General Car Talk

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

Dubya31 · Dubya31

I just want to wish all the Ontario Rodders a Merry Christmas and a safe and fun New Years!

RumblingBolts · RumblingBolts

So I was heading in to town today, got to the end of my road, stop, looked both ways and saw this heading to town. When I think of a winter beater this isn't what I think of. 1968 AMC AMX. I saw this car around a lot this summer. Never got to walk around it but it looks good driving by. Anyone else seen someone dr...

69SD · 69SD

Adams-Farwell automobile, with a rotary engine If you're a vintage car buff or even if you're not, this is an amazing motor......a 5 cylinder air cooled radial design from 1906. Way back at the turn of the century 1900, as autos were being developed, lots of people created some fantastic ideas and ma...

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

Does anyone have info on this car/ where it was, etc? It says engineered by Rick Jones.

Rochie · Rochie

Sorry I can't get it all in 1 image

teejay99 · teejay99

A while ago , on another Forum , I asked this question and was pretty much ignored ....thought it was a reasonable question , myself . Here's the deal . Sometime in the New Year , I will hopefully buy a late 40's to 1956 F1/F100 . It will have to be pretty much turnkey since I'm an old fart and can't do project...

hemi43 · hemi43

Modfather · Modfather

To all of the great people on this site I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New year

fatchuk · fatchuk

I don't know anything about the pics..A friend sent them a while ago so I know about what you see but maybe somebody else knows something about them.. Look at the price of fuel in the last picture..

58Chev · 58Chev

Folks, wondering if someone out in the Trenton area is heading to the Toronto area or going to Glen's on the 27th? If you are can you PM, there is an ad on KIJIJI for some parts I'm interested in. Hoping someone out there can help me out?? ThanX Frank

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/quebec-man-dies-after-losing-leg-in-weekend-explosion-1.2457103

Bob T · Bob T

For all you drag racing enthusiastsGordie Bonin passed away yesterday. Gordie was nicknamed '240 Gordie' because he consistantly ran 240 m.p.h. [or over] in his nito funny car before anyone else. He won many National events,drove in top Fuel and Nitro Funny car {The Bubble Up_Firebird] and was a tr...

Big A · Big A

I'm not ready for paint quite yet, just looking at options. I'm looking to get my car into one colour fairly soon-ish. I can spray it, but I don't want to do it in my unheated, dirty garage. I've sprayed a couple coats of primer in there and there's just no way to get it even remotely dust-free. There used to...

sasquatch · sasquatch

Well known drag racer Dale Boeru was killed yesterday while driving transport on the 401 in a snowstorm. From Kitchener Ont, Dale age 51, was a member of The NDRA, owned Drag Racer Magazine, and Fast Entertainment Inc. Reports state that he hit another transport that had jacknifed on the 401 east...

Cat in the Hat · Cat in the Hat

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ONTARIO RODDERSMay your holiday be safe and happy for you and your families( and a piece of chrome to all the good girls and boys)(and a piece of rust for you rat rodders)

Grumper · Grumper

Hey guys, I'm in Vegas for work and was wondering if any of you had any rod related to dos in the city of sin.

69SS454 · 69SS454

Interesting process with pretty cool results. Enjoy

shag766 · shag766

isn't there some one on here selling new parts from down around the london way? need a couple of micky mouse things that he could combine with an order.

hemi43 · hemi43

will · will

Back in the early summer a topic was started here by Gwillyville Kid (Rick W.) called "Hot Rod Memories in Ontario" It sure brought back a ton of memories for me and it also did for a number of others as there were four pages of posts on this topic. Thanks Rick, it was one of the very best ever topi...

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4frzQdh6GE

427CARL · 427CARL

http://dragnut.smugmug.com/gallery/4257101_8N7LQ#!i=272378852&k=D7mPNxH&lb=1&s=L

hotrod-steve · hotrod-steve

Just wondering if there are any other nose high straight axle gassers out there. Its really popular in the US ,just wondering if its catching on here yet. If you have one,lets see the pics!

Molten · Molten

Pretty neat video, the inginuity to couple this engine to a clutch and gear-box. Pretty neat.

Fordy Acres Car Farm · Fordy Acres Car Farm

I was just cruisin' over at the HAMB...I know, I know, but I burned myself out on Thursday! Anyway, I snagged this photo off the HAMB and thought y'all might be interested since it's a little local history: "This is the 65 F100 that tows our race car, The Wild Child, a 65 Falcon A/FX (a real one).&qu...

Slammed 35 · Slammed 35

All the Best to all my Gearhead Friends far and wide, CHEERS!

