General Car Talk

Cuddles · Cuddles

Is anyone familiar with the AGM batteries ? I see Costco is promoting them and they are really expensive but are they worth it ? I am thinking about a 6 volt. Fiberglass and lead plate technology, is it rerally any better ?

Smokin Joe · Smokin Joe

Anyone going to Lindsay this weekend??? I am almost loaded and this is the last time for vending I think. Heading up Thur. morning to get the hydro plug in before they are all taken.

Cuddles · Cuddles

Well it's swap meet season and time for gatherings but be careful out there. I got kind of careless and wear my mask in side sometimes and maybe forget to wash my hands sometimes when getting back in the car to go home. Well, I got sick. I don't think it was covid. Just a flue but it had me horizontal for 5 d...

flatblack55delivery · flatblack55delivery

Went to Stirling today and really enjoyed the day. The weather was great and I got to spend the day with my friends. The isles were packed with car stuff and it looked like people were actually buying. Ran into a bunch of people I had not seen in a long time so that was a bonus as well. Personally I spent more...

Iwannagofast · Iwannagofast

Good Manners Ice Cream opens tonight, 4022 Victoria Vineland. -- Edited by Iwannagofast on Friday 19th of May 2023 11:31:09 AM

shag766 · shag766

A good friend is resurrecting an old Nash project that has been on hold for quite awhile and asked about where to find some reliable info on hopping up a ford 300 6 banger for it. any leads would be greatly appreciated. thanks, rick

Redneck Rydes · Redneck Rydes

Anyone have a Rockauto discount code,I need to order some parts and haven't gotten a code in a while

Cuddles · Cuddles

It's like Christmas when another part arrives. At least for me iot is. It's too exciting to open it. Stepped outside to fill the bird feeder and this was sitting on the deck. Glad there are no porch pirates here.

tc · tc

Check this out on you tube. "Fort Collins Colorado Auction 1958 1959 1960 Chevrolets." Entertaining or crazy or somebody put something in the water.

Smokin Joe · Smokin Joe

I just came across this. Is there any reserves in Canada with a speed shop. https://www.mohawkracingparts.com/ Next month I am planning to buy windows on a reserve and no tax seeing they built a lumber yard on a reserve now. -- Edited by poncho62 on Wednesday 5th of April 2023 06:...

Cuddles · Cuddles

Thought some might like this site:

Cuddles · Cuddles

I have a friend in Peterborough who crosses the border at Niagara about every month or so. Is there a shipping address that can be used there to pick up parcels (car parts) ? What kind of costs are involved to have an address to ship to if there is one there ? Thank you.

gkent · gkent

Anyone interested in going or have an open spot for me?

Iwannagofast · Iwannagofast

.......friggin' snow/rain/freezing rain/slush/schmoo........etc.

murman · murman

I have not brought a vehicle back from the USA for 15 years.what can l exspect at Buffalo /Fort Erie ? Do l need a broker ? It is a 1982 pick up ? 3 days notice..Thanks

TIME TRAVELLER · TIME TRAVELLER

Just a heads up. Princess Auto has a small kit of round 18ga plugs for welding into holes in bodywork, handy for firewall holes. I'm not sure if this an old product but our local store showed them as a "special deal" or something like that. The kit has a step drill and 10 each of 3/4", 1" and 1 3/8" plugs an...

Cuddles · Cuddles

I saw your icon and thought you might enjoy this recent build of mine to pass the winter. I always thought the Munster koach was too long so I did a major conversion and built a shortened version. I just thought you might find it amusing, given your icon with Dragula and Herman.

Lightspeed Mike · Lightspeed Mike

I wanted a tube notcher for a while. Cheap ones aren't good, good ones aren't cheap. Went through my odds and ends pile and found a pieces of 1.375" shaft and 3" X .250" wall tube. $10 for bearing that would make the 2 work together. A "V" block from a machine shop exercise and some other scraps. A little lat...

