General Car Talk

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/

jarvis1 · jarvis1

http://www.driven-imagery.com/hot_rod_hill_climb_2014/h2FDC80BF#h1526e0ff

Smokin Joe · Smokin Joe

And these were every day cars at one time summer and winter!!!!!!!!! Notice the last one with the hole in the block sold asking $4250. The first engine is a 1931 V16 Cadillac at $25,000. and it was empty inside being a display motor only. The 1911 Elmore would make a nice rat rod but at $16,500. I passed. ...

shag766 · shag766

this a bit long winded but worth a read, enjoy - _THIS IS A WONDERFUL PIECE BY MICHAEL GARTNER, EDITOR OF NEWSPAPERS LARGE AND SMALL AND PRESIDENT OF NBC NEWS. IN 1997, HE WON THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR EDITORIAL WRITING. IT IS WELL WORTH READING, AND A FEW GOOD CHUCKLES ARE GUARANTEED. HERE GOES..._ My fat...

69SS454 · 69SS454

Annual inspection blitz is on! Set up in the Mohawk Race Track parking lot Guelph Line and 401. Every arm of law enforcement is there. They pull vehicles of all types along the 401 and surrounding areas. This is not just a few crusiers pulling people over there are probably 50-100 marked and unmarked...

toomuchjunk · 77

Post is based on my own recent fact finding mission . Results may , or may have all ready varied , for others . So OK , your sposed to put bouncy sheets in your stuff when you store it too keep mice out . I recently went on a 10 day trip and left the 50 , The Little Gremlin and The Nasty Girl in the back yard . I put 4 bo...

31 Blackrat · 31 Blackrat

Going as a spectator, Friday@ Sat first time there, the big adventure is dragging the old trillium with the old gmc heater works ok replaced the vacuum motor for wipers still hope no rain no hills. Got a new genny so heat and lights rocks,,SEE YOU THERE,,

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	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	1853	Nov 29, 2014 by slim
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	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	1136	Nov 25, 2014 by Grumper
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	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	1307	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	777	Nov 23, 2014 by 427CARL
	Old Ford stuff (Preview)	jarvis1	3	711	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	1476	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	1329	Nov 21, 2014 by Fast Elvis
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	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	2007	Nov 18, 2014 by murman
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	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	1411	Nov 9, 2014 by Ragtop
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