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Border / bring a car back to Ontario
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Sounds like the border will open soon..what is the process to bring a car back from Michigan to Ontario ? ( I do realize that l will have to be tested first.) Last time l done it was 8 years ago.Thanks
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Gilmore Car Museum
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All, I was going through some old files and found some pics from the Gilmore car museum in Michigan. If you have not been there, its worth the trip! The have the original "Little Deuce Coupe" on display from the beachboys song and they actually let me bring the Challenger into the outside portion of th...
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51 International Build... update.. Well that got out of hand...lol
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The truck is now in Canada. At the border he (my friend) was able to cross over at Windsor on Sunday at around 6:30 pm so no Mon-Fri business hour only crossing anymore it seems. They did however on the Canada side not believe he only paid $800 USD for it. They took and went through his phone and looked at t...
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What a great bunch
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Such a willingness to share. I should have posted this long ago Warren. More often than not, I need to know how to do something correctly and safely and this is the place I go to. People here share their knowledge. But it gets better. I learned the build never ends. At first I thought, naw, that can't be so b...
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Fuel Cost
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So, a tank of 94 cost just over $130.00 today @ $1.70 per litre. Is it just me, or is this getting out of control?
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Anyone going to the Barrie Market this weekend?
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Just wondering if anyone is going? Much as I'd enjoy a day out, I don't think I could have fun with the "Variant" hanging over. Just me?
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Its Time
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Its Time . Its that time where some of us decide its time to lighten the load , So far I,ve sold off 59 metropolitan body / project . All I have left of that is the vin tag and a onterrible ownership with personalised plates that say 59 MET 74 AMC hornet hatchback body and parts 77 AMC hornet amx body and par...
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Vavavoom Garage
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I just had a shipment of 4 vintage rims arrive this morning from Manitoba. Took about a week all in all. Pretty quick. They were from a wreckers (more of a stock piler I think really) called Vavavoom Garage run by a guy named Bill Harrison. Just wanted to let all here know that Bill was a pleasure to deal...
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Another nice web site
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I just found another great web site. 'Uncle Doug's Hot Rod Garage'. Perhaps you already know about it but if not, enjoy! In one episode, he shows how to deal with the throttle linkage problems associated with putting 3 Strombergs in a model 'A' and that works perfect for me at a perfect time to find it...
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a horzontal vice set up
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I often need to cut or bend material in a horizontal vice but the traditional style of vice doesn’t work well that way. To bulky and heavy to maneuver I think. But this vice is perfect. I hadn’t seen a vice like this since high school shop class. And it looks like that is where it came from. Anyway, I st...
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this may be amusing
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Last week I went to Peterborough Automotive to get paint. The gentleman there brought out a colour sample catalogue to colour match and after about 15 minutes suggested I go to NAPA. He said they might have an exact match there. So I went and was told that the guy who did paint was on a call and I should c...
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Hot Rod - An old Highway Patrol episode
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HELLO ..HELLO!!! anybody there
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Are you guys asleep!!!! Nobody responded to the post in the Events column. Com on down and have a great time on the track or not. We're doing this for you guys ya know
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Looking for Shawn
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Does anyone know a Shawn in the Kawartha Lakes district? His Avatar was a yellow 63 Chevy II and he advertised controllers for 4L60E or 4L80E. I have PM'd him, but he hasn't posted for over a year so he may not be checking in. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Warren
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I was wrong
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Initially I thought the best part of this hobby would be when I finally got my first hot rod on the road. But I was wrong. I later learned that the build was a lot more fun than expected so perhaps the road wasn't best part part. But again, I was mistaken. Then I learned that turning a wrench with the wonder...
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And the good news is...
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https://www.cheknews.ca/northwest-deuce-days-set-to-return-to-victoria-in-2022-834756/
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Stirling and Lindsay????
