General Car Talk

Jerry · Jerry

Has anyone bought anything from autopartsobsolete in Pennsylvania or Obsolete Automotive in Point Edward and if so how honest are they.

3FORDS · 3FORDS

A fellow Rodder had his car stolen from the parking lot of the Guelph Holiday Inn between Sunday evening July 27 and Monday morning July 28. We have two reports that the car MAY have still been there at 5:45 - 6:00 a.m. Monday morning. If you see this car or potentially parts that might have come from this c...

truckerbud · truckerbud

MEERY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE AND THERE FFFAMILYS

Gwillyville Kid · Gwillyville Kid

Interesting reading. From latest "Rod Authority" newsletter. the Kid http://www.rodauthority.com/news/four-charged-with-classic-car-conspiracy-face-20-years-in-prison/Four Charged With Classic Car Conspiracy, Face 20 years In Prison By John Gibsonposted on...

Nickeleye · Nickeleye

https://grrc.goodwood.com/race/historic/28-5-litre-fiat-s76-runs-first-time-100-years

Dubya31 · Dubya31

Big thanks to Jeff Norwell for the killer art work and Ken Brock from RODTEES for bringing it to life on my new shirts. Just perfect guys.

shag766 · shag766

SIMPLE TRUTH 1: Lovers help each other undress before sex. However after sex, they always dress on their own. Simple Truth: In life, no one helps you once you're screwed. SIMPLE TRUTH 2: When a lady is pregnant, all her friends touch her stomach and say, "Congrats". But, none of them t...

Gwillyville Kid · Gwillyville Kid

http://www.nhra.com/story/2014/11/28/armstrong-passes/

jarvis1 · jarvis1

About 25 years ago up in Prince George, BC Not mine. Note no damage to the grille and lower parts. Them mooses have long legs.

Hog · Hog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Az1y62pFmE#t=16 10 second 1/4 miles 0-60mph under 3 seconds with the 8 speed auto

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

So I want to go to this show as well in March Anyone know anything about it, and the people who are going to be running it? I have heard horror stories about the previous show and the promotors who might be be going from this board?

Rocketman · Rocketman

I have been waiting to see if this new planned event gets mentioned here but have not seen anything on it yet. http://mshpromotions.ca/wheels.html Anyone else on here got any info on this one? Anyone order tickets? What do you guys think of the chances of this becoming a success?

jarvis1 · jarvis1

Never did finish it -- Edited by jarvis1 on Sunday 23rd of November 2014 10:49:22 PM

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

who out there can hook me up with people going to this show next year as I wish to take my merc but haven't a clue about how. I want to do the downstairs show. It would be truly great if I could meet up and convoy along with people already going so I do not get lost or stressed out and to have someone to or several...

studeshaker · studeshaker

congrats to larry killoran and his 51 chevy gasser on another great season. overall points winner and nostalgia gas winner. well done larry.

jarvis1 · jarvis1

I can't seem to load more than 1 picture at a time.

jarvis1 · jarvis1

jarvis1 · jarvis1

Today I found a pile of old pictures. This one is from Cayuga. 1959? -- Edited by jarvis1 on Thursday 20th of November 2014 11:17:27 PM

jarvis1 · jarvis1

Check the door hinges. If I'm correct this was Jerry Watson's truck. Now Jeff Norwell.

jarvis1 · jarvis1

High and Mighty

Dabooge · Dabooge

Looks Like the old man finally sold Burl's creek

will · will

This is worth checking out - sales next two Saturdays - collectibles & parts http://www.rockfordauctioncentre.com/upcoming-auctions.html Click on the pictures to see the complete list of items in each weeks offering. -- Edited by will on Tuesday 11th of November 2014 06:24:00 PM

Rochie · Rochie

I just returned from Sarnia's Bluewater hospital. Ed (Dent) Rivard is battling cancer in pallitive care there and could use some visitors. Room number 512 in the Pallitive care unit.Please pass this on to your contacts that know Dent. I know he would really like to see people.Wayne

Gwillyville Kid · Gwillyville Kid

I received a spam from Jenny Tech Ontario Rodders Activeboard. I had not inquired into Bearings etc. as indicated in spam. I don't know what got hacked; my emaIL or ONTARIO RODDERS. Anybody know anything. The Kid

jarvis1 · jarvis1

http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/sales/inventory/active#%21/

poncho62 · poncho62

http://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/actual-two-lane-blacktop-1955-chevy-movie-car-hit-block-barrett-jackson-scottsdale-2015/

Ragtop · Ragtop

[URL=http://s110.photobucket.com/user/47convert/media/55Chevtrans_zpsbd2a707e.jpg.html][IMG]https://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n88/47co...

