General Car Talk

oldkoot · oldkoot

Let others see how you're mounting the Ontario Rodders Plaque. Picked one up from Swag at the Ottawa show this past weekend, old Pontiac has a bumper bolt hole in the center so bent up a mounting bracket for the plaque out of 1.5" aluminum, wherever it touched the chrome bumper simply insulat...

Chevypkup66 · Chevypkup66

Went to Ancaster swap meet. Lots of vendors and stuff.I didn't buy much but was good time. Was great meeting Glen, Kevin and others. Thanks guys. If you are ever close to Niagara on the Lake let me know and coffe is on me. Really slick ride Glen...very cool.

scott420p · scott420p

This sled came into my work a few days ago for an exhibit. Just thought it's cool to see and figured some would enjoy. I don't know the year exactly but the auction tag on it says 61-64 ski doo.

DaveM · DaveM

Looking for local ACC carpet dealers. Post 'em up.

hemikev · hemikev

I bought that Rossetta Stone langage program ,, also got my scottage slang dictionary ,,..any thing else i need ....

Lightspeed Mike · Lightspeed Mike

The new drive clean system is up and running all over Ontario. I know everyone hates it. I do inspect and repair for it. Just part of my job, can't say I really believe in it, but I gotta eat. The inspections that are done include taking pictures of the back of the car as well as the VIN tag and dash. What if you...

hemi43 · hemi43

This year's T-shirt logo will be dispaying a picture of a Dodge with shinny paint, so some of you may be offended !!

Lthlwpn · Lthlwpn

I have my 05 jeep up for sale/trade, and have received a ton of great trade offers. More than a few that have had me drooling on my keyboard. I always call my insurance company to get a quote on what my rates would be. I called them about a month ago while I was working on a deal for a dually pickup, and the guy to...

v8deuce · v8deuce

I have seen this before but it still gets my blood boiling. Randy http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=Lvl5Gan69Wo

77

any one now a exhaust shop up around barrie or north of torunna that can do some custom bending an NOT PHUC it up . Just need to fix exhaust on the woman,s 87 trans am . . Thanks ..77.

Ratmotor · Ratmotor

Found this pic of your car back in the day.

poncho62 · poncho62

http://www.youtube.com/embed/IL6AiMdX36I?feature=player_embedded

Dave Scott · Dave Scott

Big thanks to Glen for bringing his rod all the way down to Ancaster to let us see it. As you will see in the photos, it was a big hit with my youngest, lol. Looks and sounds amazing on the move. I'm sure the neighbours will now be "concerned", lol.

sasquatch · sasquatch

Few short videos here you may find interesting. http://www.channellock.com/experience.aspx (I was surprised that the wire cutters were still filed by hand.)

hemikev · hemikev

Today at the show i was told to look for 1 don cloake , he was a hemi guy back in the day maybe still is , heard lived on hamilton mountain , any 1 have any contact info thanx in advance ... -- Edited by hemikev on Sunday 15th of April 2012 11:02:19 PM

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

So I had the newly aquired '90 chevy ck 1500 4x4 on the hoist changing over the 4x4 actuator when I noticed a flash. Here there was a large wire from the battery sparking on an exhaust shield. It was burnt almost all the way through and with no fuse blown. Luckily I caught it before I was stranded somewhere...

69SS454 · 69SS454

Pic #1 is not bad but you have got to check out pic #2…WOOhoo!!! http://thethrottle.thechive.com/2013/04/18/its-friday-time-for-a-dirty-dar-75-photos/ Cool site with lots of good car related stuff. Enjoy

Someone · Someone

I was out walking the dog at 7pm tonight and saw the MOE out cruising Liberty Street in Bowmanville in a white Impala. Just has Ontario on the doors, but driver window was all the way down and saw the uniform.

will · will

Check out this very well done video on this years Riddler Award. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQccO0oygFU

Candy-Man · Candy-Man

I have been after this picture for some time, as this may be one of Canada's first rear engine dragsters built by a couple young fella's in their early 20's in the late 1950's / early 1960's in a small town just west of Kingston, Ontario name Odessa. Instead of repeating everything I know about the drags...

166slingshot · 166slingshot

Question for all you seasoned racers out there. I'm restoring this slingshot dragster I bought in the Fall of last year. I see that there are "L9" bolts and nuts used for all the fasteners on the car. (Steering joints, front axle mounting, etc.) Is this madatory by NHRA or IHRA or can I use Gra...

