General Car Talk

hotroddonnie · hotroddonnie

I finally ended up with these Fenton's 15x3.5. A group of us guys have been trading these rims back and forth for a few years, I already had them once! Well yesterday I ended up with them again and decided to take them to the next level. I took them over to Heavy Metals in Barrie for polishing. When th...

DJD · DJD

http://www.curbsideclassic.com/automotive-histories/automotive-history-the-short-and-odd-life-of-the-two-door-station-wagon/

mike · mike

Does anyone know we're I can pick up a king pin reamer. I know I can take everything and get it done at a shop but I have plans on doing it a few times so it would be nice to have

Bryan · Bryan

A few cars seen along the side of the road during a road trip to California

teejay99 · teejay99

I was in retail sales for many , many years , and from time to time I would ask customers about their first car especially if they were from my generation ( baby boomer ) . It seemed that even if the first car was trouble , the people would still laugh about it and start talking about all the good times they ha...

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

So I am at the clean and polish stage of my build and am looking for suggestions on the best wax - that doesn't require serious elbow grease or power tools. my experiences with wax is that the vehicle becomes a dust magnet too so I am also looking to buy one of those car duster brushes - hopefully in the Pete...

Smokin Joe · Smokin Joe

Remember the 60 cars found on that French farm well they were auctioned off Friday I believe the black Ferrari that was covered in books sold for $18,000,000. Here is a link to some of the prices. Some people have more money than ......... It must be a status symbol for what you spend on a car and have it r...

will · will

http://gardnergalleries.com/online-diecast-vintage-toys-auction

teejay99 · teejay99

http://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/2015/01/26/video-cruising-sunset-boulevard-in-1963/#more-43501

67c10 · 67c10

Lets see under those hoods. Its my favorite part of every vehicle. Mine first lol. I have to finish wiring and plumbing still buthope to hear it fire up this weekend.

jarvis1 · jarvis1

http://www.crafty-b.net/products/lights.php?gallery=8&mode=slideshow

Smokin Joe · Smokin Joe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQfZY5rvXX0&feature=youtu.be

jarvis1 · jarvis1

http://www.uncommonengineering.com/

heater63 · heater63

Maybe someone can dumb it down a bit and explain how I can post pics full size. I usually only use my android smart phone. Thanks in advance Heath

teejay99 · teejay99

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfP9k_d2Mg8 Don't know if any of you have seen this video of a D/A Ford Probe ......remember it wasn't long ago that the lower class Altereds were usually an old 30's Ford , engine set back , running in the 9's . This bad boy runs 7's !! The video is in two parts on the s...

TIME TRAVELLER · TIME TRAVELLER

Good video for you gasser fans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9ZBTqayb1U

will · will

Can anyone recommend a company or person who can do a color change on vinyl seats? I have a Maverick bucket seat interior that I am putting in my Maverick, but I want the color changed. There are some franchises like Fibrenew & ColorGlo that advertise they do this work, but I would like to hear from s...

heater63 · heater63

Completely bias opinion but a very excellent way to spend 9 minutes http://youtu.be/XEvHWHoCRUk

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

I've been thinking about one of those cars in the "project" thread!! I called the gentleman & he is selling it for "unpaid storage" Hasn't heard from owner since 2002. When i transfered the ownership on the trailer yesterday, I asked the lady at Services Ontario [lic offic...

Homer · Homer

Talking with a fellow today and he said that he cannot get insurance for his car because he has a roll bar in the car. Does any body know who will insure the car with a roll bar. Homer

hotroddonnie · hotroddonnie

Paid a small visit to the engine builder. Took a picture of how its coming, nothing bolted on but the inside stroker kit is complete. Carbs are just for show mine wont be in till next week. I wanted the older look so the aluminum heads were prepped and painted. I had the Headers redone from the white. A...

teejay99 · teejay99

I hate commercials and usually hit the mute button , or leave the room for a few minutes , but SUBARU has a dog commercial featuring a family of dogs driving a new Subaru ....it's absolutely a MUST WATCH . Here's the good news , if you let the first You Tube video ( called In the Dog House ) run it's entire len...

