General Car Talk

427CARL · 427CARL

Cowboy: "Give me 3 packets of condoms, please."Cashier: "Do you need a paper bag with that, sir?"Cowboy: "Nah... She's purty good lookin'....."

Bradshaw · Bradshaw

Another Year of Great weather and Great Cars.......Over 3000 cars last Friday ,Saturday was even better. http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/03/14/3381739/25th-run-to-the-sun-street-rod.html

fatstax · fatstax

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/GMC-Other-/281080664887?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4171b69337

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

At the Texas speedway

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

We are camped in West Monroe, LA and went over to the store etc. Tons of people around. I am not a fan but had to go, being this close.

2inchestoolow · 77

re rumblers car club nyc , they have a show each yr under some thing called the B Q E . On their facebook page every 2nd post asks about when the show will be this year . The rumblers come on and post stuff but nothing about the show . last yr i sent them an email asking for an address , date an times , and about park...

v8deuce · v8deuce

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Nissan-Altima-SV-MODEL-/261183614048?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3ccfc1ac60

hemikev · hemikev

scat pack --- rapid transit system .. dodge and plymouth ,, mags , advertising , dealership items , im looking for this stuff ,, 1968-71

Hoopz · Hoopz

HI guys, Can anyone help me out, I have a Canadian 55 Buick Special 2DR HT, the ownership says it is a 322, however, the 2BBL carb, NON-harmonic front pulley show it to be a 264. The only difference is the size of the bore so I can bolt on shiny stuff for either a 264 or 322 but it would be nice to know without hav...

workin class · workin class

I saw my first flock of geese today.

poncho62 · poncho62

Saw this on another site.... http://www.jayohrberg.com/Jays_Krazy_Kars.html

Sniper · Sniper

Check out the poll and discussion concerning the car plaques. We need ideas and input. Go to the bottom of the Homepage to 'Extra Stuff' and tale a look in the 'Merchandise' section.

poncho62 · poncho62

Cat in the Hat · Cat in the Hat

See the Video......Is E15 sold up here? http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/2000862202001/

atomsplitter · atomsplitter

I have a brand new truck bed for my '48 Chevy, unassembled and still in the boxes. l want to match the paint already on the truck, which is John Deere "Blitz Black" or Flat Black enamel if I remember correctly. The truck was painted when I got it but the bed was not fixed up, it's rusty, has...

oldkoot · oldkoot

With everyone spread across the province and longer distance shows coming, it would be nice to know what the members are driving, I'll start if off. Don

hemi43 · hemi43

I hear they are very expensive and need constant maintenance. Be cool to show it off to your buddys though !! I do wonder if the suspension would start to sag after all that jumping ?? Probably not, I'm sure it has kevlar straps to prevent overtravel. I think a motorboat would be less hassle !! Hmmm.........

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

Ok, so in my home town - lives Harry Sherry - the worlds most renowned and winning car restorer - having won an unprecedented 2 times at Pebble Beach with his work Anyone who knows anything about car restoration knows you dont win Pebble Beach - never mind twice So HArry is wanting to retire at the ripe o...

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

Bernice and I are camped out at the racetrack until Suday. Lots going on, but not as many cars as Syracuse. It seems the boys here like the 22" wheels on there old trucks. High 70's today. I did not take this ride. Sorry for the double pic, feel free to remove it. -- Edited by henrys57wagon on Friday 1...

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

Was going through boxes here cleaning out some& found these pics, 23 T-Bucket behind my 65 Valiant 273 Hi Po 4 spd, 63 starFire coupe, 70 Catalina rag top, 38 chevy 2dr. coach & the car I never should have sold the 56 Nomad wagon when it was blk. & white , painted it maron 7 white before it was s...

jarvis1 · jarvis1

Has anyone had any experience with Lucky7 hot rod parts?