58Chev · 58Chev

hemikev · hemikev

show was ok , alot of diecast , plastic , some current street cars and a few drag cars from yeasteryear , not much to do with drag racing memories , but i did not see any socks or sunglasses for sale .. not far off im sure ... I did how ever meet the guy whos restoring John petries supercar clinic 70 hemi c...

sasquatch · sasquatch

Dangerous game they are playing with these: http://www.choice-distribution.com/bolts.htm

sasquatch · sasquatch

Just reading about the history of the 401 hwy, and discovered a few things i wasn't aware of: The hiway is 510 miles long , without a stoplight. First started in 1939, progress was suspended with the outbreak of WW 2. Construction began again in late46 and early 47. The right of way for the highway was a s...

fatstax · fatstax

src="http://www.liveleak.com/ll_embed?f=6377f8288a26"

hemi43 · hemi43

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=1e2_1365795228

Rochie · Rochie

PLEASE sign this and send it on to as many as you can http://www.scrapdriveclean.ca/liberals-ignore-facts-introduce-more-stringent-drive-clean-test/#more-139

fatchuk · fatchuk

http://dragracingonline.com/index.html

166slingshot · 166slingshot

This might be a crazy question but do any of you guys that are racing carry any kind of special life or liability insurance? If so, where can I inquire about it. Just thought I should get some life insurance, so the better half will be happy... not that I'm planning to have anything happen...

will · will

From Don Garlits Dear Friends, My long life buddy, partner and friend died at home this morning at 6 AM. This was the final result of an Airboat accident several years ago, Art was injured severely and never fully recovered. I talked to him on March 27th and he was in good spirits, thought he had lost a l...

flatblack55delivery · flatblack55delivery

I was looking at the stuff for sale on Kijiji and got to wondering if all areas are the same.When a local car goes for sale all the guys notice and say" Buddy" has his car for sale or did you see "Buddys"selling his ride.Would you buy a local well known car .If someone buys it how lo...

fatchuk · fatchuk

Kijiji Ontario > London > cars & vehicles > classic cars > Ad ID 473280881Back to Search | < Previous | Next >1965 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible View larger image Date Listed10-Apr-13Price$95,000.00AddressNewport, VT, USA View mapFor Sale ByOwner...

Grumper · Grumper

Hey Wayne I've sent you a PM.

JohnnyBgood · JohnnyBgood

Just bought a new car trailer. Drove a total of 4 miles before I had an issue with the m.t.o. Anyways I needed a winch to pull my 4000lb buick project onto it. Every retailer told me I would need at least a 6500lb for $750 to pull it up onto the trailer. My thinking is if its advertized at 4000lbs it better pul...

sasquatch · sasquatch

Wondering what became of our "427 Carl" ??

fatchuk · fatchuk

hemikev · hemikev

Last year i attended a show called drag racing memories by the hamilton airport... i havnt heard any mention of it this year , was it a 1 time show or is it a yearly show that moves around ... just asking ...

Swag · Swag

Plaques are ready check out the merchandise page fellas!

Jazz · Jazz

[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/280546300230?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648[...

poncho62 · poncho62

Down to 4 choices....Which do you like best? [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/...

will · will

The following web site is for a shipping to address in Detroit Michigan.Package Delivery Address -- Worth checking outwww.MyDetroitAddress.com

Iwannagofast · Iwannagofast

Hagerty, underwritten by Elite Insurance Co. 2206 Eglington Ave east, Scarabourgh On. One 1963 Ford Falcon convertible, one 1963 Mercury Comet convertible appraised at $10,000 each. Anyone in our family can drive them, including our youngest son at 19. BI & PD $1,000,000.00 deductable - $10...

captainq · captainq

Still looking locally for an elcamino but did find one in Allenstown PA. Hour and half from Carlisle. Looks to be about 5.5 hours from Niagara falls border. Just wondering if anyone is willing to bring the trailer the vehicle back, either I go with them or meet them at the border. If anyone may be i...