jarvis1 · jarvis1

I'm thinking about getting rid of the beam axle and buggy spring in my '37 Ford. Has anyone here had experience with Mustang ll in one of these? 1935 to 1940. Any name brands? I see them advertised for $1300 and up. Looks like a good one is around $2000. I would like to buy from a Canadian supplier if possibl...

jarvis1 · jarvis1

http://www.hotrod.com/news/chrysler-hemi-timing-chain-defect/

v8deuce · v8deuce

In all reality it is a rear wheel drive with a transverse rear engine but....... Randy

slab · slab

Any one have any thoughts on a problem I am having..... Bought a 99 classic style Chev PU. Brakes were spongy and I pointed this out to the previous owner. He said he had to replace a section of line and maybe the brakes were not bled as good as they should have been. He dropped his price quite a bit and I pur...

jarvis1 · jarvis1

http://www.hotrod.com/news/nastiest-hot-rod-crash-weve-seen/

DavidP · DavidP

Permalink Reply Quote More Edit PostDelete PostPrinter Friendly I thought it was a 1967 Ford at 1st glance ... but its a 1966 ... that I wish I had owned back then ... The 1st car that I drove regularly was a 1967 Ford Custom 500 (289ci)... and later a boxy 1967 Ford Ranch Wagon (390ci) ...

poncho62 · poncho62

Saw this on another site.....click on SUNDAY NIAGARA belowI recently stumbled upon a older, but fantastic Niagara Dragway webpage. I don't know if it has been posted before, and some may have already been through it, but it is chocked full of vintage Drag and people shots. Some Canadian shots as wel...

will · will

Results from the Toronto Fall Classic Car Auction last weekend. http://www.collectorcarproductions.com/lot-list-results.php?EventID=89&Category=Cars&Order=Year

Don · Don

The secret to a successful car is pick one or build one that suits you. Work away on it over a series of years. Study to learn for yourself. Don't listen to the over a beer stuff. Try everything you think of. Some will work. Some will not. When it doesn't work change it back and find a new direction. Don't lea...

gasserx · gasserx

Anyone ever heard of him? He has been a dragracer back in the days (70`s), and a race team crew chief in more modern days as far as i've been told. I was told he is living around Nashville now. I first thought it was Nashville, TN, USA, but i found out there is a Nashville just northwest of Toronto? And since...

slab · slab

I just bought a 1999 classic style chev 1500 extended cab pickup with the 5.7 litre. It came with the towing package and the vortec V8 has a bunch more HP than my 1995 suburban. I bought it to replace the sub and hopefully pull my trailers better. Anyway... I am going to do some up grades and thought I woul...

tc · tc

Does anyone know when Central Chev/Olds started up business.

heater63 · heater63

Hello, I am looking for someone well recommend to install a new roof on my wife's 63. I can buy a complete kit from Ames but want to have it installed by a pro. Thanks in advance Heath

murman · murman

I seen a cool mid 60s short box chev pickup truck in waterloo last week.. it had a sanded grey primer with yellow finish sanded too.. looked liked it had 20 inch wheels.. how do guys get this finish ??

jarvis1 · jarvis1

http://www.detroit60.com/id127.htm

Ranch71460 · Ranch71460

In 1977 a friend of mine bought this car. It was a CJ that was raced in Super Stock since it was new and was mint with very low miles. He installed mufflers and street tires and put it right on the street. It was maroon in colour with gold stripes around the back. He sold it as he had no money left and the motor ne...

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

anyone on here good with photoshop? I need someone to take a photo of mine and make the body of the truck various colors - I cant make up my mind what color to paint it, and my efforts to do it fail miserably I figure if I can put some pics together side by side might be easier to decide thanks Ken -- Edited by Se...

jarvis1 · jarvis1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFxPV_-GDew&feature=em-uploademail-smbtn

slab · slab

Was wondering if there is somebody in or around Windsor that might be able to check out a fiberglass hood for me. It's about a 3hr plus drive and I would hate to get there and find it was a piece of junk. Ben and I are interested in it for our next "father and son" build. Thanks Rich

parklane · parklane

Got a call yesterday, and have a opportunity to buy back one of my old cars. It's a '58 Pontiac 2door wagon. Powered by a 261 cuin six with a 3 in the tree. When I owned it, it was all original, in real nice shape with about 60k miles. Bought the car in Vancouver in 1987. We used it to tow our son's Mustang back to...

RWW · RWW

RIP . Mr. Blue Max Funny Car .

GhostPost · GhostPost

Not a fan. Your opinion?

