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33 fuel · 33 fuel

Jeff , Really cool feature in Performance in Motion mag on your 32 ford pick up . Bad ass car and great photos by Chuck Vranas . The hemi fits in there like a glove lol . The truck has fun written all over it

Sacotu · Sacotu

a good friend of mine passed away recently and he left the widow a mess of automotive crap all over the place. she has asked me what some stuff is worth for her to sell. i said i would ask. the 327 is worn out and basically is a core and crank, it came out of a 67 texas chev 1/2 ton. the 283 is almost complete but i...

48chev · 48chev

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has bought anything off of "Showcars-bodyparts"? (http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/) I was thinking of buying a TBucket Fiberglass body but i have never really heard anythinig about him. Also any other suggestions on where to buy tbucket bodies in...

427CARL · 427CARL

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------67 chevy 427 2dr post specialReply Quote Printer Friendly OK, so here's something a little differe...

427CARL · 427CARL

My young friend Andrew (owns automotive repair shop -specializes in Diesel) took family to Colorado for Christmas... 5 children in their Duramax Suburban.. He was allowed to stay in a relatives house.. He was nosing around in the garage, and found a 1950 original owner pickup.. He had talked ab...

poncho62 · poncho62

poncho62 · poncho62

[video=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TZR2WbD3Hz...

33 fuel · 33 fuel

very cool video from 100 years ago www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4KrIMZpwCY

Gazoo · Gazoo

Well I caved in, and figured I deserved/earned it...I went to the local Dodge dealership this morning and locked it in. I saw it on the lot, late last week, recognized it, I know the previous owner. She's an older lady, close to retirement, and takes really great care of her cars, regular service and all...

hemi43 · hemi43

"http://www.liveleak.com/ll_embed?f=df1bbf4ee50f"

hemikev · hemikev

Just wondering , growing up in the muscle car era , do you guys remember the hemi cars in your town , there were a fair amount of hemi cars in ontario , any 1 in ur family have a hemicar , thanx

427CARL · 427CARL

Here is something to watch out for and tell your family. If I saw this on the street I would automatically think "Taxi". Another good reason for watching the speed limit. Just your "average Taxi" right…….. WRONG !It's intentionally designed to look like a taxi, no spec...

30-S6 · 30-S6

I just came across this and had to share with everyone!!!

Stroker McGurk · Stroker McGurk

[img]http://local.aaca.org/siraaca/images/older_than_2008/ca...

Lightspeed Mike · Lightspeed Mike

I received the latest edition of street rodder I the mail yesterday and what was on the cover? Neil Candy's 5 window coupe. If you have not seen his car it's well deserving of a cover feature. Neil is also a super nice guy and easy to deal with as I bought a bunch of stuff for my 47 Mercury through him. I was abl...

hemi43 · hemi43

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=ac6_1356720441

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

From the makers of TriFive http://www.c10trucks.com

poncho62 · poncho62

Stole this link from another site....thanks John http://hipspics.freewebspace.com/gas/gas.html

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

anyone out there with an old 235 motor kickin around I need the inside measurements of the valve cover - length and widh Seems this cover is popular for adaptations on newer motors because of its size, and this is for a project I am workin on and it may fit the girdle I am building for a different motor. i...

Furtrader · Furtrader

sasquatch · sasquatch

One of the items i got for xmas was the "History of Canadian Tire" hardcover book put out by them to celebrate the 90th aniversary. Lots of great old pics of the stores and shops/staff etc Just wondered if anyone else has read this, looks like an interesting read?

workin class · workin class

http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-RVs-campers-trailers-travel-trailers-campers-Rare-Vintage-1963-Cadillac-Camper-Cruiser-Motor-W0QQAdIdZ431952987-- Edited by workin class on Saturday 17th of November 2012 07:29:55 AM

Modfather · Modfather

Merry Christmas -- Edited by Modfather on Friday 21st of December 2012 11:23:51 AM -- Edited by Modfather on Friday 21st of December 2012 11:25:08 AM

hemi43 · hemi43

No comment needed !! http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=165_1355648980

hemi43 · hemi43

I need a correct answer from someone that actually knows, not just thinks it's the correct answer. scenario A; I'm turning right on a green light at a major intersection, and the pedestrians also have a green hand to cross. I know that they have the right of way, but for how long? What I mean, is that let sa...

Steves29 · Steves29

Gazoo · Gazoo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2ao0v-vPHvs

BobHenry · BobHenry

Amazing what you find in the old boxes. I hope to make connections with anyone who hung around in 1978 through 1980ish.. Bob Mueller

flatblack55delivery · flatblack55delivery

http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-1993-Chevy-Caprice-Sedan-Slight-Body-Damage-W0QQAdIdZ442140317

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

CTV just broke the story that the Camero is leaving Osh. & production to go to a plant in Michigan. Contract was only "good" to end of currant yr.?? They said 2000 will be let go but I think that's a little high?? I said before 'give GM a couple of yrs. more here & Oshawa will be gone, &a...

Dave Scott · Dave Scott

I've just started watching this program (internet download) Not keen on the main guy, but I love the show. I don't know how realistic it can be, to do what they do. I'd love to think I could buy a truck and trailer, and head off around Canada looking for old gems. But it's great to see some old cars that norma...

spinner43 · spinner43

I have been around trucks all my life and in the old days would turn up a few pumps but these guys from Quebec have it figured out. I help a freind of mine a few years ago get his truck down in the high 16's but these guys are running 13's. They are estimated around 2500 hp but for a 12,000 lb unit that is impressi...

poncho62 · poncho62

http://owensound.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1923-Ford-Model-T-W0QQAdIdZ441643857

scott420p · scott420p

http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/engines/chevy.html-- Edited by scott420p on Mon...