427CARL · 427CARL

Scotsman Moves To Canada... A Scotsman moves to Canada and attends his first baseball game. The first batter approaches home plate, takes a few swings and then hits a double. Everyone is on their feet screaming "Run!" The next batter hits a single. The Scotsman listens as the crowd again...

hemikev · hemikev

Is there a smapmeet at rocton tomorrow 7th

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

So I am drivin around for work in my lifted 95 DOdge Diesel 4x4 Cop pulls me over. I ask whats the problem. He says - You look suspicious and you are drivin one of the most stolen trucks around - we need to find out if it is yours or not? What a crock - his little computor told him who I was before he even got out of...

will · will

On Speeed Channel today until 8.00 PM. Check the crowd - looks like a lot of people. Thursday always has some daily drivers and at some decent prices.

fatstax · fatstax

looked on wiki about what the definition of a gasser is. a person who bleaches their red hair with gasoline to make it look orange seemed over the top to me, heres the wiki definition A gasser was a type of hot rod originating on the dragstrips of the United States in the late 1950s and continued until th...

will · will

While at the Detroit Autorama Show a few weeks back we were approached at our display by "Uncle" Bill Harrison who showed interest in our Canadian Hot Rod. He explained he was also a Canadian from Manitoba and he has spent his life collecting vintage vehicles all across the prairies. He le...

