Projects/Builds/My Ride

hemi43 · hemi43

Here's a few pictures of what can be done with sprayable Polyester primer known as Slick Sand, Feather fill, Z-chrome etc.... This was a fiberglass coin operated ride I painted a few years ago. It had been painted between 18-20 times over the years, and removing all that paint would have been too much w...

Chad · Chad

This is the next in line.....Just all mocked up, I will build a new tube chassis and a SBC. Black BC/CC..... Just the keep it simple method, My Dad had it on KIJIJ for trade but I talked him out of it.. So I will start him off by doing the chassis, he has been a body man for 40 years so I am sure he can handle the...

Chad · Chad

I have built a full tube chassis for this rough old 55 Chev, I will post pics as I make progress on it, if anyone's interested. This car is a tough old bird but deserves to have a second life breathed back into her, Plans are for a smooth firewall all flat custom floors The frame is already built, I built it a...

fatstax · fatstax

[IMG]https://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c14/ffacid/yardfur...

flatduck · flatduck

shorter faster without tools

hemi43 · hemi43

Here's some fiberglass fenders I made for my teardrop trailer. I wanted the lines to match my car.

I made the mockup from wood, covered in cardboard, then covered in foam [IMG]https://...

48poncho · 48poncho

progress is slow but i see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

Had to put the 2+2 outside to work on sanding down the underside of hood. Never seen snow till now. Bought a new gun set up ftom NAPA by "Devillebliss" works well. Got 1 door back after lwr patch panel welded in. Got these thru Horton's from EMS state side.

37chev · 37chev

im 17 years old got these out of a barn. they have been sitting for 40 years im am making the 37 into a rat rod and using the 38 for parts. i am looking to chop the 37.

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

This is not as ambitious as Steve's door handles or some other projects but I needed a fitting a few years ago to finish up my fuel injection system so I made this fitting on my small lathe and drill mill in my garage. I wonder if we should not have a seperate form to show our fab'd bits and pieces? I have a few m...

Hywayhauler · Hywayhauler

Here is my project, 1931 Chevby Pick-Up

jjarps · jjarps

rat39 · rat39

Here's my 39 Ford that I have been working on for a couple years now.I thought building the chassis was going to be the hard part but soon discovered that there would be,,and still is,,challenges from start to finish.I've put the floor in and tore it all back out again twice now simply because I did'nt li...

34guy · 34guy

My Dad is 82 and has been building this 27 t roadster pu for the last year a half .He has done everything on this own including body and paint.engine tranny work all done by him. No one but him or I has worked on this car.A great accomplishment for guy his age. it is a 27 model t roadster pick up with a 40 flat...

30-S6 · 30-S6

Let's see some of the Oldie's that you guy's are building or have....I can't get enough of them...Plus I could use some ideas for mine... -- Edited by 30-S6 on Friday 27th of July 2012 06:52:55 PM -- Edited by 30-S6 on Saturday 28th of July 2012 03:52:03 PM

fatstax · fatstax

pulled the top end off of plan b today, found cylinders full crud and two rusty barrels with some very minor pitting. no point in putting new heads on boat anchor block. no plan c to speak of, who does anyone here know can do me a short block without taking me to the cleaners? this is a 71 4 bolt 350 as to thw...

Chad · Chad

Gotta start somewhere LOL The brains behind the operation [img]https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j255/...

invision · invision

As anyone who is building or has built a hotrod, street rod, or anything with wheels for that matter knows that establishing a proper base to work from is extremely important. Before starting R2, my next mid-engine car, I wanted to re-design and fabricate a new extremely rigid, yet mobile frame table...

Studebraker · Studebraker

Bought a GMC bus,converted to Motorhome. In the process of making the back end into a hauler for my Altered. Beats dragging a trailer around and I have a place to crash after the races.

invision · invision

For those of you who have seen this project around you pretty much know how it all started. However, for those of you who haven't here's a little back storey before I get into the build jouney. Basically one evening, when I was around 16ish my dad and I began discussing whether to keep searching for a cla...

fatstax · fatstax

ok i tossed together a trike for the flea markets since i have a foot full of screws and it aches on the long treks. i made it from an old briggs powered bike. at first it seemed ok but i felt it needed something more so i kept it extra real. -- Edited by fatstax on Sunday 3rd of June 2012 09:29:29 PM...

fatstax · fatstax

ok heres a good one, i have read the mto website concerning homebuilt cars, they dont mention anything about building your own frame, but im told that a home built frame must be certified. the only thing the mto requires is the vehicle passes a certification. so whats the deal then? i build my own fra...

meoracing · meoracing

Here my two on going projects. Just have to finish the interior on the Chevelle and we are building the stepside box for the Studebaker right now.

