General Car Talk

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

so after spending 6 hrs last Monday fixing my cab light issue I found myself sitting in the Magnetawan Home Centre parking lot at 5pm Tuesday with the chevy not wanting to start. So I took a holiday day and spent the morning waiting for CAA to show up and by noon the truck was back in the garage. So I thought I...

Sniper · Sniper

I've been dealing with Allstate Carburetor from time to time over the past 4 years or so. They have always come through with my purchases in a quick friendly fashion. This time my order involved a bit of a twist. They had a lot of different size vacuum plugs on sale, so I bought 4 of each size along with some...

jarvis1 · jarvis1

What do you think of these dinky Japanese trucks, etc. that are being brought over here with right hand drive? I think they should be banned. -- Edited by poncho62 on Monday 17th of February 2014 07:30:30 PM

teejay99 · teejay99

So you missed seeing the rockem sockem Nascar Unlimited 75 last night ?....here's the Coles Notes Version 1. First I have to thank Nascar ...been having trouble getting to sleep lately but after last nights race I slept like a baby . They strung a 1/2 hour show into 3 hours . 2. The Pace Car done blowed...

Gearhead · Gearhead

I loved the Eco-boost infomercial series with Mike Rowe. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rudyTqsREZI Ford pulled out all the stops. On paper the Eco-boost sounds amazing. What I want to know is how they are holding up and if the fuel economy is there according to real world drivers. I've heard they are th...

Gearhead · Gearhead

Post your ridiculous ride find here. This is just over the top. Might have been cool if you could actually see to drive it. I can't believe it is allowed in the road. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UexiOL8I_3Y# -- Edited by Gearhead on Monday 17th of February 2014 10:29:12 AM

427CARL · 427CARL

Grumpy...........

poncho62 · poncho62

OK, here's the thing. I have been working on cars for 45+ years, about 40 of them with my wife around. About 5 years ago, she started complaining about the smell of gas on me. Whenever I have to do anything with gas, fuel up the tractor, mess with a carburetor etc, she is bitching at me about it when I come in t...

JohnnyBgood · JohnnyBgood

Had to get 94 octane for my motor break in today. $70 for 10 gallons....$&@)!?$&@ crooks. Feels good to vent here.

Babs57 · Babs57

This product is amazing, but a bit expensive.............watch the video !! http://www.ultraeverdrystore.com/

bmw2002e3 · bmw2002e3

Wife hit black ice. Then a passing transport truck. Truck broke an axle and two wheels. This in our 2002 325ix wagon. Wife broke ankle and collarbone. Car did its job. Saved her hind end. Saved by a 76 BMW when I was 8. Landed on the roof after falling 8 feet. Never mind the other crashed from people in...

hemi43 · hemi43

http://jalopnik.com/theres-a-sinkhole-under-the-corvette-museum-and-its-s-1521317946 -- Edited by hemi43 on Wednesday 12th of February 2014 10:11:34 AM -- Edited by...

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

I'm in the process of installing an aft. mrkt. pwr. window kit in the Torpedoback!! NOT as easy as i thought it would be. There is a window stop at bottom thats 8" long "spot" welded to inner door thats V shaped that goes out to door skin then back to inner pannel!!! & right in the way...

JPB · JPB

http://www.youtube.com/embed/GDEn3i6g3qo

comrick317 · comrick317

I like 'em big, but does it float?

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

This Ranchero reminds me of a Nova

will · will

Here are pictures of the 32 Ford Display at the Canadian Motorsports Expo Show this past weekend at the International Centre.

Gearhead · Gearhead

Then THIS has to be it. No long list of POS parts assembled to look sort of like a car or trying to out-do the latest radical, un-drivable heap loaded with adams family crap.... Give me THIS...but make it go faster. Dirt my shorts fast http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JXDcJQqZrA [video...

will · will

Does anyone have knowledge of a Canadian supplier for seat belt material straps that can be purchased in bulk? John -- Edited by will on Monday 10th of February 2014 11:26:03 AM

Sniper · Sniper

Actually, not so much bites the dust...more like, completed, and ready to go out the door. This Merc is the latest vehicle that has been restored at the shop and is waiting for a ride home in a enclosed trailer. To nice to get all slopped up with the winter slush and all. The owners Greg and Tearza Sundby of...

sasquatch · sasquatch

http://www.brewracingframes.com/id75.htm Deadly stuff! -- Edited by poncho62 on Monday 3rd of February 2014 05:23:25 PM

teejay99 · teejay99

[URL=http://s1202.photobucket.com/user/teejay1799/media/DSC_1114_zps8594f4ce.jpg.html][IMG...