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

Bernice and I went here today, tons of old iron and parts. http://www.ctcautoranch.com/ -- Edited by poncho62 on Thursday 14th of March 2013 05:24:02 AM

Pint and a Pound · Pint and a Pound

Several months ago I didn't bother to attend a meeting with the MOE in Claremont. I decided it was too nice a day and I could find better use of my time due to the simple fact that I (at that time) only had one question I wanted to ask them and it seems I was able to do that through an email and the MOE website. M...

jarvis1 · jarvis1

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bossmustang/sets/72157632960828524/show/

will · will

1949 Anglia -- six cyl. -- G/Gas -- over 45 years ago John Willoughby - Wes Rydel - John Cummings Willoughby, Hope, Lang ----- Rydel, Hope, Lang

canucktruck · canucktruck

Was told by a reliable source that e test rules are changing tomorrow on e tests. Seems too many cars are failing so they are now allowing you to run them through the 2 speed idle test to get a pass. I know firsthand having a car that has failed twice. If you have a vehicle that you can't pass, get it in startin...

sasquatch · sasquatch

Here is an engine in a crawler that is started with a "Shotgun" shell!! (Don't have a direct link, just google this: "youtube shotgun field marshall fowler crawler" Old school ways!!

hemi43 · hemi43

Imagine getting pulled over by the MOE with one of these in your ride !!! I bet if it was made before 1969 it would be legal.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=95e_1362855168

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

heres one to test your brain cells http://www.americantorque.com/game/car-show-50s/ I got 86% - some of those stodgy ol dodgeys kicked my butt

fatchuk · fatchuk

Not sure I have done this right but if not maybe Harry can fix it up or not.. I had a correspondence with brother "Molten" (Shawn) who happens to have a foundry and has the ability to make aluminum car plaques ..I would really like to have a plaque for my car ..Anybody else that would be interes...

sasquatch · sasquatch

See a couple of inline fans here who may find this interesting: 230 cu in chev inline produces 460 hp running "3" Holley 660 cfm carbs! (This is a race engine, not a street version .) htpp://12bolt.com/inline_6_articles A light street rod with an inline can be reasonable build and fairly q...

JPB · JPB

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3g1mObqhgE

Sacotu · Sacotu

fired up the beast and made a mess of the back yard but i wanted it out of the back yard before the thaw. made that mistake one year, wont do it again. it can stay in the front drive till the road are clear. the front bumper is off because bill at bills truck is trying to get a copy of the filler panel made. canad...

77

http://youtu.be/56u07rpwbEA man no wonder Robert Culp was so pi ss ed in the movie Hot Rod . ha ha ..77.

oldkoot · oldkoot

http://seeclickfix.com/issues/434234-abandoned-vehicle

flatblack55delivery · flatblack55delivery

I was looking on Kijiji and saw what was called a Studefaker ,ElCamino converson kit equiped car.That got me thinking about what else is out here in fiberglas or whatever.I saw one kit that converts the front of a pickup into a 60-66 chev and another clip to convert chev pickup to a 52 style.I think we hav...

33 fuel · 33 fuel

Street Shaker for April . For streetrods outside of the box . Thanks Chuck Varanis and Jeff Norwell for the cool write up and the Killer jacket

fatstax · fatstax

as we all know injuries tend to go with custom fabbing and the such, well i cut about 1/4 into the tip of my finger with a zip cut yesterday, kinda slipped fumbled i guess and my finger met the still spinning blade. now they dont just cut, they burn as well, nice and painful too. no doubt most of you have inj...

hemi43 · hemi43

One similar in the classified for sale, so I thought I would post these pics of one restored. This was at the Syracuse Nats for the past 3-4 years.

77

Does any one deal with auto dynamics in beamsville ..77.

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

After a 2hr.+ drive to go & see this vehicle that both parties[ me & him] were going to trade on, was 'really dissapointed!! Car was described as being really good & appr. at $22000+!! On taking the cover off, I notice that the right side door & vent window are cracked,mentioned thi...

