General Car Talk

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...

hemi43 · hemi43

Why why why do this to an E-Body ?? A rag top even !!

Dubya31 · Dubya31

Maybe if we still could by our kids and grandchildren gifts like this, we could start a whole new batch of Hot Rodders and car nutz just like most of us on this forum.

JohnnyBgood · JohnnyBgood

Snapped a few pics on a spur of the moment trip to Calgary. Somewhere in Minnesota. Was minus 18 F. Hands were shaking and camera didn't want to work but here's a few pics.

sasquatch · sasquatch

Just found this posting on another site. Any here who have been involved in racing wil reconize the name. Stuart Hilborn, pioneer in fuel injection, passed away at age 96. He must have enjoyed a long full life into his R&D improving induction systems.

Cat in the Hat · Cat in the Hat

Cubic inch ? HP ? Approx year ?

slim · slim

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/fiat-pays-3-65b-to-get-full-control-of-chrysler-1.2481487

Fordy Acres Car Farm · Fordy Acres Car Farm

Well, it's inevitable. It's December...in Canada. The weather is changing. I'll bet that even 'Shorts' is wearing long pants! Anyway, panic has ensued once again like it do ever year - never enough time to get outside stuff looked after before the weather turns for good. It started with my old Galaxi...

fatchuk · fatchuk

http://www.youtube.com/embed/_rV_w3urkco?feature=player_detailpage%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20allowfullscreen%3E%3C/iframe%3E-- Edited by fatchuk on Wednesday 1st of January 2014 09:22:58 AM

hemikev · hemikev

http://www2.mikesrestos.com/

canucktruck · canucktruck

I wanted to share with the group a project I created to bring our hobby to kids in high school in Learning and Life Skills classes and inspire them to create futures around it. The project has been a huge success so far with 2 schools participating, several more interested, and a couple signed up. We had 5...

Cat in the Hat · Cat in the Hat

Well.....decided at the last minute to go away for Christmas. We have been to Phoenix before and did a road trip out through Arizona and enjoyed it sooooooo Phoenix it is. Booked AA out of Buffalo leaving at 5pm friday. When we got there fog was bad but flights were going out anyway. Everyones but ours.....

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

Would like to move a car from Wasaga Beach to Schomberg. Any enclosed trailers out there who could do it?

janies dirty 37 · janies dirty 37

Finely ready for the big fat jolly fellow to slide down the chimney. Whishing all you fellow rodders a Merry Merry and a Happy Happy from my family to your, and a healthy and happy new year to you and loved ones as well...... (except maybe to Dan.....who should be charged with cruelty to animals..) And t...

will · will

I have received my copies of this "special" edition publication. WOW - 82 pages of great memories. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152843873780066&set=a.10150272386930066.548585.450...

sasquatch · sasquatch

You guys got your'e generators running? Just listening to Toronto radio station lots of Pi**ed off people. 250,000 out of power and a hydro rep states it could be out for 72 hours in places.

Jay · Jay

Seems this is a very popular question with all kinds of answers all over the web...............but I still don't have any answers............ Here's the deal: Just bought a 1953 Chevy 210 4 door. Trying to figure out what engine is in it. Located the engine serial #779565 (everything thing on the we...

fatchuk · fatchuk

-- Edited by fatchuk on Sunday 22nd of December 2013 11:14:44 AM

will · will

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=MUvPUANJZrQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

fatchuk · fatchuk

took a few times but I think I got it..what a dumb-A$$ got freezing rain on da brain.. - -- Edited by fatchuk on Sunday 22nd of December 2013 10:35:35 AM

Gazoo · Gazoo

http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1955-Chevrolet-Bel-Air-150-210-Coupe-W0QQAdIdZ553602487.

entourageguy · entourageguy

hemikev · hemikev

http://sbctango.activeboard.com/t34318131/turbonique/

oldkoot · oldkoot

I learned this morning that Gary Seaton passed away early today, street rod builder from the area, tool and die maker by trade and long time friend to many in Eastern Ontario. Another of the great ones taken too soon.

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3MeWfYG-UI&apcid=53079145

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	Possible E test Changes (Preview) 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...	flatblack55delivery	49	7717	Jan 12, 2014 by slim
	off beat affordable fun cars (Preview) -- 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	workin class	18	1275	Jan 11, 2014 by workin class
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	Stupid Ram (Preview) No heat on the floor.	MANCAVER	24	1688	Jan 11, 2014 by IR Mechanik
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	Help out FLATCAD RACING ! (Preview) 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...	bfalfa55	2	825	Jan 10, 2014 by bfalfa55
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	This will make you cry - 11 minutes: get Kleenex (Preview) 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%...	teejay99	20	1215	Jan 9, 2014 by slim
	Bugatti Aerolithe question for the Guild of Automotive Restorers. (Preview) 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...	not as drunk as you thinkle peep I am	22	3670	Jan 9, 2014 by el toro
	Just have to show ya. (Preview) 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.	JohnnyBgood	45	1479	Jan 8, 2014 by TIME TRAVELLER
	How to Regester car w/o Papers (Preview) 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?...	johnod	2	1027	Jan 8, 2014 by slim
	Registration Guy by London question (Preview) 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...	77	25	1833	Jan 7, 2014 by slim
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	Another pioneer gone: (Preview) Just found this posting on another site. Any here who have been involved in racing wil reconize the name. Stuart Hilborn, pioneer in fuel injection, passed away at age 96. He must have enjoyed a long full life into his R&D improving induction systems.	sasquatch	4	625	Jan 2, 2014 by 33 fuel
	Can anyone Identify this motor? (Preview) Cubic inch ? HP ? Approx year ?	Cat in the Hat	9	716	Jan 2, 2014 by Ragtop
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	It's been a busy week! (Preview) Well, it's inevitable. It's December...in Canada. The weather is changing. I'll bet that even 'Shorts' is wearing long pants! Anyway, panic has ensued once again like it do ever year - never enough time to get outside stuff looked after before the weather turns for good. It started with my old Galaxi...	Fordy Acres Car Farm	17	1142	Jan 2, 2014 by shag766
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	Identifying '53 chevy engine (Preview) Seems this is a very popular question with all kinds of answers all over the web...............but I still don't have any answers............ Here's the deal: Just bought a 1953 Chevy 210 4 door. Trying to figure out what engine is in it. Located the engine serial #779565 (everything thing on the we...	Jay	12	3259	Dec 23, 2013 by sasquatch
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	The beginning or ... (Preview) took a few times but I think I got it..what a dumb-A$$ got freezing rain on da brain.. - -- Edited by fatchuk on Sunday 22nd of December 2013 10:35:35 AM	fatchuk	1	550	Dec 22, 2013 by GhostPost
	This would suck! (Preview) http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1955-Chevrolet-Bel-Air-150-210-Coupe-W0QQAdIdZ553602487.	Gazoo	3	575	Dec 22, 2013 by Gearhead
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	Turbinique rocket axle . (Preview) http://sbctango.activeboard.com/t34318131/turbonique/	hemikev	12	2476	Dec 20, 2013 by fatstax
	RIP Gary Seaton (Preview) I learned this morning that Gary Seaton passed away early today, street rod builder from the area, tool and die maker by trade and long time friend to many in Eastern Ontario. Another of the great ones taken too soon.	oldkoot	0	626	Dec 20, 2013 by oldkoot
	too cool (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3MeWfYG-UI&apcid=53079145	Seeker1056	2	539	Dec 20, 2013 by hemi43
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