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Technical End of My Rope....Help!
Trying to separate the front wishbone from the axle on my '40 Ford pickup. Steps that have lead me to the end of my rope, so far:
1. Tried removing cotter pins. No joy. They are rusted in place... -
Projects Finally painted the Shoebox
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Technical How often do you wash/clean your ride?
Stupid question. My project is still at least a year before it’s completed, but was wondering how often folks wash/clean their rides. I’m terrible at keeping my daily driver(s) clean. Haha! -
Hot Rods Zip's Water pump riser
Whatever happened to the Zip's water pump riser for a SBC? Did the company get bought out or just disappear? I used several, most did the job except one. Like to try another but? -
Technical Hair pin suicide front suspension is there a better setup
I built a Spirit chassis using a Speedway suicide/hairpin front suspension/axle. Has panhard bar.
I cruise at 40mph nicely. At 60mph it likes to hop sideways when I hit a bump. Using the... -
Event Coverage BONNEVILLE SPEEDWEEK 2026
Speedweek is coming up fast! August 1st-7th 2026.
The wait is almost over for those of us with a salt craving. So who's in?
Racing? Rodding? Or just watching? If you haven't been, GO!
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Event Coverage PHOTOS: SANTA CRUZ WOODIES ON THE WHARF
I guess when the Santa Cruz Wharf fell into the ocean a few years back there was enough left to still have the Woody show. I seem to miss it more than I attend, but saw an ad for the show Friday... -
Hot Rods 1923 T A/Roadster Lettering
Dropped my roadster at Jen Thomas's (Hot Rod Jen) shop for a couple weeks to let her letter and stripe it. Like everthing she does for me I give a little guidance and say "do whatever you want".... -
Hot Rods Took my Model A to the Drive-In
A good friend has a a drive in movie picnic every summer at his farm , they have a car show and show American Graffiti on a big screen, really fun day and the weather held out despite all the doom... -
History Still running my old 32
Many remember this 1932 5w coupe. still ruining in SC ..aka Ferre Coupe -
Hot Rods Building a Hot Rod with David Freiburger!
Hi everyone! I haven’t posted since I bought the remnants of the Roach Rod, but my latest project with David Freiburger is something you guys and gals will like. I’m hoping our effort will bring... -
Technical A question about the longevity of a battery
I touched on this in my thread about getting the Wagon back on the road, as most of you know Brenda & I was in a accident in the Ranch Wagon coming home from the Cherokee Rod Run in Cherokee,... -
Technical David Freiburger is building a hot rod
Former hot rod magazine editor David freiburger just started a model a project and he just posted a video on YouTube, lots of good basic know how
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Event Coverage Goodguy’s Des Moines July 4th, 2026 Weekend Coming Up
Hi Fellas,
Just checking in on who might be going to Goodguy’s in Des Moines 4th of July 2026 Weekend at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
A little different for me this year is I hope... -
Folks Of Interest Tow Truck Tom
Myself and several HAMB members received a message from Tom’s wife Lori yesterday.
This is Tom's wife Lori
It is with a heavy heart I must tell you of Tom's passing... -
Projects 37 coupe V8-60 to Hemi build
Figured I would start a thread on a project I’m hoping to finish up in a couple weeks.. Hoping to have it 100% by the time we head to GATROC so wish me... -
Art & Inspiration Every Issue Ever... Basically...
So, how many VietNam era MedBins does it take to hold every issue of every hot rod and custom publication from 1945 to 1965 ever published?
Turns out, 6.
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Hot Rods FOUND! Barris Kustoms/Chip Ostenberg/ Hollywood A-gogo '32 Cabriolet
I figured this one was probably worth a thread, especially as I attempt to track down all the history of it. Here's a few old photos of it:...
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