ElwoodBlues · ElwoodBlues

Not sure if its been asked before on here, but if you won the big money, what would you go out and buy? Personally...mine would be a V12 Auburn Boattail Speedster. Totally outside of my current vehicluar interest, but I was about 5 when I first saw one...it was a thing of beauty and it has always stuck wi...

will · will

Directly from Don Garlits: RIP Pat.. My dear wife of nearly 61 years left this world and went over to the other... side at 5:53 PM, this afternoon. She has been suffering a lot these last few... days and it was a Blessing to see God take her into His care. I will miss her very badly, but will be with her soone...

will · will

The 60's -- Great pictures of ALL the cars us old guys remember http://www.georgeklass.net/index.html -- Edited by poncho62 on Sunday 2nd of February 2014 07:42:40 PM

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

I replaced the stock T/lamp & b/light with LED's Torpedoback has LED's in 7" H/ lamps for frt. signals & dash indicators also replaced the flasher with "no load" one for LEd's Sig. wouldn't flash after install & had to put a #158 bulb on ea. side in trunk to get enough resis...

Skidlid · Skidlid

Hey guys here's a list of names I could come up with if u have any pics post em.....let's not forget all the talent that came from our own backyards in ontario Lloyd Noxell, Don Swanson, Scott Wilson, Rinni bros, Gary Rainthorpe, Kenny Ball, Adare, Chase, McGregor, Frank Hawley, Fred Farndon, Bob At...

will · will

Congratulations Wes Rydell -- a little bit local -- Rydell - Hope & Lang -- G/Gas Anglia http://www.hotrodhotline.com/americas-most-beautiful-roadster-2014 -- Edited by will on Friday 31st of January 2014 12:16:13 PM

Schnitz · Schnitz

I want the biggest white walls possible for my '46 Pontiac. Just wondering what anyone's experience has been driving a car daily on bias ply tires in the summer? Good, bad, dangerous.....? I used to drive on slicks and skinnies when I was younger and that got pretty hairy a couple times in the highway. ...

hemi43 · hemi43

All done in 16 minutes too.

Radcop · Radcop

I need the interior put back in my 80 camaro. I have 99 percent of it in boxes here. Few small things i need to get still. I have never put t top weatherstripping on and i dont want to mess it up. My other issue is im always at work with no free time. I would love to have it backnon the road this spring after 8 years...

427CARL · 427CARL

Anyone have better pictures of this (should not be out in salt) Wrecker??? A Chatham-Kent OPP was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on the eastbound lanes of Hwy. 401 near the Harwich Rd. overpass on Saturday near Chatham. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Winter wreaks highway havocSnow choicePolice are ur...

oldkoot · oldkoot

So Chrysler as it has been know is now part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, just the big 2 remain now?

jarvis1 · jarvis1

w.highway99hotrods.com/Events/GNRS2014/index.htm

Fordy Acres Car Farm · Fordy Acres Car Farm

http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/roaddawg/vehicles/90486-- E...

teejay99 · teejay99

Ok so you've told me about your first vehicle and most were positive responses . We might have had lowered expectations , or the excitement of the first car covered any problems . Now for your worst/most disappointing ride , I don't think you can include a $100 turd you bought ....I mean , what expectat...

teejay99 · teejay99

With all the crappy weather outside , it's nice to remember those good things , first da...

teejay99 · teejay99

http://driving.ca/buick/auto-news/entertainment/jay-leno-dons-his-driving-goggles-and-fires-up-a-1910-buick-racecar/-- Edited by teejay99...