Don · Don

Since I was pretty sure I was going to retire driving my rail after Saturday I started a picture of my last adventure with it. After my accident it got put on hold so any who can finish it with pics please do. Anyway here goes. I awoke early. Needed something That's better

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

I stopped at the grocery store and when I came out turned the key and a click then lost all power in the truck. So opened the hood to check battery terminals...all tight.....standing there for 1-2 minutes then the engine bay hood light comes on....closed the hood and it started right up. now its back in...

hotroddonnie · hotroddonnie

Just received my copy of Old Autos and John Willoughby's T Bird Deuce is all over page 20A. Nice write up Will. HRD -- Edited by hotroddonnie on Tuesday 20th of January 2015 05:25:12 PM

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

Have had a coolant leak on the 5.7 chevy that was from the intake manifold right beside the thermostat housing. Coolant was pooling there. There was a threaded stud for a ground on the manifold bolt. I remember tightening that stud up a few mths ago. So last night I removed the stud and replaced it with a b...

classsic · classsic

Spent a day last weekend drivin' to Neil Candies Hot Rod Shop to get some louvers punched.... and they look fabulous. Great guy with a great shop. If you need work he's the guy! Wish I needed more work just to visit.

flintstone · flintstone

Now this is a real engine

Ratmotor · Ratmotor

My friend is looking to buy back a 47 Mercury truck that his dad built years ago. The builder was Gord Badger who has recently passed away. He was a vendor at Burls Creek. The family would like to have it back as a reminder of their dad. Any info please let me know! Thanks.

teejay99 · teejay99

Be honest , most of us can't resist a peek , at least . I usually watch for the first 2 days or so , before the drunk millionaires take over with 200k bids for Volkswagon mini-buses and such . I also try to avoid the sea of Camaros , Chevelles and Mustangs and settle on the more interesting stuff . T -- Ed...

studeshaker · studeshaker

after not having a points race at shannonville in 2014 there is one set for june 13 2015.

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

left work driving the 90 chevy 4x4 and just as I was outta town doing 70-80 km I heard a big bang like a tire had blown. Then it was pulling to the right. Stopped and got out looking for a blown tire and nothing. Got in and drove foreward....rt front wheel was locked up so to get off the hwy I slide the truck on t...

wolfman1 · wolfman1

Congrats on the cover Donnie

will · will

Do you recognize this car? This injected Anglia was campaigned in Southern, ON by Wayne Hartley, Frank Jensen and Mike Smith back in the late 1960s and ran at St. Thomas, Windsor and Grand Bend. This photo appeared recently on the ELTA Facebook page and the thread led to a discussion on where that car is...

mailerguy1 · mailerguy1

I was on kijiji and found a 700 r4 for a good price but I have'nt heard of Tuff Transmission Has anyone and what is their rep? thanks in advance .

BAMBAM · BAMBAM

Where can I pick up a flexible sanding block in KW area???

Ragtop · Ragtop

I've built a lot of Hot Rods in the last 50+ years and never, ever have I had trouble get a car running and keeping it running right like I've had with this T coupe of mine. I won't go into all the various problems that have come up but nothing has been because of something I have personally done wrong. Let me a...

Cat in the Hat · Cat in the Hat

Thanks to all who stopped by last night and made the 8th annual shop party a huge success. Over 100 great car people made it out! thanks to all

bmw2002e3 · bmw2002e3

To pay for my car habit, I have been in the IT field for 17ish years now. I'm starting to hate it, recently worked something like 30 straight hours on a network migration, and at the end of the thing, the only thing anyone could tell was there was a different model core switch in the network closet. But, a fe...

comrick317 · comrick317

Anything new in the classic car world, i myself will soon be getting ready to plan out the the 10th Anniversary NRMCC Maverick Comet meet and greet car show and Mountain Cruise 4. Planned date is August 2015 in Mississauga. All years Mavericks and Comets welcome........ 1960 to 1977 or come on out if...

jarvis1 · jarvis1

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-junkyard.html

bmw2002e3 · bmw2002e3

Has anyone run into one of these? During my full re-wire, I pulled the ignition switch. It's got this thick conduit on the part that goes over to the coil. The wire is a little frayed and I'd like to replace it. I can't see an obvious way to remove the conduit to replace this wire. Doesn't pull off or unscr...

