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Selling car at Hershey
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Hey All . Was talking to a guy on weekend . He has two cars that he was thinking to sell at Hershey PA . Has anyone here sold a car at Hershey . Is it a hassle or a realistic option ? Second question . For example an older FED style dragster that has no paperwork , ownership . How do you get that across border to...
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Project cars
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So talk at the local shows and cruse nights seems as you would expect to center around the stolen vintage/hotrod situation but something else seem to be getting notice is the influx of project vehicles for sale. Just wondering if it is actually a thing or just normal . If it is actually a thing, I would wo...
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Something different
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1098844491574922/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_p- -- Edited by poncho62 on Monday 2nd of September 2024 08:43:41 AM
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Couple left 'stunned' after legally registered car seized by cops
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https://torontosun.com/news/provincial/warmington-couple-left-stunned-after-legally-registered-car-seized-- Edited by poncho62 on Monday 26th of August 2024 07:07:18 AM
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Rob Bradshaw
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Hey Rick (Shag) I know he is up your way, do you know how I find Rob Bradshaw? I know he is in the Stirling/Foxboro area. Anybody feel free to chime in. Thanks Warren
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rotor to die
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I noticed that the radius on the inside portion of a brake rotor is the same radius I need for tube bending so I thought I'd see if I could make a die from an old rotor. Am I just wasting my time ? The old rotor was free and I don't have any bending dies for my 16 ton bender so what the heck, why not try. I cleaned u...
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fun videos
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For those times when you feel like relaxing and watching a build, two of my favourites are Rat Rod Bob and Simon Says Garage on youtube. Bob is neat because he actually shows how to build stuff including making tools to get the job done right. Simon is entertaining because he shows his mistakes during...
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Anyone seen this Car?
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Hello All, I am trying to track down my father's car. This is an old photo so it might not be in as good of condition anymore, I haven't seen it in about 14 years. its a 1923 ford C-cab Kit car. I don't know much more about it than that but the painting on the side is of itself driving down the road. Long story sho...
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under dash creeper
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https://offerup.com/item/detail/e01ab572-a0b6-342f-bddf-571a7db52c31[video=https://offerup.com/item/detail/e01ab572-a0b6-342f-bddf-571a7db52c31]
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duct tape ?
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Around the 7:30 mark, this video shows what looks like duct tape on leaf springs. Is it duct tape used to keep the salt from damaging the springs on the Salt Flats ? Stupid question ?
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Dumb idea # 42
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I noticed that whenever I watch people working around cars (theirs or mine) with a multi-meter, someone always has to hold the device while someone else works with the device or we get to see it being awkwardly used with the two cables precariously dangling near moving parts. It looked to me like a bit...
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Nice Rear End
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Stolen Vehicles Recovered by OPP
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A couple of dinks from the Stirling area were caught with about 3 million in stolen vehicles. A fair number of them are Classics and Hot Rods by the look of the pictures. This was just released by the Lambton County OPP along with the pictures. Anyone recognize any of the vehicles? You can find the write u...
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lincoln
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https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzGxTPChBvnXQJkLLCDQLbtXKnnK-- Edited by Cuddles on Tuesday 21st of May 2024 06:35:55 AM -- Edited by Cuddles on Tuesday 21st of May 2024...
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Rat Rod Bob makes fun videos
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nosy b@st@rds
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Last night a late model black Silverado Quad cab came rolling in my driveway like it owned the place. Went right to the back of my place, ( driving past "Private" and " no Trespassing" signs) turned around slowly( taking everything in) then tried to drive past me on the way out - until I walked right in fro...
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56 Ford Meteor
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I thot I seen a post on here someone looking for a 55-56 Ford or merc ???, theres one on f book market place 56 crown vic , chipman new brunswick 3800 bucks
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ARP Arrrrggghhhh
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ARP really ? Big . well renowned company . So I,m putting in arp long studs in my project and it calls for 39/64 drill to install the studs . Try to find one ? Ha ... I,m gonna try to find a machine shop supply company , after that its off to amazonia land . Why in the name of ... wouldnt they just pick a common si...
