General Car Talk

wuga · wuga

I need to ship an engine on a pallet from Iowa to Wellesley Island NY. Has anyone any experience with companies in the US that will handle this? Warren

meester_jamie · meester_jamie

anyone with experience on a Drag car brakes.. here is my questions do you / they run residual check valves in the disc circuit? Does that cause brakes to drag.. does that reduce MPH or ET ? Have you ever bled a system with .. master cyl.. lines, calipers, pads , rotors... *no* residual check valves......

knuckles · knuckles

Was wondering what you guys may know about garage building.. I am in K-W area and am considering building a 24 x 24 garage with 10 foot walls, may use scissor trusses.... My question is about foundations vs slab... I heard that for a 24 x 24 you can use a slab foundation and anything bigger you have to do a fu...

thirty8 · thirty8

At Bothwell there is usually a guy selling old style wiper blades. I thought I had his phone number but I am unable to find it. Does anyone know him or possibly know how to contact him ? Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. Tom

Don · Don

A fellow asked me today where he could buy an Old Champion Spark Plug Cleaner. I think an AC or whatever would be fine too. he wants the machine and doesn't care about the brand. Any ideas? don

Redneck Rydes · Redneck Rydes

Happy July 4 to all the U.S. Members today

Don · Don

Now that I have hung up my drag racing keys I have one little regret. When I built the Sr dragster as I called it I had hoped there would be a movement of similar cars built to run against. Not identical but similar weight and power plants but different brands. I thought it would be great for the fan interest...

el toro · el toro

Is it me or do all automotive retailers and dealers go out of their way to hire people with no automotive knowledge whatsoever. I spent 4hrs on the phone today triing to buy a new alternator and not one person new anything but how to read a computer screen. Ended up getting the old one fixed, I can already f...

jarvis1 · jarvis1

Every one have a great day today.

henry · henry

I went to one of those yards recently.............. I can understand the insurance waiver, but I read it closely and 1/2 way down it says something to the effect "you pull it and warranty is ZERO" I was told there was "lots" of what i needed, 4 cars, and nothing of any use. waste...

JPB · JPB

https://vimeo.com/127196786 Sent to me by a friend.

lena · lena

hi everyone anyone taking the trip down to the t nats in greenbay wisconsn in 2 weeks? paul

Moobster · Moobster

Won Best Classic and Best Engineered at the show this weekend. -- Edited by Moobster on Sunday 21st of June 2015 09:49:02 AM

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my 50 chebby truck was built into a hot rod in the mid late 70,s v 8 4 spd posi independent susp frt end . under the 1975 to 77 corvette yellow ( not the 75 to 77 milners coupe yellow , the other one . ) . it has ancient red bondo under that paint , some places over 1/4 inch thick it has a funky old sunvisor that doe...

mike · mike

Does any one know we're I can get paint for painting my dash and what it's actually called I live in Cambridge so if anyone knows of somewhere local to get it that would great

Don · Don

After a day at the drags in Picton where I saw many of you folks I had to play tonight in Foxboro. On the way home we decided to stop at the DQ for a cone. A Honda with four young lads and a HP exhaust was not far behind whipping in and out of traffic and jazzing his motor. When we rounded the corner he passed me on t...

jarvis1 · jarvis1

Best wishes to all the Dads and Grandads for a great Father's Day.

Smokin Joe · Smokin Joe

I bought a new 1/4 drive Snap-on ratchet and the first time I go to use it the socket fell off. So I returned it no problem as the ball was missing. When I went to put it in the tool box I noticed it did not say made in USA as all my other ones do. Seeing I am always being accused of being controversial I phoned Sn...

sawdustxdiamonds · sawdustxdiamonds

I'm looking for a few parts for my 64 chevy like vent window regulators and a few other interior parts and was wondering if there are any decent wrecking yards that have older vehicles close to the ottawa area? Im pretty fresh when it comes to this stuff so the only place I really know of is kenny upull but t...

hotrodford8 · hotrodford8

Hey yall , spread the word barrie auto show flea market is a go chatting with janet, the daughter and Don is running the the auto mart

Don · Don

My friend Mike Sietsma (seatsma) is heading to and back from the lake head this weekend. If I was better and it was a different weekend I would go but I am not able. He will be driving a red and black 94 chevy half ton, a bit moth eaten, though fairly sound otherwise and hauling a flatbed trailer. Please keep...