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

Hi All Ken here from the Peterborough Ontario area. I live eat and breathe for hotrods, race trucks and just about anythign else go fast or totally offside. My kids will tell you my crank spins backwards most of the time. I am currently buildign a 65 Mercury pickup int oa gasser which was published this...

spinner43 · spinner43

Just thought I would put up a couple pictures of the truck before we took it apart. It's an all steel '56 Ford with a 5.0HO and 5 speed from an '88 Mustang. Mustang ll style front suspesion and a 9' rear end. Lots of suttle custom touches to clean up the lines and panels. Pulling it apart to finish the panels a...

wgnracer · wgnracer

Here are a few pictures of my 3 Belvedere sedans. #1 Nostalgia Dragracer .. Hope to put it back on the street someday.. #2 the Black one is a Texas car, that i've been building for 3yrs. hope to be driving it real soon. all built in the back yard garage.. even the paint.. and #3 rolling shell po...

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

Car trailer "wasn't lookin too spiffy" so I wire wheeled it, filled in some holes in fender & re-sprayed it as well as the lawn!! Whick looks better, grass or trailer???

30-S6 · 30-S6

How many guys have honestly built their car. or how many guys payed for a car to call their own ???

Adslow65 · Adslow65

Hey everyone, thought I'd share some pics of my project... some may have already seen these, but this is a new forum so I'll share them on here too! Bought it in 2002... It was built at the Mahwah New Jersey Ford plant. It was purchased new by the "Somerset Briddle Path Assn." out of Bernardsvi...

spinner43 · spinner43

In the past I have straightened and polished stainless trim but never made new trim pieces. Rather than spend the money rechroming or buying a new grille and since I was only using the hood from the front sheet metal I decided to build my own. I formed 16ga stainless for the top and bottom and bent 1/2&quo...

Beachcat · Beachcat

https://s1149.photobucket.com/albums/o592/fibertop/?action=view&current=TA7.jpg-- Edited by Beachcat on Sunday 6th of May 2012 12:09:31 PM -- Edited by poncho62 on Sunday 6th of May 2012 04:59:18 PM

34 tudor · 34 tudor

hemikev · hemikev

Today i took these pics before the reardown begins , wish me luck .

hemikev · hemikev

This is my project , its a 66 hemi charger , 426/auto , p/w,pdb,ps, silver/red interior , factory rear spoiler ,, its missing the engine , all the other hard to find hemi stuff is there,, quite the story to this car, canadian hot rod wants to know more , maybe future article ,,, that would be k...

34guy · 34guy

Here are some pictures of my 34 1/2 ton pu. Not sure which direction I am taking this.Definetly going to make it a driver though.Have a 250 IL six and also a 425 nailhead or a few ford fe choices.You would think with the price of fuel the choice would be easy and obvious. Hoping to get it home this easter wee...

meoracing · 57150

Just got this 56 Chevy rollback. And this S/S Victoria hearse from a local scrap yard.

fatstax · fatstax

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3AzCVex0g4&list=UU-AGV_yuwK2S...

fatstax · fatstax

ok i finally got the 51 buick engine running and to my dismay there appears to be a knock, now im not sure what it actually is but heres the story, engine starts, no noise, knock gets louder as engine runs. could i have crushed a bearing by unsiezing the engine with a pry bar? should i run straight 30 oil, i...

70 SS ACADIAN · 70 SS ACADIAN

lots of plans for this one but too many other projects

DARK SIDE · DARK SIDE

Thought Id post some pics. Long time labour of love.

fatstax · fatstax

heres some pics of my buick i built in 2010, i wish i had taken more but heres some of what i took. i also included 2 pics of the viper trans i installed last year with the adapter plate i made for it.

