|
Interesting Top Fuel fact:
(Preview)
Didn't know this: (Never added it up:) A top fuel engine must be rebuilt after each run. If the Top Fuel car runs every event in a season, (Getting into the last round each event,) The engine will be rebuilt 184 times. Quite the maintence Costs!!
|
sasquatch
|
24
|
3496
|
|
|
|
|
Anyone have a dash-cam in their vehicle ?
(Preview)
I had a little "almost incident " a while back .....guy merging onto the xpressway didn't see me because he didn't do a shoulder check . It turned out OK , scared my wife a bit , but I managed to steer onto the left shoulder and avoid contact . I got to wondering , for purposes of reporting it had a...
|
teejay99
|
16
|
1929
|
|
|
|
|
Building a 265 for my 55 Chevy
(
1 2
)
(Preview)
This engine has a story. My dad pulled this from his car in high school in 1960. I decided with my son to build it for my car instead of the 350 in it now. 350 runs great but for him to learn to build THE ORIGINAL small block Chevy, is just cool to me, him and his grandfather. As a matter of fact, the last time a tee...
|
bfalfa55
|
60
|
10552
|
|
|
|
|
Cruise in the Soo
(Preview)
Hey Gang, Hotrodding season is almost upon us and just wanted to throw this out there. Having a cruise Queen Street weekend in the Soo. Cruising Queen Street was a right of passage as a teen growing up and now it is being resurrected for a great cause. June 17 and 18 are the dates if you happen to be passing t...
|
MyTFine
|
3
|
1091
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Hot Rod Magazine - April/May Edition
(Preview)
Congratulations Terry C. on building a very cool Nomad and having it featured in the current edition of CHR magazine! I received my copy in the mail a few weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed reading the story and drooling over the pics! Cheers
|
Whitey
|
3
|
1347
|
|
|
|
|
Street Rodder May issue
(Preview)
I haven't been on here awhile just wondering if anyone has seen Jeff Norwell's 32 Ford in May Issue of Street Rodder.... Congrats to Jeff and also to The Candy Factory ! what a beautiful car !
|
Bradshaw
|
1
|
1279
|
|
|
|
|
I need a freaking time machine
(Preview)
I will take two please -- Edited by Hotrodron on Monday 14th of March 2016 09:38:34 PM
|
Hotrodron
|
35
|
2229
|
|
|
|
|
CLASSIC CAR STOLEN IN WELLAND
(Preview)
http://www.610cktb.com/news/2016/03/07/rare-classic-car-stolen-in-welland
|
Fishhooks
|
1
|
1707
|
|
|
|
|
March Meet
(Preview)
http://livestream.com/accounts/135545/events/4910158
|
ridergary
|
3
|
1421
|
|
|
|
|
interchangeable parts and years
(Preview)
What should I be looking for for interchangeable parts body or mechanical for a 76 buick regal sr.
|
taz 76regal
|
15
|
1757
|
|
|
|
|
Detroit Autorama Feb 26-28 2016
(Preview)
Less than 2 months until the big show .....many of yooz guyz going this year ? I went on the Friday last year and really enjoyed myself .....great show .
|
teejay99
|
23
|
3217
|
|
|
|
|
Riddler contender pics leaked
(
1 2 3
)
(Preview)
[URL=http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/slabdavis/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20141129_161057804_HDR...
|
slab
|
100
|
7857
|
|
|
|
|
Who picks up parts in Arizona?
(Preview)
I seem to remember somebody that drives to Arizona on a fairly regular basis to pick up parts and cars. Does anyone know who offers that service? thanks Scott
|
Ishmael
|
18
|
2247
|
|
|
|
|
Looking for mechanic in the horseshoe
(Preview)
Hey guys, I just bough a '51 3100 after looking at them for many years. If you have seen my intro post, I havn't had a car for 8 years when I moved to Toronto from Montreal. Now, this one comes from the states, and will be here in a couple weeks. Since i've been disconnected to the gear head culture for a long...
|
89db
|
6
|
2959
|
|
|
|
|
Insurance Questionnaire
(Preview)
The wife just got an insurance questionnaire in the mail today. They are claiming "we occasionally contact customers to update their profile to ensure their insurance policy information is correct". Some of the questions are pretty standard (in my opinion) such as "how many mi...
|
chips
|
9
|
1537
|
|
|
|
|
Every car is good for something!
(Preview)
Okay, I'll admit its not as fast as the GT 500 and its not as comfortable as the Challenger but I finally found something this car is good for!
|
Livetodrive
|
13
|
1419
|
|
|
|
|
Looks original
(Preview)
Here is a real sleeper. By the way those wheels are aluminum not wood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFSGSL3Nrmc
|
Smokin Joe
|
4
|
1273
|
|
|
|
|
Desert Valley
(Preview)
We recently returned from Arizona and visited the 2 Desert Valley Auto Parts Yards. Also our favourite cruise night, Pavillions in Scottsdale. I did not get many pictures at Pavilions due to the huge crowds. We saw about 1/2 the 2 yards but I was not pushing my luck as the Mrs. was with me. W...
|
thirty8
|
1
|
1223
|
|
|
|
|
Barrett Jackson
(Preview)
Anyone going to the auction, watch it on TV or the internet. live stream http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Live/Streaming/Video
|
Smokin Joe
|
28
|
2608
|
|
|
|
|
406 blower guy in sudbury area possibly.