Furtrader · Furtrader

I took a vertical cd rack and pulled all the plastic velvety cd holder slots out and painted it dark inside. I printed Mels Drive-in from the movie, a 1950s car lot, gas station and billboard as well as American Graffiti for the center. I have diecasts of the '56 T-Bird (with the waitress figure), '32 Due...

fatchuk · fatchuk

don't forget Dad this year...to my sons... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR-iDNsq388

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

I am looking for a souce for a good metal filler epoxy for some head porting i am doing Need to fill a few dips and dives in the intake ports. I know about Devcon and JB weld , but neither are known for any kinda longevity Anyone got a source or product that would suit? thanks

hemikev · hemikev

Hey guys , this things been hangin down stairs for about 3 yrs now ,, what car is it from... its not the very best of shape , chrome s not the best , good for ratter or patina look .

Ragtop · Ragtop

Many of you have read the story of the "T Bird Deuce" in Canadian Hot Rods or Old Autos or maybe heard of it at one of the other websites. John Willoughby was the fourth owner of this car and he contacted me through Jim Prowse because he was looking for the car and Jim knew the car had been in WIndso...

sasquatch · sasquatch

http://www.varietyvideosllc.com/about2.html Ernie Adams, talented guy!!

MotorsportsOne · MotorsportsOne

Just checking to see if anyone knows where I can find what I need. I would have liked to stick with the Dana 44 axle if I could find one, but thinking the 9" is more robust and easier to maintain or find parts for. What I would need is a fully-rebuilt 9" axle with the correct width and bolt pattern f...