MarkM · MarkM

I'm wanting to pick up an extinguisher for my truck. Any suggestions where to buy? I see the big box stores are selling them but wondering if I should go to a more specialized place? Also would I be best to get an all purpose A,B & C? Thoughts on where to mount it? Do I want it visible or have it under th...

henry · henry

R&R v8 in a 1991 caprice? 10 hrs?

studeshaker · studeshaker

what are the pros and cons of a beaver tail vs a flat rear on an open car hauler ?

Bruce Rossiter · Bruce Rossiter

Hi, Has anyone used the services of this delivery company to deliver parts up from the US? http://crossborderpickups.ca/

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

https://grrc.goodwood.com/festival-of-speed/latest/video-legendary-28-litre-fiat-s76-driven-for-the-first-time-in-100-years#orBiVadsfVV1cMF4.97

JimmieJalopy · JimmieJalopy

What would you do if you received a text from a total stranger, asking if you could teach his 14 year old son how to weld? Would you even bother to respond? Well, Cat in the Hat did more than that… On Sunday, he invited us into his shop. It was like attending ‘Hot Rod University’!!! The first item was the...

jarvis1 · jarvis1

http://www.coolshotsphoto.com/motorevents/brizio30thshopparty.html

wolfman1 · wolfman1

Congrats on the cover Glenn

bmw2002e3 · bmw2002e3

Don't wanna ship my wheels to the place I know in Calgary.. I'm looking for a place that can straighten up the ancient steel wheels on my 1949 dodge, get them back to near new condition. Near london/KW would be nice, but whatever, I can drive.

Rob-A · Rob-A

so im 18, i just spent the last 2 and a half years restoring my 75 f150, now that its finished we cannot find an insurance company that will even consider insuring it.... do any of you guys know of any companys that will insure a classic to a g2 driver?

teejay99 · teejay99

Did Anyone of you go to the recent auction in Toronto about a week ago ? Have you been in years past ? I'm considering going to the fall auction but was hoping for some feedback on whether it's worth the 4 hour drive and back .

teejay99 · teejay99

So I'm over on the HAMB , checking out the latest threads .......some guy is building up a '47 Chrysler 4-door ......DIFFERENT , right ? The hood is about 12 feet long and the back end is very abbreviated .......I'm thinkin' , maybe a unique low rider , or whatever . Now I'm reading about his choice of en...

427CARL · 427CARL

I am looking at a short box 99 pickup that was painted in 2005... and never sold or put into service....(true) The clear coat is peeling in some/lots of spots Obviously the truck needs paint.... 1. I was wondering, if would do any further harm by taping off the base color areas and spraying with cl...

meester_jamie · meester_jamie

Lyndsay Morrison's Live weather report for kitchener news at 6 was done from Can Tire Cruise night.. where at least 2 Ontario Rodders rides made it to the coverage... I couldn't find the link on their website ,, http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/ but there are some tweets https://twitter.com/Lyndsa...

MarkM · MarkM

Currently running 373's but the boys at the shop are trying to convince me to run 410's. Running a 383 stroker and not on the highway much. What do you guys think? What would I regret is the question I guess? Other than mileage.

jarvis1 · jarvis1

On small stuff. http://makezine.com/2015/04/30/turn-dremel-tool-plastic-welder/ Scroll down: http://makezine.com/projects/make-34/skill-builder-finishing-and-post-p Then I read about a guy using a router to weld a plastic gas tank.

