General Car Talk

Gwillyville Kid · Gwillyville Kid

Over the years there have been 100's of hot rods which were started but never completed. I have acquired 3 fiberglass bodies. Where are the remainder? I know of at least 5 builders of fiberglass bodies in Ontario & Quebec. If these projects are just sitting in a garage/ barn/shed, they need to see...

FRNKNSTN · FRNKNSTN

I just put up a post looking for a couple of carbs. Question is, I had originally wanted to use a couple of Predator carbs and have them already. Has anyone had any experience with these, setting them up etc? I don't want to re-invent the wheel, just wanted something different. Application is on a blown...

Cat in the Hat · Cat in the Hat

Lassie just came back to the farm barking her dam head off Are you trapped under a log and the river is rising? Did you fall down a well? Has old mr Craver got you tied up in the barn? Please come home all is forgiven if you promise no more east coast jokes Dam i wish I spoke dog!

51 Styline · 51 Styline

After working in the yard most of the day I cleaned up , grabbed a beer and my computer and settled down in my favorite chair. I was surfing around and hit on a drag racing site. I looked for a while and saw a car and driver I recognised and raced against in the early 60s. I punched in the name Jim Zakia and he...

groberts1931 · groberts1931

Down here in P.E.I. Here some pictures from the July 6 car show. 2014 PEI Street Rod Association's 36th Show 'n Shine

slab · slab

Hey guys. My wife loves these Corvettes and I am not in the know on the frame issues on these cars. I have found one but the owner has said everyone that has looked at it says the frame needs repair. He told me it has one hole near the drivers door side?? Haven't seen it and would rather have a bit of knowle...

flatblack55delivery · flatblack55delivery

Has anyone else noticed the number of looks on a couple of threds . One hundred and seventy thousand plus on the current invision thred ,thirteen thousand on the previous one.Cats thred has almost twenty one thousand and Daves WTF build has over fifteen thousand looks. the My T Coupe and Pugseys thred...

58Chev · 58Chev

On his 70th birthday, a man was given a gift certificate from his wife. The certificate was for a consultation with an Indian medicine man living on a nearby reservation who was rumored to have a simple cure for erectile dysfunction! The husband went to the reservation and saw the medicine man. The o...

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

This is the first generation of this cat which resides in Nova Scotia. Labeled the hellkat

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

This Thursday. Who's going?

workin class · workin class

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-image.html?adId=1001142066&image=0&enableSearchNavigationFlag=true-- Edited by workin class on Monday 30th of June 2014 06:57:36 PM

Chris Stapley · Chris Stapley

I was in to Mississauga on Tuesday night and bought a very interesting late forties early fifties ( guessing) midget race car. I am assuming it was a Toronto local car , anyone who watched races anywhere back in the old days recall seeing this little gem anywhere? Suspended on the left rear wheel with...

hemi43 · hemi43

Just loaded up again !! Regular price $3.99 per LB on sale for $2.39. This includes grade 2, grade 5 bolts, washers, nuts, carriage bolts and lag bolts.

jarvis1 · jarvis1

http://driving.ca/chevrolet/auto-news/news/40-stunning-cars-discovered-in-ultimate-canadian-barn-find

bmw2002e3 · bmw2002e3

I did make it to Barrie, but didn't stay too long wife's ankle was pretty rough and I was exhausted, but I got the gist of it... Anyway, went out to Fleetwood sunday probably around noon. I knew lots of guys would be gone etc, but I wanted to get the feel of the thing. Attached is a picture of a gentleman I im...

hemi43 · hemi43

Cat in the Hat · Cat in the Hat

What with all the car builders trying to cash in on us boomers...they have tried to make cars that remind us of times gone by The....Prowler The...HHR...wtf? The ..CPT Cruiser The ....Camero The ....Mustang The ...Challenger Some have the muscle car feel........but most are just wanna be's What d...

Grumper · Grumper

We're planning on making the trip to Syracuse next month and thinking about taking a truck and car down. The problem is I don't own a trailer. Does anyone have a car trailer they'd be willing to let me borrow for a week?

JPB · JPB

The ONDR event last Saturday.

justinj · justinj

Do any of you know a good mobile glass guy in the Toronto/Scarborough area? Need to remove the windshield from the parts car and install on the car I'm building. Thanks Justin.