(Preview)
A while ago i saW a 406 sbc advertised on kijiji for sale but it seems the ad ran out. I think it was sudbury area. Anyone here possibly know who it may bave been. Not sure if it got sold and i know its possible but if its not and someone here knows the whereabouts of it i would appreciate any help as i would l...
|
grease
|
0
|
1102
|
|
|
|
|
Say " Cheese " !
(Preview)
....https://www.youtube.com/embed/4vGcH0Bk3hg?rel=0
|
teejay99
|
3
|
1757
|
|
|
|
|
GM FWD Wheel Bearings
(Preview)
A year or so ago, the wife bought a 2000 Cavalier (nice little crapbox she can leave in the GoTrain parking lot). It has less than 80,000 km's on it (literally a little old lady used to own it). I just changed a bad front wheel bearing on it (the one that came out was loose and grindy). I go for a test drive an...
|
chips
|
26
|
2031
|
|
|
|
|
St. Thomas 1964
(Preview)
Brooke DeShaw (rip) in the ex Miller and Gregory Pack Rat. Ran B/Altered in 1963 and 64 (if my memory still works!!)
|
Offset
|
17
|
4709
|
|
|
|
|
Think you know cars. Id this one.
(
1 2
)
(Preview)
My son sent me this pic and wanted to know what the green car in the pic was. I checked out a bunch of British cars and then a bunch of European cars but I couldn't find it. Anyone on here have any ideas? Lets have some fun and see what you Car guys can come up with. Here it is
|
Rocketman
|
55
|
3588
|
|
|
|
|
Scored this nice little 63 Nova
(Preview)
[URL=http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/slabdavis/media/slabsNovas/IMG_201601...
|
slab
|
5
|
1353
|
|
|
|
|
Delorean resuming Production?
(Preview)
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/01/27/the-delorean-from-back-to-the-future-is-back-in-production.html
|
Nickeleye
|
1
|
1161
|
|
|
|
|
a funny
(Preview)
true story so today I call ON3 turbochargers in Ohio Ask about prices on various parts and shipping and doin the sales pitch on better pricing due to our dollar difference - guy says to me - what does it matter about your dollar difference - you Canadians make three times what us average Americans do I d...
|
Seeker1056
|
2
|
1167
|
|
|
|
|
Now THAT is a Victory Celebration
(Preview)
http://www.foxsports.com/nascar/shake-and-bake/rico-abreu-chili-bowl-nationals-win-burnout-victory-celebration-keith-kunz-011716
|
teejay99
|
0
|
1386
|
|
|
|
|
splitting Bell dish signal
(Preview)
I bought an RCA model DT140M powered splitter and when I put it in line it does not work either power or not. Going on line has not been of any help, even the RCA site. Has anyone used this splitter and could help me?
|
henrys57wagon
|
23
|
2221
|
|
|
|
|
Holy snappin what happened??
(Preview)
Tried to log on and the whole shebang was down, darn near had withdrawal.
|
Sniper
|
6
|
1687
|
|
|
|
|
Gas Monkey vs Road kill with Hellcat motors in old Dodges
(Preview)
Title says it all. There are more videos on you tube if you care to see more. Maybe this is old news but I only heard of it today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zo0ndxMfATs
|
slab
|
7
|
2857
|
|
|
|
|
Barry Poole Thunderbolt ???
(Preview)
There's a guy on a Ford website mentioning a Barry Poole Ford Thunderbolt (64 Fairlane ) ......I thought , perhaps wrongly , that Poole got on the scene in the later 60's with Sandy Elliott and the various successful cars , Comet , Mustang , etc . Can anyone shed some light ?
|
teejay99
|
14
|
2284
|
|
|
|
|
What would you do?
(
1 2
)
(Preview)
Looking through kijiji today and spotted a 29 Ford for sale. took one look and recognized the car as one i helped build for a workmate about 10 years ago. The only thing is the car had never gotten finished. It was stolen from the upholstery shop and the owner collected the insurance. So the dilemma is ho...
|
DavyJ
|
54
|
3631
|
|
|
|
|
Those Dodge Trucks can Pull !