Ragtop · Ragtop

http://bangshift.com/blog/video-zz-tops-new-song-and-music-video-with-great-hot-rods-and-well-great-hot-rods.html

DavyJ · DavyJ

Post your pics of whatever neat thing, or place, or person, that caught your attention today............................... I had the opportunity to repair a bit of wiring on this neat 52 Merc today Seems the wire from the ignition switch to the fuel pump was ran along the door sill, then under the...

carta · carta

[video=http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?feature=endscreen&=R=1&v=RvVmDsWnMOk]-- Edited by poncho62 on Friday 14th of December 2012 05:39:54 PM

Beachcat · Beachcat

Hope I put this in the correct forum. Has anyone had recent experience with the snap together garage flooring tiles? Brands and approximate price. I hear Racedeck is good but would like to hear about any others. Pics would be nice also. Thanks

nailed · nailed

some bad language http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=165_1355648980

Someone · Someone

Good to see the Auditor General's report today on what a waste of time the Drive Clean program has been since 1999 when it came into being. And this is supposed to be a revenue neutral progam remember....so if it continues, by 2018 they will be raking in $80 million a year.

oldkoot · oldkoot

Seem to recall this was discussed before but what temp thermostat is everyone running? I generally run a 180 in most of my old cars, other seem to think 160 is the way to go, then again others say 195 is better. Perhaps someone could set this up as a poll.

poncho62 · poncho62

Seems a lot of us grew up in the 1970s...or at least were rodding then....Here is an interesting site,,,saw it on another forum http://upintherear.tumblr.com/

427CARL · 427CARL

Champion barn find: Long-lost ’32 Ford was drag-racing star Deuce was original champ of first World Series of Drag RacingThis 1932 Ford was built for the first World Series of Drag Racing, and after that 1954 race, it was parked and never run again.Story by Angelo Van Bogart Photos by Bob Chilu...

symplesymonsezzz · symplesymonsezzz

Fairly new to this site and in my introduction responce's I was asked to show some pictures, enjoy. This car started out to be a Duesenburg, artistic licence took over and it became more of an Auburn boatail speedster with some Cord mixed in. Built on a 66 GMC 1/2ton chassis, powererd by a 250 inline six...

fatstax · fatstax

got the plague yesterday so i left work early, medicated myself with some pizza and went to the scrap yard. i found the bench seat i needed for the 39 and a speedo from a 38 chev car. there is alot of old stuff at newcastle that has arrived so if anyone is close enough it would warrant a trip there. the best...

scott420p · scott420p

I have an s10 that I want to take to the strip but have been looking into the NHRA rules that must/all tracks follow. For 11.99 or faster a roll cage is required, but from my searching around the cage is not street legal. I want to race it but I'd still like to drive it around a little bit to shows and meets. I ha...

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

Copied from Luskville site Jim Giff If you own a trailer (utility or any other) or an RV and you live in Carleton Place this message concerns you!! There is a town council meeting tonight starting at 7pm and Carleton Place is revising bylaws that will impact many residents including RV and trailer owne...

Dave Scott · Dave Scott

Hey guys! So i've been in Burlington since Saturday, and I've been driving about Hamilton areas looking for places to live. I have a couple of questions on driving habits etc. I did nip in to "Chapters" and bought myself the MTO Driver's handbook, which has explained a couple of things, lik...

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

I see theres a SVAO meeting adv. in Old Autos for SAT. NOV. 24th at the legion in Claremont Ont. Says the Gov. officals have "been" invited to update us on the rules & regulations inforce?? Also theres a letter to editor in the latest edition from a Andy Dominskyfrom the Moe saying they...

flatblack55delivery · flatblack55delivery

This is the title of a youtube video I stumbled across .Unbelivible number of really cool cars being hauled away in some kind of drug bust.Hey Poncho can you add that link thing that I have no clue how to do,thanks. Ed -- Edited by flatblack55delivery on Sunday 9th of December 2012 11:25:00 AM

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	TAXI ? (Preview) Here is something to watch out for and tell your family. If I saw this on the street I would automatically think "Taxi". Another good reason for watching the speed limit. Just your "average Taxi" right…….. WRONG !It's intentionally designed to look like a taxi, no spec...	427CARL	24	2026	Jan 1, 2013 by hemikev
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	check this out (Preview) http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-RVs-campers-trailers-travel-trailers-campers-Rare-Vintage-1963-Cadillac-Camper-Cruiser-Motor-W0QQAdIdZ431952987-- Edited by workin class on Saturday 17th of November 2012 07:29:55 AM	workin class	42	7054	Dec 27, 2012 by oldkoot
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	Driver Etiquette (Preview) Hey guys! So i've been in Burlington since Saturday, and I've been driving about Hamilton areas looking for places to live. I have a couple of questions on driving habits etc. I did nip in to "Chapters" and bought myself the MTO Driver's handbook, which has explained a couple of things, lik...	Dave Scott	31	1364	Dec 14, 2012 by 427CARL
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	DEA and Police seizing exotic cars worth millions (Preview) This is the title of a youtube video I stumbled across .Unbelivible number of really cool cars being hauled away in some kind of drug bust.Hey Poncho can you add that link thing that I have no clue how to do,thanks. Ed -- Edited by flatblack55delivery on Sunday 9th of December 2012 11:25:00 AM	flatblack55delivery	12	1324	Dec 13, 2012 by dualquadpete
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