DJD · 77

Lets start a legit bi tchin posting for things that happened to your build .. ie shoddy services , wrong parts etc etc . that just made you say " REALLY ?????" I,ll be first . dropped off my rear axles from my vintage patina gasser project , to get the rear axle studs up graded from 7/16 th,s to 1...

will · will

Ontario PCs call for Drive Clean program to be scrapped Liberals plan to keep Drive Clean running indefinitely with support of NDP ST. CATHARINES – Only the Ontario PC Party would put a stop to the Liberals’ plan to keep the province’s temporary Drive Clean program running indefinitely, PC Environ...

will · will

First day out with my Maverick.

will · will

69SS454 · 69SS454

Now that Ben's Camaro is finished and with all that you have taught him the Nova should be together and road worthy in no time...Right!! Hi Rich

-- Edited by 69SS454 on Thursday 19th of June 2014 09:30:51 PM

Fordy Acres Car Farm · Fordy Acres Car Farm

Is there a member or two out there that can steer me in the direction of a guy in your area that has a car collection - always buying and selling as I hear it. Anyway, this guy had a '61 Mercury Meteor 2 door for sale a few years back(4+?) It was sportin' a thrifty six and finished in triple Robin's egg blue. I wa...

hemi43 · hemi43

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

$3.5 mil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5tQm8HBB2Y

34guy · 34guy

so I went up to brucefield wed and visited my friend Ed (BB DUECE) . What a great place Ed has got . It was a great day seeing all the stuff Ed has collected over the years. I bought this T chassis from Ed last year and just made the trek up there to get it and pay a visit. I am collecting parts to build a track T and t...

Cat in the Hat · Cat in the Hat

WOW...I never knew these things were so unsafe! The worst is the 1999 recalls Brakes....Suspention.....And the worst....FRAME STRUCTURE! Corrective action....REPLACE THE CAR ! Never...EVER...have I seen a recall like that 2002 Plymouth PROWLER RecallItem Affected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLIN...

69SS454 · 69SS454

Snapped a few shots at the Sunday night cruise in Milton. Attendance was down a bit I think with the big Fathers Day show in Georgetown today but still had a few nice rides show up. A few shots of the Nova as well Hope everyone had a great Fathers Day CHEERS ENJOY

jarvis1 · jarvis1

Just south of Ladysmith, on Vancouver Island...

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

jarvis1 · jarvis1

The lathe must be 25 feet long... Look at the size of that jack.

Ninop69 · Ninop69

I was leaving a jobsite the other day and went down a road that was blocked at the end to heavy trucks. So after a fifty point turn I came back up the road and I saw a familiar roof and rear window in a grown over yard. I had to check it out and this is what I saw!!I went in a little further to see if there was anyth...

DEUCE BB · DEUCE BB

just test

DEUCE BB · DEUCE BB

just test

hemi43 · hemi43

http://www.fleetwoodcountrycruizein.com/ Who's planning on going?? Planning on going late Friday and camping overnight. If anyone knows of a good campsite near the show, please let me know.

Dabooge · Dabooge

Just got an email yesterday about their new event. www.rpmhavelock.com I don't think I'll attend it for vending as they want $300 for a 20x40 spot. I think they are pricing themselves out of the market. The Barrie flea market charges $165 for a 20x30 if paid in advance and people already cry that it's to...

48chev · 48chev

my 48 chevy p/u should be on the road in a week just getting safety done then we are good to go can't wait. For all you guys that can build a car or truck in 3 to 6 mouths my hat is off to you. Any car shows in barrie on the week ends ?

Grumper · Grumper

Well I was on my way to Plunkett's this morning and was a block away waiting in line and my clutch gave out. Pushed it down a side street out of traffic and crawled under to have a look. Yep cable is screwed. I send a txt to Shaggin (Mike) to see if he knows where I can get a tow to. Without hesitation he open...

v8deuce · v8deuce

A question about fuel I have a couple cars that say 94 octane or better one of them is our old car my son drives now so if died I would leave it there and pull the plates but for the last 4 years we have been running regular in it with no problems at all,my other car I try to put 94 in but there is 20 feet of regular in...

Rochie · Rochie

Grumpy · Grumpy

Thanks JohnnyBgood For All Your Time And Effort Getting My Stuff Back From Calgary. You Went Beyond The Call Of Duty. Thanks Again, Let Me Know If I Can Ever Return The Favor. Grumpy

Oscar · Oscar

Need 4 tires and wheels picked up in Ottawa area. Drop off in Kitchener / Guelph area ? Would be glad to contribute to your gas $$$$.

bmw2002e3 · bmw2002e3

So the whole time that I was rebuilding carbs for my dual manifold for the '49 dodge there was no guarantee it was for the 25 inch engine. It is... BONUS! time to fabricate the linkages etc I guess... Anyway, I want to separate the two manifolds, the 4 long bolts are seized solid, Nuts came off fine on the...

