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hemi43 · hemi43

poncho62 · 77

A while back there was some posting by a dude building a 265 chebby to run in a 55 ?? 56 ??? Chevy to run class racing , or build a clone of a class racer . at first I thought , ahhhh , why bother with a 265 , but then it got mentioned that 265 ,s turned some good times in a fairly heavy car back in the day with the anci...

will · will

Milan News Leader > NewsDrag racing legend to headline special event at Milan DragwayPublished: Friday, May 09, 2014 "Big Daddy" Don Garlits revolutionized drag racing with his rear-engine design dragster. He will be a special guest at the May 17 Detroit Dragway Reunion being...

scruffre · scruffre

http://www.thatvideosite.com/v/14236/a-simple-guide-to-pulling-out-the-engine-from-a-vw-golf-iii

mailerguy1 · mailerguy1

I ran across this 68 camaro ss 4 speed car about 2 years ago, fast forward to today after I talked with the owner and he says $2500 for the body front end etc and the car has the original 12 bolt underneath it with posi and 3:73's. It gets better, he also says he has the original M21 rebuilt for it also. T...

Bryan · Bryan

http://www.hotrodderjournal.com/pages/voumel2_no2.htm

DJD · DJD

saw em just an hour ago one has /had black interior and still has what looks to be decient black seats - still had headlight doors another had tan-ish interior - and the third had a dark blue interior - still had something of the seats left but I didn't really see much sorry no pics sign out front says free au...

toomuchjunk · toomuchjunk

Nice picture of 31 Blackrat's coupe in the latest OLD AUTO'S TMJ

fatstax · fatstax

trying to order a pinion seal for a buddys truck, a 95 s truck. they list a 7.5 and a 8.5 rear axle for this truck, i ever only thought they used the gm 10 bolt rear in these trucks. is the 10 bolt the 8.5? i cant remember off hand. what would the 7.5 be then? im almost thinking that austrailian rear end the...

Rochie · Rochie

I got invited to go on a garagerawl with a few guys from down Windsor way. I don't think I need to say much except, "They're still out there"!!!! Check these pics out c

slim · slim

Still picking glass out of my face . Anyone got a steering wheel and a windshield . LOL

hemi43 · hemi43

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d49_1398956476

MarkM · MarkM

Iam wondering what the cost, turn around time and who is in the business. Basically need carpet and leather seats once again Iam in the Ottawa area. I had someone in mind but the guy charged me $300 to put my glass in which I feel is pricey so I'm not interested in giving him anymore business.

Dragass · Dragass

[URL=http://s296.photobucket.com/user/dragass_album/media/009-2.j...

hutchys · hutchys

anybody else have there premiums almost double .got a great qoute from vintage insurance. better coverage for a great price

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

Anyone know of a parts supplier here in Ontario that I could buy various pieces for my 71 Chevelle I know of early Birds.. but surely there are more? thanks Ken

atomsplitter · atomsplitter

I saw his ad and was wondering if any of you fine people have any information/experiences with them. The ad looks like someone from Leons or a pre-schooler put it together but I try not to prejudge MOST people. http://www.mcleaninsurancelive.com/ -- Edited by Atomsplitter on Monday 28th of April 2...

31 Blackrat · 31 Blackrat

So we are thinking about selling vals bug to make room for a 57 chev pickup because I sooo miss my 48 and you camt haul lumber in a bug,,,,check cars for sale here,,give me a few miniutes to post,,,

teejay99 · teejay99

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...

hemi43 · hemi43

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 !!

hemi43 · hemi43

https://www.youtube.com/user/covellron

Ninop69 · Ninop69

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...

Sacotu · Sacotu

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.

v8deuce · v8deuce

Came across an old auto wreckers today cursing the back roads of arizona thought I would share some pics. Randy

sasquatch · sasquatch

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.

sasquatch · sasquatch

Check how small this bike is, it starts and runs by the kickstarter. http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/kieffer4.htm

427CARL · 427CARL

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

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

69SS454 · 69SS454

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...

sasquatch · sasquatch

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,...

hemi43 · hemi43

oldkoot · oldkoot

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2014/04/24/acres-of-unrestored-high-desert-mopars-head-to-auction/?refer=news

Keeper · Keeper

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...

123pugsy · 123pugsy

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!

hemi43 · hemi43

"Ain't nothing gonna stop us now" !!!! http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=29b_1398120107

teejay99 · teejay99

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...

janies dirty 37 · janies dirty 37

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...

31 Blackrat · 31 Blackrat

Swag,,,if your out there,,,PM sent

will · will

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...

Ratmotor · Ratmotor

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...

Rocketman · Rocketman

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/ford-mustang-00001-bought-in-st-john-s-50-years-ago-1.2613981...

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

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...

GP CUTLASS · GP CUTLASS

There's a new show on tonight at 10pm Vegas Rat Rods on the Discovery channel

Jerry · Jerry

Has anybody done anything with Dusty Old Cars in NH. If you have how are they to deal with?

