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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

will · will

Following is a video link to Hot Rod Magazine's Homecoming Car Show featuring over 300 cars that appeared in Hot Rod Magazine dating all the way back to 1948. You will enjoy this. http://www.youtube.com/embed/AFKtlu-zL-w

will · will

Following are the class breakdowns for the 2014 Cobble Beach Show on September 13 & 14. http://cobblebeachconcours.com/concours-d-elegance.html I am posting this on our Ontario Rodders site just to show how the classes are broken down. As you can see, there are a number of...

will · will

Any one here been to the April Indoor Car Show in Ottawa. I think last year was the first. I am thinking of attending and would appreciate hearing about it. Thanks John

roid · roid

Hi Guys: Anyone no of any Model Kits of 62-65 Chevyll coupe or sedan?? Found 1 left on E-Bay $19.95 + $35.00 shipping.. Little much I think?? I would like to build model of my car so with that one if found and a 66-67 pro street model for parts I could make my car. Thanks for any help. Long cold winter need litt...

cheyenne · cheyenne

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-Rare-1964-Ford-Fairlane-500-Coupe-W0QQAdIdZ559885790

Cat in the Hat · Cat in the Hat

Don't know if I'm happy or Sad....but It,s GONE ! Time to start planning and building the next one!

janies dirty 37 · janies dirty 37

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q9zl86is5c

Cat in the Hat · Cat in the Hat

For all the old "Farts", like me. WOW, what a tremendous collection of cars, stars and restaurants...................... If you remember the 1950's, you're gonna' love these photographs! Note: If you "mouse-over" each picture on the site, a short description will pop u...

hemi43 · hemi43

http://vimeo.com/20247765

will · will

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

lots of hype, never made the theatres around here - what happened to it where can one buy a copy - or are there copies to be had - Ebay has nothing

teejay99 · teejay99

http://www.streetrodding.com/streetRods.view/25973 ....geez this is nice , and different . Price seems decent considering all the work . Don't think you'd be seeing many of these at a cruise . T

v8deuce · v8deuce

Fineily GM has put a good motor in a Caddy Randy

joepenoso · joepenoso

Hello everyone this is my first post I live around Brampton way not far from the Italian Chrysler plant. I have a 1971 Olds 455 with a turbo hydramatic 350. With a 8.2 chevy 10 bolt rear end ( Not Posi). The trans is slipping in first and first to second shift. I was looking at options.....................

34guy · 34guy

spent the weekend blasting and painting my Toyota rear end for my 34 chev truck epoxy primed and urethane black.Housing is only in epoxy now as I still have to weld some brackets to it

Skidlid · Skidlid

Hi looking for pics of any of Lloyd Noxells front engine dragsters, the A@K special canadian contender, Corey automotive contender, the hustler, also his rear engine cars the Canadian contenders thx for any help also looking for pics of the Scott Wilson time machine, the one with the shorty body cir...

slim · slim

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/gen...c7-engine-news

v8deuce · v8deuce

I was going to head out to the auction today but the BJ web site said not open until 3 so I helped my brother around the house with a couple things then went to a flea market down the road and this is some of the cars parked next door. Randy

v8deuce · v8deuce

It really amazes me the condition of cars down here as this is an original 70 390 auto never any body work paint is faded in places dealer had the top,trunk and hood painted because the sun had faded it bad and yes working factory a/c 7 grand is the price tag. Randy -- Edited by v8deuce on Sunday 12th of Janu...

Bryan · Bryan

A little winter tune-up for all the racers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nqtuRS-Www#t=2889

jarvis1 · jarvis1

http://www.dragzine.com/news/big-daddy-don-garlits-latest-venture-200-mph-on-batteries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=big-daddy-don-garlits-latest-venture-200-mph-on-batteries

hemikev · hemikev

Because ive been laid up as of late , ive been searchin Kijiji and ebay, and other sites that sell hot rods and musclecars as well as old cars we wouldnt have looked at 5 to 10 years ago... 1 thing ive noticed are the prices that have climbed in alot of cases are beyound normal joes....Most of us here are just...

flatblack55delivery · flatblack55delivery

I heard a --rumour--from my wifes Avon lady,whos husband runs a repair garage ,who heard from a mechanic at a garage that does Etests that coming soon to a garage near you will be a new government programme for the computers that will only say pass or fail.According to the Avon lady there will no longer b...

workin class · workin class

-- Edited by workin class on Monday 6th of January 2014 07:38:24 PM -- Edited by workin class on Monday 6th of January 2014 07:40:22 PM

Fordy Acres Car Farm · Fordy Acres Car Farm

After doing some research for the Lottery post, I needed a Tow Rig as one of my ten vehicles. I settled for this one: It's an F-650 with an Excursion body added. I like it because it's black, menacing and plenty tough enough to haul what ever, when ever across the Continent and will do it with much comfort a...