Registered members- 1000 · oldkoot

Noticed tonight the membership odometer just rolled over 1000. -- Edited by oldkoot on Sunday 1st of June 2014 09:31:03 PM

Ratmotor · Ratmotor

Someone done goofed.... -- Edited by Ratmotor on Tuesday 3rd of June 2014 10:52:14 PM

scott420p · scott420p

I've been looking for a little while now to try and find a southern s10 extended cab 82-92 bare cab. I've tried a couple of places Tim's Southern Truck Parts, Clarke's and Bill's. There is another guy but not to sure when he may be going down next. Does anyone know of anybody else that goes down south for ru...

bmw2002e3 · bmw2002e3

Irwin rounded bolt removers. Pulling the intake/exhaust on my 49 dodge, want to do a valve adjustment, but also taking care of the leaking valve cover gaskets. Problem is, there was a rounded bolt on the exhaust manifold. Saturday I went to crappy tire, and got these "Grip tite" rounde...

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	Where are all the Unfinished Hot Rods sitting? (Preview) Over the years there have been 100's of hot rods which were started but never completed. I have acquired 3 fiberglass bodies. Where are the remainder? I know of at least 5 builders of fiberglass bodies in Ontario & Quebec. If these projects are just sitting in a garage/ barn/shed, they need to see...	Gwillyville Kid	48	4908	Jul 11, 2014 by janies dirty 37
	Question on carbs (Preview) I just put up a post looking for a couple of carbs. Question is, I had originally wanted to use a couple of Predator carbs and have them already. Has anyone had any experience with these, setting them up etc? I don't want to re-invent the wheel, just wanted something different. Application is on a blown...	FRNKNSTN	9	1346	Jul 10, 2014 by Gwillyville Kid
	JOE. ROB. WHERE ARE YOU? (Preview) Lassie just came back to the farm barking her dam head off Are you trapped under a log and the river is rising? Did you fall down a well? Has old mr Craver got you tied up in the barn? Please come home all is forgiven if you promise no more east coast jokes Dam i wish I spoke dog!	Cat in the Hat	21	1827	Jul 7, 2014 by Ratmotor
	A Little Nostalgia (Preview) After working in the yard most of the day I cleaned up , grabbed a beer and my computer and settled down in my favorite chair. I was surfing around and hit on a drag racing site. I looked for a while and saw a car and driver I recognised and raced against in the early 60s. I punched in the name Jim Zakia and he...	51 Styline	5	1318	Jul 6, 2014 by studeshaker
	PEI Street Rod Association's 36th Show 'n Shine (Preview) Down here in P.E.I. Here some pictures from the July 6 car show. 2014 PEI Street Rod Association's 36th Show 'n Shine	groberts1931	2	1212	Jul 6, 2014 by sasquatch
	Anyone know about 68-82 Corvette Frames?? (Preview) Hey guys. My wife loves these Corvettes and I am not in the know on the frame issues on these cars. I have found one but the owner has said everyone that has looked at it says the frame needs repair. He told me it has one hole near the drivers door side?? Haven't seen it and would rather have a bit of knowle...	slab	22	1877	Jul 6, 2014 by shag766
	# of hits (Preview) Has anyone else noticed the number of looks on a couple of threds . One hundred and seventy thousand plus on the current invision thred ,thirteen thousand on the previous one.Cats thred has almost twenty one thousand and Daves WTF build has over fifteen thousand looks. the My T Coupe and Pugseys thred...	flatblack55delivery	1	621	Jul 5, 2014 by poncho62
	The Importance of Correct Grammar (Preview) On his 70th birthday, a man was given a gift certificate from his wife. The certificate was for a consultation with an Indian medicine man living on a nearby reservation who was rumored to have a simple cure for erectile dysfunction! The husband went to the reservation and saw the medicine man. The o...	58Chev	2	855	Jul 4, 2014 by Hog
	Canadian Prowler (Preview) This is the first generation of this cat which resides in Nova Scotia. Labeled the hellkat	MANCAVER	19	1547	Jul 3, 2014 by hemi43
	Yay! Barrie Sock and T Shirt! (Preview) This Thursday. Who's going?	MANCAVER	25	1821	Jul 1, 2014 by Ragtop