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

bmw2002e3 · bmw2002e3

Took the carb off the dodge this morning, WAS DIRRRTY. The spare didn't have a float but was cleaner, Also, had a 250 main jet and my carb has a 245. Will have to get some jets for playing around. Also things gotta be balanced. Here's a run of my cleanup and whatnot. Still need some parts, a float bowl, pin a...

hemi43 · hemi43

comrick317 · comrick317

I dug out an old video of a Mercury Comet that i scrapped back in 1998. I made a video of it's last ride to the bone yard in the sky. Sorry that the video is crap as it was filmed off the T.V. and she no look too good. Here's some stills from the video. Checked out the Tempo as the shell of the Comet drops on top of...

teejay99 · teejay99

Got to thinking about words and phrases I've seen over the years when someone is describing their vehicle , be it for sale or just in conversation . My first experience was an ad , back in the 60's , for a 1956 Chevy 2 dr , described as " mint " and best offer . I was looking for my first car , so drove o...

hemi43 · hemi43

Even wrecked a Ferrari looks cool !

Grumper · Grumper

Does anyone know of a dealer in Ontario that sells Astro Supremes? I searched but couldn't come up with anything.

flatblack55delivery · flatblack55delivery

Did anyone else read in the Wheels section of the Star on the weekend that Ford is starting to reproduce 5window coupe bodies from the origional stampings.This was in a colum from one of the reporters covering the Detroit Auto Show.The last part of the colum states that hotrodders will no longer have t...

poncho62 · poncho62

Interesting pics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRiKcpwH-54#t=19

Dave Scott · Dave Scott

I keep seeing adverts for cars with more and more "safety features" The latest being some sort of sensor that brakes for you when it detects children running out in front of you. REALLY!!!! Is that not what eyes and brain are for??? So what happens when these people drive someone elses car wi...

will · will

This is the flyer for a Bus Trip to the Detroit Autorama in March leaving the Drayton Area. Anybody interested in reserving seats please contact Ron or John