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	Ontario Rodders plaque mounting options (Preview) Let others see how you're mounting the Ontario Rodders Plaque. Picked one up from Swag at the Ottawa show this past weekend, old Pontiac has a bumper bolt hole in the center so bent up a mounting bracket for the plaque out of 1.5" aluminum, wherever it touched the chrome bumper simply insulat...	oldkoot	1	608	Apr 29, 2013 by fatchuk
	Meeting People at Ancaster Swap Meet (Preview) Went to Ancaster swap meet. Lots of vendors and stuff.I didn't buy much but was good time. Was great meeting Glen, Kevin and others. Thanks guys. If you are ever close to Niagara on the Lake let me know and coffe is on me. Really slick ride Glen...very cool.	Chevypkup66	9	1487	Apr 29, 2013 by fatchuk
	1961-64 Ski Doo (Preview) This sled came into my work a few days ago for an exhibit. Just thought it's cool to see and figured some would enjoy. I don't know the year exactly but the auction tag on it says 61-64 ski doo.	scott420p	12	4106	Apr 29, 2013 by shag766
	ACC carpet (Preview) Looking for local ACC carpet dealers. Post 'em up.	DaveM	3	918	Apr 29, 2013 by oldkoot
	Since I LL be with Dave Scott tomorrow (Preview) I bought that Rossetta Stone langage program ,, also got my scottage slang dictionary ,,..any thing else i need ....	hemikev	6	736	Apr 28, 2013 by sasquatch
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	It makes you wonder (Preview) I have seen this before but it still gets my blood boiling. Randy http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=Lvl5Gan69Wo	v8deuce	0	712	Apr 27, 2013 by v8deuce
	exhaust shops (Preview) any one now a exhaust shop up around barrie or north of torunna that can do some custom bending an NOT PHUC it up . Just need to fix exhaust on the woman,s 87 trans am . . Thanks ..77.	77	2	764	Apr 27, 2013 by 77
	Hey Rustynuts! Check this out..... (Preview) Found this pic of your car back in the day.	Ratmotor	1	781	Apr 26, 2013 by Rustynuts
	I hate this guy (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/embed/IL6AiMdX36I?feature=player_embedded	poncho62	9	1073	Apr 26, 2013 by oldkoot
	My first rodder visit (Preview) Big thanks to Glen for bringing his rod all the way down to Ancaster to let us see it. As you will see in the photos, it was a big hit with my youngest, lol. Looks and sounds amazing on the move. I'm sure the neighbours will now be "concerned", lol.	Dave Scott	15	1361	Apr 26, 2013 by Cat in the Hat
	Channellocks: (Preview) Few short videos here you may find interesting. http://www.channellock.com/experience.aspx (I was surprised that the wire cutters were still filed by hand.)	sasquatch	9	903	Apr 26, 2013 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	Don Cloake are you out there (Preview) Today at the show i was told to look for 1 don cloake , he was a hemi guy back in the day maybe still is , heard lived on hamilton mountain , any 1 have any contact info thanx in advance ... -- Edited by hemikev on Sunday 15th of April 2012 11:02:19 PM	hemikev	7	6978	Apr 25, 2013 by mredford
	close call! (Preview) So I had the newly aquired '90 chevy ck 1500 4x4 on the hoist changing over the 4x4 actuator when I noticed a flash. Here there was a large wire from the battery sparking on an exhaust shield. It was burnt almost all the way through and with no fuse blown. Luckily I caught it before I was stranded somewhere...	Rustynuts	10	1020	Apr 24, 2013 by Rustynuts
	Wild Thing on "The Throttle" (Preview) Pic #1 is not bad but you have got to check out pic #2…WOOhoo!!! http://thethrottle.thechive.com/2013/04/18/its-friday-time-for-a-dirty-dar-75-photos/ Cool site with lots of good car related stuff. Enjoy	69SS454	3	925	Apr 21, 2013 by slab
	MOE sighting (Preview) I was out walking the dog at 7pm tonight and saw the MOE out cruising Liberty Street in Bowmanville in a white Impala. Just has Ontario on the doors, but driver window was all the way down and saw the uniform.	Someone	40	2303	Apr 21, 2013 by Bruce Rossiter
	Riddler Award from Detroit Autorama - 2013 (Preview) Check out this very well done video on this years Riddler Award. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQccO0oygFU	will	7	1278	Apr 20, 2013 by 33 fuel
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	Nuts and bolts (Preview) Question for all you seasoned racers out there. I'm restoring this slingshot dragster I bought in the Fall of last year. I see that there are "L9" bolts and nuts used for all the fasteners on the car. (Steering joints, front axle mounting, etc.) Is this madatory by NHRA or IHRA or can I use Gra...	166slingshot	7	954	Apr 17, 2013 by oldkoot
	Lemon Aid car show circa 1991 (Preview)	58Chev	0	899	Apr 16, 2013 by 58Chev
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	Counterfiet Bolts!! (Preview) Dangerous game they are playing with these: http://www.choice-distribution.com/bolts.htm	sasquatch	3	878	Apr 16, 2013 by henrys57wagon
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	make it stop (Preview) src="http://www.liveleak.com/ll_embed?f=6377f8288a26"	fatstax	6	964	Apr 15, 2013 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
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	Local cars for sale (Preview) I was looking at the stuff for sale on Kijiji and got to wondering if all areas are the same.When a local car goes for sale all the guys notice and say" Buddy" has his car for sale or did you see "Buddys"selling his ride.Would you buy a local well known car .If someone buys it how lo...	flatblack55delivery	15	1689	Apr 13, 2013 by will
	Nice car but ..$95,gs ??? (Preview) Kijiji Ontario > London > cars & vehicles > classic cars > Ad ID 473280881Back to Search \| < Previous \| Next >1965 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible View larger image Date Listed10-Apr-13Price$95,000.00AddressNewport, VT, USA View mapFor Sale ByOwner...	fatchuk	6	930	Apr 12, 2013 by Beachcat
	Rochie to the bat phone (Preview) Hey Wayne I've sent you a PM.	Grumper	9	875	Apr 12, 2013 by sasquatch
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	Scotsman Moves To Canada... (Preview) Scotsman Moves To Canada... A Scotsman moves to Canada and attends his first baseball game. The first batter approaches home plate, takes a few swings and then hits a double. Everyone is on their feet screaming "Run!" The next batter hits a single. The Scotsman listens as the crowd again...	427CARL	5	1188	Apr 7, 2013 by Ragtop
	rocton swapmeet (Preview) Is there a smapmeet at rocton tomorrow 7th	hemikev	2	895	Apr 7, 2013 by Bob T
	Me a thief? (Preview) So I am drivin around for work in my lifted 95 DOdge Diesel 4x4 Cop pulls me over. I ask whats the problem. He says - You look suspicious and you are drivin one of the most stolen trucks around - we need to find out if it is yours or not? What a crock - his little computor told him who I was before he even got out of...	Seeker1056	6	1006	Apr 5, 2013 by slim
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	definition of a gasser (Preview) looked on wiki about what the definition of a gasser is. a person who bleaches their red hair with gasoline to make it look orange seemed over the top to me, heres the wiki definition A gasser was a type of hot rod originating on the dragstrips of the United States in the late 1950s and continued until th...	fatstax	2	3045	Apr 4, 2013 by fatstax
	1920`s to 1960`s Vintage Autos, Trucks and Parts - Manitoba (Preview) While at the Detroit Autorama Show a few weeks back we were approached at our display by "Uncle" Bill Harrison who showed interest in our Canadian Hot Rod. He explained he was also a Canadian from Manitoba and he has spent his life collecting vintage vehicles all across the prairies. He le...	will	21	2232	Apr 3, 2013 by Sacotu
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