Cuddles · Cuddles

I surprised myself with this one. I wasn’t sure I could make it since it is so small a part but I think it turned out ok. I’ll round out the corners if we get another warm (ish) day. I wanted to buy a door catch (or whatever this is called) for my model A and it only costs about a buck and a half to buy but they wan...

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

Happy New Year to you and yours - may you have many blessings and good health for 2023!!!

Rochie · Rochie

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

I know we have had some hard times during Covid, and things were slow - But - this place of late, seems to be terribly dead for posts? Have we all got busy, or complacent? So - I'll start - Is everyone ready and excited for Christmas? Anyone got new projects, or revisions/upgrades planned to do to existing...

Cuddles · Cuddles

Made from scraps of stuff kicking around the garage, I put this tool together for my aging in-law. I was told he had someone change his winter tires last spring because he was having back trouble but after he got the bill, he decided to change his tires himself this past autumn. He clearly has the need f...

Cuddles · Cuddles

In case there is anyone who doesn't know, starting on the 1st of December every year, Princess Auto has a giveaway of prizes. The prizes are posted on their site every day. Good luck to all !

40Rat · 40Rat

Have been messin w/ mechanical things since knee high . . . . . . to you know what. As a teenager always had a motorcycle (mostly Norton's) and some form of rusty ole rod. As time went on learning from my mistakes & buddies helping out I got to fixing most breakdowns. In my neighbourhood I was the guy t...

Cuddles · Cuddles

I think a photo is attached ? Nope - I guess not. Sorry. My wife was throwing out an indoor clothes hanger for laundry to dry on so I tore most of it apart and kept the main upright support portion. It turns out that the upside down 'V' design works well in the back of a pickup truck to support a tarp. With the 4...

Iwannagofast · Iwannagofast

Has anyone heard from or seen Cuddles lately?

Sniper · Sniper

A few years back I had a 1 ton truck show up that looked just like this.

30-S6 · 30-S6

The folks that run the Barrie flea market had their second flea market over the weekend at the Bonfield event park they own. I live in North bay so I set up my sites and hung out from Wed - Sun..... The small amount of vendors that came out were great , the staff were friendly and took the time to personally t...

Sniper · Sniper

Yeah, that should work.

77

while you can . snows gonna be here soon enuff Get out there an drive an ride . I,d be rolling around in the fifty but unfortunately its land locked in the garage with 60 feet of 2-day old new to me asphalt behind it lol

Sniper · Sniper

Yeah....that should work.

jarvis1 · jarvis1

A lot of repeat pictures but some good stuff toohttps://www.flickr.com/photos/vihr/albums/72177720302189342/page3

TIME TRAVELLER · TIME TRAVELLER

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS SPEED SHOPS OWNERS ANNOUNCE CLOSURETORONTO, September 4, 2022—Performance Improvements Speed Shops, retail stores specializing in performance auto parts, announced today that the family business will close on September 30, 2022.When Performance Improvements...

77

So we,re all getting older . And as people around you move on , pass away etc you get left wondering ..WTH do I do now ?? So my painter died . I,m gonna be 60 so he musta been like 85 ish . He painted every car I had painted . since maybe 1977 . he was a master at making a car look straight and shiny . I always got the " c...

77

Hey All , been trying to look up what I think was called paradise alley motors , from toronto but I think they moved beeton area ??. They sell trans am / camaro parts , cars etc . I tried looking them up on internet but man I cant find them The freakin headlight doors stuck again on the nastygirl . old ladys 87...

shag766 · 77

Hey all By now we probably all seen those tow trucks using four straps put thru the rims of a vehicle to strap it down to the deck at all 4 corners . I dont neccessarily like owning or dealing with lowered vehicles but unfortunately out of my four hot rods . I,m selling off the two high riding ones and keeping...