hemi43 · hemi43

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	how one thing leads to another! (Preview) so after spending 6 hrs last Monday fixing my cab light issue I found myself sitting in the Magnetawan Home Centre parking lot at 5pm Tuesday with the chevy not wanting to start. So I took a holiday day and spent the morning waiting for CAA to show up and by noon the truck was back in the garage. So I thought I...	Rustynuts	8	677	Feb 20, 2014 by Rustynuts
	A Business Good Guy Alert (Preview) I've been dealing with Allstate Carburetor from time to time over the past 4 years or so. They have always come through with my purchases in a quick friendly fashion. This time my order involved a bit of a twist. They had a lot of different size vacuum plugs on sale, so I bought 4 of each size along with some...	Sniper	2	578	Feb 19, 2014 by shag766
	Talking about foreign cars... (Preview) What do you think of these dinky Japanese trucks, etc. that are being brought over here with right hand drive? I think they should be banned. -- Edited by poncho62 on Monday 17th of February 2014 07:30:30 PM	jarvis1	26	1522	Feb 18, 2014 by flatblack55delivery
	Unlimited Excitement (yawn ) at the Nascar Unlimited (Preview) So you missed seeing the rockem sockem Nascar Unlimited 75 last night ?....here's the Coles Notes Version 1. First I have to thank Nascar ...been having trouble getting to sleep lately but after last nights race I slept like a baby . They strung a 1/2 hour show into 3 hours . 2. The Pace Car done blowed...	teejay99	33	1246	Feb 18, 2014 by 427CARL
	Ford Eco-boost - Real accounts? (Preview) I loved the Eco-boost infomercial series with Mike Rowe. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rudyTqsREZI Ford pulled out all the stops. On paper the Eco-boost sounds amazing. What I want to know is how they are holding up and if the fuel economy is there according to real world drivers. I've heard they are th...	Gearhead	28	1444	Feb 18, 2014 by 58Chev
	Ridiculous rides (Preview) Post your ridiculous ride find here. This is just over the top. Might have been cool if you could actually see to drive it. I can't believe it is allowed in the road. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UexiOL8I_3Y# -- Edited by Gearhead on Monday 17th of February 2014 10:29:12 AM	Gearhead	7	977	Feb 17, 2014 by 427CARL
	Blast from the past Drag Racing in Sackville Nova Scotia (70's) (Preview) Grumpy...........	427CARL	25	8259	Feb 17, 2014 by tmwolferoush
	The smell of gas (Preview) OK, here's the thing. I have been working on cars for 45+ years, about 40 of them with my wife around. About 5 years ago, she started complaining about the smell of gas on me. Whenever I have to do anything with gas, fuel up the tractor, mess with a carburetor etc, she is bitching at me about it when I come in t...	poncho62	12	978	Feb 16, 2014 by Gwillyville Kid
	Last complaint for today. (Preview) Had to get 94 octane for my motor break in today. $70 for 10 gallons....$&@)!?$&@ crooks. Feels good to vent here.	JohnnyBgood	6	629	Feb 16, 2014 by shag766
	Has anyone ever use this product-looks pretty cool !! (Preview) This product is amazing, but a bit expensive.............watch the video !! http://www.ultraeverdrystore.com/	Babs57	4	794	Feb 15, 2014 by Schnitz
	Always been a BMW guy. here's part of why. (Preview) Wife hit black ice. Then a passing transport truck. Truck broke an axle and two wheels. This in our 2002 325ix wagon. Wife broke ankle and collarbone. Car did its job. Saved her hind end. Saved by a 76 BMW when I was 8. Landed on the roof after falling 8 feet. Never mind the other crashed from people in...	bmw2002e3	11	978	Feb 14, 2014 by bmw2002e3
	Looks like there will be a scratch and dent sale at the national Corvette Museum in Bowling Green Kentucky !! (Preview) http://jalopnik.com/theres-a-sinkhole-under-the-corvette-museum-and-its-s-1521317946 -- Edited by hemi43 on Wednesday 12th of February 2014 10:11:34 AM -- Edited by...	hemi43	32	1435	Feb 13, 2014 by MANCAVER
	installing after Mkt. Pwr. windows (Preview) I'm in the process of installing an aft. mrkt. pwr. window kit in the Torpedoback!! NOT as easy as i thought it would be. There is a window stop at bottom thats 8" long "spot" welded to inner door thats V shaped that goes out to door skin then back to inner pannel!!! & right in the way...	dualquadpete	3	583	Feb 13, 2014 by dualquadpete
	Back to the Fifties! (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/embed/GDEn3i6g3qo	JPB	7	697	Feb 12, 2014 by jarvis1
	Here's a real land yacht. (Preview) I like 'em big, but does it float?	comrick317	14	955	Feb 12, 2014 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	when Fords and Chevys looked alike (Preview) This Ranchero reminds me of a Nova	MANCAVER	9	936	Feb 11, 2014 by entourageguy