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

No heat on the floor.

v8deuce · v8deuce

I am trying to find out what might be going through BJ's auction in january as we are planning a trip there at that time but I can't find any listings save for a few high dollar cone head type on their site,anyone know of a list anywhere or is it a last minute deal? Randy

bfalfa55 · bfalfa55

This is just cool ! A fellow gearhead (Wrenchbender from the DuckusCrapus and The HAMB, Poncho62 has probably read his threads) from another site I am on is part of this Bonneville Salt Flats racing team. They run a 1938 LaSalle with a 40's vintage Flat Head Cadillac engine. Their goal is to break 200 MP...

Rochie · Rochie

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=714793

teejay99 · teejay99

http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&key=3ddbb42d66675f20d3a5103dae5d4319&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jalopyjournal.com%2Fforum%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D855928&v=1&libId=5d0ad074-c4ea-45e4-848f-86d81c0b52f9&out=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%...

not as drunk as you thinkle peep I am · not as drunk as you thinkle peep I am

i know someone from the guild is a member on this site so this post is basically a question to them. being fascinated by your aerolithe project but never having seen it in person i thought id do some poking around the internet to find out more about your car in particular and the aerolithe history in ge...

JohnnyBgood · JohnnyBgood

Stuck at the airport in Calgary because of weather in Hamilton airport and look where they are making me stay..370 a night and 3 meals included. This just doesn't happen to me. Just wish wife was here to enjoy it too. Had to share now because most likely will never happen again....sweeeet.

johnod · johnod

The other thread made me think of this. Lot of folks against buying a registration from a vendor, for one reason or another it would seem. So how do you get a car with no papers registered? Lets say you pulled a body/frame out of the woods somewhere where it had been abandoned for years. Anyone done this?...

slim · 77

The registration guy had some stuff on kijijijiji a while back , some bodies , unfinished projects etc etc . I,m just curious . I heard a few rumours that people were thinking about going to look . But did anyone buy anything ??. Did any one go for a look ??. Did you even hear of some one buying any thing from t...

hemi43 · hemi43

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=0c6_1389025127

34guy · 34guy

So I finally broke down and gave in to cleaning up my gararge . It was getting pretty ridiculous trying to work in there .Still not done ,lots more to go. Where the hell did all this **** come from, So far built a wall of shelves ,and a pegboard wall. Removed some free standing shelves and metal storage cabi...

teejay99 · teejay99

http://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/news/collector-classics-coolest-ride-on-canadas-west-coast/

teejay99 · teejay99

...go to the HAMB , Traditional Discussion ( not Customs ) and look for the "62 Impala Garage Find " thread ....it may be back several pages . I found it a very enjoyable read . It is 14 pages and it starts in May of 2011 to present ....I won't give it away . All I can say is jaw dropping . It doesn't m...

teejay99 · teejay99

Since I'm fairly new here , this may be "old news " to some of you but I came across a cool site https://www.facebook.com/QldVintageGassers a couple of months back . It's on Facebook , as you can see . I rarely use Facebook except to keep in touch with a half dozen old school friends but I do lik...

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

I need to build one of these!!!! http://www.wimp.com/australianchainsaw/ If it doesn't open when you click on the link, highlight it and right click and you should get a message then click on message.

fatchuk · fatchuk

see below...Dan got it to work.. -- Edited by fatchuk on Friday 3rd of January 2014 08:01:37 PM

teejay99 · teejay99

Does anyone go to this custom car / rods show ? I haven't been in many years but am considering going to this one . T

Rochie · Rochie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFl5pEe-7uo

slim · slim

Spent a few hours between Hamilton and st kits today Seems the powers to be have decided to stop salting the highways and only use that brine crap . Well today they figured brine was to costly and just sprayed the roads down with water. 140 k on an ice road and they wonder why they had so many pile ups . The off...

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	How bought some salt with that (Preview) Spent a few hours between Hamilton and st kits today Seems the powers to be have decided to stop salting the highways and only use that brine crap . Well today they figured brine was to costly and just sprayed the roads down with water. 140 k on an ice road and they wonder why they had so many pile ups . The off...	slim	5	771	Jan 3, 2014 by atomsplitter
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