427CARL · 427CARL

396 Andy (Moncton) has a friend coming to Toronto and back EMPTY Open car trailer Watch|Share |Print |Report Ad Date Listed03-Dec-13Last Edited04-Dec-13PricePlease contactAddressLutes Mountain, NB E1G 2M2, Canada View mapFor Sale ByOwnerMakeOtherModelOtherYear200...

will · will

If we only knew then what we know now

blue89turbo · blue89turbo

Hi guys, I think that I have found the proper forum to discuss my dilemma. Hopefully you rodders can offer some good advice! I am currently looking at a kit car registered as an 08 that has a 355 1994 camaro engine with a t56 and no emissions just 2 sidepipes with magna flows. I really want this deal to wo...

hemi43 · hemi43

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=97f_1385937422

Cat in the Hat · Cat in the Hat

Well....Bought a hoist last thusday from Direct lift in Toronto. They are located at Keele and #7 A 9000 lbs extra wide. Between colums is 109" Enough for me to sneek my car trailer through The cost was $2195.00 + HST Even though its made in China...It still apears to be well built. It has also been...

Ziggy · Ziggy

www.youtube.com/embed/Ru_hC9oGVbo?feature=player_detailpage -- Edited by Ziggy on Wednesday 4th of December 2013 02:53:04 AM

Dave Scott · Dave Scott

While watching the bonneville video posted on the other thread, I realised I had beaten a lot of the records already I'm not on to brag, as I nearly got caught, and decided to sell the car I had, plus the other two projects I was tuning before I ended up in Jail, or dead! My crime: 170mph in this: This is the...

bfalfa55 · bfalfa55

Just thought I'd share this since you all like the story behind my 265 build. Here are some pictures of my parents. The first pic is around 1963-64 before my dad went into the Air Force. His 55 was running a dual quad, all hand ported, built 292 Chevy with a 4 speed and 4:10 gears, a low 14 second car in it's da...

truck4canuk · truck4canuk

There are lots of these on the net, but I like this one the best... numerous other neat calculators here too! http://www.gtsparkplugs.com/GearCalc.html

FALLSGUY1955 · FALLSGUY1955

Hey Guys, I was wondering if anyone knows of this car and can give me some insight as to the condition before I make the long trek to Windsor thanks

JPB · JPB

http://kithannecarclub.com/brown/brown2.html A nice place

with nice things!!!

hemi43 · hemi43

FYI, for anyone running these shocks. I just disassembled mine to find out why I was getting zero dampening. I thought the shocks lost their oil, but it turns out that the internal valves had disintegrated. These were made by Chris Alston Chassisworks out of California, and when I contacted their tec...

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

Friend of mine found the Divco that was used in the Hudson Bros. TV show Razzle Dazzle filmed in Toronto. He ended up buying it & now sits in his driveway. Has lots of history, Goldie Hawn was married to one of the Hudson bros. back then & appeared on the show, daughter is Kate Hudson!!! Don't kno...

Gazoo · Gazoo

Anyone going? Oddly enough it's the closest one for me, but I have yet to go. I don't know what it's like, but I'm planning to find out tomorrow morning (Nov.23).