	1932 Ford Display (Preview) Here are pictures of the 32 Ford Display at the Canadian Motorsports Expo Show this past weekend at the International Centre.	will	6	712	Feb 10, 2014 by 3 deuce
	If I build a rat (Preview) Then THIS has to be it. No long list of POS parts assembled to look sort of like a car or trying to out-do the latest radical, un-drivable heap loaded with adams family crap.... Give me THIS...but make it go faster. Dirt my shorts fast http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JXDcJQqZrA [video...	Gearhead	2	802	Feb 10, 2014 by Gearhead
	Seat Belt Straps ??? (Preview) Does anyone have knowledge of a Canadian supplier for seat belt material straps that can be purchased in bulk? John -- Edited by will on Monday 10th of February 2014 11:26:03 AM	will	2	531	Feb 10, 2014 by slim
	Another one bites the dust!! (Preview) Actually, not so much bites the dust...more like, completed, and ready to go out the door. This Merc is the latest vehicle that has been restored at the shop and is waiting for a ride home in a enclosed trailer. To nice to get all slopped up with the winter slush and all. The owners Greg and Tearza Sundby of...	Sniper	15	1436	Feb 9, 2014 by Gearhead
	Are you using Brake Clean? (Preview) http://www.brewracingframes.com/id75.htm Deadly stuff! -- Edited by poncho62 on Monday 3rd of February 2014 05:23:25 PM	sasquatch	7	964	Feb 6, 2014 by Chris58
	One For Poncho 62 (Preview) [URL=http://s1202.photobucket.com/user/teejay1799/media/DSC_1114_zps8594f4ce.jpg.html][IMG...	teejay99	8	1117	Feb 4, 2014 by cheyenne
	your "lottery" car (Preview) Not sure if its been asked before on here, but if you won the big money, what would you go out and buy? Personally...mine would be a V12 Auburn Boattail Speedster. Totally outside of my current vehicluar interest, but I was about 5 when I first saw one...it was a thing of beauty and it has always stuck wi...	ElwoodBlues	15	1498	Feb 3, 2014 by atomsplitter
	Don Garlits wife Pat passed away (Preview) Directly from Don Garlits: RIP Pat.. My dear wife of nearly 61 years left this world and went over to the other... side at 5:53 PM, this afternoon. She has been suffering a lot these last few... days and it was a Blessing to see God take her into His care. I will miss her very badly, but will be with her soone...	will	6	10801	Feb 3, 2014 by sasquatch
	Glory years of drag racing (Preview) The 60's -- Great pictures of ALL the cars us old guys remember http://www.georgeklass.net/index.html -- Edited by poncho62 on Sunday 2nd of February 2014 07:42:40 PM	will	5	535	Feb 3, 2014 by workin class
	LED's & problems installing pictures mirrors too (Preview) I replaced the stock T/lamp & b/light with LED's Torpedoback has LED's in 7" H/ lamps for frt. signals & dash indicators also replaced the flasher with "no load" one for LEd's Sig. wouldn't flash after install & had to put a #158 bulb on ea. side in trunk to get enough resis...	dualquadpete	4	2116	Feb 2, 2014 by dualquadpete
	Ex top fuel pilots from the sixties post pics if you have em (Preview) Hey guys here's a list of names I could come up with if u have any pics post em.....let's not forget all the talent that came from our own backyards in ontario Lloyd Noxell, Don Swanson, Scott Wilson, Rinni bros, Gary Rainthorpe, Kenny Ball, Adare, Chase, McGregor, Frank Hawley, Fred Farndon, Bob At...	Skidlid	5	493	Feb 2, 2014 by Skidlid
	Americas Most Beautiful Roadster - 2014 -- Oakland Roadster Show (Preview) Congratulations Wes Rydell -- a little bit local -- Rydell - Hope & Lang -- G/Gas Anglia http://www.hotrodhotline.com/americas-most-beautiful-roadster-2014 -- Edited by will on Friday 31st of January 2014 12:16:13 PM	will	17	2568	Feb 2, 2014 by teejay99
	Bias ply tires for a daily driver?? (Preview) I want the biggest white walls possible for my '46 Pontiac. Just wondering what anyone's experience has been driving a car daily on bias ply tires in the summer? Good, bad, dangerous.....? I used to drive on slicks and skinnies when I was younger and that got pretty hairy a couple times in the highway. ...	Schnitz	25	1931	Feb 2, 2014 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	excellent video on a flathead rebuild (Preview) All done in 16 minutes too.	hemi43	1	406	Feb 1, 2014 by scruffre
	anyone around peterborough with a interior shop? (Preview) I need the interior put back in my 80 camaro. I have 99 percent of it in boxes here. Few small things i need to get still. I have never put t top weatherstripping on and i dont want to mess it up. My other issue is im always at work with no free time. I would love to have it backnon the road this spring after 8 years...	Radcop	10	1279	Feb 1, 2014 by wuga