Century · Century

Where do you guys take your old car (50s-60s) for an alignment in the GTA?

Dubya31 · Dubya31

It's amazing what someone can do with thier time over the long winters up here. Spotted this in town at the grocery store.

jarvis1 · jarvis1

Some old guy has these.

ssphoto1 · ssphoto1

Dave Jarvis sent me these to post. Enjoy. Rob Potter

flintstone · flintstone

Any one out there have wood graining done in Ont. Thanks

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

Just went to watch Speed vision on Shaw satellite & it's GONE???? WTF no notice !!! Bet theres no refund or bill reduction!!! Keep cutting the good stuff & load you up with "CRAP" bundles of $hit you don't need to get 1 chnl. you want!!! PO'd or what

jarvis1 · jarvis1

wolfman1 · wolfman1

Got the slapper bars on.

Raytegui · Raytegui

Hello everyone. i know this sounds silly. I have a 95 Transam, that needs a rebuild. Ls1 swap, 383 build, both are $$$$$ expensive, and sometimes unreasonable cause it's the same amount of a second car. what I like to know is, has anyone swap an older motor to a newer car. For example, my 95 trans am swap a g...

studeshaker · studeshaker

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCYQFjAA...

ssphoto1 · ssphoto1

I've been the photographer/announcer/historian at Cayuga for many years and have acquired an extensive collection of images from the early years of drag racing in Southern Ontario. I've already posted most of these on other sites so some of you may have already seen them but I thought enough hadn't...

chevyboy · chevyboy

Hey guys I was wondering if it was at all possible to insure a ride if your under 20? I've been looking with no luck, just people laughing at me and hanging up. They say the younger generation isn't getting into hot rodding and this is why. Its the only reason I dont have a car yet, any help would be apprecia...