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	Storm updates? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 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.	sasquatch	51	2100	Dec 25, 2013 by shag766
	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	3364	Dec 23, 2013 by sasquatch
	Tow trucks (Preview) -- Edited by fatchuk on Sunday 22nd of December 2013 11:14:44 AM	fatchuk	3	653	Dec 22, 2013 by Sniper
	Detroit Memories - Music by Bob Seger (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=MUvPUANJZrQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player	will	9	1757	Dec 22, 2013 by will
	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	597	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	618	Dec 22, 2013 by Gearhead
	Out doing a bit of snow plowing (Preview)	entourageguy	12	950	Dec 21, 2013 by slim
	Turbinique rocket axle . (Preview) http://sbctango.activeboard.com/t34318131/turbonique/	hemikev	12	2539	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	642	Dec 20, 2013 by oldkoot
	too cool (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3MeWfYG-UI&apcid=53079145	Seeker1056	2	559	Dec 20, 2013 by hemi43
	Merry Christmas from Dogpatch! (Preview) I just want to wish all the Ontario Rodders a Merry Christmas and a safe and fun New Years!	Dubya31	14	683	Dec 19, 2013 by janies dirty 37
	Winter Beaters? (Preview) So I was heading in to town today, got to the end of my road, stop, looked both ways and saw this heading to town. When I think of a winter beater this isn't what I think of. 1968 AMC AMX. I saw this car around a lot this summer. Never got to walk around it but it looks good driving by. Anyone else seen someone dr...	RumblingBolts	19	1301	Dec 19, 2013 by flatblack55delivery
	Adams-Farwell 5 cylinder air cooled rotary engine 1906 ! (Preview) Adams-Farwell automobile, with a rotary engine If you're a vintage car buff or even if you're not, this is an amazing motor......a 5 cylinder air cooled radial design from 1906. Way back at the turn of the century 1900, as autos were being developed, lots of people created some fantastic ideas and ma...	69SD	3	1247	Dec 19, 2013 by hemi43
	55 ford gasser (Preview) Does anyone have info on this car/ where it was, etc? It says engineered by Rick Jones.	henrys57wagon	15	1441	Dec 19, 2013 by Rocketman
	MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of you from the boys at the ELTA. (Preview) Sorry I can't get it all in 1 image	Rochie	18	1101	Dec 18, 2013 by Babs57
	I'll Try This Again (Preview) A while ago , on another Forum , I asked this question and was pretty much ignored ....thought it was a reasonable question , myself . Here's the deal . Sometime in the New Year , I will hopefully buy a late 40's to 1956 F1/F100 . It will have to be pretty much turnkey since I'm an old fart and can't do project...	teejay99	24	1424	Dec 17, 2013 by rifraf
	Who says Ladas aren't safe cars ??? (Preview)	hemi43	11	1097	Dec 15, 2013 by Fred Winterburn
	Merry Christmas (Preview) To all of the great people on this site I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New year	Modfather	12	714	Dec 14, 2013 by In2Trux
	Just a couple pics to share.. (Preview) I don't know anything about the pics..A friend sent them a while ago so I know about what you see but maybe somebody else knows something about them.. Look at the price of fuel in the last picture..	fatchuk	11	1085	Dec 14, 2013 by Ragtop
	Trenton Area Rodders (Preview) Folks, wondering if someone out in the Trenton area is heading to the Toronto area or going to Glen's on the 27th? If you are can you PM, there is an ad on KIJIJI for some parts I'm interested in. Hoping someone out there can help me out?? ThanX Frank	58Chev	1	587	Dec 14, 2013 by shag766
	air compressor blows up in Chelsea (Preview) http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/quebec-man-dies-after-losing-leg-in-weekend-explosion-1.2457103	henrys57wagon	13	1737	Dec 13, 2013 by Canadian Poncho
	Gordie Bonin (Preview) For all you drag racing enthusiastsGordie Bonin passed away yesterday. Gordie was nicknamed '240 Gordie' because he consistantly ran 240 m.p.h. [or over] in his nito funny car before anyone else. He won many National events,drove in top Fuel and Nitro Funny car {The Bubble Up_Firebird] and was a tr...	Bob T	7	1182	Dec 13, 2013 by Bob T
	Painting in Niagara? (Preview) I'm not ready for paint quite yet, just looking at options. I'm looking to get my car into one colour fairly soon-ish. I can spray it, but I don't want to do it in my unheated, dirty garage. I've sprayed a couple coats of primer in there and there's just no way to get it even remotely dust-free. There used to...	Big A	4	1471	Dec 13, 2013 by Chris Stapley
	RIP Dale Boeru : (Preview) Well known drag racer Dale Boeru was killed yesterday while driving transport on the 401 in a snowstorm. From Kitchener Ont, Dale age 51, was a member of The NDRA, owned Drag Racer Magazine, and Fast Entertainment Inc. Reports state that he hit another transport that had jacknifed on the 401 east...	sasquatch	6	662	Dec 13, 2013 by Modfather