	Stolen car report (Preview) http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-image.html?adId=1001142066&image=0&enableSearchNavigationFlag=true-- Edited by workin class on Monday 30th of June 2014 06:57:36 PM	workin class	8	1746	Jul 1, 2014 by shag766
	Barn Find Midget Race Car.. (Preview) I was in to Mississauga on Tuesday night and bought a very interesting late forties early fifties ( guessing) midget race car. I am assuming it was a Toronto local car , anyone who watched races anywhere back in the old days recall seeing this little gem anywhere? Suspended on the left rear wheel with...	Chris Stapley	7	1214	Jun 30, 2014 by Chris Stapley
	FYI; TSC has their bulk fasteners on sale this weekend (Preview) Just loaded up again !! Regular price $3.99 per LB on sale for $2.39. This includes grade 2, grade 5 bolts, washers, nuts, carriage bolts and lag bolts.	hemi43	4	769	Jun 28, 2014 by fatstax
	Barn find...sorta (Preview) http://driving.ca/chevrolet/auto-news/news/40-stunning-cars-discovered-in-ultimate-canadian-barn-find	jarvis1	4	952	Jun 28, 2014 by flatblack55delivery
	What a weekend. Always a surprise at a car show. (Preview) I did make it to Barrie, but didn't stay too long wife's ankle was pretty rough and I was exhausted, but I got the gist of it... Anyway, went out to Fleetwood sunday probably around noon. I knew lots of guys would be gone etc, but I wanted to get the feel of the thing. Attached is a picture of a gentleman I im...	bmw2002e3	18	1952	Jun 26, 2014 by toomuchjunk
	someone has too much time on their hands (Preview)	hemi43	3	852	Jun 26, 2014 by hemi43
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	Car Trailer (Preview) We're planning on making the trip to Syracuse next month and thinking about taking a truck and car down. The problem is I don't own a trailer. Does anyone have a car trailer they'd be willing to let me borrow for a week?	Grumper	14	1328	Jun 25, 2014 by fatstax
	At the start line (Preview) The ONDR event last Saturday.	JPB	3	750	Jun 25, 2014 by studeshaker
	Glass guy in Toronto (east)? (Preview) Do any of you know a good mobile glass guy in the Toronto/Scarborough area? Need to remove the windshield from the parts car and install on the car I'm building. Thanks Justin.	justinj	2	642	Jun 24, 2014 by justinj
	Like Really ????? (Preview) Lets start a legit bi tchin posting for things that happened to your build .. ie shoddy services , wrong parts etc etc . that just made you say " REALLY ?????" I,ll be first . dropped off my rear axles from my vintage patina gasser project , to get the rear axle studs up graded from 7/16 th,s to 1...	77	21	1483	Jun 24, 2014 by DJD
	Scrap Drive Clean (Preview) Ontario PCs call for Drive Clean program to be scrapped Liberals plan to keep Drive Clean running indefinitely with support of NDP ST. CATHARINES – Only the Ontario PC Party would put a stop to the Liberals’ plan to keep the province’s temporary Drive Clean program running indefinitely, PC Environ...	will	35	2741	Jun 23, 2014 by Fred Winterburn
	Maverick -- First Day (Preview) First day out with my Maverick.	will	11	1031	Jun 23, 2014 by Fast Elvis
	Ford Car Show in Milton (Preview)	will	3	1025	Jun 21, 2014 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	Hey Slab....Were waiting (Preview) Now that Ben's Camaro is finished and with all that you have taught him the Nova should be together and road worthy in no time...Right!! Hi Rich -- Edited by 69SS454 on Thursday 19th of June 2014 09:30:51 PM	69SS454	5	773	Jun 21, 2014 by Slammed 35
	Anyone from the Tillsonburg area? (Preview) Is there a member or two out there that can steer me in the direction of a guy in your area that has a car collection - always buying and selling as I hear it. Anyway, this guy had a '61 Mercury Meteor 2 door for sale a few years back(4+?) It was sportin' a thrifty six and finished in triple Robin's egg blue. I wa...	Fordy Acres Car Farm	0	869	Jun 20, 2014 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	What an awesome idea. (Preview)	hemi43	10	1531	Jun 18, 2014 by janies dirty 37
	Mopar rules! (Preview) $3.5 mil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5tQm8HBB2Y	MANCAVER	15	1366	Jun 16, 2014 by GhostPost
