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Possible car show in Toronto, would you go?
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Hey everyone, A friend text me yesterday saying that Sailor Jerry has contacted him to get a bunch of car guys together for a show in downtown Toronto (Possible Date) Sept. 27th. Its a day street party with cars, booze, music etc all put on by Sailer Jerry and maybe some other alcohol brands. It will carr...
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Devilish
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I don't need no stinking EFI
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http://www.rodauthority.com/news/video-big-muscle-concludes-with-dual-engine-powered-27-ford/
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oldkoot
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Power windows in a T?
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Anyone ever put power windows in a T? My '38 Ford dash looks cool but interferes with my window winder - I hate to put power windows in it but it may be my only solution. The " flat glass" kits say they won't clear in anything older than a deuce because the doors are so narrow.
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Ragtop
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toyota rear end for hot rod
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Started taking my Toyota 4 runner rear end apart to clean it up. these rear ends are only 55 inches wide hub to hub have an 8 inch ring gear ,posi, 4.30 gear The axles are pretty rugged as well 31 spline and a large bearing axle is way heavier than a 31 spline 9 inch axle 12 inch drum brakes to boot . 4 bar traili...
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Anyone know a good place to get some aluminum tig'd in the toronto area?
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Anyone know a good place to get some aluminum tig'd in the toronto area? My rad for my 67' showed up and they sent me a small block one by mistake. I have to move the inlet over. Its a Champion aluminum rad. I am trying to get the car together for Picton. -- Edited by RacerRick on Saturday 21st of September...
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RacerRick
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Drag Racing question ??????
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Years ago I dabbled in drag racing at the long gone Toronto International Dragway north of Georgetown Closed in 1974 - 75 it was a great 1/4 mile track that had many legends of the sport race there Wheel standers....funny cars....top fuel....gassers...jet cars.....amazing stuff from years gone b...
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Cat in the Hat
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what really happened?
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http://www.newson6.com/story/2345670...-custer-county
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fastchevy
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Need some help
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I need some help finding a set of rear femders ;steel; for my dodge also running boards if anyone has a set even from a chev or ford pls let me know its sa rat rod so hinze 57 is ok with me thanks
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STOLEN SOUL
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I'm Going to Windsor Sat, Sept 21 (Empty Trailer)
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I'm going to Windsor Saturday Sept 21 to pick up some parts for my 57 Chev truck. My truck and car hauler will be empty from North Bay to Windsor. If anybody needs something moved between these two points... Message me.
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Blackberry app?
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Does anyone know if there is an app for checking 60ft time, 0-60, 1/4mile, etc? i would like to do some testing on my nova, but need an sppropriate measurement tool to do the job cheers!
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dodgy canuck
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trailer hitch fines???
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Couldn't find the thread we were talking about his on?? Anyway, stopped in at the Port Perry Durham Regional Police station on Fri. & asked about leaving your hitch & ball in the receiver on vehicle?? Was told by desk Sarg. anything that 'protrudes past the rear bumper" is in violation...
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Burnout bang
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An oldie, but goodiehttp://bangshift.com/blog/Carnage-Video-Camaro-Ripped-Open-Like-a-Tin-Can-by-Tire-Explosion.html
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jarvis1
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calculating a 1/4 mile time?
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Hi All, In my introduction post I had mentioned that I had just recently bought a front engine dragster....less the engine. Going to recondition the chassis, etc. and get it on the track next season. I was looking a little closer at it last night and found that it has a 5.17 gear ratio in the rear end. I'm g...
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Cobble Beach - Car Show
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Big weekend in Owen Sound - Concours d'Elegance Car Show. The following link will show you some of the cars that will be on display. Going to be a different show. http://cobblebeachconcours.com/mix-it-up.html
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will
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metal flake supplier ?
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http://www.tcpglobal.com/kustomshop/ksflake.aspx?gclid=CKHJ16nk8bgCFYtDMgodFBMAYw
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hemikev
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DAMES & DICE CAR SHOW - Presented by Sailor Jerry Rum - Toronto
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Hey guys as I previously posted about the Toronto car show on Friday Sept 27th, below is the link to the event. Remember, you and your guests are free to the event if you show up in a rod or sled of some sort. Cars should be there for 9:00 PM. They will be supplying us with free Sailor Jerry Rum (all you can drin...
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Devilish
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Home Remedies
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We have all heard them and I'll bet at one time or another ,when in a fix ,probably tried them.I was reading the post on a coolant leak and got to wondering who was the first guy or gal to pour black pepper into there rad to stop a leak.I have also heard that eggwhites or powerded mustard does the same thing.B...
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crank cast or forged
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I picked up a 350 block 4 bolt mains and it id's as an 80 from larger than a 3/4 ton truck. ID # K03 12 TMZ supposedly a forged crank but how do you tell for sure? I'm sure someone on here knows how to tell the difference and will share the info with me. thanks Larry
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Grande Finale:
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Grande Finale comming up at the North Bay dragstrip, if anyone is passing this way, you'll be more than welcomed. Final weekend bash with a big bunch of great cars and drivers. Click here to see some of what's Shakin !! http://www.kingofthenorthdragway.com Interesting history here of a driver wit...
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sasquatch
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Warner speedo , tripometer
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Part says warner , was this a stewart warner , although doesnt say Stewart ( a little history ????????? )
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hemikev
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68 international harvester info
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have a line on a 68 ih pickup. it runs, drives but no brakes. body is a step side long box in good condition. will need a bit of work here and there but not to bad body wise how hard is it to come by parts for this rare beast? guy says v8 3 in the tree. any info on that end. thanks guys
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Why?
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This is what happens when someone has way too much money to waste. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=41a_1379257003
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hemi43
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1930 Model A Tudor Frame Help?