34guy · 34guy

Here is my 34 chevrolet 5 window rumble seat coupe.Love the lines on the old girl and a 34 chev body is or was only 1/3 of the price of a 34 ford coupe body But for dependabilty It has a 34 ford fully boxed and crossmember frame. narrowed 9 inch ford 3.91 gear . ford mustang 2 front end ,ford grana...

OldGuy 71Acadian · OldGuy 71Acadian

1971 Acadian, nowhere near done and 72 Vega waiting for Spring.

Sacotu · Sacotu

i've posted about her on steves nova site and canadian poncho but she is a hot rod, so heres the story. there wasn't enough to restore because of good old ontario salt so i didn't feel to bad about hacking her up. right now i've got rid of the back doors and used doors off a 65 2 dr post. they are 11" longe...

flatduck · flatduck

my stuff my project my dreamssssssssss

fastchevy · fastchevy

Sold the Prefect (Anglia) saturday morning to a guy up in Timmins,,,got what i wanted and needed a new project, so i bought a motor home and a 36 chevy coupe..listed on kijiji,,,the rest of the money i will waste on groceries and stuff

Gazoo · Gazoo

I bought the old truck 2 years ago, it looked like this, Initially I was just going to finish it and drive, as the previous owners spend alot of time rebuilding the original flathead 6, trans, diff. and brakes, the list goes on. But I want to drive the wheels off of it, and the drivetrain and suspension jus...

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

Spent many Hrs. fabricating rear bumper brkts. for rear bumper on the 52 Poncho. Stock won't fit due to late model chassis. Used a sanding disc to remove rust & chrome as I'm going to paint it. 60 yr. old chrome on the floor & org. copper plate showing through.

stevorunner · stevorunner

Hey Guys thought I would share some work on my 1940 Dodge Truck. it is making a quick stop at Odd Ball Kustoms for a 3 inch chop

