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Technical Just Scored an Edelbrock X-F8 now what?
Howdy to all out there in H.A.M.B. land! here's the low down, I have a falcon based Ranchero that I am planning on getting back on the road. The engine is not very traditional, and I would like to... -
Technical Night Glow
Does anyone know when gauge clusters started getting painted with glow in the dark paint? I can't really tell but mine is original and almost looks like it did glow at some... -
Hot Rods T5 behind flathead... Yes or No (for those who have done it)
This is for those that have done it. Does anyone regret doing it or is it a really good upgrade?
My 3 speed is no good and I have a T5 already. Will be going behind a stock flathead.
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Projects 57 Chevy Rear End Oil Fill Question
Hi All,
I have a 57 Chevy rear end in my 53' Chevy. I'm doing some debugging with brakes and already have it on jacks so I was going to take a look at the oil level on the rear end. It has had... -
Projects Indy Racer Style Roadster 1st Time out
Rolled the roadster out of the shop in the sunlight for the first time.
Homemade Rigling/Henning style frame - welded from 5 mm Steel.
'35 Dodge axles converted to... -
1947 Ford Coupe Super Deluxe
I recently purchased this amazing 1947 ford coupe super deluxe and now I find out I have to have another back surgery and I need to sell it. its all original flathead v8 3 speed in the floor. all... -
Technical Thoughts on decreasing idle vibration?
So, I'm always one to poll many people to make a decision. One the one hand the idle is amazing, but on the practical side I'm shacking AC connections apart, throwing hood bolts and god only knows... -
Hot Rods Oil Treatment
I have an older Ford engine with a flat tappet cam that I just built. I added Havolene oil and Rislone oil treament for older engines with a Zinc treatment. Do I need to add this after every oil... -
Hot Rods So lets talk about late model overdrive transmissions in a 35-40 Ford
For years I have ran either Powerg;lides or TH-350's in my hot rods. With gas prices and us wanting to traverse the countryside, something else is in order. I need overdrive.
I am looking for a... -
1954 Chevy 210
Cool looking 50's early 60's period hot rod. This isn't a show car but a very presentable driver. The body and chassis are in great shape for the year. The car has been slightly lowered to give it... -
Art & Inspiration >>>>> Friday Art Show 05/08/2015 <<<<<
A hot rod from a parallel universe.
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Technical Oil literally everywhere.
Recently put a new motor (sbc 350) in my truck. Had a oil leak at high rpm. I run under 2500rpm all day long an see not a drop of oil, get on it and oil blows all over the truck.
Looked like... -
Event Coverage UPDATED WITH PHOTOS! Going For Broke...50 day Cross-Country Road Trip Family Style
In January of 2014 our family sold our house in Santa Maria, loaded up a moving truck, and moved an hour south to Santa Barbara. On paper the move made sense, better paying job, more people with... -
Technical Just saw these.
I just saw these and was wondering if any of you guys have used them?
Fits Holley 94's 3 bolt base from 1938-up.... -
Folks Of Interest Asleep at the wheel
Beaner quoted:
One of my favorite things used to be to run one up to 100 and then kill the motor and throw it into neutral or get up on top of a mountain and just coast down and listen to the wind...
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