Fordy Acres Car Farm · Fordy Acres Car Farm

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)...

poncho62 · poncho62

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2014/04/14/though-freed-from-a-muddy-gumbo-miss-belvedere-now-mired-in-limbo/?refer=news

hemi43 · hemi43

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=a73_1397588789

Santos L Halper · Santos L Halper

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.

Bob T · Bob T

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...

hemi43 · hemi43

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Spotted near Cobourg (Preview)	hemi43	14	1292	May 10, 2014 by Redneck Rydes
	For the 265 Guy . (Preview) A while back there was some posting by a dude building a 265 chebby to run in a 55 ?? 56 ??? Chevy to run class racing , or build a clone of a class racer . at first I thought , ahhhh , why bother with a 265 , but then it got mentioned that 265 ,s turned some good times in a fairly heavy car back in the day with the anci...	77	2	580	May 10, 2014 by poncho62
	Detroit Dragway Reunion - May 17 (Preview) Milan News Leader > NewsDrag racing legend to headline special event at Milan DragwayPublished: Friday, May 09, 2014 "Big Daddy" Don Garlits revolutionized drag racing with his rear-engine design dragster. He will be a special guest at the May 17 Detroit Dragway Reunion being...	will	2	761	May 10, 2014 by sasquatch
	Somewhere in Newcastle (Preview) http://www.thatvideosite.com/v/14236/a-simple-guide-to-pulling-out-the-engine-from-a-vw-golf-iii	scruffre	1	580	May 10, 2014 by DaveM
	1968 CAMARO SS........ WORTH? (Preview) I ran across this 68 camaro ss 4 speed car about 2 years ago, fast forward to today after I talked with the owner and he says $2500 for the body front end etc and the car has the original 12 bolt underneath it with posi and 3:73's. It gets better, he also says he has the original M21 rebuilt for it also. T...	mailerguy1	20	1468	May 9, 2014 by captainq
	Hot Rodder Journal (Preview) http://www.hotrodderjournal.com/pages/voumel2_no2.htm	Bryan	4	800	May 9, 2014 by Keeper
	3 70's corvettes at standard auto wreakers (Preview) saw em just an hour ago one has /had black interior and still has what looks to be decient black seats - still had headlight doors another had tan-ish interior - and the third had a dark blue interior - still had something of the seats left but I didn't really see much sorry no pics sign out front says free au...	DJD	2	808	May 8, 2014 by DB Cooper
	In Old Auto's (Preview) Nice picture of 31 Blackrat's coupe in the latest OLD AUTO'S TMJ	toomuchjunk	13	1539	May 8, 2014 by 31 Blackrat
	7.5 8.5 chevy rear end (Preview) trying to order a pinion seal for a buddys truck, a 95 s truck. they list a 7.5 and a 8.5 rear axle for this truck, i ever only thought they used the gm 10 bolt rear in these trucks. is the 10 bolt the 8.5? i cant remember off hand. what would the 7.5 be then? im almost thinking that austrailian rear end the...	fatstax	4	877	May 8, 2014 by RacerRick
	I had a really interesting day on Thursday (Preview) I got invited to go on a garagerawl with a few guys from down Windsor way. I don't think I need to say much except, "They're still out there"!!!! Check these pics out c	Rochie	27	1383	May 7, 2014 by Dave Scott
	O DEER (Preview) Still picking glass out of my face . Anyone got a steering wheel and a windshield . LOL	slim	45	1735	May 6, 2014 by slim
	mechanical wonders (Preview) http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d49_1398956476	hemi43	8	751	May 4, 2014 by slim
	Interiors? Who does them, time frames and cost? (Preview) Iam wondering what the cost, turn around time and who is in the business. Basically need carpet and leather seats once again Iam in the Ottawa area. I had someone in mind but the guy charged me $300 to put my glass in which I feel is pricey so I'm not interested in giving him anymore business.	MarkM	17	1244	May 3, 2014 by wuga
	Stolen car alert (Preview) [URL=http://s296.photobucket.com/user/dragass_album/media/009-2.j...	Dragass	18	1169	May 3, 2014 by Gazoo
	hot rod insurance ( 1 2 ) (Preview) anybody else have there premiums almost double .got a great qoute from vintage insurance. better coverage for a great price	hutchys	67	14242	May 2, 2014 by fleet 51
	Chevelle suppliers in Ontario? (Preview) Anyone know of a parts supplier here in Ontario that I could buy various pieces for my 71 Chevelle I know of early Birds.. but surely there are more? thanks Ken	Seeker1056	7	1004	Apr 30, 2014 by 67c10
	Anyone use McLean Insurance of Perth Ont. (Preview) I saw his ad and was wondering if any of you fine people have any information/experiences with them. The ad looks like someone from Leons or a pre-schooler put it together but I try not to prejudge MOST people. http://www.mcleaninsurancelive.com/ -- Edited by Atomsplitter on Monday 28th of April 2...	atomsplitter	3	973	Apr 30, 2014 by fleet 51