40Rat · 40Rat

Had a reputable tranny shop rebuild & install an overdrive tranny this past spring. Went to grease the new 'U' joints they installed & both grease nipples wouldn't accept any grease. Upon installing 2 of my fittings problem averted. Offshore junk? Gotta double check every thing !!!!

wuga · wuga

Does anyone have a phone number or email for Shawn63? We want to order a controller and lost his contact info.ThanksWarren

shag766 · shag766

A friend asked me the other day where he could get a good quality cover for a truck he just bought. I said there are lots of sites but he is looking for something in Canada and i didn't know, it's been awhile since i have bought one. The truck is a full size 70 chev long box and any pointers in the right direct...

toomuchjunk · toomuchjunk

https://patganahl.com/2022/07/25/its-back-for-real/-- Edited by poncho62 on Monday 25th of July 2022 05:39:45 PM

fleet 51 · fleet 51

Does anyone know of an AM/FM/Cassette radio that will fit my truck dash , ( without cutting the dash ) -- Thanks in advance -- Fleet 51 / DON

shag766 · shag766

-https://sullivanauctions.com/event/auction-tin-toys-signage-and-vehicle-auction-monday-june-27th-at-1030-am/

TIME TRAVELLER · TIME TRAVELLER

Canadians have lost another iconic hot rodder. Bob McJannett, owner of the Performance Improvements Speed Shops, passed away on June 20th. From building his first hot rod in his parents’ driveway to building a multi-location speed shop business, Bob was always willing to share his knowledge w...

jarvis1 · jarvis1

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there.

Smokin Joe · Smokin Joe

Anyone going to the Lindsay swap meet? They went to a new date seeing it was cold and rain the last two years they hosted it. Should be better weather being a month later the end of May now. ...

jarvis1 · jarvis1

RETIREMENT SALE -George Moir Antique Auto Parts 1971 LTD | Rainbow Liquidators & Auctions (hibid.com)

Cuddles · Cuddles

For those of you who didn't know, Jack Langen passed away. I have no idea when but when I tried to contact him for model A parts, his wife just said he passed away. I thought people might like to know if they didn't already.

jarvis1 · jarvis1

and more ... https://youtu.be/a0gtj8dTkBY

jarvis1 · jarvis1

https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/secrets-of-the-buick-nailhead-v8/

