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Thinking About Getting Wire Wheels
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I'm toying with the idea of improving the looks of my '01 Olds Aurora . I've always liked the looks of wire wheels on virtually any car I've seen . I've noticed that there are chrome steel and stainless steel versions . Someone mentioned that used wires aren't far off the price of new ones . I did see a set...
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Chrysler Thunderbolt??
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Was watching a youtube video tonight that featured a Chrysler Thunderbolt. Anyone ever hear of such a thing?? Kinda looked like a Nash on steroids !!  Might have been a one off !!
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hemi43
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Ron Covell metal shaping videos on You Tube
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https://www.youtube.com/user/covellron
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Thank you, Pugsy!
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I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Pugsy for a great day. To open up his shop and see and use equipment and tools that I would otherwise never was something else! I learned so much in that time. The comm-roddery was great . It was nice to meet the guys and put a face to the name and vehicle. Thank...
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picked up a t-shirt for chris58
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Was at CTC last week and in the clearance bin they had these t-shirt for cheap. figured they were not a cross canada item and picked this up for Chris.
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no rust
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Came across an old auto wreckers today cursing the back roads of arizona thought I would share some pics. Randy
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Gas and Diesel?
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Wondering,, how much per liter is gas and diesel now in your area? Just had another "Spike" Gas is around $1.40, a few stations are as high as $1.47, and diesel is still going through the roof at $1.54 up to $1.58 per liter.
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For the Harley Guys Here:
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Check how small this bike is, it starts and runs by the kickstarter. http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/kieffer4.htm
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Meet the "Boss" today
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Harry dropped in from Allan Park On today to pick up a Tonneau cover... Bought me drink and brought gifts... Very nice visit He's even nicer in person He explained a few things to me, and I will try to set a better example poncho62ALLAN PARK, ONT
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Happy Birthday Hemi!!!
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Seaforth,ON Fire Damages 3 Classic Cars
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Seaforth Fire Damages Classic Cars By Kirk Dickson on April 25, 2014 Damage is estimated at $100,000 dollars in a garage fire in Seaforth this week. It was just after 8pm Monday when the Seaforth Fire Department and Huron County OPP officers responded to a 911 fire call on James St. Firefighters were a...
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Built Ford Tough.
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Talked to a guy i know but haven't seen for sometime today. Still driving his 78 Ford pickup, so i asked him about this truck as he seems to have had it forever. He bought this truck new in 78, 4x4, 302 stick, for $6900 with taxes in, (still has all the paperwork,)and has been driving it steady since then,...
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Finally a corvette put to good use !!
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hemi43
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Looking for your next project
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http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2014/04/24/acres-of-unrestored-high-desert-mopars-head-to-auction/?refer=news
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Local radiator shop? - Oshawa
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Anyone know of a radiator shop in Oshawa area that will do a pressure check? I know of the Rad Stop but not sure hes doing any work anymore. I had a leak in the filler tube I solder up, want to make sure there are no others that will bite me once I reinstall it. -- Edited by Keeper on Sunday 20th of April 2014 07:5...
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FLAT BED TOW TRUCK IN GTA
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I got to get my car over to Techno Strip in Brampton form Markham. Anyone "got a guy"? Rotisserie wheel base is 169" and the car haulers at U-Haul are 147". DOH!
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last scene in "Dirty Olga, Crazy Vladimir" !!
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"Ain't nothing gonna stop us now" !!!! http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=29b_1398120107
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Maybe you guys know this already , but ......
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I'm not much of a Facebook user ....the world of social media isn't my thing ....but there are a lot of special interest groups on there to join , if you wish . I'm into Fords and joined the Ford FE , Ford Y-block and Ford Fairlane sites on Facebook . Whatever your favourite brands , there is probably a site f...
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Brother in law got a new to him 68 Firechicken
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My brother in law has had a 68 Firechicken for over 20 years. He has 4g sitting in the engine and the body has been sitting on stands in his garage the last 8 years. Always to busy to work on it. Found this one in Windsor and got a smoking deal on it. Drove it home. I figured he would actually enjoy this one and...
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Swag
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Swag,,,if your out there,,,PM sent
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The Original Hot Rod Lincoln
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Another Hot Rod from the Fifties. I remember the song, but I never knew there was a real car involved. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw0I4LIPTm8&feature=youtu.be&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_medium=email&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=Hag...
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Junkyard score!
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My buddy owns a scrap yard and told me I could strip some parts from a 2003 Grand Cherokee before it gets crushed. After getting what I wanted I took a stroll around to see what I could find. Lo and behold I spotted a vintage camel hump head in a cast iron pile. Looking closer I scored both a 291 head and a 186 he...
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the story of Mustang #1
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http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/ford-mustang-00001-bought-in-st-john-s-50-years-ago-1.2613981...
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emmissions on older cars
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I brought this topic up on the Cdn. Poncho site & am wondering if anyone here has been stopped last summer for a Emmisions componet check in your older vehicle w/a engine swap?? The MOE was hitting the Durham Region [east of Toronto] quite hard last summer at the shows & cruise's. Handing out f...
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New show
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There's a new show on tonight at 10pm Vegas Rat Rods on the Discovery channel
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Dusty Old Cars
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Has anybody done anything with Dusty Old Cars in NH. If you have how are they to deal with?
