General Car Talk

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

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...

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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	803	Jan 3, 2014 by atomsplitter
	I actually shed a tear when I saw this !! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Why why why do this to an E-Body ?? A rag top even !!	hemi43	51	3084	Jan 3, 2014 by workin class
	Young Hot Rodders (Preview) 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.	Dubya31	2	554	Jan 3, 2014 by not as drunk as you thinkle peep I am
	Everything's better on a stick (Preview) 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.	JohnnyBgood	4	638	Jan 3, 2014 by fatstax
	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	772	Jan 2, 2014 by 33 fuel
	Can anyone Identify this motor? (Preview) Cubic inch ? HP ? Approx year ?	Cat in the Hat	9	865	Jan 2, 2014 by Ragtop
	The Big Two (Preview) http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/fiat-pays-3-65b-to-get-full-control-of-chrysler-1.2481487	slim	5	726	Jan 2, 2014 by jarvis1
	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	1298	Jan 2, 2014 by shag766
	winter rods. (Preview) 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	fatchuk	4	707	Jan 1, 2014 by sasquatch
	wreckin yard in B/C (Preview) http://www2.mikesrestos.com/	hemikev	4	1141	Jan 1, 2014 by 57150
	Sharing your love of vehicles with kids (Preview) 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...	canucktruck	15	3506	Dec 29, 2013 by Keeper
	Grumps excellent adventure ! (Preview) 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.....	Cat in the Hat	26	1863	Dec 28, 2013 by Slammed 35
	need car transport (Preview) Would like to move a car from Wasaga Beach to Schomberg. Any enclosed trailers out there who could do it?	MANCAVER	1	630	Dec 27, 2013 by 427CARL
	Merry Christmas from the River. (Preview) 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...	janies dirty 37	12	975	Dec 26, 2013 by Bradshaw
	Canadian Hot Rods -- "Nostalgia Collector Issue" (Preview) 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...	will	18	3223	Dec 25, 2013 by BORDERBANDIT
	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	2415	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	3662	Dec 23, 2013 by sasquatch
	Tow trucks (Preview) -- Edited by fatchuk on Sunday 22nd of December 2013 11:14:44 AM	fatchuk	3	780	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	1890	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	717	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	741	Dec 22, 2013 by Gearhead
	Out doing a bit of snow plowing (Preview)	entourageguy	12	1078	Dec 21, 2013 by slim
	Turbinique rocket axle . (Preview) http://sbctango.activeboard.com/t34318131/turbonique/	hemikev	12	2757	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	769	Dec 20, 2013 by oldkoot
	too cool (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3MeWfYG-UI&apcid=53079145	Seeker1056	2	679	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	809	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	1475	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	1391	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	1566	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	1237	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	1560	Dec 17, 2013 by rifraf
	Who says Ladas aren't safe cars ??? (Preview)	hemi43	11	1240	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	840	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	1221	Dec 14, 2013 by Ragtop
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	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	1904	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	1322	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	1633	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	794	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	2330	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	1341	Dec 12, 2013 by v8deuce
	Water Transfer Printing...Hydrographics (Preview) Interesting process with pretty cool results. Enjoy	69SS454	13	3156	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	712	Dec 12, 2013 by shag766
	The wrong way to fire up an engine for the first time. (Preview)	hemi43	7	1039	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	355465	Dec 10, 2013 by will
	Badazz Pete (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4frzQdh6GE	MANCAVER	3	785	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	1048	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	4406	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	1115	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	948	Dec 9, 2013 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
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