slim · slim

http://www.canadianrodder.com/forum/showthread.php?p=179527&posted=1

Ragtop · Ragtop

Just read Poncho62's post about his old '55 Chevy and started thinking this would be a cool topic for a lot of our members. Most of my old Hot Rods have gone to the States but a few are probably still lurking around Ontario. My first actual pre 48 Hot Rod was this T bucket back in '72. I saw it at the Barrie Swap...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Cowboy Smarts (Preview) *Cowboy:* *"Give me 3 packets of condoms, please."Cashier:* "Do you need a paper bag with that, sir?"Cowboy: "Nah... She's purty good lookin'....."**	427CARL	0	581	Mar 23, 2013 by 427CARL
	Run to the Sun 2013 (Preview) Another Year of Great weather and Great Cars.......Over 3000 cars last Friday ,Saturday was even better. http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/03/14/3381739/25th-run-to-the-sun-street-rod.html	Bradshaw	2	563	Mar 23, 2013 by fatstax
	another guy who appears to be insane (Preview) http://www.ebay.ca/itm/GMC-Other-/281080664887?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4171b69337	fatstax	12	1022	Mar 23, 2013 by Slammed 35
	old RV bus (Preview) At the Texas speedway	henrys57wagon	14	1400	Mar 22, 2013 by 427CARL
	Duck Dynasty (Preview) We are camped in West Monroe, LA and went over to the store etc. Tons of people around. I am not a fan but had to go, being this close.	henrys57wagon	3	929	Mar 22, 2013 by 427CARL
	Rumblers NYC (Preview) re rumblers car club nyc , they have a show each yr under some thing called the B Q E . On their facebook page every 2nd post asks about when the show will be this year . The rumblers come on and post stuff but nothing about the show . last yr i sent them an email asking for an address , date an times , and about park...	77	3	1283	Mar 21, 2013 by 2inchestoolow
	Flood cars (Preview) http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Nissan-Altima-SV-MODEL-/261183614048?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3ccfc1ac60	v8deuce	9	1607	Mar 19, 2013 by slim
	Dodge scat pack - i collect (Preview) scat pack --- rapid transit system .. dodge and plymouth ,, mags , advertising , dealership items , im looking for this stuff ,, 1968-71	hemikev	9	1233	Mar 20, 2013 by entourageguy
	Canadian 55 Buick Special Engine number ID! (Preview) HI guys, Can anyone help me out, I have a Canadian 55 Buick Special 2DR HT, the ownership says it is a 322, however, the 2BBL carb, NON-harmonic front pulley show it to be a 264. The only difference is the size of the bore so I can bolt on shiny stuff for either a 264 or 322 but it would be nice to know without hav...	Hoopz	6	3396	Mar 19, 2013 by RacerRick
	Spring is coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Preview) I saw my first flock of geese today.	workin class	43	1800	Mar 19, 2013 by fatchuk
	Ugly Show Cars (Preview) Saw this on another site.... http://www.jayohrberg.com/Jays_Krazy_Kars.html	poncho62	5	889	Mar 18, 2013 by v8deuce
	Check out the Plaque Poll (Preview) Check out the poll and discussion concerning the car plaques. We need ideas and input. Go to the bottom of the Homepage to 'Extra Stuff' and tale a look in the 'Merchandise' section.	Sniper	1	584	Mar 17, 2013 by poncho62
	Old car guys (Preview)	poncho62	6	1345	Mar 17, 2013 by dualquadpete
	Beware of E15 gas in the USA (Preview) See the Video......Is E15 sold up here? http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/2000862202001/	Cat in the Hat	8	1004	Mar 17, 2013 by dualquadpete
	How much $$$ should painting a truck bed cost? (Preview) I have a brand new truck bed for my '48 Chevy, unassembled and still in the boxes. l want to match the paint already on the truck, which is John Deere "Blitz Black" or Flat Black enamel if I remember correctly. The truck was painted when I got it but the bed was not fixed up, it's rusty, has...	atomsplitter	19	10488	Mar 17, 2013 by gogglespizomo
	What are you driving in 2013-Post your car pictures ( 1 2 ) (Preview) With everyone spread across the province and longer distance shows coming, it would be nice to know what the members are driving, I'll start if off. Don	oldkoot	90	23076	Mar 16, 2013 by Keeper
	I would love one of these to play with !! (Preview) I hear they are very expensive and need constant maintenance. Be cool to show it off to your buddys though !! I do wonder if the suspension would start to sag after all that jumping ?? Probably not, I'm sure it has kevlar straps to prevent overtravel. I think a motorboat would be less hassle !! Hmmm.........	hemi43	6	908	Mar 16, 2013 by 33 fuel