	Classic Wrecker from Chatham area (Preview) Anyone have better pictures of this (should not be out in salt) Wrecker??? A Chatham-Kent OPP was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on the eastbound lanes of Hwy. 401 near the Harwich Rd. overpass on Saturday near Chatham. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Winter wreaks highway havocSnow choicePolice are ur...	427CARL	35	2513	Feb 1, 2014 by Ziggy
	FCA logo (Preview) So Chrysler as it has been know is now part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, just the big 2 remain now?	oldkoot	4	585	Jan 31, 2014 by Chris Stapley
	GNRS 2014 (Preview) w.highway99hotrods.com/Events/GNRS2014/index.htm	jarvis1	0	427	Jan 30, 2014 by jarvis1
	Not sure about Detroit Autorama? (Preview) http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/roaddawg/vehicles/90486-- E...	Fordy Acres Car Farm	21	1350	Jan 30, 2014 by Chris58
	Your worst/most disappointing car or truck (Preview) Ok so you've told me about your first vehicle and most were positive responses . We might have had lowered expectations , or the excitement of the first car covered any problems . Now for your worst/most disappointing ride , I don't think you can include a $100 turd you bought ....I mean , what expectat...	teejay99	24	1168	Jan 29, 2014 by JPB
	Your First Car/Truck (Preview) With all the crappy weather outside , it's nice to remember those good things , first da...	teejay99	37	7470	Jan 28, 2014 by wuga
	Jay Leno 1910 "racing" Buick (Preview) http://driving.ca/buick/auto-news/entertainment/jay-leno-dons-his-driving-goggles-and-fires-up-a-1910-buick-racecar/-- Edited by teejay99...	teejay99	3	525	Jan 27, 2014 by teejay99
	a cryin shame (Preview)	MANCAVER	21	1314	Jan 27, 2014 by shag766
	Cleanup of carbs and mockup of them on the Edmunds manifold. '49 dodge. (Preview) Took the carb off the dodge this morning, WAS DIRRRTY. The spare didn't have a float but was cleaner, Also, had a 250 main jet and my carb has a 245. Will have to get some jets for playing around. Also things gotta be balanced. Here's a run of my cleanup and whatnot. Still need some parts, a float bowl, pin a...	bmw2002e3	16	1137	Jan 26, 2014 by Dakota
	the correct way to weld a frame. (Preview)	hemi43	26	1365	Jan 26, 2014 by Ninop69
	Video of a Comet's last ride. (Preview) I dug out an old video of a Mercury Comet that i scrapped back in 1998. I made a video of it's last ride to the bone yard in the sky. Sorry that the video is crap as it was filmed off the T.V. and she no look too good. Here's some stills from the video. Checked out the Tempo as the shell of the Comet drops on top of...	comrick317	0	634	Jan 25, 2014 by comrick317
	Favourite vehicle descriptions (Preview) Got to thinking about words and phrases I've seen over the years when someone is describing their vehicle , be it for sale or just in conversation . My first experience was an ad , back in the 60's , for a 1956 Chevy 2 dr , described as " mint " and best offer . I was looking for my first car , so drove o...	teejay99	42	1621	Jan 24, 2014 by 58Chev
	What an awesome idea for a coffee table (Preview) Even wrecked a Ferrari looks cool !	hemi43	26	3483	Jan 24, 2014 by bmw2002e3
	Astro Supremes (Preview) Does anyone know of a dealer in Ontario that sells Astro Supremes? I searched but couldn't come up with anything.	Grumper	2	908	Jan 24, 2014 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	repop 32 Ford 5window bodies (Preview) Did anyone else read in the Wheels section of the Star on the weekend that Ford is starting to reproduce 5window coupe bodies from the origional stampings.This was in a colum from one of the reporters covering the Detroit Auto Show.The last part of the colum states that hotrodders will no longer have t...	flatblack55delivery	14	1305	Jan 24, 2014 by teejay99
	Where old race cars go to die (Preview) Interesting pics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRiKcpwH-54#t=19	poncho62	5	3191	Jan 23, 2014 by Babs57
	New cars and "safety features" (Preview) I keep seeing adverts for cars with more and more "safety features" The latest being some sort of sensor that brakes for you when it detects children running out in front of you. REALLY!!!! Is that not what eyes and brain are for??? So what happens when these people drive someone elses car wi...	Dave Scott	10	785	Jan 23, 2014 by teejay99
	Bus Trip to Detroit Autorama (Preview) This is the flyer for a Bus Trip to the Detroit Autorama in March leaving the Drayton Area. Anybody interested in reserving seats please contact Ron or John	will	11	1900	Jan 22, 2014 by fatchuk
	I can't even think of a title for this !! (Preview)	hemi43	19	992	Jan 21, 2014 by oldkoot
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