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Hot Rods The (mis) Adventures of a Compulsive Tinkerer
Some of you who have followed my threads know that I have way too many projects. Especially when you consider that I’m 74 years old and of modest working class means. Like some others on here,... -
Hot Rods New one in the garage.
I’m surprising my wife this afternoon bringing her new hotrod home but it’s bittersweet. When my wife was a teenager her mom surprised her dad with this 55 for there 25 wedding anniversary. It was... -
Technical Camshaft Advice Needed
Hey all, I couldn't think of a group with more guys experienced in building old flat-tappet Olds V8s, so I'm pitching this here. I hope that's OK.
I've got a motor here that was rebuilt, then sat... -
Technical 327 ci to 350 ci
1964 Chevy Impala
Project: Swapping out a 327 ci for a 350 ci crate.
Currently running a TH350 transmission.
I know that the TH350 is a good matchup for the 350 ci, but if I wanted to upgrade... -
Event Coverage 2024 Rhinebeck Meet
I am a transplant from down south, but have a swap meet space for Rhinebeck this year. How is it for the Model A and 32 ford TROG type crowd? Also looking into Rodoberfest? -
Art & Inspiration The Friday Art Show
Friday Again.. post up!
I found these I have had for a while..I did NOT do them. but Industrial designer art from Ford.... 2 are dated with the signatures... 1953 and 1955... but ideas that were... -
History Ralph Whitworth has blessed me.
A good friend of mine turned me onto a storage unit auction and I ended up winning it. He was also responsible for the last crazy storage unit find where I found my M&V RPU. Well this unit... -
Folks Of Interest The Spirit of HAMB and HAMB Spirit
Lately I’ve been thinking “What draws me to HAMB ?” The short answer is the HAMB spirit. What is the HAMB spirit ? HAMB is a fellowship of hot riders and customizer s and much more. This... -
Folks Of Interest A cluture lesson for me, maybe you also.
Saturday last after playing with my Avitar Car I closed the shop door at dinner time and left the keys in the ignition of the Avitar Car. No problem, the spares hang on the hook in the pantry. Ya... -
Event Coverage Who wants a date with Big Daddy??
Alright guys, here's your chance to hang out with one of the coolest guys in the world, and attend one of the coolest car get togethers! Well, that's all my opinion lol... the Wally Parks... -
Art & Inspiration FOUND AMBITION
Hopefully a short primer, I had a perfect 57 Chevy Bel Air but like all hot rodders I wanted to make it better. That turned into 35 years of it being off the road. My wife of 53 years passed away.... -
Technical 327 dying in gear
Hey y'all, Im at my wits end..... I have a 67' 327, converted pcv system to the valve covers, swapped out intake to a Edelbrock 2701 performer intake and a Edelbrock 600cfm carb. Starts and idles... -
Folks Of Interest Uh-oh.. I think I stepped in
Anyone recognize this guy? My buddy who follows him linked me some parts I was looking for that this dude was selling. Face value he seemed legit but I may not have...
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Projects Build was almost done and this happen
I had a terrible day in the garage. It's 90 percent back together and was fighting a bolt since the factory one broke and had to make something work for the seat. Had it jacked up and did not... -
Features New Shop Truck
Is Spring finally here ?
Just seems like cold, wet, driving rain and still some winter still fighting to hang on in the upper Midwest.
Time to upgrade the shop truck to hold 5 people ( Kids/Grand... -
1955 Chevrolet 2 Dr.
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Hot Rods Top Banana Style Slingshot Dragster- Marty Strode-Chris Kopp.
I have been building this race car, on another of my threads for a couple months, but now it deserves it's own identity. The original Top Banana was built around 1957 in Hayward California. Hank...
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