workin class · workin class

just thought I would put this up. The moon disc was painted by Chris Stapley and how I want to paint the Valiant. -- Edited by workin class on Sunday 15th of January 2012 01:01:08 PM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Results of Slick Sand (Preview) Here's a few pictures of what can be done with sprayable Polyester primer known as Slick Sand, Feather fill, Z-chrome etc.... This was a fiberglass coin operated ride I painted a few years ago. It had been painted between 18-20 times over the years, and removing all that paint would have been too much w...	hemi43	4	2114	Aug 17, 2012 by meoracing
	Next in line (Preview) This is the next in line.....Just all mocked up, I will build a new tube chassis and a SBC. Black BC/CC..... Just the keep it simple method, My Dad had it on KIJIJ for trade but I talked him out of it.. So I will start him off by doing the chassis, he has been a body man for 40 years so I am sure he can handle the...	Chad	5	1614	Aug 16, 2012 by Chad
	55 chevy gasser build (Preview) I have built a full tube chassis for this rough old 55 Chev, I will post pics as I make progress on it, if anyone's interested. This car is a tough old bird but deserves to have a second life breathed back into her, Plans are for a smooth firewall all flat custom floors The frame is already built, I built it a...	Chad	34	14936	Aug 12, 2012 by Chad
	i have seen the light (Preview) [IMG]https://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c14/ffacid/yardfur...	fatstax	0	1575	Aug 12, 2012 by fatstax
	how to make a Lincoln shorter (Preview) shorter faster without tools	flatduck	2	1315	Aug 7, 2012 by flatduck
	Trailer fender build (Preview) Here's some fiberglass fenders I made for my teardrop trailer. I wanted the lines to match my car. I made the mockup from wood, covered in cardboard, then covered in foam [IMG]https://...	hemi43	9	4604	Aug 7, 2012 by sasquatch
	just some random pics of my car (Preview) progress is slow but i see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel	48poncho	11	2152	Aug 6, 2012 by 48poncho
	progress on 52 Poncho ( 1 2 ) update on illnes (Preview) Had to put the 2+2 outside to work on sanding down the underside of hood. Never seen snow till now. Bought a new gun set up ftom NAPA by "Devillebliss" works well. Got 1 door back after lwr patch panel welded in. Got these thru Horton's from EMS state side.	dualquadpete	54	3903	Aug 3, 2012 by dualquadpete
	my 1937 and 1938 chevys wanting to chop (Preview) im 17 years old got these out of a barn. they have been sitting for 40 years im am making the 37 into a rat rod and using the 38 for parts. i am looking to chop the 37.	37chev	13	2317	Aug 2, 2012 by Hywayhauler
	fuel fitting (Preview) This is not as ambitious as Steve's door handles or some other projects but I needed a fitting a few years ago to finish up my fuel injection system so I made this fitting on my small lathe and drill mill in my garage. I wonder if we should not have a seperate form to show our fab'd bits and pieces? I have a few m...	henrys57wagon	2	1553	Aug 1, 2012 by henrys57wagon
	1931 Chevy Pick-Up (Preview) Here is my project, 1931 Chevby Pick-Up	Hywayhauler	7	2329	Jul 31, 2012 by Adslow65
	34 Ford tudor (Preview)	jjarps	1	1376	Jul 31, 2012 by Adslow65
	1939 Ford PK (Preview) Here's my 39 Ford that I have been working on for a couple years now.I thought building the chassis was going to be the hard part but soon discovered that there would be,,and still is,,challenges from start to finish.I've put the floor in and tore it all back out again twice now simply because I did'nt li...	rat39	2	1510	Jul 31, 2012 by Adslow65
	my 82 year old fathers build (Preview) My Dad is 82 and has been building this 27 t roadster pu for the last year a half .He has done everything on this own including body and paint.engine tranny work all done by him. No one but him or I has worked on this car.A great accomplishment for guy his age. it is a 27 model t roadster pick up with a 40 flat...	34guy	9	2060	Jul 31, 2012 by Adslow65
	Pre 60's traditional or rat rods (Preview) Let's see some of the Oldie's that you guy's are building or have....I can't get enough of them...Plus I could use some ideas for mine... -- Edited by 30-S6 on Friday 27th of July 2012 06:52:55 PM -- Edited by 30-S6 on Saturday 28th of July 2012 03:52:03 PM	30-S6	0	1601	Jul 27, 2012 by 30-S6
	plan b has flopped (Preview) pulled the top end off of plan b today, found cylinders full crud and two rusty barrels with some very minor pitting. no point in putting new heads on boat anchor block. no plan c to speak of, who does anyone here know can do me a short block without taking me to the cleaners? this is a 71 4 bolt 350 as to thw...	fatstax	13	2148	Jul 25, 2012 by Ratmotor
