General Car Talk

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).

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

who has the best buy on a 2 post hoist 9000# or better baseplate style so there is nothing over head highest lift? I have 16' ceilings to accommodate just about anything things to watch for? thanks Ken

fatstax · fatstax

i visited the boneyard this saturday as i delivered a truck cab to joe who is the owner of the boneyard as he calls it. he has lots of neat stuff and plenty of old stuff, worth the drive for sure. im going back in two weeks so if anyone wants to tag along theres some room in my van. pm joe on the site fo rmore in...

will · will

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

Anyone else have trouble getting heat down to the floor in their Ram 1500 with the small V8? Mine is an 06. It always runs a bit cool too. The guage is always a little below 1/2 way. Is this normal? Thanks

58Chev · 58Chev

Anybody know any places in or around the Toronto/Etobicoke area to get some parts sandblasted? Looking to do my intake to get the rust off of it. ThanX

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

Hi all Is there anyone here in Ontario that sells or makes custom wheels/rims I am looking to buy either a pair of Chevelle SS rims widened to 10" or a set of corvette rally wheels widened to 10" Either needs a 5.5 or 5.7 back spacing In the alternative - I will be looking for a set of aftermarke...

Rochie · Rochie

here's something I found that should be required reading for all of us. [Editor's Note: After the conversation following our introduction of the Hemmings Motor News Motor Oil last month, we turned to our tech guru, Jim O'Clair, for an explanation of the problems classic car owners have when choos...

66-67-88Chevy · 66-67-88Chevy

Hello. My project is at a standstill- the 4.3's emmissions and e-testing are giving us a hassle right now as everything is all connected into one circuit.

So, before this Saturday, I was wondering whether or not someone from the Barrie vicinity could possibly go...

will · will

http://www.collectorcarproductions.com/lot-list-results.php?EventID=87&Category=Cars&Order=Year

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	too cool (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3MeWfYG-UI&apcid=53079145	Seeker1056	2	549	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	668	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	1277	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	1231	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	1430	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	1089	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	1412	Dec 17, 2013 by rifraf
	Who says Ladas aren't safe cars ??? (Preview)	hemi43	11	1083	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	697	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	1076	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	568	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	1723	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	1168	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	1427	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	650	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	1993	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	1199	Dec 12, 2013 by v8deuce
	Water Transfer Printing...Hydrographics (Preview) Interesting process with pretty cool results. Enjoy	69SS454	13	3006	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	577	Dec 12, 2013 by shag766
	The wrong way to fire up an engine for the first time. (Preview)	hemi43	7	888	Dec 11, 2013 by Schnitz
	George Herbert - Cdn. Motorsports Hall of Fame (Preview) 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...	will	8	355258	Dec 10, 2013 by will
	Badazz Pete (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4frzQdh6GE	MANCAVER	3	647	Dec 9, 2013 by MANCAVER
	Bored? Missing the past? Heres 635 photos (Preview) http://dragnut.smugmug.com/gallery/4257101_8N7LQ#!i=272378852&k=D7mPNxH&lb=1&s=L	427CARL	6	909	Dec 9, 2013 by 427CARL
	Any Gassers out there? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 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!	hotrod-steve	87	3979	Dec 9, 2013 by Seeker1056
	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	965	Dec 9, 2013 by Chris Stapley
	I was just cruisin'... (Preview) 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...*	Fordy Acres Car Farm	7	810	Dec 9, 2013 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	Merry Christmas to all my Rodder Friends! (Preview) All the Best to all my Gearhead Friends far and wide, CHEERS!	Slammed 35	14	701	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	369	Dec 7, 2013 by 427CARL
	If We Only Knew - (Preview) If we only knew then what we know now	will	16	1446	Dec 7, 2013 by Keith
	New here looking at a kit car - advice is needed (Preview) 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...	blue89turbo	16	1324	Dec 6, 2013 by slim
	Why did they have to do this to a Dodge? (Preview) http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=97f_1385937422	hemi43	44	1450	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	1743	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	768	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	3597	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	517	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	910	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	4580	Dec 2, 2013 by Rochie
	My kind of garage! (Preview) http://kithannecarclub.com/brown/brown2.html A nice place with nice things!!!	JPB	13	916	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	2507	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	3372	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	631	Nov 27, 2013 by Gazoo
	hoists (Preview) who has the best buy on a 2 post hoist 9000# or better baseplate style so there is nothing over head highest lift? I have 16' ceilings to accommodate just about anything things to watch for? thanks Ken	Seeker1056	28	1097	Nov 27, 2013 by Dubya31
	boneyard.ca (Preview) i visited the boneyard this saturday as i delivered a truck cab to joe who is the owner of the boneyard as he calls it. he has lots of neat stuff and plenty of old stuff, worth the drive for sure. im going back in two weeks so if anyone wants to tag along theres some room in my van. pm joe on the site fo rmore in...	fatstax	1	510	Nov 26, 2013 by poncho62
	One of the very best at double D (Preview)	will	1	413	Nov 26, 2013 by sasquatch
	Ram heat (Preview) Anyone else have trouble getting heat down to the floor in their Ram 1500 with the small V8? Mine is an 06. It always runs a bit cool too. The guage is always a little below 1/2 way. Is this normal? Thanks	MANCAVER	3	537	Nov 24, 2013 by Gazoo
	Getting parts sandblasted (Preview) Anybody know any places in or around the Toronto/Etobicoke area to get some parts sandblasted? Looking to do my intake to get the rust off of it. ThanX	58Chev	17	1062	Nov 22, 2013 by Chris Stapley
	custom wheels? (Preview) Hi all Is there anyone here in Ontario that sells or makes custom wheels/rims I am looking to buy either a pair of Chevelle SS rims widened to 10" or a set of corvette rally wheels widened to 10" Either needs a 5.5 or 5.7 back spacing In the alternative - I will be looking for a set of aftermarke...	Seeker1056	4	1134	Nov 22, 2013 by Ziggy
	Oil in our older engines (Preview) here's something I found that should be required reading for all of us. [Editor's Note: After the conversation following our introduction of the Hemmings Motor News Motor Oil last month, we turned to our tech guru, Jim O'Clair, for an explanation of the problems classic car owners have when choos...	Rochie	16	1449	Nov 21, 2013 by Gazoo
	Camaro In Barrie - Anyone Willing to Check it Out for Us BEFORE Saturday??? (Preview) Hello. My project is at a standstill- the 4.3's emmissions and e-testing are giving us a hassle right now as everything is all connected into one circuit. So, before this Saturday, I was wondering whether or not someone from the Barrie vicinity could possibly go...	66-67-88Chevy	2	664	Nov 19, 2013 by 66-67-88Chevy
	Toronto Auction Results (Preview) http://www.collectorcarproductions.com/lot-list-results.php?EventID=87&Category=Cars&Order=Year	will	1	563	Nov 19, 2013 by slab
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