General Car Talk

canucktruck · canucktruck

OK, guys, had an idea to keep this post open for anyone that needs parts shuttled to another place in Ontario. I wil start Anyone able to shuttle a rad from Oshawa area to Sault St Marie?

v8deuce · v8deuce

I recently acquired a 66 mustang notch back that needs the usual floors and quarters, having done a lot of armchair searching I found a supplier with good prices but also says the fastback quarters, with a little fabbin, will work on the notchback body,has anyone done this? Randy

Ground Pounder · Ground Pounder

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1388665426

Sniper · Sniper

Here's the latest 5% discount code, it's good until Jan 26th 2020. This is direct from Rockauto, I buy enough they send them to me on a regular bases. Anyone can use it, no minimum or maximum, when you tally up your order, you'll see a box or area that asks where you heard of Rockauto, enter the number there...

poncho62 · poncho62

When working on my cars, tractors or whatever, I am always short of light. So I ordered this little guy, straps to your forehead. Hence the name Headlight.......It was on eBay, about $6, free shipping from China....Took about a month to come....LED light. Will give it a try and see how it works. When w...

jarvis1 · jarvis1

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3261470427259937/

Iwannagofast · Iwannagofast

Can anyone here explain to me how to de-code this information? I've tried about 20 online sites with no luck. Thanks

Iwannagofast · Iwannagofast

Hi everyone. I'm hoping to change over the front end on our Falcon( Comet next) to the "Granada/Comet disc brake" front suspension. I know there are lots of sites online and lots of posts on H.A.M.B. regarding what spindle/ rotor/ caliper/ etc to use but I was really hoping someone here has first hand...

Livetodrive · Livetodrive

All, Not normally one to bore everyone with "home movies", in my retirement I recently took a job in Nevada, bringing back vehicles to Toronto. Got to help do some work in the desert and although it was not the end of the work, I think I could see it from where we were. They used to test nukes underground i...

Smokin Joe · Smokin Joe

Anyone hear that Barrie swap meet is now staying where it is for 5 more years?

Smokin Joe · Smokin Joe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5tx-ntJEXw&feature=youtu.be

Iwannagofast · Iwannagofast

I saw a blurb on the news couple nights ago. Seem's some part of Toronto is pushing a noise by-law and they said they are specifically targeting noisy cars. Some azz-hat do-gooder, lives in a sterile box, rides their bike to work( not that there's anything at all wrong with that if you live close enough)...

FX64 WAGON · FX64 WAGON

Whats the story on the closure?

jarvis1 · jarvis1

Hotrodron · Hotrodron

Hi all, how do you guys deal with selling parts to a friend. Im upgrading the transmission in my car and a friend wants my transmission, it is a m-21 muncie that could use 2nd gear synchronizes, pops out of second gear once in a while other then that it works fine. It comes with a lakewood scatter shield a...

TIME TRAVELLER · TIME TRAVELLER

The Pelham Summerfest car show is back! For those who don’t know about Summerfest, it runs over the 3rd weekend of July each year, and this year it’s from Thursday July 18th to Sunday the 21st. If you’ve never been to this area it’s in the lovely little town of Fonthill in the Niagara Region just sout...

Smokin Joe · Smokin Joe

Anyone here that we no longer need a safety sticker for truck and trailer if you are non commercial???

54vicky · 54vicky

looking for anyone that has installed a hall effect trigger on a stock distributor.NOT an MSD type just looking to eliminate the points through a hall effect trigger without other changes.I am not looking for theoretical ideas just someone who has done it.thanks P.S. it is for my stock 239 engine it i...

Hot Rod 123 · Hot Rod 123

Hi: Does anyone know if the ELTA is having there annual weekend in August?

Livetodrive · Livetodrive

All, I'm not normally much of a photog but I grabbed these pictures at a friends property today. Most of the cars are past the point of saving but some very cool scenes! I don't think I've ever seen a Fury wagon with the hide away lights. -- Edited by Livetodrive on Sunday 21st of July 2019 05:45:38 PM

Keeper · Keeper

Was chatting with someone tonight at the Ajax cruise night, started chatting about an LS swap, his in an el camino and mine in a 57 chev. Anyway, turns out it was Pugsy, seen him on here for years, never met em. Well met! Here are some pics of my swap: Intake: And now I realize I really need to get better...