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	AGM batteries (Preview) Is anyone familiar with the AGM batteries ? I see Costco is promoting them and they are really expensive but are they worth it ? I am thinking about a 6 volt. Fiberglass and lead plate technology, is it rerally any better ?	Cuddles	10	1089	Jun 18, 2023 by shag766
	Lindsay Swap Meet!!! (Preview) Anyone going to Lindsay this weekend??? I am almost loaded and this is the last time for vending I think. Heading up Thur. morning to get the hydro plug in before they are all taken.	Smokin Joe	8	1125	May 30, 2023 by flatblack55delivery
	just sayin (Preview) Well it's swap meet season and time for gatherings but be careful out there. I got kind of careless and wear my mask in side sometimes and maybe forget to wash my hands sometimes when getting back in the car to go home. Well, I got sick. I don't think it was covid. Just a flue but it had me horizontal for 5 d...	Cuddles	9	1093	May 27, 2023 by Iwannagofast
	Stirling (Preview) Went to Stirling today and really enjoyed the day. The weather was great and I got to spend the day with my friends. The isles were packed with car stuff and it looked like people were actually buying. Ran into a bunch of people I had not seen in a long time so that was a bonus as well. Personally I spent more...	flatblack55delivery	1	899	May 21, 2023 by RWW
	Re-opening tonight..... (Preview) Good Manners Ice Cream opens tonight, 4022 Victoria Vineland. -- Edited by Iwannagofast on Friday 19th of May 2023 11:31:09 AM	Iwannagofast	2	905	May 20, 2023 by Iwannagofast
	300 6cyl info (Preview) A good friend is resurrecting an old Nash project that has been on hold for quite awhile and asked about where to find some reliable info on hopping up a ford 300 6 banger for it. any leads would be greatly appreciated. thanks, rick	shag766	6	1191	May 12, 2023 by shag766
	Rockauto (Preview) Anyone have a Rockauto discount code,I need to order some parts and haven't gotten a code in a while	Redneck Rydes	2	902	Apr 22, 2023 by Redneck Rydes
	Another fun part of this pastime (Preview) It's like Christmas when another part arrives. At least for me iot is. It's too exciting to open it. Stepped outside to fill the bird feeder and this was sitting on the deck. Glad there are no porch pirates here.	Cuddles	4	1004	Apr 9, 2023 by Chris Stapley
	Bone Yard/ Car Collection (Preview) Check this out on you tube. "Fort Collins Colorado Auction 1958 1959 1960 Chevrolets." Entertaining or crazy or somebody put something in the water.	tc	1	948	Apr 6, 2023 by poncho62
	No Tax (Preview) I just came across this. Is there any reserves in Canada with a speed shop. https://www.mohawkracingparts.com/ Next month I am planning to buy windows on a reserve and no tax seeing they built a lumber yard on a reserve now. -- Edited by poncho62 on Wednesday 5th of April 2023 06:...	Smokin Joe	4	977	Apr 5, 2023 by shag766
	British vintage tin (Preview) Thought some might like this site:	Cuddles	4	923	Mar 30, 2023 by flatblack55delivery
	US shipping to Niagara (Preview) I have a friend in Peterborough who crosses the border at Niagara about every month or so. Is there a shipping address that can be used there to pick up parcels (car parts) ? What kind of costs are involved to have an address to ship to if there is one there ? Thank you.	Cuddles	7	1025	Mar 16, 2023 by Cuddles
	Charlotte swap meet in April (Preview) Anyone interested in going or have an open spot for me?	gkent	4	971	Mar 16, 2023 by Redneck Rydes
	again........ (Preview) .......friggin' snow/rain/freezing rain/slush/schmoo........etc.	Iwannagofast	11	1181	Mar 10, 2023 by 77
	Bringing a truck home at Buffalo /Fort Erie (Preview) I have not brought a vehicle back from the USA for 15 years.what can l exspect at Buffalo /Fort Erie ? Do l need a broker ? It is a 1982 pick up ? 3 days notice..Thanks	murman	5	937	Mar 1, 2023 by Redneck Rydes
	SHEET METAL PLUG HOLE KIT (Preview) Just a heads up. Princess Auto has a small kit of round 18ga plugs for welding into holes in bodywork, handy for firewall holes. I'm not sure if this an old product but our local store showed them as a "special deal" or something like that. The kit has a step drill and 10 each of 3/4", 1" and 1 3/8" plugs an...	TIME TRAVELLER	1	890	Feb 27, 2023 by TIME TRAVELLER
	For Iron horse (Preview) I saw your icon and thought you might enjoy this recent build of mine to pass the winter. I always thought the Munster koach was too long so I did a major conversion and built a shortened version. I just thought you might find it amusing, given your icon with Dragula and Herman.	Cuddles	2	934	Feb 25, 2023 by Cuddles