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Stock Engine Rebuilds
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I'm looking to get a stock C-code 289 two barrel rebuilt and need an experienced machinist with a good reputation, all at a reasonable cost. It will be a stock rebuild, cast pistons, mileage cam, etc... I could even assemble it after machining to save some dough I'll also drive a little(within reason)...
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Miss Belvedere
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http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2014/04/14/though-freed-from-a-muddy-gumbo-miss-belvedere-now-mired-in-limbo/?refer=news
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Those Ford trucks aren't so tough !
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http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=a73_1397588789
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Big Fire at Standard Auto Wreckers in GTA
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Just heard on the radio that there is a four alarm blaze at Standard Auto Wreckers in north east end of Toronto. Sure hope this isn't the end for them as it's a great place to go for parts.
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John Petrie is alive and well
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I went to the Drag Racing show at the Hamilton Airport Sunday mainly because I had heard John Petrie was supposed to be there . He was not advertised as being there but one of his old racecars was schedualled to be unveiled after a extensive restoration.For full details on John google him. Briefly he was...
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New 2015 Ford Crown Vic
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69 dart 340 swinger
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Looking for my old car. I traded it in to a Chrysler dealership in Highland Creek in 1970 and would like to track it down. Have no vin #. It was a 69 340 stick car, Blue with a blue interior and a white stripe. It had a 410 posi, dumps in the exhaust and redline tires. I know this is a long shot, but if anyone knows...
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Hurst racing tires
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I was wondering if anybody knows if there still in business . I can't get a hold of them. Phone or email. Thanks.
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Looked at a new truck today
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Seaforth Ont 1 white 1 black
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Results from last weekend's car auction at International Centre
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http://www.ccpauctions.com/lot-list-results.php?EventID=88&Category=Cars&Order=Year-- Edited by will on Frid...
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keisler update
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Newsletter Archive Missed an edition of Keisler News? Click here to catch up on any you may have missed.Dear RICK, I hope this email finds you in good spirits as Spring has (finally) sprung! This is the first newsletter of Keisler.com. Keisler.com is my new personal venture to assist t...
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Looking for a new truck
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Well, a new to me truck. I drove an '07 GMC Sierra 2500HD with the 6.6L Duramax and Allison trans and really liked it. It was comfortable and had tons of power. Just wondering if anyone has had experience with these trucks (good & bad). I need a crew cab so the family can fit, and need the towing cap...
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Should have taken pics....
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Beautiful day up here today and since the streets were dry I couldn't help myself! Took my 57 out for a rip bud! Battery was still up and it only took a few cranks to fire that big block up. Cruised around town for a half hour and put it back away....:( Spring better show its face soon,I hear more snow is on it...
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SEMA 2014
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DaveM and I were discussing the possibility of attending Sema again next year, and thought it might be a whole lot more fun with a large Ontario Rodders crowd. It will be held at the Las Vegas convention center Nov 4 to Nov 7 2014. If you've never been, this may be your opportunity to cross something off yo...
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Automotive Memorabilia decorative or decorative junk
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Seems to be some opinion's that auto memorabilia is not decorative and doesn't belong in the rec room or house!!! My basement is decoratated by all things automotive. Most people that visit just love it as much as I do. Things from this era well made and colorful and will never be made again!! The poste...
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Lance Hill
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Im trying to reach Lance, thought he was a member here but Im not sure. If anyone has contact info for him, I'd appreciate a PM. I'd like to ask him a few questions regarding 60's, 70's drag racing for a new project. Thanks, Doug
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needed......leaf spring supplier
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any reasonably priced suppliers in Canada/Ontario ? Need a set for my '90 chevy Silverado. I can get them for about $100.00 a side in the states but thought I'd try here. Also got a price today from my regular parts guy....$250.00 each side Dennis
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Gear vendors overdrive
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Anyone use a Gear vendors overdrive. I guess I am asking to late as I just ordered one this week. Hoping to knock couple 10ths of 1/4, and save some gas on cross country runs. my rear gear is 4:56 http://www.gearvendors.com/hrgm4s.html -- Edited by REBEL on Saturday 5th of April 2014 09:15:38 PM
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Toronto Auction
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Anybody go to the auction this weekend?Any good deals! !Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the sunshine today!! Dave
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Northernforce
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Spring Start Up - 2014 - What will you be doing ?
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Any special techniques you use when you 1st 'Start Up' your car after a long winter slumber ? One tip I read online ... probably from the H.A.M.B ... was to take a few minutes to dribble an ounce of fresh gas through the vent holes in the carburator prior to starting ... Its worked really well for me the las...
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427 Carl
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What became of the Carter carb problem, is it back and now running??
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Opinions and ideas
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Ok heres the plan road trip to gananoque june july, considering hauling the trillum with the coupe,,but I have to fab a hitch,not a problem, but to do that there is no way but to relocate the fuel tank,,so fuel cell in the trunk? Steel or plastic{hate plastic}has to be a bottom sump with a inline elektrik...
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Fatstax vs Hemi43
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I thought it would be easier to follow the battles if they all happened in the same thread instead of every thread that has been posted in the last 48 hours. You guys have been battling it out in threads from trailers for sale to car shows in Woodstock and everything in between. It's getting kinda hard t...
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CAT RESTORATION IN BC
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I saw the SCAM alert just a little to late ......to bad for me but I just wanted to let everyone to know that Chad and Sandy at CAT RESTORATIONS in BC do not tell the truth when asked direst questions about the condition of the car.............just for 1 example I asked about the interior of the car I was thi...
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