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Hey everyone: First of all let me prequel this by saying that I don't know much in regards to the frame of a hot rod, so bare with me if I come across as "ignorant". I have been told by a few people that I should do the following to my frame to prepare it for becoming a hot rod and I would like your as...
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Fishhooks
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Pollution equipment
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Need to know what pollution equipment came on my 1977 350. Motor came from a truck but I don't know if was original to the truck. Bought a offset mount for my egrto get around the carb and valve covers.. Was too low so I had a 1in spacer made too. Fits now. Think I will need a charcol canister. Going into a 52 bu...
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When you work there you have Acess:
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Visited a friend today who has a body shop, and he just bought an older Trans Am "T" roof in pretty nice shape. The previous owner had passed away 4 years ago and the car has been sitting in storage. The owner had worked at a Chroming shop, and EVERYTHING removable under the hood has been Chro...
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sasquatch
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guess i'm replacing the jimmy
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my wife, son and foreign exchange student are in ottawa for the week. this happened while they were on the way to the parliament buildings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9ncftabod0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDVXkK97L-s
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moe on the prowl today
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looks like TJ got stopped by the MOE in port hope just over a hour ago in his 72 chev pickup, since its original he didnt get pinched. im not sure what his truck would have had in 72 for emmisions, im thinking an egr valve and maybe a cannister
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Anyone have a "Toy Hauler"?
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I'm trying to find out if the ministry sees these as RVs or trailers. On the trailer's ownership, there's a 2 letter code that's used to identify what type of trailer it is. I have a utility box trailer, and the code is "TY", and my pop up tent trailer has a code "TT". I'm also trying t...
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hemi43
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Barrie auto market
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Went up Friday to the market.Didn't buy a lot ,but spent the whole day chatting with old friends .new friends and people in general about my favourate topic ,old cars. Thought it funny though ran into pugsly , Dave m, and hemi 43 all complaining there was nothing there Pugs bought a new wallet ,Dave m b...
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What Auto magazines do you read/ buy/ subscribe?
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The magazine industry is not as strong as it used to be. I used to subscribe to Street Rodder, Hot Rod, Classic Trucks, Streettrucks and Custom and Classic trucks . Also often picked up Rod and Custom, and Custom Rodder. Now I get Canadian Hot Rods, and occasionally Old School Rods. What magazines ar...
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emissions requirements for a 78 jeep.
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I have a 78 cj7 that i'm installing a 68 327 and i don't have a clue what i need for emissions. i've had the truck archived for years and just recently thinking of putting it back on the road, the last engine in it was a 350 and all the emission stuff was tossed. so far i'm thinkin catalytic converters.
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Sacotu
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31 buick
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this is at my buddies shop..its a mess...checkin out the rad i notice louvers on rad open and closed by temp like sensor...high tech for 1931
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hemikev
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Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance Car Show
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I know this is not the average car show we are used to seeing here on Ontario Rodders. That being said, it sure is appealing to a lot of people as both the VIP Admission Package and the Gala Dinner and Concert tickets are now SOLD OUT. The general admission tickets certainly are more expensive than any...
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Interesting article
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http://www.canadianrodder.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17253
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jarvis1
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This is How We Really Roll In Cobourg
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Ratlers Out to play in the urban decay. Ed
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flatblack55delivery
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This is how we roll in Detroit !!
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hemi43
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Wife broke the Buick today.....
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She came back from shopping billowing white smoke, exhaust broken and oil leaking on the driveway. I asked he if she went offroading with it but I got the death-stare as a reply. Apparently there may actually be a hole in my forehead as I type this! Oh, I found out the same night that when my daughter had...
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atomsplitter
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Check this Pro Mod Crash out.........
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WILD !!!! http://markjrebilas.com/blog/?p=18884
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Bradshaw
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An honest question
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I am curious and frustrated about some misleading ads on kijiji and hoping some of you guys can fill me in or feel the same way I do...the guy may be a member on here or maybe one of you know him....Here is the scenario..there is a 57 chevy listed as an old drag car from North bay,that has been recently put b...
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fastchevy
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Online car mag , hotrods , bikes good reading here
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http://www.blacktopmagazine.com/
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hemikev
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what do you think of this
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http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1927-Essex-Coup-body-W0QQAdIdZ516963603
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Old car guys like other old things:
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Posting this site here for those who also like/collect/appreciate other old engines . This guy has an incredible collection of old antique outboards, and a huge amount of info for collectors. http://www.penn.itgo.com/
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sasquatch
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interesting restoration of the Futureliner # 3
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http://www.blacktopmagazine.com/1557/kindig-it-design-hi-tech-futurliner-restoration/
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hemikev
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Pure Sex
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http://youtu.be/ga7Q8F3l5y0
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Who's going to the Oshawa Autofest??
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Since the planned meeting for the Ontario rodders meeting at Syracuse was a washout (literally), how about we plan something for the Oshawa show? I know a few members are not going because they find the admission expensive, but i'm sure there will be a good turn out if the weather co-operates. The dat...
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hemi43
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Dis how we roll in Cobourg,Yo!!!
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hemi43
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Soda Blasting and Powder Coating??
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I am starting the process to move forward on prepping the frame of my 1930 Ford Model A Tudor for powder coating and was told that the best choice is NOT soda blasting as it may have an adverse reaction to the powder coating process. Now this information came from the powder coating shop that does not off...
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Fishhooks
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pictures from autofest
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Here's a few pics I took saturday at the lake [IMG]https://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n93/...
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Customized Prowler trailer
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MANCAVER
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Hot Rod Magazine Reunion
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http://www.youtube.com/embed/AFKtlu-zL-w
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jarvis1
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