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Anyone heard if there going to cancel, Postpone or ??? Would think all the shows & cruises that are in May, will be done too?? The way it's going so far, I can see sitting in the cars in garage, pretend to "bang" some gears all summer !! Will save fuel but not alot of fun.
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Tires
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Through a very good friend, I just discovered a new source for the best prices on tires and they deliver them to your door, so he tells me. The site is called Quattro. I just thought people might want to know about it. Good luck.
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Weld shield
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After purchasing my first mig welder ( Lincoln 140) I discovered that I needed a weld shield. I checked online and the ones worth buying don't come cheap. So I took a design I saw in Google images and made one that anyone can for much less using strong thread or fishing line, grommets, a sheet of thick pl...
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Mystery Hubcaps
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So the other day I picked up a couple of old nine inch hubcaps at a fleamarket here in the UK. Been wracking my brain ever since. Just can't think what car they'd have been on. At first I figured they must be British or European but I didn't have any luck with that. When I looked further afield I noticed that t...
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Winter Storage facility
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I am trying to determine if those seasonal storage shelters are worth the purchase ($500). I will need to store a vintage truck over winter and they are on sale at CTC starting tomorrow. Any thoughts ? Are they good or bad ? Do they promote or inhibit rust over winter ?
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Ups brokerage fees
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I found a dealer in Iowa that has axels l need for $ 425 us..they ship ups..how much will brokerage fees and shipping be to kitchener? Thanks
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Got a birthday coming ?
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https://www.themagpad.com/collections/frontpage/products/single-go-pad-8-x-11
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Looking for a trade
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Looking for a Willies coupe with a 426 Hemi or Chevy Dart 427 aluminum block. Must have blower and 4 gear with Dana rear end. Do not want a project but a show quality award winning car. Will trade for a 4X8 3/4 good one side sheet of plywood. Please serious enquirers only. NO LOW BALLERS !!!!!! -- Edited by S...
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Body work
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My friend Bill in Keene has an old Chevelle he has been putting together and the gentleman who offered to help with the bodywork has had health issues and can no longer assist Bill with his ride. If there is anyone in the not too distant area willing to lend a hand, Bill would appreciate it. Just an eveni...
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Selling a car
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Just wondering what others think on the subject of negotiations. The old way was I would set a price that I thought it was worth and leave enough room for the usual haggle above what I needed to get out of the deal. Things seem to have changed lately though. I have recently had to deal with people telling me...
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anyone into trucks?
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https://www.kijiji.ca/v-farming-equipment/london/1952-dodge-2-ton-dump-box-from-the-west/1519922160
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Gas Prices?
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Hmmm, drove by Petro Canada today, regular was $129.9, which means the Ultra 94 is about $1.40 per litre. That's about $114.00 to fill up the classic car for a day of fun. Predictions are that for a variety of nonsense reasons gas will be really expensive this year. Anybody else a little fed up with th...
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Fordy Acres Car Farm
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Anyone know if this guy is still around - doesnt look like he has posted since about 2017
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Ford parts supplier
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Hey all . Looking for a tie rod adjuster sleeve for drivers side 1974 econoline 200 w v8 and power steering . Any good leads on vintage ford parts suppliers in Onterrible
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So scrap is up
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Given scrap is up I was looking around the backyard and found I had been hoarding alternators and SBC starters and doors and hoods from Pontiac's from the 60s and engines I will never use so the question is this I there any value any more, any market for alternators and starters given the trend to LS swaps...
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It Happened Again
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Yesterday I had the dis pleasure of having to have a short conversation with an older hot rodder who is one of those guys who thinksa 32 , Duece is the end all be all of rodding I made the mistake of mentioning to a group of hot rod guys ( 3 I knew , 2 I didnt ) that I still had my gasser chassis for sale , be known t...
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NorthWest Deuce Days in Victoria
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Just received an email from the local group. Al Clark that put on the Deuce Days has called it quits after 21 years. It was possibly the largest gathering of '32 Fords anywhere. The most beautiful setting that could be had. Sad news indeed. DJ https://www.mustbevictoria.com/northwest-deuce-day...
