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Technical Hose Clamp Clocking

Was just putting the radiator hose clamps back on my Flathead (it has about 10) and began orienting them in the same direction and clocking the screw heads in the same spot. I harkened back to my...

blowby Aug 12, 2015 The Hokey Ass Message Board Read More Views: 13,102 Likes: 1 Replies: 158

1936 ford early custom/tail-dragger project for SOLD

1936 Ford coupe early kustom/tail-dragger project

Here is a quick rundown:

Lowered up front with a stock dropped early Ford axle, stock leaf pack with a few leafs removed
Rear had been converted...

tulfabrication Aug 12, 2015 Cars For Sale Read More Views: 7,337 Likes: 2 Replies: 1

1929 ford coupe highboy hotrod

***SOLD***

1929 Ford coupe fresh build has to go! I have too many other projects to finish! This car has been gone through everything is either new or rebuilt and everything has been either...

rat nasty Aug 12, 2015 Cars For Sale Read More Views: 4,776 Likes: 0 Replies: 9

Projects Model A roadster project

Hi, after selling my A Tudor a couple of years ago, I've saved up some cash and bought up a few bits to start building my roadster. Early days yet and still a lot to do, the rear quarters need a...

jimbo121 Aug 12, 2015 Traditional Hot Rods Read More Views: 6,241 Likes: 1 Replies: 30

Projects 51 Merc Project

A deal was made and this landed in my driveway on Dec 20th....

ArtGeco Aug 12, 2015 Traditional Customs Read More Views: 14,565 Likes: 3 Replies: 94

Projects Build Thread... BLAKE's RPU

OK... here we go.

I'll start by saying I'm a little embarrassed by what I'm about to do. I normally consider myself a wannabe-photographer. I carry my camera everywhere and capture pics of almost...

BLAKE Aug 11, 2015 The Hokey Ass Message Board Read More Views: 7,420 Likes: 8 Replies: 66

Folks Of Interest Problem with receiving parts from member "Gone Wrong"? See here.

If you recently purchased any parts and have not had them shipped to you from Gone Wrong (aka Terry), I'm was right there with you until this past Saturday.

I finally just made a trip down to...

qzjrd5 Aug 11, 2015 The Hokey Ass Message Board Read More Views: 5,378 Likes: 0 Replies: 47

History Help! Chrysler 300 Racecar (Daytona Beach)

Hello guys,

I'm looking for leads and information on a car I've got. It's a 1955 Chrysler C-300 that was custom built by the factory and shipped down to Daytona Beach to compete in the NASCAR...

Hyfire Aug 11, 2015 The Hokey Ass Message Board Read More Views: 36,775 Likes: 0 Replies: 230

Event Coverage Kansas City Cars and Coffee

I am starting a Cars and Coffee Kansas City. Second sunday of the month. Old cars meet in the northland and caravan down to the Roasterie for coffee and bench racing. Families welcome!! We will be...

flatout51 Aug 11, 2015 The Hokey Ass Message Board Read More Views: 8,650 Likes: 1 Replies: 95

Hot Rods Liquor store blues…….

I drove my 40 2 door sedan to the liquor store last week to pick up some beer and scotch. When I got ready to go the starter spring let go. No startie! I called a friend and he came down and we...

UNCLECHET Aug 11, 2015 The Hokey Ass Message Board Read More Views: 3,598 Likes: 8 Replies: 37

Hot Rods Stovebolt Dream Find

An older friend I swap stories & my parts for his aluminum welding skills with brought me a mega find today.......

The genuine article. Aluminum, no casting...

flux capacitor Aug 10, 2015 The Hokey Ass Message Board Read More Views: 13,839 Likes: 21 Replies: 70

Technical Question on Brake Pad Bedding

Hi all,

I installed a disc brake kit on my 53 Chevy. The driver side caliper was tougher to get on than the passenger side even with brake lube and anti-seize on threads.

I notice leaving the...

53CHKustom Aug 10, 2015 The Hokey Ass Message Board Read More Views: 16,006 Likes: 0 Replies: 94

Art & Inspiration Ever have one of those days in the garage?

I just came in to grab a sandwich and to cool off.

I had today off and planed to do a little cleaning up and some maintenance on the sedan.

First I gathered up all the loose tools and cleared...

HOTRODPRIMER Aug 10, 2015 The Hokey Ass Message Board Read More Views: 8,517 Likes: 8 Replies: 111