	Deal of a lifetime (Preview) Ok, so in my home town - lives Harry Sherry - the worlds most renowned and winning car restorer - having won an unprecedented 2 times at Pebble Beach with his work Anyone who knows anything about car restoration knows you dont win Pebble Beach - never mind twice So HArry is wanting to retire at the ripe o...	Seeker1056	20	1951	Mar 15, 2013 by JUNKYARD DOG
	at the good guys national in Texas (Preview) Bernice and I are camped out at the racetrack until Suday. Lots going on, but not as many cars as Syracuse. It seems the boys here like the 22" wheels on there old trucks. High 70's today. I did not take this ride. Sorry for the double pic, feel free to remove it. -- Edited by henrys57wagon on Friday 1...	henrys57wagon	1	596	Mar 16, 2013 by sasquatch
	found some old pictures of cars gone by (Preview) Was going through boxes here cleaning out some& found these pics, 23 T-Bucket behind my 65 Valiant 273 Hi Po 4 spd, 63 starFire coupe, 70 Catalina rag top, 38 chevy 2dr. coach & the car I never should have sold the 56 Nomad wagon when it was blk. & white , painted it maron 7 white before it was s...	dualquadpete	5	927	Mar 16, 2013 by DaveM
	Lucky7 parts (Preview) Has anyone had any experience with Lucky7 hot rod parts?	jarvis1	22	5334	Mar 16, 2013 by 30-S6
	old car/ truck yard (Preview) Bernice and I went here today, tons of old iron and parts. http://www.ctcautoranch.com/ -- Edited by poncho62 on Thursday 14th of March 2013 05:24:02 AM	henrys57wagon	7	2413	Mar 14, 2013 by Grumper
	The MOE and ME (Preview) Several months ago I didn't bother to attend a meeting with the MOE in Claremont. I decided it was too nice a day and I could find better use of my time due to the simple fact that I (at that time) only had one question I wanted to ask them and it seems I was able to do that through an email and the MOE website. M...	Pint and a Pound	28	1930	Mar 14, 2013 by Pint and a Pound
	Detroit Autorama (Preview) http://www.flickr.com/photos/bossmustang/sets/72157632960828524/show/	jarvis1	17	3498	Mar 13, 2013 by will
	Drag Race Reunion - Detroit Autorama (Preview) 1949 Anglia -- six cyl. -- G/Gas -- over 45 years ago John Willoughby - Wes Rydel - John Cummings Willoughby, Hope, Lang ----- Rydel, Hope, Lang	will	3	623	Mar 13, 2013 by JAR
	NEW E test rules tomorrow (Preview) Was told by a reliable source that e test rules are changing tomorrow on e tests. Seems too many cars are failing so they are now allowing you to run them through the 2 speed idle test to get a pass. I know firsthand having a car that has failed twice. If you have a vehicle that you can't pass, get it in startin...	canucktruck	22	7741	Mar 12, 2013 by Iwannagofast
	Not to Hijack Hemi43 post (Preview) Here is an engine in a crawler that is started with a "Shotgun" shell!! (Don't have a direct link, just google this: "youtube shotgun field marshall fowler crawler" Old school ways!!	sasquatch	9	1319	Mar 12, 2013 by OldGuy 71Acadian
	Perfect engine for a "Rat Rod" (Preview) Imagine getting pulled over by the MOE with one of these in your ride !!! I bet if it was made before 1969 it would be legal. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=95e_1362855168	hemi43	12	1150	Mar 12, 2013 by IR Mechanik
	knowledge test (Preview) heres one to test your brain cells http://www.americantorque.com/game/car-show-50s/ I got 86% - some of those stodgy ol dodgeys kicked my butt	Seeker1056	34	1569	Mar 11, 2013 by carta
	Car plaques....What does everyone think about having some made..For Ont Rodders (Preview) Not sure I have done this right but if not maybe Harry can fix it up or not.. I had a correspondence with brother "Molten" (Shawn) who happens to have a foundry and has the ability to make aluminum car plaques ..I would really like to have a plaque for my car ..Anybody else that would be interes...	fatchuk	49	1877	Mar 11, 2013 by janies dirty 37
	"Old School" still makes HP. (Preview) See a couple of inline fans here who may find this interesting: 230 cu in chev inline produces 460 hp running "3" Holley 660 cfm carbs! (This is a race engine, not a street version .) htpp://12bolt.com/inline_6_articles A light street rod with an inline can be reasonable build and fairly q...	sasquatch	17	1566	Mar 10, 2013 by sasquatch
	Got this today,its been presented in the house. (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3g1mObqhgE	JPB	15	1129	Mar 9, 2013 by Keeper
	getting ready for spring (Preview) fired up the beast and made a mess of the back yard but i wanted it out of the back yard before the thaw. made that mistake one year, wont do it again. it can stay in the front drive till the road are clear. the front bumper is off because bill at bills truck is trying to get a copy of the filler panel made. canad...	Sacotu	18	1209	Mar 9, 2013 by Sacotu
