General Car Talk

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206331682114217&set=a.1786249459314.100174.1331860969&type=1

Ragtop · Ragtop

Just went to get the sticker for my coupe - $117.00. While I was there I put the Chevy 11 in my name as an unfit vehicle after paying $50.00 to a used car salesman to verify that my receipt, stamped and signed by a notary public was correct. Transfer + taxes cost me another $1000+. Now I need to take it for a saf...

JPB · JPB

I will be 'crewing' for the WOW car #303, Nowlan Racing. I want to see how "others" do their events and I need to get away for a couple days : North! Come and say hello. John

Don · Don

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-P2b4iBr4g I have known the fellow in the 67 Ply Satellite for a few years. They just got a place to race. Just grudge matches , no timers yet but he sent me this from last weekend. He says there are a lot of North American cars in Sweden. His name is Ludvig Falhgren an...

51 Styline · 51 Styline

Can anyone explain why the price of gas went up 3cents/litre today when the price of a barrel of oil is under $60.00. To my thinking we are paying very close to double what we should be. I seem to remember McTeage saying gas prices rise a penny for each dollar rise in the price of oil. At that rate gas should b...

Cat in the Hat · Cat in the Hat

Right at the front door when you walk in..... A 30 ford rat rod that I built 4 years ago is in the Discovery Velocity booth Kevin came to me 4 years ago to build a Rat Rod....I told him only if he helped build it (My way of teaching him how to build and....paying it forward from the guy that taught me) This car ...

flatblack55delivery · flatblack55delivery

So I walk into the shop yesterday and The Boy tosses me a set of keys. Here catch he says. He tosses over the pod an I look at it and its the red keyset for a new Hellcat. Wow I say , don't get excited he says ,we found them in the parkinglot . How the hell do you loose the keys to a $70to$80thoiusand dollar car. Pho...

Nickeleye · Nickeleye

Dunno if this will help anyone but saw it on a facebook group. Thought I'd share http://www.painlessperformance.com/rebateform100

fatchuk · fatchuk

Good for thirty..It goes in the box that asks how did you hear about us when your checking out ..put this number in for another 5% off.. 3366413830729734

Chris58 · Chris58

There are and were, hundreds of car clubs in Ontario. I used to believe the Groucho Marx line "I wouldn't join any club that would have ME as a member"! I never felt the need to join a club either. Living in Brantford and Brant County for the last 20 years, I always had a curiosity of joining the h...

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

77

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.

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	please be on the lookout for this stolen bike, not mine. (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206331682114217&set=a.1786249459314.100174.1331860969&type=1	henrys57wagon	6	970	Jul 23, 2015 by entourageguy
	Damn Ontario government (Preview) Just went to get the sticker for my coupe - $117.00. While I was there I put the Chevy 11 in my name as an unfit vehicle after paying $50.00 to a used car salesman to verify that my receipt, stamped and signed by a notary public was correct. Transfer + taxes cost me another $1000+. Now I need to take it for a saf...	Ragtop	28	2438	Jul 22, 2015 by 51 Styline
	Elliot Lake , July 17,18,19 2015 pictures more (Preview) I will be 'crewing' for the WOW car #303, Nowlan Racing. I want to see how "others" do their events and I need to get away for a couple days : North! Come and say hello. John	JPB	6	2936	Jul 21, 2015 by studeshaker
	Similar races in Sweden (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-P2b4iBr4g I have known the fellow in the 67 Ply Satellite for a few years. They just got a place to race. Just grudge matches , no timers yet but he sent me this from last weekend. He says there are a lot of North American cars in Sweden. His name is Ludvig Falhgren an...	Don	1	583	Jul 20, 2015 by sasquatch
	Its a real gas man. (Preview) Can anyone explain why the price of gas went up 3cents/litre today when the price of a barrel of oil is under $60.00. To my thinking we are paying very close to double what we should be. I seem to remember McTeage saying gas prices rise a penny for each dollar rise in the price of oil. At that rate gas should b...	51 Styline	16	1707	Jul 19, 2015 by GMDad
	Rat Rod at Toronto Auto Show (Preview) Right at the front door when you walk in..... A 30 ford rat rod that I built 4 years ago is in the Discovery Velocity booth Kevin came to me 4 years ago to build a Rat Rod....I told him only if he helped build it (My way of teaching him how to build and....paying it forward from the guy that taught me) This car ...	Cat in the Hat	29	2647	Jul 18, 2015 by Dentykaffalatta
	Thought I won the lottery. (Preview) So I walk into the shop yesterday and The Boy tosses me a set of keys. Here catch he says. He tosses over the pod an I look at it and its the red keyset for a new Hellcat. Wow I say , don't get excited he says ,we found them in the parkinglot . How the hell do you loose the keys to a $70to$80thoiusand dollar car. Pho...	flatblack55delivery	2	945	Jul 16, 2015 by entourageguy
	$100 Painless Rebate (Preview) Dunno if this will help anyone but saw it on a facebook group. Thought I'd share http://www.painlessperformance.com/rebateform100	Nickeleye	0	932	Jul 16, 2015 by Nickeleye
	Rock Auto 5% discount code (Preview) Good for thirty..It goes in the box that asks how did you hear about us when your checking out ..put this number in for another 5% off.. 3366413830729734	fatchuk	1	769	Jul 15, 2015 by red-oak
	Ontario Car Clubs ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) There are and were, hundreds of car clubs in Ontario. I used to believe the Groucho Marx line "I wouldn't join any club that would have ME as a member"! I never felt the need to join a club either. Living in Brantford and Brant County for the last 20 years, I always had a curiosity of joining the h...	Chris58	111	22288	Jul 14, 2015 by Don
	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	1204	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	1314	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	1794	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	1426	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	749	Jul 5, 2015 by Don
	July 4 (Preview) Happy July 4 to all the U.S. Members today	Redneck Rydes	1	751	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	1520	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	1894	Jul 1, 2015 by henry
	Dominion Day (Preview) Every one have a great day today.	jarvis1	4	728	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	946	Jun 29, 2015 by henry
	Fountain street bridge demolition (Preview) https://vimeo.com/127196786 Sent to me by a friend.	JPB	1	775	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	651	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	942	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	1972	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	795	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	1456	Jun 24, 2015 by 77
	today (Preview) Best wishes to all the Dads and Grandads for a great Father's Day.	jarvis1	5	889	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	2382	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	2604	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	4713	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	1217	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	947	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	974	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	2835	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	746	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	728	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	2466	May 24, 2015 by cheyenne
	Brizio's last picnic (Preview) http://www.coolshotsphoto.com/motorevents/brizio30thshopparty.html	jarvis1	9	1861	May 24, 2015 by DavyJ
	Congrats To the Cat in the Hat (Preview) Congrats on the cover Glenn	wolfman1	38	2076	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	2076	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	1132	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	753	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	4498	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	1022	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	1242	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	1872	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	849	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	708	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	1357	Apr 28, 2015 by RacerRick
	Are these worth anything? (Preview) Some old guy has these.	jarvis1	6	1179	Apr 25, 2015 by 427CARL
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