31 Blackrat · 31 Blackrat

looking for your best pix of your car/truck ride where ever what ever

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	shipping across us (Preview) I need to ship an engine on a pallet from Iowa to Wellesley Island NY. Has anyone any experience with companies in the US that will handle this? Warren	wuga	2	1189	Jul 11, 2015 by DavyJ
	brakes,, drag racers disc set up (Preview) anyone with experience on a Drag car brakes.. here is my questions do you / they run residual check valves in the disc circuit? Does that cause brakes to drag.. does that reduce MPH or ET ? Have you ever bled a system with .. master cyl.. lines, calipers, pads , rotors... no residual check valves......	meester_jamie	5	1296	Jul 10, 2015 by jim_ss409
	Garage thoughts (Preview) Was wondering what you guys may know about garage building.. I am in K-W area and am considering building a 24 x 24 garage with 10 foot walls, may use scissor trusses.... My question is about foundations vs slab... I heard that for a 24 x 24 you can use a slab foundation and anything bigger you have to do a fu...	knuckles	15	1778	Jul 9, 2015 by wuga
	wiper blades (Preview) At Bothwell there is usually a guy selling old style wiper blades. I thought I had his phone number but I am unable to find it. Does anyone know him or possibly know how to contact him ? Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. Tom	thirty8	7	1411	Jul 6, 2015 by Dentykaffalatta
	Old spark plug equipment (Preview) A fellow asked me today where he could buy an Old Champion Spark Plug Cleaner. I think an AC or whatever would be fine too. he wants the machine and doesn't care about the brand. Any ideas? don	Don	4	733	Jul 5, 2015 by Don
	July 4 (Preview) Happy July 4 to all the U.S. Members today	Redneck Rydes	1	733	Jul 4, 2015 by jarvis1
	Now That I have retired, some reflections (Preview) Now that I have hung up my drag racing keys I have one little regret. When I built the Sr dragster as I called it I had hoped there would be a movement of similar cars built to run against. Not identical but similar weight and power plants but different brands. I thought it would be great for the fan interest...	Don	10	1506	Jul 2, 2015 by Don
	Is it me? (Preview) Is it me or do all automotive retailers and dealers go out of their way to hire people with no automotive knowledge whatsoever. I spent 4hrs on the phone today triing to buy a new alternator and not one person new anything but how to read a computer screen. Ended up getting the old one fixed, I can already f...	el toro	18	1875	Jul 1, 2015 by henry
	Dominion Day (Preview) Every one have a great day today.	jarvis1	4	711	Jul 1, 2015 by el toro
	You pull it scrap yard (Preview) I went to one of those yards recently.............. I can understand the insurance waiver, but I read it closely and 1/2 way down it says something to the effect "you pull it and warranty is ZERO" I was told there was "lots" of what i needed, 4 cars, and nothing of any use. waste...	henry	0	928	Jun 29, 2015 by henry
	Fountain street bridge demolition (Preview) https://vimeo.com/127196786 Sent to me by a friend.	JPB	1	760	Jun 29, 2015 by 2drpost
	t bucket nats 2015 (Preview) hi everyone anyone taking the trip down to the t nats in greenbay wisconsn in 2 weeks? paul	lena	0	637	Jun 28, 2015 by lena
	Yesterday at Van and Truck Fest (Preview) Won Best Classic and Best Engineered at the show this weekend. -- Edited by Moobster on Sunday 21st of June 2015 09:49:02 AM	Moobster	10	926	Jun 28, 2015 by Hibred
	What kind of hot rod am I driving ???????? (Preview) my 50 chebby truck was built into a hot rod in the mid late 70,s v 8 4 spd posi independent susp frt end . under the 1975 to 77 corvette yellow ( not the 75 to 77 milners coupe yellow , the other one . ) . it has ancient red bondo under that paint , some places over 1/4 inch thick it has a funky old sunvisor that doe...	77	12	1933	Jun 26, 2015 by 77
	dash paint (Preview) Does any one know we're I can get paint for painting my dash and what it's actually called I live in Cambridge so if anyone knows of somewhere local to get it that would great	mike	5	780	Jun 26, 2015 by mike
	Beware of the gray hairs ! (Preview) After a day at the drags in Picton where I saw many of you folks I had to play tonight in Foxboro. On the way home we decided to stop at the DQ for a cone. A Honda with four young lads and a HP exhaust was not far behind whipping in and out of traffic and jazzing his motor. When we rounded the corner he passed me on t...	Don	12	1442	Jun 24, 2015 by 77