Windsor · Windsor

Hey guys. Not sure where to post this, oh well. I'm trying to work out a deal for some wheels located in savannah Georgia. Is anyone going through or passing by this area In the upcoming future? Maybe we can work something out. Let me know. Pm or post

427CARL · 427CARL

> >> LEARNING SOMETHING > > A "SHOT" OF WHISKEY > In the old west a .45 cartridge for a six-gun cost 12 cents, so did a glass of whiskey. If a cowhand was low on cash he would often give the bartender a cartridge in exchange for a drink. This became known as a "shot...

Scottdawson · Scottdawson

First of all thanks for letting me join your forum. I've been nosing around one here for awhile and finally decided to join. I'm trying to find a car that my father had. It was a 70 roadrunner in plum crazy purple with white interior. Air grabber hood 383 and a 4 speed Pistol grip with buckets. It was sold to...

Ragtop · Ragtop

Got this a while back from O'Brien. Finally painted it and hung it on the coupe

will · will

Following is a note from Steve Plunkett about what he has planned for next years Car Show. It is one of the very best Canadian out door car shows you will ever attend. Hope to see you there. John On Monday, December 22, 2014 9:52 PM, Steve Plunkett Hi folks, just wanted to give you an update on what's in...

427CARL · 427CARL

jarvis1 · jarvis1

Have a great New Year everyone. May you make progress on all those unfinished projects.