	stuff I have done (Preview) Gotta start somewhere LOL The brains behind the operation [img]https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j255/...	Chad	38	2098	Jul 7, 2012 by Whitey
	Project Frame Table (Preview) As anyone who is building or has built a hotrod, street rod, or anything with wheels for that matter knows that establishing a proper base to work from is extremely important. Before starting R2, my next mid-engine car, I wanted to re-design and fabricate a new extremely rigid, yet mobile frame table...	invision	7	1941	Jul 4, 2012 by invision
	GMC Motorhome/ Hauler (Preview) Bought a GMC bus,converted to Motorhome. In the process of making the back end into a hauler for my Altered. Beats dragging a trailer around and I have a place to crash after the races.	Studebraker	23	3788	Jul 2, 2012 by sasquatch
	Rhythm - Scratch Built Late 60's Inspired Sports Car (Preview) For those of you who have seen this project around you pretty much know how it all started. However, for those of you who haven't here's a little back storey before I get into the build jouney. Basically one evening, when I was around 16ish my dad and I began discussing whether to keep searching for a cla...	invision	24	7180	Jun 7, 2012 by invision
	skanger my flea market banger (Preview) ok i tossed together a trike for the flea markets since i have a foot full of screws and it aches on the long treks. i made it from an old briggs powered bike. at first it seemed ok but i felt it needed something more so i kept it extra real. -- Edited by fatstax on Sunday 3rd of June 2012 09:29:29 PM...	fatstax	7	1859	Jun 5, 2012 by fatstax
	home built frame (Preview) ok heres a good one, i have read the mto website concerning homebuilt cars, they dont mention anything about building your own frame, but im told that a home built frame must be certified. the only thing the mto requires is the vehicle passes a certification. so whats the deal then? i build my own fra...	fatstax	5	3207	Jun 3, 2012 by 30-S6
	On going projects (Preview) Here my two on going projects. Just have to finish the interior on the Chevelle and we are building the stepside box for the Studebaker right now.	meoracing	7	1661	May 28, 2012 by meoracing
	Newby - My projects (Preview) Hi All Ken here from the Peterborough Ontario area. I live eat and breathe for hotrods, race trucks and just about anythign else go fast or totally offside. My kids will tell you my crank spins backwards most of the time. I am currently buildign a 65 Mercury pickup int oa gasser which was published this...	Seeker1056	22	2807	May 29, 2012 by meoracing
	'56 Ford (Preview) Just thought I would put up a couple pictures of the truck before we took it apart. It's an all steel '56 Ford with a 5.0HO and 5 speed from an '88 Mustang. Mustang ll style front suspesion and a 9' rear end. Lots of suttle custom touches to clean up the lines and panels. Pulling it apart to finish the panels a...	spinner43	3	1200	May 27, 2012 by spinner43
	My Belvedere Projects (Preview) Here are a few pictures of my 3 Belvedere sedans. #1 Nostalgia Dragracer .. Hope to put it back on the street someday.. #2 the Black one is a Texas car, that i've been building for 3yrs. hope to be driving it real soon. all built in the back yard garage.. even the paint.. and #3 rolling shell po...	wgnracer	3	1462	May 19, 2012 by Adslow65
	Trailer re-paint, Lawn too!!! (Preview) Car trailer "wasn't lookin too spiffy" so I wire wheeled it, filled in some holes in fender & re-sprayed it as well as the lawn!! Whick looks better, grass or trailer???	dualquadpete	4	1312	May 17, 2012 by Adslow65
	Built not bought (Preview) How many guys have honestly built their car. or how many guys payed for a car to call their own ???	30-S6	46	2931	May 16, 2012 by wgnracer
	My '65 Ford F250 (Preview) Hey everyone, thought I'd share some pics of my project... some may have already seen these, but this is a new forum so I'll share them on here too! Bought it in 2002... It was built at the Mahwah New Jersey Ford plant. It was purchased new by the "Somerset Briddle Path Assn." out of Bernardsvi...	Adslow65	9	1883	May 16, 2012 by Adslow65
	Stainless Trim (Preview) In the past I have straightened and polished stainless trim but never made new trim pieces. Rather than spend the money rechroming or buying a new grille and since I was only using the hood from the front sheet metal I decided to build my own. I formed 16ga stainless for the top and bottom and bent 1/2&quo...	spinner43	7	1536	May 10, 2012 by Ragtop
	Cat got new paws (Preview) https://s1149.photobucket.com/albums/o592/fibertop/?action=view&current=TA7.jpg-- Edited by Beachcat on Sunday 6th of May 2012 12:09:31 PM -- Edited by poncho62 on Sunday 6th of May 2012 04:59:18 PM	Beachcat	3	1181	May 9, 2012 by Beachcat