Bob T · Bob T

Does anyone have a current phone number for Wayne Young the 'Lug Nut' guy. Thanks.

123pugsy · 123pugsy

Something tells me I need a recore. Anyone got a guy in the GTA? I found these guys online but referrals are usually the best. https://www.yorkdaleradiator.com/contact-us

123pugsy · 123pugsy

Anyone know a place in the GTA to get a driveshaft cut? Thanks.

Smokin Joe · Smokin Joe

Seeing Lindsay Swap Meet has had bad weather the past few years and the Barrie yard sale moving to its new home by North Bay there is a new date change. The AACA Lindsay Swap Meet is going to move its date to the end of May 22 to 25 after the long weekend. This way they are hoping for better weather an...

Cuddles · Cuddles

Correct me if I’m wrong but I am beginning to suspect that there may be a dark side to being a hot rod enthusiast. I have been out in the garage all day installing a kick plate that I fabricated for the passenger side of my ride. It took the better part of the day surprisingly but that seems to be the case eve...

Cuddles · Cuddles

Hello: If anyone is interested in acquiring some new personalized license plates before the new Ontario plates come into production (if it isn't too late), perhaps some ideas on this site would be helpful, like: OBSESHIN - MISCHIF - PLAN B - MAYHEM - SUICYD - MATTEL - STOLEN Just a thought.

pistinbroke · pistinbroke

is there anyone on this site that fools around with car audio? I am trying to figure out how the upgrades are done to vintage car radios to bring them into the new era. I know there are companies out there that do these converskins, but I have had a hand in every aspect of this reincarnation and would like to...

2drpost · 2drpost

What's up, drove down, doors locked. Their website shows todays date.

Cuddles · Cuddles

Hello: As someone without a winterized garage, I thought I might add this thought, as obvious as it is. If your garage is a mess, now is the time to get out and prepare it for a great summer ahead. My workbench is a mess and it is still too cold for me to work on the car so I go out and clean the bench until my fi...

77

R J dot Com . Does any body go on that site buying selling . I,m trying to get on there and keep getting blocked . Has any one registered on there and had these problems ?? , Likely I will have to third party contact the site for site help . Trying to list my drag car on there and my gasser project also . Thanks for...

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

Ok - so I have googled my poor eyes and brain to death looking for Canadian car sale sites for hot rods and such and not much except Kijiji , and Old autotrader. Tons of US sites but I do not want to be bothered with a car I cant drive to see or have someone look at for me - never mind the border crap I am still on the...

GLHS60 · GLHS60

Feb 22, 1986 I bought my Black Dodge Omni Turbo. Happily it's still in my garage!! Thanks Randy -- Edited by GLHS60 on Friday 22nd of February 2019 11:39:14 PM

shag766 · shag766

.Sub.Taking a wee break from the golf course, golfer Rory McIlroy drove his new Mercedes into an Irish gas station. An attendant greeted him in typical Irish manner, unaware who the golf pro was. "Top o' the mornin' to ya!" As Rory got out of the car, two tees fell out of his pocket. "What are thos...

flatblack55delivery · flatblack55delivery

So we were having a discussion on another site about transportation in general including Uber and autonomous taxi services ,self driving cars and green vehicles. Now, understand, these are not car people ,its a political site . The discussion was about change There was talk about how everything...

wuga · 77

Hey all , just a question a friend brought up while we were talking about me possibly freshing up the ancient beatty woods sbc in my 50 chebby truck . my truck was built into a hot rod around 1976 or so . the sbc has been in there ever since , its running fine enough power to throw the truck around with ea...

poncho62 · poncho62

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/ultrarare-canadian-1965-ford-falcon-hi-po/?fbclid=IwAR15BaQLSvKaYNYIb8ogNxemC3by-CNymU-mbzsN4mXHahtlnAy0Inx4ruM

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

Hey everybody Just wanted to wish one and all of you, an amazing 2019 - may it be healthy, happy and prosperous

Redneck Rydes · Redneck Rydes

Went over to a friends house for Turkey Day,asked if I could walk the property,found thes treasures.He said he hasn't been back there for a few years -- Edited by Redneck Rydes on Thursday 22nd of November 2018 05:18:37 PM

427CARL · 427CARL

Police called . never responded yet 4rd conversion Bronson Line has converted . 1st sold off this SITE 2nd was this family Quad Steer 2006 . 1st owner got us to build him a white 2006 Quad Steer too . Last month a fellow who had seen this site comments contracted to build him a 2003 from Idaho a...