dodgy canuck · dodgy canuck

I was talking with some guys this summer about a guy that does upholstery in Rockwood. Does anyone know who it is and ha email contact information? I am looking to have the benchseats done for my Nova.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Rare Gyro Fenton's 15x3.5 (Preview) I finally ended up with these Fenton's 15x3.5. A group of us guys have been trading these rims back and forth for a few years, I already had them once! Well yesterday I ended up with them again and decided to take them to the next level. I took them over to Heavy Metals in Barrie for polishing. When th...	hotroddonnie	11	922	Feb 16, 2015 by wuga
	2 door wagons (Preview) http://www.curbsideclassic.com/automotive-histories/automotive-history-the-short-and-odd-life-of-the-two-door-station-wagon/	DJD	16	1706	Feb 14, 2015 by Sacotu
	king pin reamer (Preview) Does anyone know we're I can pick up a king pin reamer. I know I can take everything and get it done at a shop but I have plans on doing it a few times so it would be nice to have	mike	2	754	Feb 13, 2015 by mike
	A few pic's of cars along the way (Preview) A few cars seen along the side of the road during a road trip to California	Bryan	6	1010	Feb 12, 2015 by Iwannagofast
	You First Car ( or Truck ) (Preview) I was in retail sales for many , many years , and from time to time I would ask customers about their first car especially if they were from my generation ( baby boomer ) . It seemed that even if the first car was trouble , the people would still laugh about it and start talking about all the good times they ha...	teejay99	46	2363	Feb 11, 2015 by studeshaker
	car cleaning care (Preview) So I am at the clean and polish stage of my build and am looking for suggestions on the best wax - that doesn't require serious elbow grease or power tools. my experiences with wax is that the vehicle becomes a dust magnet too so I am also looking to buy one of those car duster brushes - hopefully in the Pete...	Seeker1056	24	1308	Feb 10, 2015 by GhostPost
	Barn find auction (Preview) Remember the 60 cars found on that French farm well they were auctioned off Friday I believe the black Ferrari that was covered in books sold for $18,000,000. Here is a link to some of the prices. Some people have more money than ......... It must be a status symbol for what you spend on a car and have it r...	Smokin Joe	2	954	Feb 9, 2015 by bmw2002e3
	Any one interested in Diecast and Vintage Toys - on line Auction (Preview) http://gardnergalleries.com/online-diecast-vintage-toys-auction	will	2	760	Feb 8, 2015 by flatduck
	Nice Leisurely Drive ....in 1963 , Sunset Blvd . (Preview) http://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/2015/01/26/video-cruising-sunset-boulevard-in-1963/#more-43501	teejay99	5	1100	Feb 8, 2015 by teejay99
	LETS SEE YOUR ENGINE BAYS ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Lets see under those hoods. Its my favorite part of every vehicle. Mine first lol. I have to finish wiring and plumbing still buthope to hear it fire up this weekend.	67c10	63	3891	Feb 7, 2015 by Rochie
	For your viewing pleasure (Preview) http://www.crafty-b.net/products/lights.php?gallery=8&mode=slideshow	jarvis1	3	753	Feb 7, 2015 by shag766
	Watch where you park your ride (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQfZY5rvXX0&feature=youtu.be	Smokin Joe	4	916	Feb 6, 2015 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	Flathead Fords and Hudsons (Preview) http://www.uncommonengineering.com/	jarvis1	5	709	Feb 5, 2015 by Dick Kirkpatrick
	help posting pics (Preview) Maybe someone can dumb it down a bit and explain how I can post pics full size. I usually only use my android smart phone. Thanks in advance Heath	heater63	3	607	Feb 4, 2015 by 427CARL
	One Bad Small Block Ford (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfP9k_d2Mg8 Don't know if any of you have seen this video of a D/A Ford Probe ......remember it wasn't long ago that the lower class Altereds were usually an old 30's Ford , engine set back , running in the 9's . This bad boy runs 7's !! The video is in two parts on the s...	teejay99	1	779	Feb 4, 2015 by sasquatch
	GASSER VIDEO (Preview) Good video for you gasser fans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9ZBTqayb1U	TIME TRAVELLER	8	976	Feb 4, 2015 by Iwannagofast
	Vinyl seats color change? (Preview) Can anyone recommend a company or person who can do a color change on vinyl seats? I have a Maverick bucket seat interior that I am putting in my Maverick, but I want the color changed. There are some franchises like Fibrenew & ColorGlo that advertise they do this work, but I would like to hear from s...	will	20	2234	Feb 1, 2015 by Oscar
	As some video (Preview) Completely bias opinion but a very excellent way to spend 9 minutes http://youtu.be/XEvHWHoCRUk	heater63	6	713	Jan 29, 2015 by heater63