	My 34 part done (Preview)	34 tudor	2	1248	Apr 28, 2012 by Adslow65
	66 hemi charger - before teardown (Preview) Today i took these pics before the reardown begins , wish me luck .	hemikev	4	1416	Apr 18, 2012 by Iwannagofast
	66 hemi charger (Preview) This is my project , its a 66 hemi charger , 426/auto , p/w,pdb,ps, silver/red interior , factory rear spoiler ,, its missing the engine , all the other hard to find hemi stuff is there,, quite the story to this car, canadian hot rod wants to know more , maybe future article ,,, that would be k...	hemikev	3	1457	Apr 14, 2012 by Adslow65
	1934 chev pu (Preview) Here are some pictures of my 34 1/2 ton pu. Not sure which direction I am taking this.Definetly going to make it a driver though.Have a 250 IL six and also a 425 nailhead or a few ford fe choices.You would think with the price of fuel the choice would be easy and obvious. Hoping to get it home this easter wee...	34guy	4	1806	Apr 11, 2012 by meoracing
	1956 Chevy flatdeck (Preview) Just got this 56 Chevy rollback. And this S/S Victoria hearse from a local scrap yard.	57150	10	2518	Apr 11, 2012 by meoracing
	51 buick engine video (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3AzCVex0g4&list=UU-AGV_yuwK2S...	fatstax	3	1430	Apr 9, 2012 by flatblack55delivery
	51 buick engine (Preview) ok i finally got the 51 buick engine running and to my dismay there appears to be a knock, now im not sure what it actually is but heres the story, engine starts, no noise, knock gets louder as engine runs. could i have crushed a bearing by unsiezing the engine with a pry bar? should i run straight 30 oil, i...	fatstax	7	1762	Apr 5, 2012 by RacerRick
	my 65 Chevelle 2dr wagon (Preview) lots of plans for this one but too many other projects	70 SS ACADIAN	10	2061	Apr 2, 2012 by DARK SIDE
	1952 Buick Super project (Preview) Thought Id post some pics. Long time labour of love.	DARK SIDE	3	1439	Apr 2, 2012 by DARK SIDE
	buick build (Preview) heres some pics of my buick i built in 2010, i wish i had taken more but heres some of what i took. i also included 2 pics of the viper trans i installed last year with the adapter plate i made for it.	fatstax	1	1361	Mar 22, 2012 by Adslow65
	Jus because chris called me a @#$% chevy guy lol (Preview) Here is my 34 chevrolet 5 window rumble seat coupe.Love the lines on the old girl and a 34 chev body is or was only 1/3 of the price of a 34 ford coupe body But for dependabilty It has a 34 ford fully boxed and crossmember frame. narrowed 9 inch ford 3.91 gear . ford mustang 2 front end ,ford grana...	34guy	13	1974	Mar 17, 2012 by VirgilHilts
	OldGuy Pics (Preview) 1971 Acadian, nowhere near done and 72 Vega waiting for Spring.	OldGuy 71Acadian	19	2493	Mar 11, 2012 by 427CARL
	63 Acadian Beaumont Wagon AKA the rat wagon (Preview) i've posted about her on steves nova site and canadian poncho but she is a hot rod, so heres the story. there wasn't enough to restore because of good old ontario salt so i didn't feel to bad about hacking her up. right now i've got rid of the back doors and used doors off a 65 2 dr post. they are 11" longe...	Sacotu	25	2371	Mar 8, 2012 by Sacotu
	dreamingggggggggggggggg projects or ? (Preview) my stuff my project my dreamssssssssss	flatduck	11	2584	Mar 8, 2012 by meoracing
	starting a new one (Preview) Sold the Prefect (Anglia) saturday morning to a guy up in Timmins,,,got what i wanted and needed a new project, so i bought a motor home and a 36 chevy coupe..listed on kijiji,,,the rest of the money i will waste on groceries and stuff	fastchevy	8	1497	Mar 4, 2012 by fastchevy
	'38 Dodge 1/2 ton pickup. (Preview) I bought the old truck 2 years ago, it looked like this, Initially I was just going to finish it and drive, as the previous owners spend alot of time rebuilding the original flathead 6, trans, diff. and brakes, the list goes on. But I want to drive the wheels off of it, and the drivetrain and suspension jus...	Gazoo	16	3864	Feb 29, 2012 by Gazoo
	Hanging a bumper grille work (Preview) Spent many Hrs. fabricating rear bumper brkts. for rear bumper on the 52 Poncho. Stock won't fit due to late model chassis. Used a sanding disc to remove rust & chrome as I'm going to paint it. 60 yr. old chrome on the floor & org. copper plate showing through.	dualquadpete	6	1396	Feb 22, 2012 by Sacotu
	a little off the top (Preview) Hey Guys thought I would share some work on my 1940 Dodge Truck. it is making a quick stop at Odd Ball Kustoms for a 3 inch chop	stevorunner	20	1914	Feb 18, 2012 by stevorunner
	my valiant (Preview) just thought I would put this up. The moon disc was painted by Chris Stapley and how I want to paint the Valiant. -- Edited by workin class on Sunday 15th of January 2012 01:01:08 PM	workin class	12	1878	Feb 16, 2012 by workin class
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