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Black Ghost
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https://youtu.be/Jd0io1zktqI Even though its puffing some smoke I would love to see this bad boy on a dyno , and put it on the track for a few runs . But not hurt it .But I still would like to see it working . -- Edited by...
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Really cool......Man Build's Tiny Cars
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PUDO
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I received an email from PUDO saying they have merged with KINEK. They have hundreds of drop points everywhere. Even three close to me out here in The County. All this was to be in place by Mar 1. I have shipments waiting in the US but cannot tell them where to send them. This company has been around fo...
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Pontiac.................why
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I always thought Pontiac could exude style, performance and just a little difference, especially from 1955 to 1964. The iconic red and white 55 The Nomad whanna be but with a lot more style. The 56 Boulevard cruiser and fuel injected. The 57 Bonneville What a way to get the groceries home in 58 Wh...
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old tin
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[url]https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoculxk4_H8XzjPS_zbYUpQ[/ur...
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CARtoons
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Hey everyone, 77 alias Doug (the magnificent) was kind enough to send me these old Hot Rod CARtoon & Cycletoon stickers to plaster on my ride or toolbox. I read these as a kid (and still do actually. I still have them all from the first issue until 1973 and then some odd issues from different years....
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One I wish I never sold
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I was about 18 when I got this one. A guy named John Ball built it in West Hill. A 1964 Rambler American with Ford Econline truck suspension, Chevy drive line, Dodge interior seats and stuff. Never had a lock on the trunk. Just stuck my finger in and flicked a lever. Made a small step stool for my girlf...
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perhaps you'll enjoy this
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For those who enjoy Shannonville and such places, perhaps you'll enjoy Ken Block's videos while killing some pandemic time. He even provides some info on Toyo tires that might help a serious drag racer (but what do I know?). I hope someone enjoys this; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xll72r...
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Car carriers
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Anyone in the group know of a reliable and reasonable car carrier who can still do a US run? -- Edited by Seeker1056 on Friday 29th of January 2021 10:24:51 PM
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mice and Irish Spring
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For anyone who ever heard the wives tale that irish sprig soap keeps the rodents away - this was the main coarse that was on the floor boards of my convertible - so either they were very hungry, or ?????
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So I was thinking
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So the other day I was reading some of my old Hot Rod magizenes and had a thought. I have literally a thousand of custom and rod magazines and each one from the 50s thru the 80s have 5 or 6 feature cars . Cars and trucks that the owners spent thousands of dollars and countless hours fixing up. Every once in awh...
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Battery blankets
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I put a battery blanket on my daily driver but now I worry because everything these days is made in Chine. I have visions of my truck going up in flames. How long are we supposed to leave a battery blanket plugged in ?
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1955-1964 Favorite cars
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I'd like to start a little exercise to stimulate our minds in this Covid isolaltion period. I have picked this time period because a new wave of auto styling was coming out of Detroit, getting away from the stogy post war styling of most boxy cars. 1955 seems to mark a real transition year and it quickl...
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Need to change oil
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Joe (Iron Horse) sent me this video to post. Change your damn oil man.....lol
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Just in case you're in the mood for another car...
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https://driving.ca/cadillac/auto-news/news/one-of-the-largest-collections-of-gm-muscle-cars-is-heading-to-auction https://driving.ca/cadillac/auto-news/news/one-of-the-largest-collections-of-gm-muscle-cars-is-heading-to-auction
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Warren's first build
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I thought this might be Warren's first build but on second thought, it is more likely to be his second or third.
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who remembers this ?
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I remember an old commercial from when I was a kid and I never forgot it. As we see a lonely car trudging through a blizzard in the wee hours of darkness, they ask if we ever wondered how a snowplow driver gets to work. How many here remember the commercial and what make of car it was ? I do.
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