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Hot Rods Zero interest
My 54’ Mercury has been for sale for over six months and best offer I got was $3,800 and a gold coin. Anyway I have really never had a newer daily driver due to the fact it would always sit at an... -
Technical Battery
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Hot Rods Patina, Primer'd, Painted
being 72, I've seen so many trends come and go, and some never come back, like cars jacked up in the rear with long shackels and n - 50 tires... But i've noticed more and more fresh cars coming... -
Customs They are still out there! Custom 53 F100 found.
A month ago I was randomly looking at pictures of this truck online and wondering what happened to it. Two weeks ago I'm hanging out with a buddy and he says "you drive a chopped 56 F100 and like... -
History Jack Walker's photo Album
We were all sadden when we heard the passing of Kustom Legend Jack Walker. It’s a reminder our life is short and to cherish every day I've know Jack for many years but never had the chance to... -
Folks Of Interest Rest in peace Jack Walker
Just heard that my pal Jack passed away. Jack was a custom car guy through and through. He is best known for his spot on clone of the Hirohata mercury. Man the custom car world will not be the... -
Event Coverage Detroit Autorama 2025
Comin' up!
Feb 28 thru Mar 2
I wasn't up to it the last couple of years. But now I've got a spring in my step and I'm going!
So I'm looking forward to it.
Mosey around for hours looking at all the... -
Hot Rods Heading to the 75th gnrs
All loaded up for the grand national. We are leaving the black hills of South Dakota Monday morning to make the trek to Pomona. We will be in the suede palace if there’s any hambers out there that... -
Hot Rods Lil Devil 34 5w
So 2.5 years ago I sold my wife’s ( @babybluey) killer little model A coupe to buy her a super solid 32 5w project that had been in hibernation since 1960.
well life gets in... -
Event Coverage DON'T FORGET TURLOCK SWAP - PICS!
Sat & Sun / 25th 26th, Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock -
Customs Rand Man’s 49 Ford
I finally have a running and driving 49 Ford two door sedan. Honestly, I prefer the coupes, but custom cars are made to modify. When I get around to chopping the top, that back window will move... -
Technical Amp gauge use
Yeah I know the discussion amp vs volt gauge but trying to use what I have.
The gauge I am using is from a 34 Buick, not a lot of requirements for power those days so rated at 20 amps. The... -
Art & Inspiration FRIDAY ART THREAD JANUARY 24, 2025
Hello,
It is was difficult to get a profile view to look right for a 41 Chevy Coupe. The cab just did not look as if it belonged to the rest of the body.... -
Technical The making tube headers thread
(1) Facebook
Tips and tricks, for the BASIC NOVICE please
wall thickness,
tig set up
etc etc
the 'do they need to be equal length on... -
Projects Uncle Jim’s 32
New here and haven’t posted anything , I acquired my 32 roadster from my uncle Jim. He had owned it 40 years and never drove it. It was a friend of his dad’s car that he had gotten in 1951 from... -
Customs My last build
Since I no longer participate in social media i.e. FB, instagram etc I thought I would post a few pics of my -48 Chevy coupe “my last build” for anyone that might find it interesting.
I bought... -
Technical Pushing top of door in
On my 39 ford coupe the top of the drivers door is bent out some. The rest of the door lines up real nice with everything else. You'll see the top of the door in the Pic between the blue masking... -
Technical 49 Chevy Fleetline Deluxe
Hey all,
I have a 49 chevy fleetline, with a 216, where recently the timing gear went bad. So i just pulled motor and was wondering. Is it better to rebuild the original 216 or do a 235 swap? Will... -
1939 Mercury
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Really nice Merc. Bone stock all the way around, except it's been lowered a bit in front and back. Zero rust. Since restoration 20 years...
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Hot Rods Early Hot Rod ,Period Correct ?
I don't really comment too much on these threads but I have to say something about a shift I see on Period correct when it comes to a hot rod . I recently noticed an ad for a hot rod that claimed...
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