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Pumpkin Fest Trophies 2024
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Well that third hand sure is handy. I took some time through the cold weather months to do a batch of trophies for the Keene Pumpkin Fest this coming autumn and I would love to learn to tig so I can do more detailed trophies but I think these turned out not bad for a first try. Might do some more over summer i...
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Fun stuff - flatheads
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Go to youtuibe a sweet sickness: the flathead movie. (it's 57 minutes long) -- Edited by Cuddles on Wednesday 6th of March 2024 06:55:01 AM
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wiring tip
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[video=https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3sjJWNLLMq/?fbclid=IwAR16s09yGQ137ljYXBr4JFapQpWIkHeez5VFkzFENdEPBvuE6edjbFrQr3Y]
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Lorne
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Lorne, who ever you are, my friend Terry just called. He has a Stromberg 97 for you. But he lost your number/info. Can you call him? Thank you, DJ in Cobble hill
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lugnuts..offset washers
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found this page the other day figured youse guys might have some stuff that it might help ya use akhwheels.com/wheel-categories/lugnuts-and-washer/ -- Edited by DJD on Friday 16th of February 2024 03:18:37 PM
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Superbird early 70 - hits light standard - hamilton ????
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Any 1 from back in the day might remember this car , Id always heard of a Superbird that hit a light standard very early 70s in the center Mall parking lot in Hamilton ..apparently the owner owned a store in the mall called the nut shack , A pic of the accident was posted in the hamilton spectator , An...
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Third hand
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Making the fingers took a while. My brother-in-law was throwing out some old stair railing so it was fun putting it to use. Still have to touch up and polish it a bit but I think I'll ghet a lot of use out of it. Yiup, sloppy welds but this helped me practice.
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30 years of car magazines
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I've a stash of old hot rod type magazines including Street rodder, hot rod, Rodders digest, street rod action and more. Is anyone interested in them? Make me an offer.
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Hoist installer
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I just picked up a used 2 post hoist and looking for someone to install it. Any recommendations? I'm in Selby now. 30 minutes west of Kingston, just north of Napanee. Nope, I'm not installing it myself. I know my limitations.
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Almost done a small project
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Chris Stapley was kind enough to give me a small section of railway steel and 3 burned out angle grinders later, I made this. It was fun to make but took a while. Still waiting for my 7" Makita to come back from the shop. I guess I have to lighten my touch a bit. Glad I made it and thank you Chris.
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Happy New Year!!
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Happy New Year from my family to you and yours - may your 2024 be happy and healthy. -- Edited by Seeker1056 on Sunday 31st of December 2023 07:38:13 PM
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Merry Christmas
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Wishing all my fellow Rodders a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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12 days of Christmas giveaway
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Don't forget to go to the Princess Auto website for the 12 days of Christmas giveaway. A new prize every day for the next 12 days. They do this every year.
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The Trouble with being a Hot Rodder
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Ok so some of us are gettin a lil older and plans start to change . Once we get this place sold off , if we can get close to what we want . Its gonna be time to downsize , buy a place down east with a decent garage / shop completely get out of tfsa rrsp mutual funds and anything else the govt can control or just out an...
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Clunker
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I recently bought a 2010 Silverado 2wd and it has a clunk that I can't figure out where it is coming from. I always thought it was the strut extending and the spring making the clunk. At first I had the ball joints checked , replaced the sway bar links and then replaced the struts... My wife says she can fee...
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Great News!
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I tried out that new Chat GPT thing yesterday, I asked it "what is the most practical way to power robots" it responded "gasoline".
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What is interesting in my hot rod world
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Interesting or just frustrating ? I needed 4 more 8 foot 4 x 4s to finish my deck. Have you ever seen someone trying to load four 8 foot 4 x 4s into a Honda Fit ? Oh I got them in but I got a lot of amused stares from other customers in the Home Depot lot as I loaded them. I even got the back hatch closed but it was a...