	Tube notcher (Preview) I wanted a tube notcher for a while. Cheap ones aren't good, good ones aren't cheap. Went through my odds and ends pile and found a pieces of 1.375" shaft and 3" X .250" wall tube. $10 for bearing that would make the 2 work together. A "V" block from a machine shop exercise and some other scraps. A little lat...	Lightspeed Mike	9	1102	Feb 16, 2023 by Cuddles
	model A door catch & Hardy hole tool (Preview) I surprised myself with this one. I wasn’t sure I could make it since it is so small a part but I think it turned out ok. I’ll round out the corners if we get another warm (ish) day. I wanted to buy a door catch (or whatever this is called) for my model A and it only costs about a buck and a half to buy but they wan...	Cuddles	2	985	Jan 24, 2023 by Cuddles
	Happy New Year (Preview) Happy New Year to you and yours - may you have many blessings and good health for 2023!!!	Seeker1056	5	843	Jan 1, 2023 by shag766
	Merry Christmas (Preview)	Rochie	11	1199	Dec 26, 2022 by Seeker1056
	Is it just me? (Preview) I know we have had some hard times during Covid, and things were slow - But - this place of late, seems to be terribly dead for posts? Have we all got busy, or complacent? So - I'll start - Is everyone ready and excited for Christmas? Anyone got new projects, or revisions/upgrades planned to do to existing...	Seeker1056	22	1303	Dec 22, 2022 by flatblack55delivery
	A simple Christmas gift (Preview) Made from scraps of stuff kicking around the garage, I put this tool together for my aging in-law. I was told he had someone change his winter tires last spring because he was having back trouble but after he got the bill, he decided to change his tires himself this past autumn. He clearly has the need f...	Cuddles	7	1086	Dec 22, 2022 by 123pugsy
	12 days of Christmas giveaway (Preview) In case there is anyone who doesn't know, starting on the 1st of December every year, Princess Auto has a giveaway of prizes. The prizes are posted on their site every day. Good luck to all !	Cuddles	2	956	Dec 20, 2022 by Cuddles
	Here's why I don't work on other owners vehicles - anymore! (Preview) Have been messin w/ mechanical things since knee high . . . . . . to you know what. As a teenager always had a motorcycle (mostly Norton's) and some form of rusty ole rod. As time went on learning from my mistakes & buddies helping out I got to fixing most breakdowns. In my neighbourhood I was the guy t...	40Rat	5	1038	Dec 4, 2022 by 30-S6
	outdoor winter storage (Preview) I think a photo is attached ? Nope - I guess not. Sorry. My wife was throwing out an indoor clothes hanger for laundry to dry on so I tore most of it apart and kept the main upright support portion. It turns out that the upside down 'V' design works well in the back of a pickup truck to support a tarp. With the 4...	Cuddles	0	804	Nov 23, 2022 by Cuddles
	Just wondering (Preview) Has anyone heard from or seen Cuddles lately?	Iwannagofast	3	1023	Nov 22, 2022 by 51 Styline
	Mechanics Life (Preview) A few years back I had a 1 ton truck show up that looked just like this.	Sniper	5	1055	Nov 12, 2022 by Lightspeed Mike
	Bonfield swap meet/ fleamarket (Preview) The folks that run the Barrie flea market had their second flea market over the weekend at the Bonfield event park they own. I live in North bay so I set up my sites and hung out from Wed - Sun..... The small amount of vendors that came out were great , the staff were friendly and took the time to personally t...	30-S6	9	1562	Nov 7, 2022 by gkent
	Told the lady she needed a new balljoint...said her husband fixed it already!! (Preview) Yeah, that should work.	Sniper	2	1052	Nov 4, 2022 by Marten
	take advantage of it (Preview) while you can . snows gonna be here soon enuff Get out there an drive an ride . I,d be rolling around in the fifty but unfortunately its land locked in the garage with 60 feet of 2-day old new to me asphalt behind it lol	77	4	984	Oct 30, 2022 by 77
	Hey!....can I borrow your trailer? (Preview) Yeah....that should work.	Sniper	1	924	Oct 30, 2022 by 123pugsy
	Saturday in Victoria, BC (Preview) A lot of repeat pictures but some good stuff toohttps://www.flickr.com/photos/vihr/albums/72177720302189342/page3	jarvis1	6	987	Sep 20, 2022 by 77