	No Wonder (Preview) http://youtu.be/56u07rpwbEA man no wonder Robert Culp was so pi ss ed in the movie Hot Rod . ha ha ..77.	77	0	696	Mar 8, 2013 by 77
	Abandoned car?? (Preview) http://seeclickfix.com/issues/434234-abandoned-vehicle	oldkoot	10	1553	Mar 7, 2013 by dualquadpete
	Body converson kits (Preview) I was looking on Kijiji and saw what was called a Studefaker ,ElCamino converson kit equiped car.That got me thinking about what else is out here in fiberglas or whatever.I saw one kit that converts the front of a pickup into a 60-66 chev and another clip to convert chev pickup to a 52 style.I think we hav...	flatblack55delivery	35	1617	Mar 7, 2013 by atomsplitter
	My car made Streetrodder this month :) (Preview) Street Shaker for April . For streetrods outside of the box . Thanks Chuck Varanis and Jeff Norwell for the cool write up and the Killer jacket	33 fuel	17	1373	Mar 6, 2013 by shag766
	taking one for the team (Preview) as we all know injuries tend to go with custom fabbing and the such, well i cut about 1/4 into the tip of my finger with a zip cut yesterday, kinda slipped fumbled i guess and my finger met the still spinning blade. now they dont just cut, they burn as well, nice and painful too. no doubt most of you have inj...	fatstax	27	1332	Mar 5, 2013 by Chris58
	Restored vintage Dodge Motorhome (Preview) One similar in the classified for sale, so I thought I would post these pics of one restored. This was at the Syracuse Nats for the past 3-4 years.	hemi43	19	6333	Mar 3, 2013 by Canadian Poncho
	Auto dynamics (Preview) Does any one deal with auto dynamics in beamsville ..77.	77	2	1786	Mar 3, 2013 by 77
	Be Truthfull!!! (Preview) After a 2hr.+ drive to go & see this vehicle that both parties[ me & him] were going to trade on, was 'really dissapointed!! Car was described as being really good & appr. at $22000+!! On taking the cover off, I notice that the right side door & vent window are cracked,mentioned thi...	dualquadpete	19	1554	Mar 2, 2013 by shag766
	Model Cars, Diecast, Hot Wheels, etc. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I took a vertical cd rack and pulled all the plastic velvety cd holder slots out and painted it dark inside. I printed Mels Drive-in from the movie, a 1950s car lot, gas station and billboard as well as American Graffiti for the center. I have diecasts of the '56 T-Bird (with the waitress figure), '32 Due...	Furtrader	56	52347	Mar 2, 2013 by jarvis1
	For all you sons out there (Preview) don't forget Dad this year...to my sons... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR-iDNsq388	fatchuk	12	1008	Feb 28, 2013 by Ragtop
	Metal Epoxies (Preview) I am looking for a souce for a good metal filler epoxy for some head porting i am doing Need to fill a few dips and dives in the intake ports. I know about Devcon and JB weld , but neither are known for any kinda longevity Anyone got a source or product that would suit? thanks	Seeker1056	21	3392	Feb 28, 2013 by slim
	what does this fit , (Preview) Hey guys , this things been hangin down stairs for about 3 yrs now ,, what car is it from... its not the very best of shape , chrome s not the best , good for ratter or patina look .	hemikev	5	894	Feb 28, 2013 by Cat in the Hat
	The T Bird Deuce (Preview) Many of you have read the story of the "T Bird Deuce" in Canadian Hot Rods or Old Autos or maybe heard of it at one of the other websites. John Willoughby was the fourth owner of this car and he contacted me through Jim Prowse because he was looking for the car and Jim knew the car had been in WIndso...	Ragtop	38	3580	Feb 28, 2013 by Ragtop
	Neat 49 Merc Dwarf (Preview) http://www.varietyvideosllc.com/about2.html Ernie Adams, talented guy!!	sasquatch	14	1675	Feb 27, 2013 by Jazz
	Ford 9" axle for 1954 Ford F-100 (Preview) Just checking to see if anyone knows where I can find what I need. I would have liked to stick with the Dana 44 axle if I could find one, but thinking the 9" is more robust and easier to maintain or find parts for. What I would need is a fully-rebuilt 9" axle with the correct width and bolt pattern f...	MotorsportsOne	5	2657	Feb 25, 2013 by canucktruck
	SHIPPER LOOSES CAR (Preview) http://www.canadianrodder.com/forum/showthread.php?p=179527&posted=1	slim	12	1183	Feb 24, 2013 by dualquadpete
	Anyone seen.................................... (Preview) Just read Poncho62's post about his old '55 Chevy and started thinking this would be a cool topic for a lot of our members. Most of my old Hot Rods have gone to the States but a few are probably still lurking around Ontario. My first actual pre 48 Hot Rod was this T bucket back in '72. I saw it at the Barrie Swap...	Ragtop	11	1104	Feb 24, 2013 by Ragtop
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