TIME TRAVELLER · TIME TRAVELLER

On Saturday October 27th the Sarnia Street Machines car club was inducted into to the Canadian Street Rodding Hall of Fame at the annual evening gala at the Best Western hotel in Brantford, Ontario – well deserved. The club brought several cars to the event for display and one was stolen while it was p...

entourageguy · entourageguy

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/oshawa-durham-region/1962-impala-sport-coupe-original-409-car/1383867399?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

Who's this beside me???

Smokin Joe · Smokin Joe

Anyone here going to Hershey next week besides myself? -- Edited by Smokin Joe on Friday 5th of October 2018 10:56:16 PM

Ground Pounder · Ground Pounder

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/autos/enthusiasts/ford-hoarders-classic-car-and-hot-rod-junkyard-goes-online/ar-BBNNxqf?li=AAggFp0#image=BBNGcHg|1Hot Rod Network Staff3 days agoSlide 1 of 4: Vern-Tardel-Junkyard-...

iron horse · iron horse

Memories https://safeshare.tv/x/FEDEwZHZXu#

iron horse · iron horse

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFYnA1kAntM&bpctr=1536525996

parklane · parklane

Coming up on Sept. 11 in Vancouver at Impact Auto Auction is a 2015 Challenger Hellcat with only 11,000km., standard trans etc. It is a theft recovery. High pre-bid is $36,100.

flatblack55delivery · flatblack55delivery

I was just whining about the decline of NASCAR and got thinking about an old TV series I used to watch back in the 60s. It was called Jalopy Racing From Hollywood. It was exciting for the time and wonder if anyone else saw it.I think it was a series of stuntmen from the movies and weather the results were scr...

77

can anyone recommend a header coating shop gta and north ??. Thanks .

