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Projects From Shop Scraps to Roadster: Bringing a ’30 A Back to Life
Hey guys,
here’s my Model A Roadster. I run my own speed shop, but this car was built completely in my after-hours time – whenever the shop was closed and I had a few hours left. That’s why the... -
Hot Rods the official chopped and channeled HOT ROD photo thread
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Hot Rods Stretched Passenger Compartment Deuce Roadster The Build Thread
Mike at Snyder Street Rods in Hastings NE.is getting back on the stretched deuce roadster. I stopped by today and he had the body on the frame and shining like the bare metal roadster we just... -
Hot Rods New caretaker for the "Candy and Chrome 40 coupe
I have become the newest caretaker of the Candy and Chrome 1940 Ford coupe. I saw the car at the "Roc" and was captivated by it. It was built in the early 1960's and was featured in Pat Ganahl's... -
Technical 40-41 FORD PICKUP PARALLEL LEAFS
Welcome class, todays is regarding the installation of parallel leaf springs on 40-41 Ford PUs. I will begin with an apology to everyone that has asked me whose products I used and to anyone that... -
Art & Inspiration 1940's Los Angeles car culture
This is pretty cool.
From the description:
"My mom and dad grew up in the L.A. area in the 30's and 40's. These pictures represent some of the cars my dad had... -
Hot Rods Man a Fre manifold
Hi guys
I recently came across and purchased 2 of the small block chevy man a fre intake manifold for small block chevy. I have done a little research and know that they are both early ones with... -
Hot Rods Are Satin Paints Losing Their Appeal?
Recently saw a medium blue Ford truck and 50’s style teal green Chevy truck done in a satin type paint. Both were very well done and looked very nice. However it occurred to me that the satin... -
Projects ‘32 I’ve Been Working On
So I didn’t start a build thread cause I thought glass cars were off limits. I checked with the bosses though and it’s allowed as long as it’s a traditional style build. So here’s where the... -
1934 FORD 5W RUMBLE SEAT COUPE
HERE is a rust free body , you finish and it will be the best out there ,car does start and yard drives! ( serious aggressive Hobbyist ) E-MAIL ME FOR PICS.... -
1928 Roadster
1928 Model A roadster California titled & registered in my name. She starts right up, runs and drives, shifts nicely and stops nicely. New Fully wired(12volt)electrical. V8-60 flatty w/blower… F-1... -
Art & Inspiration Time to re think my work space
The past 4-5 years I've been working out of my portable garage which maybe has one more winter left in her.
What have you guys been using, shed wise, as a work space in a pinch? I was thinking an... -
Art & Inspiration Vintage automotive decals
When I was a kid every car that had anything done to it had a Thrush sticker in the side window also a lot of STP, s on everything. please post if you have any![20251116_150314[1].jpg](data/attachments/5971/5971709-107645909064c1019f01c36b199db509.jpg)
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Features The Collector Car Market continuing its steady fall...
Article from Hagerty-... -
Art & Inspiration Let's see your 1949 to 57 Oldsmobiles
Here is my new to me 50 Olds, let's see everyone else's Olds. With a 58 J2 engine!
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Hot Rods Cast Front Axle & Tire Wear
When I got Howard (daily driver deuce pickup) I noticed the front tire wear was a little odd. The left front was virtually perfect and the right front showed wear on the outside of the tire. This... -
Features First shot at a mild custom, 1954 Mercury.
This is my 1954 Mercury, its my first shot at a somewhat traditional mild Kustom, 55 pontiac nose, 56 chevy bumper. Shaved door handles, frenched lights, candy lace roof. I wish I could afford to... -
Technical Why Paint Is So Expensive
This article explains it quite well, I think. It's the most expensive and most fragile part of building a nice car, regardless of year and make....
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