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Technical 8" Ford rear gear ratio advice
Hi folks,
The 3.0/1 8" Ford rear in Clarence is needing a new ring/pinion set. It whines on deceleration and while I'm no mechanic my more knowledgeable friends tell me that the ring and pinion... -
Features 1932 5-Window Henry Ford Steel Coupe 392 HEMI 6/71 Littlefield
Picked this up in Houston 3 days ago. Trailered it home to Southwest Florida. It's good to be back in the car game. Almost a 10-year absence. A little closer to traditional than my last hot... -
Technical Break shoe components not lining up - any ideas?
Hey guys, I need some wisdom on brake shoes. No matter what I do I can’t get things to line up correctly. I can force things into the correct position but after a little use the wheel cylinder... -
Technical Favorite Engine Conversions...
Do You Have A Favorite Engine Conversion That Improves The Performance Dramatically?...
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Projects The plot thickens
Ok so I was not intending to convert to an electric fuel pump on my 50 Ford custom but in moving the motor and getting it back in the frame the fuel pump stand was damaged. Now I was looking into... -
History Early COLORIZED Bell Auto Photos
I'm in the process of digitizing and colorizing a lot of early Bell Auto Parts photos.
While I'm familiar with the later catalogs, I've never seen any of the prewar catalogs when George Wright... -
History Random Old Pictures
It is a cold, snowy, miserable day here in SE Penna and I've been going through some old computer files and found this one titled 'DownloadHotRods. I thought it might be of interest. This is... -
Projects Need period correct seat ideas for old chopped 31 Ford coupe
Open for suggestions to what to use for a "period correct" seat for a chopped model A coupe. Working on a car for a collector friend who bought this car in a chicken coupe in Ohio. It has almost... -
Technical Shortest 12 volt generator
I am not liking the alternator on my Vicky and don’t have the users for the high amp Powermaster versions nor the deep pockets. I found an early 60’s Falcon gen but it needs some work on the aft... -
Event Coverage Retired Fireman Managed Automotive Swap Meet 600 + Vendors March 20th - 22nd Duncan, Oklahoma
Call 580-467-2471 for more information
between 8 am and 6 pm CST.
This is the only municipal promoted event
to my knowledge managed by a car guy.
Kevin Hammack just retired from the
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Art & Inspiration The Friday Art Show.....
Post up your work guys.
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Hot Rods Are you seeing any young bloods in hot rods
What I am seeing is youngsters in is muscle cars and tuners. Maybe a few 70s trucks. -
Technical Oil pressure dropped to zero on start up...
I started my car, the oil pressure gauge fluttered around between 40-50 & then dropped to zero. I immediately shut the engine off so it only ran for a second or two. I'm hoping it's the gauge.... -
Technical STREETROD or HOTROD?
When I’m stuck in the house, say waiting on repairmen… like today, I typically pass the time doing crosswords. And in doing so, I just came across the following clue and defining answer;... -
Projects The 'Preacher' '40 Coupe
Hi all,
I wanted to share & document some of the work that is going on with my 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe. I hope you don't mind.
So, I bought this 'cherry' coupe from a dealer in SE England. I... -
Hot Rods 1932 Ford pickup - 6'4" driver - how to advice?
How do you get the most possible leg room in a 32 pickup?
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