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	STICKY: Ontario rodders Shuttles! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) OK, guys, had an idea to keep this post open for anyone that needs parts shuttled to another place in Ontario. I wil start Anyone able to shuttle a rad from Oshawa area to Sault St Marie?	canucktruck	74	13214	Aug 20, 2018 by Windsor
	66 mustang (Preview) I recently acquired a 66 mustang notch back that needs the usual floors and quarters, having done a lot of armchair searching I found a supplier with good prices but also says the fastback quarters, with a little fabbin, will work on the notchback body,has anyone done this? Randy	v8deuce	9	201	yesterday by v8deuce
	Can anyone help this guy? (Preview) https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1388665426	Ground Pounder	3	980	6 days ago by 427CARL
	Rockauto customers (Preview) Here's the latest 5% discount code, it's good until Jan 26th 2020. This is direct from Rockauto, I buy enough they send them to me on a regular bases. Anyone can use it, no minimum or maximum, when you tally up your order, you'll see a box or area that asks where you heard of Rockauto, enter the number there...	Sniper	4	382	December 31st by Sniper
	"Head" light (Preview) When working on my cars, tractors or whatever, I am always short of light. So I ordered this little guy, straps to your forehead. Hence the name Headlight.......It was on eBay, about $6, free shipping from China....Took about a month to come....LED light. Will give it a try and see how it works. When w...	poncho62	3	206	December 21st by 427CARL
	Today's joke (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3261470427259937/	jarvis1	1	179	December 1st by DJD
	early 60's v.i.n. codes (Preview) Can anyone here explain to me how to de-code this information? I've tried about 20 online sites with no luck. Thanks	Iwannagofast	2	241	October 21st by Iwannagofast
	One of this winters projects - I hope (Preview) Hi everyone. I'm hoping to change over the front end on our Falcon( Comet next) to the "Granada/Comet disc brake" front suspension. I know there are lots of sites online and lots of posts on H.A.M.B. regarding what spindle/ rotor/ caliper/ etc to use but I was really hoping someone here has first hand...	Iwannagofast	6	433	October 3rd by Iwannagofast
	Route 66 (Preview) All, Not normally one to bore everyone with "home movies", in my retirement I recently took a job in Nevada, bringing back vehicles to Toronto. Got to help do some work in the desert and although it was not the end of the work, I think I could see it from where we were. They used to test nukes underground i...	Livetodrive	9	506	September 26th by Livetodrive
	Barrie (Preview) Anyone hear that Barrie swap meet is now staying where it is for 5 more years?	Smokin Joe	3	290	September 20th by DJD
	you got some spair time (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5tx-ntJEXw&feature=youtu.be	Smokin Joe	3	374	September 18th by Rockhauler
	we're being targeted again.... (Preview) I saw a blurb on the news couple nights ago. Seem's some part of Toronto is pushing a noise by-law and they said they are specifically targeting noisy cars. Some azz-hat do-gooder, lives in a sterile box, rides their bike to work( not that there's anything at all wrong with that if you live close enough)...	Iwannagofast	28	868	September 9th by Cword
	St Thomas Dragway (Preview) Whats the story on the closure?	FX64 WAGON	14	662	August 24th by 427CARL
	Things parked out here (Preview)	jarvis1	31	687	August 23rd by DJD
	The Buddy Deal (Preview) Hi all, how do you guys deal with selling parts to a friend. Im upgrading the transmission in my car and a friend wants my transmission, it is a m-21 muncie that could use 2nd gear synchronizes, pops out of second gear once in a while other then that it works fine. It comes with a lakewood scatter shield a...	Hotrodron	8	774	August 14th by jarvis1
	PELHAM SUMMERFEST (Preview) The Pelham Summerfest car show is back! For those who don’t know about Summerfest, it runs over the 3rd weekend of July each year, and this year it’s from Thursday July 18th to Sunday the 21st. If you’ve never been to this area it’s in the lovely little town of Fonthill in the Niagara Region just sout...	TIME TRAVELLER	1	342	August 6th by TIME TRAVELLER
	Safety (Preview) Anyone here that we no longer need a safety sticker for truck and trailer if you are non commercial???	Smokin Joe	15	693	July 30th by shag766
	pointless ignition (Preview) looking for anyone that has installed a hall effect trigger on a stock distributor.NOT an MSD type just looking to eliminate the points through a hall effect trigger without other changes.I am not looking for theoretical ideas just someone who has done it.thanks P.S. it is for my stock 239 engine it i...	54vicky	22	516	July 29th by 54vicky