	Thinking about selling sweetys bug (Preview) So we are thinking about selling vals bug to make room for a 57 chev pickup because I sooo miss my 48 and you camt haul lumber in a bug,,,,check cars for sale here,,give me a few miniutes to post,,,	31 Blackrat	0	574	Apr 30, 2014 by 31 Blackrat
	Thinking About Getting Wire Wheels (Preview) 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...	teejay99	10	817	Apr 30, 2014 by v8deuce
	Chrysler Thunderbolt?? (Preview) 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 !!	hemi43	14	1065	Apr 30, 2014 by Ragtop
	Ron Covell metal shaping videos on You Tube (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/user/covellron	hemi43	1	961	Apr 29, 2014 by Gazoo
	Thank you, Pugsy! (Preview) 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...	Ninop69	5	945	Apr 29, 2014 by 31 Blackrat
	picked up a t-shirt for chris58 (Preview) 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.	Sacotu	17	944	Apr 29, 2014 by Chris58
	no rust (Preview) Came across an old auto wreckers today cursing the back roads of arizona thought I would share some pics. Randy	v8deuce	11	1631	Apr 28, 2014 by fatchuk
	Gas and Diesel? (Preview) 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.	sasquatch	35	1291	Apr 28, 2014 by shag766
	For the Harley Guys Here: (Preview) Check how small this bike is, it starts and runs by the kickstarter. http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/kieffer4.htm	sasquatch	9	875	Apr 27, 2014 by Gazoo
	Meet the "Boss" today (Preview) 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	427CARL	4	708	Apr 27, 2014 by hemi43
	Happy Birthday Hemi!!! (Preview)	MANCAVER	1	710	Apr 26, 2014 by 427CARL
	Seaforth,ON Fire Damages 3 Classic Cars (Preview) 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...	69SS454	2	832	Apr 26, 2014 by toomuchjunk
	Built Ford Tough. (Preview) 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,...	sasquatch	11	1020	Apr 26, 2014 by sasquatch
	Finally a corvette put to good use !! (Preview)	hemi43	8	761	Apr 25, 2014 by Shop_Rat
	Looking for your next project (Preview) http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2014/04/24/acres-of-unrestored-high-desert-mopars-head-to-auction/?refer=news	oldkoot	5	724	Apr 24, 2014 by Shop_Rat
	Local radiator shop? - Oshawa (Preview) 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...	Keeper	27	3493	Apr 24, 2014 by Keeper
	FLAT BED TOW TRUCK IN GTA (Preview) 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!	123pugsy	10	1152	Apr 22, 2014 by 123pugsy
	last scene in "Dirty Olga, Crazy Vladimir" !! (Preview) "Ain't nothing gonna stop us now" !!!! http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=29b_1398120107	hemi43	1	689	Apr 22, 2014 by hemi43
	Maybe you guys know this already , but ...... (Preview) 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...	teejay99	26	1567	Apr 20, 2014 by teejay99
	Brother in law got a new to him 68 Firechicken (Preview) 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...	janies dirty 37	10	901	Apr 20, 2014 by 34guy
	Swag (Preview) Swag,,,if your out there,,,PM sent	31 Blackrat	6	816	Apr 19, 2014 by Chris Stapley
	The Original Hot Rod Lincoln (Preview) 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...	will	13	1685	Apr 19, 2014 by Chris Stapley
	Junkyard score! (Preview) 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...	Ratmotor	12	1251	Apr 18, 2014 by GMDad
	the story of Mustang #1 (Preview) http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/ford-mustang-00001-bought-in-st-john-s-50-years-ago-1.2613981...	Rocketman	1	561	Apr 18, 2014 by poncho62
	emmissions on older cars ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 13 ) (Preview) 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...	dualquadpete	616	137385	Apr 18, 2014 by DB Cooper
	New show (Preview) There's a new show on tonight at 10pm Vegas Rat Rods on the Discovery channel	GP CUTLASS	6	709	Apr 18, 2014 by workin class
	Dusty Old Cars (Preview) Has anybody done anything with Dusty Old Cars in NH. If you have how are they to deal with?	Jerry	8	1350	Apr 17, 2014 by Shop_Rat
	Stock Engine Rebuilds (Preview) 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)...	Fordy Acres Car Farm	20	1530	Apr 16, 2014 by Chris58
	Miss Belvedere (Preview) http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2014/04/14/though-freed-from-a-muddy-gumbo-miss-belvedere-now-mired-in-limbo/?refer=news	poncho62	11	1091	Apr 16, 2014 by Newagerod
	Those Ford trucks aren't so tough ! (Preview) http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=a73_1397588789	hemi43	11	971	Apr 16, 2014 by Sacotu
	Big Fire at Standard Auto Wreckers in GTA (Preview) 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.	Santos L Halper	18	3467	Apr 16, 2014 by DJD
	John Petrie is alive and well (Preview) 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...	Bob T	4	1154	Apr 15, 2014 by 2drpost
	New 2015 Ford Crown Vic (Preview)	hemi43	7	2142	Apr 15, 2014 by 54vicky
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