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	Prowler Recalls (closed) (Preview) WOW...I never knew these things were so unsafe! The worst is the 1999 recalls Brakes....Suspention.....And the worst....FRAME STRUCTURE! Corrective action....REPLACE THE CAR ! Never...EVER...have I seen a recall like that 2002 Plymouth PROWLER RecallItem Affected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLIN...	Cat in the Hat	17	1846	Jun 16, 2014 by poncho62
	Weekly Sunday Night in Milton show pics (Preview) Snapped a few shots at the Sunday night cruise in Milton. Attendance was down a bit I think with the big Fathers Day show in Georgetown today but still had a few nice rides show up. A few shots of the Nova as well Hope everyone had a great Fathers Day CHEERS ENJOY	69SS454	7	947	Jun 16, 2014 by fatchuk
	I did a right turn.... (Preview) Just south of Ladysmith, on Vancouver Island...	jarvis1	3	1020	Jun 13, 2014 by slim
	reverse chop (Preview)	MANCAVER	40	1839	Jun 13, 2014 by Nickeleye
	More from Ladysmith, BC (Preview) The lathe must be 25 feet long... Look at the size of that jack.	jarvis1	2	648	Jun 13, 2014 by jarvis1
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	just test (Preview) just test	DEUCE BB	2	690	Jun 11, 2014 by DEUCE BB
	just test (Preview) just test	DEUCE BB	0	487	Jun 11, 2014 by DEUCE BB
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	ONLY took 5 years (Preview) my 48 chevy p/u should be on the road in a week just getting safety done then we are good to go can't wait. For all you guys that can build a car or truck in 3 to 6 mouths my hat is off to you. Any car shows in barrie on the week ends ?	48chev	6	1074	Jun 10, 2014 by Modfather
	Good Guy Alert (Preview) Well I was on my way to Plunkett's this morning and was a block away waiting in line and my clutch gave out. Pushed it down a side street out of traffic and crawled under to have a look. Yep cable is screwed. I send a txt to Shaggin (Mike) to see if he knows where I can get a tow to. Without hesitation he open...	Grumper	11	1044	Jun 9, 2014 by shaggn
	fuel (Preview) A question about fuel I have a couple cars that say 94 octane or better one of them is our old car my son drives now so if died I would leave it there and pull the plates but for the last 4 years we have been running regular in it with no problems at all,my other car I try to put 94 in but there is 20 feet of regular in...	v8deuce	4	733	Jun 8, 2014 by 34guy
	Just for you Hemi43 (Preview)	Rochie	6	811	Jun 8, 2014 by oldkoot
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	Pickup service? (Preview) Need 4 tires and wheels picked up in Ottawa area. Drop off in Kitchener / Guelph area ? Would be glad to contribute to your gas $$$$.	Oscar	3	595	Jun 8, 2014 by Oscar
	Got the manifolds off of course they are rusted together. Suggestions? (Preview) So the whole time that I was rebuilding carbs for my dual manifold for the '49 dodge there was no guarantee it was for the 25 inch engine. It is... BONUS! time to fabricate the linkages etc I guess... Anyway, I want to separate the two manifolds, the 4 long bolts are seized solid, Nuts came off fine on the...	bmw2002e3	26	1406	Jun 8, 2014 by shag766
	Registered members- 1000 (Preview) Noticed tonight the membership odometer just rolled over 1000. -- Edited by oldkoot on Sunday 1st of June 2014 09:31:03 PM	oldkoot	33	3533	Jun 5, 2014 by DJD
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	Trying To Find a Southern S10 Cab (Preview) I've been looking for a little while now to try and find a southern s10 extended cab 82-92 bare cab. I've tried a couple of places Tim's Southern Truck Parts, Clarke's and Bill's. There is another guy but not to sure when he may be going down next. Does anyone know of anybody else that goes down south for ru...	scott420p	7	1638	Jun 4, 2014 by scott420p
	My new favourite thing (Preview) Irwin rounded bolt removers. Pulling the intake/exhaust on my 49 dodge, want to do a valve adjustment, but also taking care of the leaking valve cover gaskets. Problem is, there was a rounded bolt on the exhaust manifold. Saturday I went to crappy tire, and got these "Grip tite" rounde...	bmw2002e3	5	958	Jun 4, 2014 by bmw2002e3
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