	ELTA Weekend (Preview) Hi: Does anyone know if the ELTA is having there annual weekend in August?	Hot Rod 123	1	292	July 25th by wuga
	Pictures to Share (Preview) All, I'm not normally much of a photog but I grabbed these pictures at a friends property today. Most of the cars are past the point of saving but some very cool scenes! I don't think I've ever seen a Fury wagon with the hide away lights. -- Edited by Livetodrive on Sunday 21st of July 2019 05:45:38 PM	Livetodrive	5	357	Jul 22, 2019 by Livetodrive
	Met Pugsy tonight (and a 57 Chev LS swap) (Preview) Was chatting with someone tonight at the Ajax cruise night, started chatting about an LS swap, his in an el camino and mine in a 57 chev. Anyway, turns out it was Pugsy, seen him on here for years, never met em. Well met! Here are some pics of my swap: Intake: And now I realize I really need to get better...	Keeper	3	354	Jul 15, 2019 by Keeper
	Phone No. needed (Preview) Does anyone have a current phone number for Wayne Young the 'Lug Nut' guy. Thanks.	Bob T	0	239	Jul 15, 2019 by Bob T
	I May Need to Get a Recore (Preview) Something tells me I need a recore. Anyone got a guy in the GTA? I found these guys online but referrals are usually the best. https://www.yorkdaleradiator.com/contact-us	123pugsy	36	893	Jun 8, 2019 by flatblack55delivery
	Driveshaft Cutting GTA (Preview) Anyone know a place in the GTA to get a driveshaft cut? Thanks.	123pugsy	15	539	May 13, 2019 by 123pugsy
	NEWS FLASH (Preview) Seeing Lindsay Swap Meet has had bad weather the past few years and the Barrie yard sale moving to its new home by North Bay there is a new date change. The AACA Lindsay Swap Meet is going to move its date to the end of May 22 to 25 after the long weekend. This way they are hoping for better weather an...	Smokin Joe	18	1533	May 11, 2019 by dualquadpete
	Opinions please (Preview) Correct me if I’m wrong but I am beginning to suspect that there may be a dark side to being a hot rod enthusiast. I have been out in the garage all day installing a kick plate that I fabricated for the passenger side of my ride. It took the better part of the day surprisingly but that seems to be the case eve...	Cuddles	18	754	Apr 29, 2019 by Cuddles
	New Plates (Preview) Hello: If anyone is interested in acquiring some new personalized license plates before the new Ontario plates come into production (if it isn't too late), perhaps some ideas on this site would be helpful, like: OBSESHIN - MISCHIF - PLAN B - MAYHEM - SUICYD - MATTEL - STOLEN Just a thought.	Cuddles	15	737	Apr 20, 2019 by 427CARL
	Updating our old car radios (Preview) is there anyone on this site that fools around with car audio? I am trying to figure out how the upgrades are done to vintage car radios to bring them into the new era. I know there are companies out there that do these converskins, but I have had a hand in every aspect of this reincarnation and would like to...	pistinbroke	9	631	Apr 17, 2019 by BigOldChryslers
	Richmond Green??? WTF? (Preview) What's up, drove down, doors locked. Their website shows todays date.	2drpost	2	474	Apr 15, 2019 by Bob T
	Preparation (Preview) Hello: As someone without a winterized garage, I thought I might add this thought, as obvious as it is. If your garage is a mess, now is the time to get out and prepare it for a great summer ahead. My workbench is a mess and it is still too cold for me to work on the car so I go out and clean the bench until my fi...	Cuddles	2	510	Mar 23, 2019 by jarvis1
	Racing junk dot (Preview) R J dot Com . Does any body go on that site buying selling . I,m trying to get on there and keep getting blocked . Has any one registered on there and had these problems ?? , Likely I will have to third party contact the site for site help . Trying to list my drag car on there and my gasser project also . Thanks for...	77	2	552	Mar 19, 2019 by 77
	classic car sales sites (Preview) Ok - so I have googled my poor eyes and brain to death looking for Canadian car sale sites for hot rods and such and not much except Kijiji , and Old autotrader. Tons of US sites but I do not want to be bothered with a car I cant drive to see or have someone look at for me - never mind the border crap I am still on the...	Seeker1056	12	717	Mar 6, 2019 by Seeker1056
	Happy Anniversary!! (Preview) Feb 22, 1986 I bought my Black Dodge Omni Turbo. Happily it's still in my garage!! Thanks Randy -- Edited by GLHS60 on Friday 22nd of February 2019 11:39:14 PM	GLHS60	3	445	Feb 24, 2019 by GLHS60