58Chev · 58Chev

http://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/video-nothing-awesome-photos-footage-1960s-1970s-drag-race-haulers-trailers-ramp-trucks/

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Autopartsobsolete (Preview) Has anyone bought anything from autopartsobsolete in Pennsylvania or Obsolete Automotive in Point Edward and if so how honest are they.	Jerry	3	843	Dec 4, 2014 by Jerry
	Stolen 1970 Olds Cutlass, July 28, 2014 (Preview) A fellow Rodder had his car stolen from the parking lot of the Guelph Holiday Inn between Sunday evening July 27 and Monday morning July 28. We have two reports that the car MAY have still been there at 5:45 - 6:00 a.m. Monday morning. If you see this car or potentially parts that might have come from this c...	3FORDS	18	1810	Dec 4, 2014 by dualquadpete
	MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERY ONE (Preview) MEERY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE AND THERE FFFAMILYS	truckerbud	14	995	Dec 3, 2014 by eastown
	4 people charged with classic car fraud conspiracy (Preview) Interesting reading. From latest "Rod Authority" newsletter. the Kid http://www.rodauthority.com/news/four-charged-with-classic-car-conspiracy-face-20-years-in-prison/Four Charged With Classic Car Conspiracy, Face 20 years In Prison By John Gibsonposted on...	Gwillyville Kid	9	1660	Dec 2, 2014 by 427CARL
	28.5-litre Fiat S76 runs for first time in over 100 years (Preview) https://grrc.goodwood.com/race/historic/28-5-litre-fiat-s76-runs-first-time-100-years	Nickeleye	7	1241	Dec 2, 2014 by 427CARL
	Rod Tees (Preview) Big thanks to Jeff Norwell for the killer art work and Ken Brock from RODTEES for bringing it to life on my new shirts. Just perfect guys.	Dubya31	2	847	Dec 2, 2014 by slab
	morning thought and giggle combined (Preview) SIMPLE TRUTH 1: Lovers help each other undress before sex. However after sex, they always dress on their own. Simple Truth: In life, no one helps you once you're screwed. SIMPLE TRUTH 2: When a lady is pregnant, all her friends touch her stomach and say, "Congrats". But, none of them t...	shag766	1	687	Dec 2, 2014 by Ninop69
	AA/Dale Armstrong passed away. (Preview) http://www.nhra.com/story/2014/11/28/armstrong-passes/	Gwillyville Kid	3	959	Nov 29, 2014 by teejay99
	Moose kill (Preview) About 25 years ago up in Prince George, BC Not mine. Note no damage to the grille and lower parts. Them mooses have long legs.	jarvis1	23	1878	Nov 29, 2014 by slim
	2015 ZO6 Corvette 650hp/650lb/ft torque test drive (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Az1y62pFmE#t=16 10 second 1/4 miles 0-60mph under 3 seconds with the 8 speed auto	Hog	1	1073	Nov 26, 2014 by henry
	New inaugural Motorama show in TO march 13,14,15 (Preview) So I want to go to this show as well in March Anyone know anything about it, and the people who are going to be running it? I have heard horror stories about the previous show and the promotors who might be be going from this board?	Seeker1056	10	1242	Nov 26, 2014 by gregmacp
	New weekend car event planned for next summer. (Preview) I have been waiting to see if this new planned event gets mentioned here but have not seen anything on it yet. http://mshpromotions.ca/wheels.html Anyone else on here got any info on this one? Anyone order tickets? What do you guys think of the chances of this becoming a success?	Rocketman	12	1152	Nov 25, 2014 by Grumper
	A '29 Model A I was building (Preview) Never did finish it -- Edited by jarvis1 on Sunday 23rd of November 2014 10:49:22 PM	jarvis1	10	1174	Nov 25, 2014 by jarvis1
	Detroit Autorama 2015 (Preview) who out there can hook me up with people going to this show next year as I wish to take my merc but haven't a clue about how. I want to do the downstairs show. It would be truly great if I could meet up and convoy along with people already going so I do not get lost or stressed out and to have someone to or several...	Seeker1056	43	2581	Nov 24, 2014 by Chris Stapley
	O.N.D.R. (Preview) congrats to larry killoran and his 51 chevy gasser on another great season. overall points winner and nostalgia gas winner. well done larry.	studeshaker	16	1328	Nov 24, 2014 by 51 chev coupe
	More old Ford (Preview) I can't seem to load more than 1 picture at a time.	jarvis1	1	801	Nov 23, 2014 by 427CARL
	Old Ford stuff (Preview)	jarvis1	3	739	Nov 23, 2014 by jarvis1