(Preview)
https://www.facebook.com/uniladmag/videos/2012484888774560/
|
teejay99
|
0
|
1002
|
|
|
|
|
interesting factoid
(Preview)
sometime ago when i was looking for a part, power top switch, for the 67 galaxie i had entered the vin # off my ontario ownership into a site for cross reference and the reply was that vin number doesn't exist. i knew what it was and i started snooping into it. the second digit on older fords is a letter, not a...
|
shag766
|
11
|
1931
|
|
|
|
|
Pro Comp heads
(Preview)
Has any one used their heads? sb Ford specifically. The prices for them are lower, but are they any good? Are they Chinese? I saw one of their ads on Ebay that said they were cast in Australia, but they don't say that now.
|
Randyr
|
11
|
2156
|
|
|
|
|
Happy New Year
(Preview)
Happy New Year to everyone and all they hold dear May 2016 be everythign you need. Happy Healthy and loved
|
Seeker1056
|
5
|
1251
|
|
|
|
|
Slow News Day?
(Preview)
Interesting five minute spot on CTV Toronto News tonight about a guy from Uxbridge, Ontario building a 37 Plymouth hot rod. Seriously when was the last time you saw anything hot rod related, well positive anyhow, on the local news/ Great segment, nice looking car out for its first drive today. Bel...
|
Offset
|
3
|
1234
|
|
|
|
|
what to do with old parts
(Preview)
I was buying old brass carbs at Hershey this year 8 to be exact. The up draft pre 1920s ones that had to be complete in good shape and the guys could not figure out what I was up to. Johnston, Wheeler-Schebler, Kingston, Mayer, Marvel and so on, all real popular brand names I am sure you all recognise! My fi...
|
Smokin Joe
|
2
|
1214
|
|
|
|
|
Custom brake lines
(Preview)
Any one know who can make custom rubber or braided brake lines in southern Ont? This actually for a motorcycle, but I don't think that makes a difference.
|
johnod
|
13
|
3217
|
|
|
|
|
Green Christmas? You know what that means...
(Preview)
|
Ratmotor
|
6
|
1420
|
|
|
|
|
Have any of you gone to Windows 10 yet ?
(Preview)
I used to really like Windows XP when I got my first computer ( yooz Apple guys can be excused from this discussion ) but as equipment failed with age I was forced to go to Windows 8 and then 8.1 . I will readily admit that I went kicking and screaming to the new tablet style format of Win 8 . but , like single...
|
teejay99
|
36
|
3076
|
|
|
|
|
MERRY CHRISTMAS
(Preview)
From my shop to your's May you have a safe, happy and properous Christmas and New year Photo by Lucas Scafone -- Edited by Cat in the Hat on Monday 21st of December 2015 04:56:03 PM
|
Cat in the Hat
|
36
|
2042
|
|
|
|
|
ford guru's input help appreciated
(Preview)
i gave myself a present and ordered a marti report for my 67 xl convert with the Q-code 428 in it. i would appreciate some input from the ford guys, others welcome also, on translating the statistics numbers that came with it in the statistic report section. - - your vehicle was one of: --144 with this pai...
|
shag766
|
3
|
1477
|
|
|
|
|
George Barris funeral procession
(Preview)
Georges funeral procession of cars check out the VW near the end. You would never ever want to piss him off see him in a road rage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsQJX2f77u4
|
Smokin Joe
|
6
|
1504
|
|
|
|
|
Drinking and Driving in Ontario
(Preview)
Just thought some of you might be interested in this short story (especially now during the Christmas season). A friend of mine was pulled over, the cop smelled alcohol on his breath and demanded he take a roadside breath test. He blew a warning, and immediately lost his licence for 3 days, had his ca...
|
chips
|
30
|
2157
|
|
|
|
|
New 2016 Chevies
(Preview)
Gust saw a couple of pictures of what are supposed to be possible models for 2016 on youtube . I like the Chevell especially the grill treatment , very nostalgic. I hated what they were calling the coup version, just plain fugley. As for the Camero based ElCamino , well I'm still deciding . what say you...
|
flatblack55delivery
|
4
|
1342
|
|
|
|
|
What is rare
(
1 2
)
(Preview)
I was over on a custom wagon site and the subject of rare came up when talking about Nomads. Everyone was crying because someone supposedly cut up a Nomad to make an El camino . I wondered if he started with a P.O.S. out of a wrecking yard and made something out of it. Others were crying that every Nomad shou...
|
flatblack55delivery
|
64
|
4740
|
|
|
|
|
Gonna be one of those days
(Preview)
Finally got a call from my electrical fix-it guy that my starters are all good to go for the car. Hopped in the '93 beater service truck and it decided not to stop at the corner. I did the brakes back in September. A rear line has retired and I did not get the memo. Why it couldn't wait until there was 4 feet of s...
|
supernash
|
24
|
2010
|
|
|
|
|
Jay Leno's Garage TV Show
(Preview)
I subscribe to the online version of Jay Leno's Garage and was notified a couple of weeks ago about them adding a weekly one hour tv show . I've seen the first 2 episodes ....I think they have settled on Wednesdays at 10 pm . ( first one was on a Sunday for some reason ) . I like it although topics are quite var...
|
teejay99
|
14
|
2887
|
|
|