	A Christmas Card from me to you ! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ONTARIO RODDERSMay your holiday be safe and happy for you and your families( and a piece of chrome to all the good girls and boys)(and a piece of rust for you rat rodders)	Cat in the Hat	54	2044	Dec 12, 2013 by atomsplitter
	Vegas Baby! (Preview) Hey guys, I'm in Vegas for work and was wondering if any of you had any rod related to dos in the city of sin.	Grumper	16	1209	Dec 12, 2013 by v8deuce
	Water Transfer Printing...Hydrographics (Preview) Interesting process with pretty cool results. Enjoy	69SS454	13	3018	Dec 12, 2013 by Gazoo
	looking 4 someone (Preview) isn't there some one on here selling new parts from down around the london way? need a couple of micky mouse things that he could combine with an order.	shag766	1	589	Dec 12, 2013 by shag766
	The wrong way to fire up an engine for the first time. (Preview)	hemi43	7	900	Dec 11, 2013 by Schnitz
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	Badazz Pete (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4frzQdh6GE	MANCAVER	3	657	Dec 9, 2013 by MANCAVER
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	Hot rod and radial plane engine (Preview) Pretty neat video, the inginuity to couple this engine to a clutch and gear-box. Pretty neat.	Molten	5	978	Dec 9, 2013 by Chris Stapley
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	Merry Christmas to all my Rodder Friends! (Preview) All the Best to all my Gearhead Friends far and wide, CHEERS!	Slammed 35	14	737	Dec 8, 2013 by BAJ
	Need a ride to Maritimes ? (Preview) 396 Andy (Moncton) has a friend coming to Toronto and back EMPTY Open car trailer Watch\|Share \|Print \|Report Ad Date Listed03-Dec-13Last Edited04-Dec-13PricePlease contactAddressLutes Mountain, NB E1G 2M2, Canada View mapFor Sale ByOwnerMakeOtherModelOtherYear200...	427CARL	0	386	Dec 7, 2013 by 427CARL
	If We Only Knew - (Preview) If we only knew then what we know now	will	16	1480	Dec 7, 2013 by Keith
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	Why did they have to do this to a Dodge? (Preview) http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=97f_1385937422	hemi43	44	1474	Dec 6, 2013 by Gearhead
	New Hoist (Preview) Well....Bought a hoist last thusday from Direct lift in Toronto. They are located at Keele and #7 A 9000 lbs extra wide. Between colums is 109" Enough for me to sneek my car trailer through The cost was $2195.00 + HST Even though its made in China...It still apears to be well built. It has also been...	Cat in the Hat	37	1757	Dec 6, 2013 by hemi43
	1901 Ford (Preview) www.youtube.com/embed/Ru_hC9oGVbo?feature=player_detailpage -- Edited by Ziggy on Wednesday 4th of December 2013 02:53:04 AM	Ziggy	3	787	Dec 4, 2013 by Dave Scott
	How fast have you gone (on your private road) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) While watching the bonneville video posted on the other thread, I realised I had beaten a lot of the records already I'm not on to brag, as I nearly got caught, and decided to sell the car I had, plus the other two projects I was tuning before I ended up in Jail, or dead! My crime: 170mph in this: This is the...	Dave Scott	57	3631	Dec 3, 2013 by el toro
	Then and Now (Preview) Just thought I'd share this since you all like the story behind my 265 build. Here are some pictures of my parents. The first pic is around 1963-64 before my dad went into the Air Force. His 55 was running a dual quad, all hand ported, built 292 Chevy with a 4 speed and 4:10 gears, a low 14 second car in it's da...	bfalfa55	5	555	Dec 3, 2013 by janies dirty 37
	Gear ratio/tire size/tranny calculator (Preview) There are lots of these on the net, but I like this one the best... numerous other neat calculators here too! http://www.gtsparkplugs.com/GearCalc.html	truck4canuk	1	918	Dec 3, 2013 by sasquatch
	Kijiji Ontario > Toronto (GTA) > City of Toronto > cars & vehicles > classic cars > Ad ID 546086485 (Preview) Hey Guys, I was wondering if anyone knows of this car and can give me some insight as to the condition before I make the long trek to Windsor thanks	FALLSGUY1955	17	4597	Dec 2, 2013 by Rochie
	My kind of garage! (Preview) http://kithannecarclub.com/brown/brown2.html A nice place with nice things!!!	JPB	13	928	Nov 28, 2013 by Rochie
	Ride Tech Shockwave 9000 problem (Preview) FYI, for anyone running these shocks. I just disassembled mine to find out why I was getting zero dampening. I thought the shocks lost their oil, but it turns out that the internal valves had disintegrated. These were made by Chris Alston Chassisworks out of California, and when I contacted their tec...	hemi43	48	2547	Nov 28, 2013 by hemi43
	Razzle/Dazzle TV show Divco (Preview) Friend of mine found the Divco that was used in the Hudson Bros. TV show Razzle Dazzle filmed in Toronto. He ended up buying it & now sits in his driveway. Has lots of history, Goldie Hawn was married to one of the Hudson bros. back then & appeared on the show, daughter is Kate Hudson!!! Don't kno...	dualquadpete	12	3492	Nov 27, 2013 by Dave Scott
	Kitchener swap Meet! (Preview) Anyone going? Oddly enough it's the closest one for me, but I have yet to go. I don't know what it's like, but I'm planning to find out tomorrow morning (Nov.23).	Gazoo	3	647	Nov 27, 2013 by Gazoo
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