	One for the lads in London (Preview) Today I found a pile of old pictures. This one is from Cayuga. 1959? -- Edited by jarvis1 on Thursday 20th of November 2014 11:17:27 PM	jarvis1	8	1497	Nov 22, 2014 by sasquatch
	One for Jeff Norwell, maybe (Preview) Check the door hinges. If I'm correct this was Jerry Watson's truck. Now Jeff Norwell.	jarvis1	11	1351	Nov 21, 2014 by Fast Elvis
	Detroit 1959 (Preview) High and Mighty	jarvis1	3	774	Nov 21, 2014 by Fast Elvis
	Barrie Flea Market SOLD (Preview) Looks Like the old man finally sold Burl's creek	Dabooge	10	1462	Nov 19, 2014 by dualquadpete
	Auction sales in Owen Sound area (Preview) This is worth checking out - sales next two Saturdays - collectibles & parts http://www.rockfordauctioncentre.com/upcoming-auctions.html Click on the pictures to see the complete list of items in each weeks offering. -- Edited by will on Tuesday 11th of November 2014 06:24:00 PM	will	1	2050	Nov 18, 2014 by murman
	An old friend (Preview) I just returned from Sarnia's Bluewater hospital. Ed (Dent) Rivard is battling cancer in pallitive care there and could use some visitors. Room number 512 in the Pallitive care unit.Please pass this on to your contacts that know Dent. I know he would really like to see people.Wayne	Rochie	15	1929	Nov 18, 2014 by 427CARL
	Spam from Jenny Tech Ontario Rodders ActiveBoard (Preview) I received a spam from Jenny Tech Ontario Rodders Activeboard. I had not inquired into Bearings etc. as indicated in spam. I don't know what got hacked; my emaIL or ONTARIO RODDERS. Anybody know anything. The Kid	Gwillyville Kid	1	776	Nov 17, 2014 by poncho62
	Looking for a nice used car? (Preview) http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/sales/inventory/active#%21/	jarvis1	6	923	Nov 16, 2014 by wolfman1
	Anyone want to buy a hot rod? (Preview) http://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/actual-two-lane-blacktop-1955-chevy-movie-car-hit-block-barrett-jackson-scottsdale-2015/	poncho62	5	1321	Nov 16, 2014 by Rustynuts
	ID this trans? (Preview) [URL=http://s110.photobucket.com/user/47convert/media/55Chevtrans_zpsbd2a707e.jpg.html][IMG]https://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n88/47co...	Ragtop	5	761	Nov 11, 2014 by RWW
	Mustang ll suspension (Preview) I'm thinking about getting rid of the beam axle and buggy spring in my '37 Ford. Has anyone here had experience with Mustang ll in one of these? 1935 to 1940. Any name brands? I see them advertised for $1300 and up. Looks like a good one is around $2000. I would like to buy from a Canadian supplier if possibl...	jarvis1	9	1436	Nov 9, 2014 by Ragtop
	For the Mopar fans (Preview) http://www.hotrod.com/news/chrysler-hemi-timing-chain-defect/	jarvis1	6	814	Nov 8, 2014 by Glen440
	driving by walmart the other day (Preview) In all reality it is a rear wheel drive with a transverse rear engine but....... Randy	v8deuce	5	1028	Nov 8, 2014 by 427CARL
	Bleeding brakes on ABS equipped chev PU (Preview) Any one have any thoughts on a problem I am having..... Bought a 99 classic style Chev PU. Brakes were spongy and I pointed this out to the previous owner. He said he had to replace a section of line and maybe the brakes were not bled as good as they should have been. He dropped his price quite a bit and I pur...	slab	24	1748	Nov 8, 2014 by slab
	Broken hot rod (Preview) http://www.hotrod.com/news/nastiest-hot-rod-crash-weve-seen/	jarvis1	13	2368	Nov 8, 2014 by hotrod-steve
	A GOOD Idea that just didn't catch on in North America - A fastback / wagon /van from 1966 (Preview) Permalink Reply Quote More Edit PostDelete PostPrinter Friendly I thought it was a 1967 Ford at 1st glance ... but its a 1966 ... that I wish I had owned back then ... The 1st car that I drove regularly was a 1967 Ford Custom 500 (289ci)... and later a boxy 1967 Ford Ranch Wagon (390ci) ...	DavidP	13	1096	Nov 7, 2014 by Seeker1056
	Niagara Dragway site (Preview) Saw this on another site.....click on SUNDAY NIAGARA belowI recently stumbled upon a older, but fantastic Niagara Dragway webpage. I don't know if it has been posted before, and some may have already been through it, but it is chocked full of vintage Drag and people shots. Some Canadian shots as wel...	poncho62	4	3193	Nov 6, 2014 by Carrw