	morning smile (Preview) *.Sub.Taking a wee break from the golf course, golfer Rory McIlroy drove his new Mercedes into an Irish gas station.* An attendant greeted him in typical Irish manner, unaware who the golf pro was. "Top o' the mornin' to ya!" As Rory got out of the car, two tees fell out of his pocket. "What are thos...**	shag766	1	566	Jan 28, 2019 by 427CARL
	Future of our hobby (Preview) So we were having a discussion on another site about transportation in general including Uber and autonomous taxi services ,self driving cars and green vehicles. Now, understand, these are not car people ,its a political site . The discussion was about change There was talk about how everything...	flatblack55delivery	28	1042	Jan 26, 2019 by Iwannagofast
	Rebuilding engine in the 50 (Preview) Hey all , just a question a friend brought up while we were talking about me possibly freshing up the ancient beatty woods sbc in my 50 chebby truck . my truck was built into a hot rod around 1976 or so . the sbc has been in there ever since , its running fine enough power to throw the truck around with ea...	77	7	605	Jan 26, 2019 by wuga
	Friends 65 Falcon featured on Hot Rod Network. (Preview) https://www.hotrod.com/articles/ultrarare-canadian-1965-ford-falcon-hi-po/?fbclid=IwAR15BaQLSvKaYNYIb8ogNxemC3by-CNymU-mbzsN4mXHahtlnAy0Inx4ruM	poncho62	8	701	Jan 4, 2019 by 427CARL
	Happy New year (Preview) Hey everybody Just wanted to wish one and all of you, an amazing 2019 - may it be healthy, happy and prosperous	Seeker1056	2	463	Jan 3, 2019 by Marten
	Old trucks (Preview) Went over to a friends house for Turkey Day,asked if I could walk the property,found thes treasures.He said he hasn't been back there for a few years -- Edited by Redneck Rydes on Thursday 22nd of November 2018 05:18:37 PM	Redneck Rydes	10	1198	Dec 3, 2018 by flatblack55delivery
	Rare Duramax Quad Steer Suburban stolen at church in London this morning Duramax Diesel (Preview) Police called . never responded yet 4rd conversion Bronson Line has converted . 1st sold off this SITE 2nd was this family Quad Steer 2006 . 1st owner got us to build him a white 2006 Quad Steer too . Last month a fellow who had seen this site comments contracted to build him a 2003 from Idaho a...	427CARL	8	805	Nov 28, 2018 by 427CARL
	STOLEN TRUCK (Preview) On Saturday October 27th the Sarnia Street Machines car club was inducted into to the Canadian Street Rodding Hall of Fame at the annual evening gala at the Best Western hotel in Brantford, Ontario – well deserved. The club brought several cars to the event for display and one was stolen while it was p...	TIME TRAVELLER	14	1179	Nov 26, 2018 by Hyper Henry
	well the old car is up on kijiji and now it is an original 409 car (Preview) https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/oshawa-durham-region/1962-impala-sport-coupe-original-409-car/1383867399?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true	entourageguy	6	782	Oct 29, 2018 by 427CARL
	aany gear heads recognize this lady???? (Preview) Who's this beside me???	dualquadpete	2	791	Oct 22, 2018 by dualquadpete
	Hershey (Preview) Anyone here going to Hershey next week besides myself? -- Edited by Smokin Joe on Friday 5th of October 2018 10:56:16 PM	Smokin Joe	2	662	Oct 7, 2018 by Smokin Joe
	Ford hoarder's classic car and hot rod junkyard goes online (Preview) https://www.msn.com/en-ca/autos/enthusiasts/ford-hoarders-classic-car-and-hot-rod-junkyard-goes-online/ar-BBNNxqf?li=AAggFp0#image=BBNGcHg\|1Hot Rod Network Staff3 days agoSlide 1 of 4: Vern-Tardel-Junkyard-...	Ground Pounder	4	1008	Oct 3, 2018 by jarvis1
	Lost in The Fifties (Preview) Memories https://safeshare.tv/x/FEDEwZHZXu#	iron horse	0	690	Sep 9, 2018 by iron horse
	Muscle car assembly lines (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFYnA1kAntM&bpctr=1536525996	iron horse	0	619	Sep 9, 2018 by iron horse
	2015 Challenger Hellcat (Preview) Coming up on Sept. 11 in Vancouver at Impact Auto Auction is a 2015 Challenger Hellcat with only 11,000km., standard trans etc. It is a theft recovery. High pre-bid is $36,100.	parklane	1	731	Sep 8, 2018 by 427CARL
	Jalopy Raceing (Preview) I was just whining about the decline of NASCAR and got thinking about an old TV series I used to watch back in the 60s. It was called Jalopy Racing From Hollywood. It was exciting for the time and wonder if anyone else saw it.I think it was a series of stuntmen from the movies and weather the results were scr...	flatblack55delivery	5	909	Sep 6, 2018 by hotrod-steve
	header coating (Preview) can anyone recommend a header coating shop gta and north ??. Thanks .	77	6	932	Aug 5, 2018 by 77
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