	Buying a car w/no ownership!! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I've been thinking about one of those cars in the "project" thread!! I called the gentleman & he is selling it for "unpaid storage" Hasn't heard from owner since 2002. When i transfered the ownership on the trailer yesterday, I asked the lady at Services Ontario [lic offic...	dualquadpete	56	45968	Jan 27, 2015 by parklane
	Insurance with a roll bar (Preview) Talking with a fellow today and he said that he cannot get insurance for his car because he has a roll bar in the car. Does any body know who will insure the car with a roll bar. Homer	Homer	25	4582	Jan 27, 2015 by flatblack55delivery
	Small update on my 57. (Preview) Paid a small visit to the engine builder. Took a picture of how its coming, nothing bolted on but the inside stroker kit is complete. Carbs are just for show mine wont be in till next week. I wanted the older look so the aluminum heads were prepped and painted. I had the Headers redone from the white. A...	hotroddonnie	5	824	Jan 26, 2015 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	If you like Dogs , and Dog Commercials .... (Preview) I hate commercials and usually hit the mute button , or leave the room for a few minutes , but SUBARU has a dog commercial featuring a family of dogs driving a new Subaru ....it's absolutely a MUST WATCH . Here's the good news , if you let the first You Tube video ( called In the Dog House ) run it's entire len...	teejay99	7	1319	Jan 24, 2015 by teejay99
	A day at the Picton Armdrop Drags, sept 2014 (Preview) Since I was pretty sure I was going to retire driving my rail after Saturday I started a picture of my last adventure with it. After my accident it got put on hold so any who can finish it with pics please do. Anyway here goes. I awoke early. Needed something That's better	Don	21	2088	Jan 24, 2015 by Moobster
	just turned 300,000 km then............... (Preview) I stopped at the grocery store and when I came out turned the key and a click then lost all power in the truck. So opened the hood to check battery terminals...all tight.....standing there for 1-2 minutes then the engine bay hood light comes on....closed the hood and it started right up. now its back in...	Rustynuts	16	1344	Jan 24, 2015 by poncho62
	Old Autos and the T Bird Deuce (Preview) Just received my copy of Old Autos and John Willoughby's T Bird Deuce is all over page 20A. Nice write up Will. HRD -- Edited by hotroddonnie on Tuesday 20th of January 2015 05:25:12 PM	hotroddonnie	13	1344	Jan 22, 2015 by Jeff Norwell
	I got lucky! (Preview) Have had a coolant leak on the 5.7 chevy that was from the intake manifold right beside the thermostat housing. Coolant was pooling there. There was a threaded stud for a ground on the manifold bolt. I remember tightening that stud up a few mths ago. So last night I removed the stud and replaced it with a b...	Rustynuts	8	1087	Jan 22, 2015 by 51 Styline
	Thanks to the Candy man (Preview) Spent a day last weekend drivin' to Neil Candies Hot Rod Shop to get some louvers punched.... and they look fabulous. Great guy with a great shop. If you need work he's the guy! Wish I needed more work just to visit.	classsic	4	802	Jan 20, 2015 by classsic
	engine (Preview) Now this is a real engine	flintstone	15	1198	Jan 19, 2015 by flintstone
	Looking for a white 1947 Mercury 1/2 ton out of Parry Sound. (Preview) My friend is looking to buy back a 47 Mercury truck that his dad built years ago. The builder was Gord Badger who has recently passed away. He was a vendor at Burls Creek. The family would like to have it back as a reminder of their dad. Any info please let me know! Thanks.	Ratmotor	1	1037	Jan 19, 2015 by Lightspeed Mike
	Barrett-Jackson is upon us , anybody watching ? (Preview) Be honest , most of us can't resist a peek , at least . I usually watch for the first 2 days or so , before the drunk millionaires take over with 200k bids for Volkswagon mini-buses and such . I also try to avoid the sea of Camaros , Chevelles and Mustangs and settle on the more interesting stuff . T -- Ed...	teejay99	37	2013	Jan 19, 2015 by teejay99
	O.N.D.R. at shannonville. (Preview) after not having a points race at shannonville in 2014 there is one set for june 13 2015.	studeshaker	1	624	Jan 18, 2015 by fleet 51
	had a big problem last night............ (Preview) left work driving the 90 chevy 4x4 and just as I was outta town doing 70-80 km I heard a big bang like a tire had blown. Then it was pulling to the right. Stopped and got out looking for a blown tire and nothing. Got in and drove foreward....rt front wheel was locked up so to get off the hwy I slide the truck on t...	Rustynuts	18	1688	Jan 18, 2015 by Rustynuts