	Auction Results (Preview) Results from the Toronto Fall Classic Car Auction last weekend. http://www.collectorcarproductions.com/lot-list-results.php?EventID=89&Category=Cars&Order=Year	will	5	817	Nov 6, 2014 by Jeff Norwell
	During a conversation this popped out today so I will share it here as well (Preview) The secret to a successful car is pick one or build one that suits you. Work away on it over a series of years. Study to learn for yourself. Don't listen to the over a beer stuff. Try everything you think of. Some will work. Some will not. When it doesn't work change it back and find a new direction. Don't lea...	Don	6	921	Nov 5, 2014 by Don
	Searching Ross Arthur (nostalgia drag racing) (Preview) Anyone ever heard of him? He has been a dragracer back in the days (70`s), and a race team crew chief in more modern days as far as i've been told. I was told he is living around Nashville now. I first thought it was Nashville, TN, USA, but i found out there is a Nashville just northwest of Toronto? And since...	gasserx	2	649	Nov 3, 2014 by gasserx
	Cold air intakes, performance exhaust and performance chips??? (Preview) I just bought a 1999 classic style chev 1500 extended cab pickup with the 5.7 litre. It came with the towing package and the vortec V8 has a bunch more HP than my 1995 suburban. I bought it to replace the sub and hopefully pull my trailers better. Anyway... I am going to do some up grades and thought I woul...	slab	36	1866	Nov 1, 2014 by bmw2002e3
	Central Chev/Olds (Preview) Does anyone know when Central Chev/Olds started up business.	tc	6	1362	Oct 30, 2014 by Fast Elvis
	looking for vert roof install (Preview) Hello, I am looking for someone well recommend to install a new roof on my wife's 63. I can buy a complete kit from Ames but want to have it installed by a pro. Thanks in advance Heath	heater63	8	778	Oct 29, 2014 by roddguy
	sanded primered paint finish (Preview) I seen a cool mid 60s short box chev pickup truck in waterloo last week.. it had a sanded grey primer with yellow finish sanded too.. looked liked it had 20 inch wheels.. how do guys get this finish ??	murman	0	677	Oct 26, 2014 by murman
	An old car from Hamilton... (Preview) http://www.detroit60.com/id127.htm	jarvis1	5	1011	Oct 26, 2014 by sasquatch
	Looking for info on this CJ (Preview) In 1977 a friend of mine bought this car. It was a CJ that was raced in Super Stock since it was new and was mint with very low miles. He installed mufflers and street tires and put it right on the street. It was maroon in colour with gold stripes around the back. He sold it as he had no money left and the motor ne...	Ranch71460	2	804	Oct 24, 2014 by Ranch71460
	Photoshop (Preview) anyone on here good with photoshop? I need someone to take a photo of mine and make the body of the truck various colors - I cant make up my mind what color to paint it, and my efforts to do it fail miserably I figure if I can put some pics together side by side might be easier to decide thanks Ken -- Edited by Se...	Seeker1056	2	706	Oct 24, 2014 by Seeker1056
	For your viewing pleasure (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFxPV_-GDew&feature=em-uploademail-smbtn	jarvis1	4	1044	Oct 24, 2014 by johnod
	Anybody in the Windsor area? (Preview) Was wondering if there is somebody in or around Windsor that might be able to check out a fiberglass hood for me. It's about a 3hr plus drive and I would hate to get there and find it was a piece of junk. Ben and I are interested in it for our next "father and son" build. Thanks Rich	slab	9	1096	Oct 24, 2014 by will
	1958 Pontiac Wagon (Preview) Got a call yesterday, and have a opportunity to buy back one of my old cars. It's a '58 Pontiac 2door wagon. Powered by a 261 cuin six with a 3 in the tree. When I owned it, it was all original, in real nice shape with about 60k miles. Bought the car in Vancouver in 1987. We used it to tow our son's Mustang back to...	parklane	22	2879	Oct 23, 2014 by flatduck
	Raymond Beadle (Preview) RIP . Mr. Blue Max Funny Car .	RWW	4	767	Oct 22, 2014 by sasquatch
	Look closely. (Preview) Not a fan. Your opinion?	GhostPost	21	1990	Oct 17, 2014 by GhostPost
	Vintage racecar haulers (Preview) http://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/video-nothing-awesome-photos-footage-1960s-1970s-drag-race-haulers-trailers-ramp-trucks/	58Chev	6	1672	Oct 16, 2014 by Seeker1056
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