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Projects Old car in a trailer
Hey fellas , I thought some of you would like to see this, My cousin told me his cousin had just passed away, He had an old car in a trailer nobody had seen in thirty years, Here's what we found -
Technical Tech Week how to fill trim holes
Many of us like to remove some or all of the trim on our cars or have a hole where someone mounted a mirror or whatever, but when you remove the trim you are left with a line of holes. If anyone... -
Art & Inspiration Tech Week – Making a Column Transition From A Lampshade
Number three for my man Steve:
For my steering column, I'm running a super simple 1-1/2 inch diameter tube with bearings at each end and a factory 65 Nova steering shaft. I cut a double D shape... -
Art & Inspiration Tech Week – Relocating Electrical Leads
Here's number two Steve – a low profile, rigid way to relocate electrical leads. This example is a starter solenoid, but the concept could be applied to many different wiring challenges.
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Technical Young guy dropping axles on TV?
A while back I saw a bit of a tv show (history/discovery/velocity) about a younger guy that was dropping axles in (texas?) and other car stuff. Anyone have a clue what I might have seen? -
Folks Of Interest Crossroads '32....what to do?
I've always wanted a '32 five window!! No doubt one of the coolest cars on the planet. I looked for years and roughly 8 years ago I stumbled on a basket case. It started life in Maine as a coupe... -
Technical INSTANT HEAT, just dont add water (TECH WEEK)
Okay, here's the background so you know what prompted this project. I am building an American Speed 33 roadster (with a flathead), not a very traditional body but an nice all steel canvas to have... -
Technical TECH WEEK How I'm making my own dadgum frame for my roadster in the basement
This Tech Week entry will hopefully encourage other Hambers to tackle projects of their own to further their skills. This project is still a work in progress for me, and I have learned alot from... -
Art & Inspiration Tech Week – Build A Removable Trans Tunnel with Virtually No Tools
My pal Steve (31 VickyWithAHemi) asked me to toss up a tech thread or two, so here's one to get started.
I needed to build a removable trans tunnel so I could service the transmission and clutch... -
Technical Tech week--- Easy pattern making
Being a one man shop has its advantages, but also has downsides, particulary if one needs more hands.
Had to create a pattern for a fill piece joining the firewall and transmission cover. With... -
Technical 3-SOME SPICE! Oops, I meant SPLICE! (TECH WEEK)
Come on in my garage, don't be scared........Is this your first time?
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1951 Ford Coupe
1951 Ford Coupe, mild custom, frenched head and tail lights. 1949 bumpers, 1950 trim, tail lights and turn signals. Mustang II front end...
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Technical TECH WEEK ---- Repairing shaved gutters/drain rails
It all started when a friend of mine ask me if I knew anyone that could replace the rain gutters on his 40 Ford sedan.
This approach would work on just about any type of car or truck that need... -
Customs 1937 Zephyr garage find for sale
Sorry, I know this could fit in the links page but it's too cool and I have to share. This Zephyr has been garaged since 55. I called the guy and it's way above my pay grade. Hopefully this gets... -
Hot Rods Anyone ever build a Morris Minor?
I need another project like I need another hole in the head,but I saw a cool two door today and thought it would make a interesting little hot rod.
It's a Morris Minor and is in pretty good shape... -
Technical Reproducing an emblem (tech week)
Well since its tech week I decided to put this up so that maybe it will help someone out.
Its how to make a 2 part silicone mold off an emblem in the first part, then the second part is casting... -
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Hot Rods What is this?
Ill update tomorrow
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