldn't get back to the USA for his truncated funeral rites.
I hesitated on... -
Hot Rods Safety Wireing Wheels
Since I can't sell the pin drive knockoff wheels I have on my roadster I guess I'll have to run them. I notice that most cars I see with them on have the wheel and wing nut drilled and safety... -
Folks Of Interest Today in history -April 7, 1947
74 years ago today - April 7, 1947 Henry Ford passed away.
Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company, was born in Springwells Township, Wayne County, Michigan, on July 30, 1863, to Mary (Litogot)... -
Projects how many leaf springs can be used
I removed some of the top leaf springs to get it lower. On a bounce the center four bolt area bottoms out on to the axle. Not good! I know. -
1932 Ford Professionally Built Chassis w/ Ohio Title
1932 Ford Chassis Professionally Built By Lobecks Using ASC Rails
Super Bell Dropped Axle W/... -
Hot Rods 55 customline rear end swap
Hey guys
So I want to put a 9 inch Ford rear end into my customline when I do some back suspension work, kind of a kill two birds with one stone. I have a couple questions as I’m new to this.... -
History Going to get just a little weird on ya because my 34 has made me this way.
If you know the history of my '34, maybe you will understand my thoughts about... my .........history with this car. For those who do not know the history, it is on line.... -
Projects My latest project
I hope I have this in the right forum. This is my latest daily driver, well almost. Just bought this car about a month ago from a buddy of mine. He had built the car back in 1995 and since then... -
History One Old Proof Sheet (by Pat Ganahl)
I'm a subscriber to "Pat Ganahl's ROD & CUSTOM" Blog (or as @pgan calls it, his "column") ... and every week, I anxiously await his... -
Technical Steel prices.
Just bought 8' piece of 2"X 4" X .125 wall rectangular tube $ 10.00/ ft
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Hot Rods Lost my dad today
Well , I'm really trying to keep it together. MY DAD passed away this morning at Sunrise.Fucking Cancer ate him up in 4 months .born in 41 , He served on the USS Patrick Henry. A Nuclear Sub out... -
Technical Losing my mind flathead running issue
So I've had my flathead running in my model A pickup for about 4 years now. No issues whatsoever. Its a 286ci with 3 Holley 94's, Edmunds heads on an Edelbrock intake. The distributor is a Mallory... -
Folks Of Interest My grandpaw’s shop
He’s the guy on the left.
Had a gas station/repair shop in Jackson Tn.
Loved GM products. I hear he was a hard man. I didn’t know that version, he was always cool to... -
Hot Rods 1960 Matador
Been chasing this one for @ 5 years. Most of ya'll aren't into the FL years but there aren't many of these Virgil Exner models around any longer. Has so many options. Can't understand why its not... -
Technical ball end of wishbone
Does anyone know how far can the ball end of the front wishbone can be pulled down after unbolted with jack stands under the frame rails not the front axle . thanks.
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