	today (Preview) Best wishes to all the Dads and Grandads for a great Father's Day.	jarvis1	5	870	Jun 22, 2015 by JPB
	Snap-on (Preview) I bought a new 1/4 drive Snap-on ratchet and the first time I go to use it the socket fell off. So I returned it no problem as the ball was missing. When I went to put it in the tool box I noticed it did not say made in USA as all my other ones do. Seeing I am always being accused of being controversial I phoned Sn...	Smokin Joe	18	2353	Jun 22, 2015 by Iwannagofast
	Wrecking yards near the ottawa area? (Preview) I'm looking for a few parts for my 64 chevy like vent window regulators and a few other interior parts and was wondering if there are any decent wrecking yards that have older vehicles close to the ottawa area? Im pretty fresh when it comes to this stuff so the only place I really know of is kenny upull but t...	sawdustxdiamonds	21	2586	Jun 15, 2015 by lmcair
	BAFM BARRIE IS A GO AM REGISTERED (Preview) Hey yall , spread the word barrie auto show flea market is a go chatting with janet, the daughter and Don is running the the auto mart	hotrodford8	40	4701	Jun 10, 2015 by GMDad
	Heads up on cross Ontario haul this weekend (Preview) My friend Mike Sietsma (seatsma) is heading to and back from the lake head this weekend. If I was better and it was a different weekend I would go but I am not able. He will be driving a red and black 94 chevy half ton, a bit moth eaten, though fairly sound otherwise and hauling a flatbed trailer. Please keep...	Don	8	1204	Jun 9, 2015 by 31 Blackrat
	Fire extinguisher where to buy? (Preview) I'm wanting to pick up an extinguisher for my truck. Any suggestions where to buy? I see the big box stores are selling them but wondering if I should go to a more specialized place? Also would I be best to get an all purpose A,B & C? Thoughts on where to mount it? Do I want it visible or have it under th...	MarkM	2	934	Jun 7, 2015 by meester_jamie
	anyone know where to find flatrate times? (Preview) R&R v8 in a 1991 caprice? 10 hrs?	henry	6	958	Jun 5, 2015 by henry
	trailer question. (Preview) what are the pros and cons of a beaver tail vs a flat rear on an open car hauler ?	studeshaker	34	2818	Jun 4, 2015 by RWW
	Delivery pick up system (Preview) Hi, Has anyone used the services of this delivery company to deliver parts up from the US? http://crossborderpickups.ca/	Bruce Rossiter	2	723	Jun 1, 2015 by Bob T
	100 year old 28 ltr Fiat S76 (Preview) https://grrc.goodwood.com/festival-of-speed/latest/video-legendary-28-litre-fiat-s76-driven-for-the-first-time-in-100-years#orBiVadsfVV1cMF4.97	henrys57wagon	1	716	Jun 1, 2015 by teejay99
	Paying it Forward (Preview) What would you do if you received a text from a total stranger, asking if you could teach his 14 year old son how to weld? Would you even bother to respond? Well, Cat in the Hat did more than that… On Sunday, he invited us into his shop. It was like attending ‘Hot Rod University’!!! The first item was the...	JimmieJalopy	32	2441	May 24, 2015 by cheyenne
	Brizio's last picnic (Preview) http://www.coolshotsphoto.com/motorevents/brizio30thshopparty.html	jarvis1	9	1844	May 24, 2015 by DavyJ
	Congrats To the Cat in the Hat (Preview) Congrats on the cover Glenn	wolfman1	38	2059	May 23, 2015 by Fast Elvis
	Wheel repair near london? (Preview) Don't wanna ship my wheels to the place I know in Calgary.. I'm looking for a place that can straighten up the ancient steel wheels on my 1949 dodge, get them back to near new condition. Near london/KW would be nice, but whatever, I can drive.	bmw2002e3	11	2062	May 20, 2015 by wuga
	under 20 classic car insurance... (Preview) so im 18, i just spent the last 2 and a half years restoring my 75 f150, now that its finished we cannot find an insurance company that will even consider insuring it.... do any of you guys know of any companys that will insure a classic to a g2 driver?	Rob-A	6	1114	May 14, 2015 by sawdustxdiamonds
	Toronto Collector Car Auction (Preview) Did Anyone of you go to the recent auction in Toronto about a week ago ? Have you been in years past ? I'm considering going to the fall auction but was hoping for some feedback on whether it's worth the 4 hour drive and back .	teejay99	1	737	May 13, 2015 by wolfman1