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Krown rust proofing
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I have dealt with 4 Krown outlets todate and our experience today in Port Hope was the best. The offices are usually filthy and cramped with nowhere close by to wait like a restaurant. But today we went to the Port Hope Krown and the office is clean and spacious and a TV and chairs (plural -that's a first t...
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Fall Chores
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Don't know if it is just me getting older but putting all the stuff away for the winter seems to be tougher each year as i get into it. By the time i get the 50 truck, 70 chevelle, 2002 camaro, 2 harleys, a golf cart and a 4 wheeler in their place and batteries unhooked i am whooped. Then tomorrow i winterize s...
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shipping parts BEFORE payment made
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I was asked recently if I would sell an item for $200 and agreed to. I sent photos of the item and then sent photos of it packaged and then sealed ready to ship. I got a quote from UPS for shipping but not a written quote. UPS won't provide one until I actually ship because I was told shipping costs change so ra...
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American Racing Torq Thrust Wheels
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One more time. Wheels were sold but "NO SHOW". Wheels are 15" x 8" with 43/4" back spacing.GM bolt pattern ( 5 by 43/4") Tires are Cooper 215 60 15. Both wheels and tires are in very nice condition. No disappointments $300.00 firm. SOLD -- Edited by tc on Saturday 4th of November 2023 11:57:47 AM
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You don't see this every day
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So I look out the shop window and thought I had bin transported back in time to the 60s in England. There were probably 10 to 15 all together Only thing missing for these Mods was the Rockers. What a fun thing to see on an otherwise dull day. Where is Austin Powers when you need him. Ed
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Element fire extinguisher
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I am thinking of getting an Element fire extinguisher. Any thoughts ?
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Steering / Suspension bits.....
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Hey y'all. We're replacing the front end ( stock) on the Comet - then the Falcon. We ordered a pot full of stuff from across the river and everything was alright except the tie-rod ends. The ones they stock/sent look like they belong on an import, much too small. We'll gladly accept any suggestions from...
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Nice day for a spin
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I took the rod for a short spin to Keene and back. I haven't had it out for over a month and the weather is so nice. Anyway, the point is, nothing broke, nothing leaked, nothing popped open, nothing overheated. It all went well. I don't know if I can get used to this. And it was a beautiful sunny day. I must be...
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avatar change
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was reading the link about being short on posting stuff and thought an avatar change up from my truck to one of my cars was a good change and it might start something. 69 coronet with a year correct motor. it was a black plate 318 car i brought up from california about 15 plus years ago. it is now a year corr...
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1800+ members and.......
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How do we have so many members and we barely generate a dozen posts a week in all categories - has everyone lost interest or got too old or what???? This is the kind of apathy that is killing our gearhead culture Come on guys and gals - post whatever it is that is on your mind - or out in your shop, or is your...
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Help identify please
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So a was going thru the stash and found this. It has a casting number of 3233612 beside the carb base, it has the usual GM fireing order on the front runner. I noticed that the ports are all numbered 1 thru 8. It has the oil filler tube at the front and is a 4bbl. Doesn't look like any SBC I remember seeing arou...
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AGM batteries
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Is anyone familiar with the AGM batteries ? I see Costco is promoting them and they are really expensive but are they worth it ? I am thinking about a 6 volt. Fiberglass and lead plate technology, is it rerally any better ?
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Lindsay Swap Meet!!!
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Anyone going to Lindsay this weekend??? I am almost loaded and this is the last time for vending I think. Heading up Thur. morning to get the hydro plug in before they are all taken.
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just sayin
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Well it's swap meet season and time for gatherings but be careful out there. I got kind of careless and wear my mask in side sometimes and maybe forget to wash my hands sometimes when getting back in the car to go home. Well, I got sick. I don't think it was covid. Just a flue but it had me horizontal for 5 d...
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Stirling
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Went to Stirling today and really enjoyed the day. The weather was great and I got to spend the day with my friends. The isles were packed with car stuff and it looked like people were actually buying. Ran into a bunch of people I had not seen in a long time so that was a bonus as well. Personally I spent more...
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