	Congrats to Hotroddonnie (Preview) Congrats on the cover Donnie	wolfman1	29	1617	Jan 17, 2015 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	Do you know anything about this car? (Preview) Do you recognize this car? This injected Anglia was campaigned in Southern, ON by Wayne Hartley, Frank Jensen and Mike Smith back in the late 1960s and ran at St. Thomas, Windsor and Grand Bend. This photo appeared recently on the ELTA Facebook page and the thread led to a discussion on where that car is...	will	4	1416	Jan 17, 2015 by 427CARL
	Has anyone heard of Tuff Transmission? (Preview) I was on kijiji and found a 700 r4 for a good price but I have'nt heard of Tuff Transmission Has anyone and what is their rep? thanks in advance .	mailerguy1	1	867	Jan 17, 2015 by teejay99
	FLEXIBLE SANDING BLOCK (Preview) Where can I pick up a flexible sanding block in KW area???	BAMBAM	6	766	Jan 17, 2015 by Bradshaw
	The ongoing saga of how to keep this hot rod of mine running (Preview) I've built a lot of Hot Rods in the last 50+ years and never, ever have I had trouble get a car running and keeping it running right like I've had with this T coupe of mine. I won't go into all the various problems that have come up but nothing has been because of something I have personally done wrong. Let me a...	Ragtop	28	1783	Jan 17, 2015 by Ragtop
	CAT IN THE HAT SHOP PARTY (Preview) Thanks to all who stopped by last night and made the 8th annual shop party a huge success. Over 100 great car people made it out! thanks to all	Cat in the Hat	21	2407	Jan 17, 2015 by Ninop69
	This is why I love working on cars. (Preview) To pay for my car habit, I have been in the IT field for 17ish years now. I'm starting to hate it, recently worked something like 30 straight hours on a network migration, and at the end of the thing, the only thing anyone could tell was there was a different model core switch in the network closet. But, a fe...	bmw2002e3	12	1620	Jan 15, 2015 by bmw2002e3
	Happy New Year and what's new in the classic car world? (Preview) Anything new in the classic car world, i myself will soon be getting ready to plan out the the 10th Anniversary NRMCC Maverick Comet meet and greet car show and Mountain Cruise 4. Planned date is August 2015 in Mississauga. All years Mavericks and Comets welcome........ 1960 to 1977 or come on out if...	comrick317	0	869	Jan 15, 2015 by comrick317
	Abandoned cars in Detroit (Preview) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-junkyard.html	jarvis1	8	1529	Jan 14, 2015 by flatblack55delivery
	49 Mopar ignition switch (Preview) Has anyone run into one of these? During my full re-wire, I pulled the ignition switch. It's got this thick conduit on the part that goes over to the coil. The wire is a little frayed and I'd like to replace it. I can't see an obvious way to remove the conduit to replace this wire. Doesn't pull off or unscr...	bmw2002e3	5	817	Jan 13, 2015 by bmw2002e3
	Transportation help needed (Preview) Hey guys. Not sure where to post this, oh well. I'm trying to work out a deal for some wheels located in savannah Georgia. Is anyone going through or passing by this area In the upcoming future? Maybe we can work something out. Let me know. Pm or post	Windsor	0	727	Jan 13, 2015 by Windsor
	Did you know? (Preview) > >> LEARNING SOMETHING > > A "SHOT" OF WHISKEY > In the old west a .45 cartridge for a six-gun cost 12 cents, so did a glass of whiskey. If a cowhand was low on cash he would often give the bartender a cartridge in exchange for a drink. This became known as a "shot...	427CARL	6	946	Jan 9, 2015 by Gazoo
	Looking for my old roadrunner Roadrunner (Preview) First of all thanks for letting me join your forum. I've been nosing around one here for awhile and finally decided to join. I'm trying to find a car that my father had. It was a 70 roadrunner in plum crazy purple with white interior. Air grabber hood 383 and a 4 speed Pistol grip with buckets. It was sold to...	Scottdawson	9	1138	Jan 9, 2015 by teejay99
	newest addition to the T (Preview) Got this a while back from O'Brien. Finally painted it and hung it on the coupe	Ragtop	4	852	Jan 3, 2015 by 77
	Fleetwood Country Cruize-in -- June 6 - 7, 2015 (Preview) Following is a note from Steve Plunkett about what he has planned for next years Car Show. It is one of the very best Canadian out door car shows you will ever attend. Hope to see you there. John On Monday, December 22, 2014 9:52 PM, Steve Plunkett Hi folks, just wanted to give you an update on what's in...	will	21	5291	Jan 3, 2015 by Northernforce
	Santa brought me new wheels (Preview)	427CARL	19	1593	Jan 1, 2015 by 427CARL
	Next year (Preview) Have a great New Year everyone. May you make progress on all those unfinished projects.	jarvis1	3	814	Jan 1, 2015 by 427CARL
	Upholstery in Rockwood? (Preview) I was talking with some guys this summer about a guy that does upholstery in Rockwood. Does anyone know who it is and ha email contact information? I am looking to have the benchseats done for my Nova.	dodgy canuck	1	834	Dec 28, 2014 by 427CARL
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