	I Really Don't GET It ! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) So I'm over on the HAMB , checking out the latest threads .......some guy is building up a '47 Chrysler 4-door ......DIFFERENT , right ? The hood is about 12 feet long and the back end is very abbreviated .......I'm thinkin' , maybe a unique low rider , or whatever . Now I'm reading about his choice of en...	teejay99	72	4458	May 13, 2015 by Lightspeed Mike
	Clear cost paint question (Preview) I am looking at a short box 99 pickup that was painted in 2005... and never sold or put into service....(true) The clear coat is peeling in some/lots of spots Obviously the truck needs paint.... 1. I was wondering, if would do any further harm by taping off the base color areas and spraying with cl...	427CARL	4	1007	May 6, 2015 by 427CARL
	Kitchener weather , Cruise night , caught some Ontario Rodders members (Preview) Lyndsay Morrison's Live weather report for kitchener news at 6 was done from Can Tire Cruise night.. where at least 2 Ontario Rodders rides made it to the coverage... I couldn't find the link on their website ,, http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/ but there are some tweets https://twitter.com/Lyndsa...	meester_jamie	1	1219	May 6, 2015 by Homer
	3.73 or 4.10? What gears are you running? (Preview) Currently running 373's but the boys at the shop are trying to convince me to run 410's. Running a 383 stroker and not on the highway much. What do you guys think? What would I regret is the question I guess? Other than mileage.	MarkM	21	1854	May 2, 2015 by henry
	Welding plastic (Preview) On small stuff. http://makezine.com/2015/04/30/turn-dremel-tool-plastic-welder/ Scroll down: http://makezine.com/projects/make-34/skill-builder-finishing-and-post-p Then I read about a guy using a router to weld a plastic gas tank.	jarvis1	0	835	May 1, 2015 by jarvis1
	Wheel Alignment in Toronto (Preview) Where do you guys take your old car (50s-60s) for an alignment in the GTA?	Century	2	692	Apr 28, 2015 by ffej
	NORTHERN INGINUITY (Preview) It's amazing what someone can do with thier time over the long winters up here. Spotted this in town at the grocery store.	Dubya31	9	1339	Apr 28, 2015 by RacerRick
	Are these worth anything? (Preview) Some old guy has these.	jarvis1	6	1154	Apr 25, 2015 by 427CARL
	Vancouver Car Show. (Preview) Dave Jarvis sent me these to post. Enjoy. Rob Potter	ssphoto1	7	1205	Apr 23, 2015 by jarvis1
	WOODGRAINGING (Preview) Any one out there have wood graining done in Ont. Thanks	flintstone	10	1711	Apr 22, 2015 by REBEL
	Speed Vision appears to be gone???? (Preview) Just went to watch Speed vision on Shaw satellite & it's GONE???? WTF no notice !!! Bet theres no refund or bill reduction!!! Keep cutting the good stuff & load you up with "CRAP" bundles of $hit you don't need to get 1 chnl. you want!!! PO'd or what	dualquadpete	43	4249	Apr 21, 2015 by Smokin Joe
	Want to build a gasser? (Preview)	jarvis1	6	1294	Apr 21, 2015 by jarvis1
	Got some work on the car done today (Preview) Got the slapper bars on.	wolfman1	28	1964	Apr 19, 2015 by wolfman1
	Is it possible?. (Preview) Hello everyone. i know this sounds silly. I have a 95 Transam, that needs a rebuild. Ls1 swap, 383 build, both are $$$$$ expensive, and sometimes unreasonable cause it's the same amount of a second car. what I like to know is, has anyone swap an older motor to a newer car. For example, my 95 trans am swap a g...	Raytegui	4	1035	Apr 18, 2015 by Raytegui
	new shifter for the stude. (Preview) https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCYQFjAA...	studeshaker	13	1613	Apr 15, 2015 by studeshaker
	Canadian Drag Racing History. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I've been the photographer/announcer/historian at Cayuga for many years and have acquired an extensive collection of images from the early years of drag racing in Southern Ontario. I've already posted most of these on other sites so some of you may have already seen them but I thought enough hadn't...	ssphoto1	93	11837	Apr 14, 2015 by TA462
	Is it possible to insure a "classic" if your under 20? (Preview) Hey guys I was wondering if it was at all possible to insure a ride if your under 20? I've been looking with no luck, just people laughing at me and hanging up. They say the younger generation isn't getting into hot rodding and this is why. Its the only reason I dont have a car yet, any help would be apprecia...	chevyboy	32	8867	Apr 13, 2015 by GhostPost
	best pix ( 1 2 ) (Preview) looking for your best pix of your car/truck ride where ever what ever	31 Blackrat	89	16853	Apr 12, 2015 by hotroddonnie
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