	AN ICONIC CANADIAN SPEED SHOP GONE (Preview) PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS SPEED SHOPS OWNERS ANNOUNCE CLOSURETORONTO, September 4, 2022—Performance Improvements Speed Shops, retail stores specializing in performance auto parts, announced today that the family business will close on September 30, 2022.When Performance Improvements...	TIME TRAVELLER	8	2029	Sep 18, 2022 by Smokin Joe
	We,re all getting OLDER (Preview) So we,re all getting older . And as people around you move on , pass away etc you get left wondering ..WTH do I do now ?? So my painter died . I,m gonna be 60 so he musta been like 85 ish . He painted every car I had painted . since maybe 1977 . he was a master at making a car look straight and shiny . I always got the " c...	77	7	1178	Sep 17, 2022 by 77
	Paradise alley motors (Preview) Hey All , been trying to look up what I think was called paradise alley motors , from toronto but I think they moved beeton area ??. They sell trans am / camaro parts , cars etc . I tried looking them up on internet but man I cant find them The freakin headlight doors stuck again on the nastygirl . old ladys 87...	77	3	1592	Sep 17, 2022 by 77
	Tow straps thru the rim (Preview) Hey all By now we probably all seen those tow trucks using four straps put thru the rims of a vehicle to strap it down to the deck at all 4 corners . I dont neccessarily like owning or dealing with lowered vehicles but unfortunately out of my four hot rods . I,m selling off the two high riding ones and keeping...	77	8	1412	Sep 16, 2022 by shag766
	Knockoffs? (Preview) Had a reputable tranny shop rebuild & install an overdrive tranny this past spring. Went to grease the new 'U' joints they installed & both grease nipples wouldn't accept any grease. Upon installing 2 of my fittings problem averted. Offshore junk? Gotta double check every thing !!!!	40Rat	1	923	Sep 9, 2022 by 77
	4l60 controller (Preview) Does anyone have a phone number or email for Shawn63? We want to order a controller and lost his contact info.ThanksWarren	wuga	3	937	Aug 20, 2022 by wuga
	truck cover (Preview) A friend asked me the other day where he could get a good quality cover for a truck he just bought. I said there are lots of sites but he is looking for something in Canada and i didn't know, it's been awhile since i have bought one. The truck is a full size 70 chev long box and any pointers in the right direct...	shag766	13	1275	Jul 28, 2022 by 40Rat
	It's Back (Preview) https://patganahl.com/2022/07/25/its-back-for-real/-- Edited by poncho62 on Monday 25th of July 2022 05:39:45 PM	toomuchjunk	1	977	Jul 26, 2022 by Iwannagofast
	1970 G M C Pick-up (Preview) Does anyone know of an AM/FM/Cassette radio that will fit my truck dash , ( without cutting the dash ) -- Thanks in advance -- Fleet 51 / DON	fleet 51	3	1252	Jul 7, 2022 by fleet 51
	some car's being sold (Preview) -https://sullivanauctions.com/event/auction-tin-toys-signage-and-vehicle-auction-monday-june-27th-at-1030-am/	shag766	0	974	Jun 26, 2022 by shag766
	BOB McJANNETT (Preview) Canadians have lost another iconic hot rodder. Bob McJannett, owner of the Performance Improvements Speed Shops, passed away on June 20th. From building his first hot rod in his parents’ driveway to building a multi-location speed shop business, Bob was always willing to share his knowledge w...	TIME TRAVELLER	4	1144	Jun 24, 2022 by 58Chev
	Today ... (Preview) Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there.	jarvis1	1	966	Jun 19, 2022 by shag766
	AACA Lindsay Swap meet is coming up soon (Preview) Anyone going to the Lindsay swap meet? They went to a new date seeing it was cold and rain the last two years they hosted it. Should be better weather being a month later the end of May now. ...	Smokin Joe	14	1242	Jun 3, 2022 by Smokin Joe
	Old parts auction (Preview) RETIREMENT SALE -George Moir Antique Auto Parts 1971 LTD \| Rainbow Liquidators & Auctions (hibid.com)	jarvis1	0	952	May 31, 2022 by jarvis1
	Jack Langen passed away (Preview) For those of you who didn't know, Jack Langen passed away. I have no idea when but when I tried to contact him for model A parts, his wife just said he passed away. I thought people might like to know if they didn't already.	Cuddles	3	1102	May 29, 2022 by Larry
	Old car drag racing (Preview) and more ... https://youtu.be/a0gtj8dTkBY	jarvis1	1	886	May 29, 2022 by shag766
	Buick Nailhead story (Preview) https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/secrets-of-the-buick-nailhead-v8/	jarvis1	1	897	May 13, 2022 by wuga
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