General Car Talk

Gearhead · Gearhead

http://guelph.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1970-Plymouth-Duster-Coupe-W0QQAdIdZ424234765

JPB · JPB

http://www.flickr.com/photos/76993172@N06/sets/72157631884191020/show/

hemikev · hemikev

I for 1 will be at ancaster , rain or shine,,,should be a big meet , whos goin ,,any 1 vending so can stop by and say hi ..... are there any flyers to hand out to get the word out about our site ,,,just askin ... Kev

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

I asked this over at Cdn. Poncho & thought I'd give my thoughts on this topic. I think these vehicles are becoming harder to sell, talked to a fellow south of my town with a early 50's Ford P/up project that he said has brought no interest or calls, I said "i think the days of project vehicles is c...

Hibred · Hibred

Well had too much time on my hands today, can't combine beans soooo i got to reading and spent way too much time looking and finding out about these water methanol injection kits, the one i read the most about was from Snow Performance Boost, sounds like a great idea to cool the Plymouth down, currently r...

Rochie · Rochie

This is some great period footage of cars and drivers that look to be a 1940's dirt track event in California http://vimeo.com/38922379#

Gearhead · Gearhead

I want a ringtone for my phone that sounds like this guy jammig thru the gears...let me know if you know of a site that has one! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Omj6zxtIB0 trying to find ringtones like this is like searching for a needle in a haystack

scott420p · scott420p

I just got around to doing the brakes on a cherokee I bought. The guy I bought it from said " I was driving it ocassionally and the brakes just stopped working, so I parked it". Clearly he did not maitain this vehicle. Here is a picture of the rotor and I don't know maybe the reason "the brak...

shorts · shorts

Some of you guys know me and know that I take a lot of pictures as I go to about 50 car events a year so far close to 4000 pics this year.I had a hard time loading up on Photobucket so I started a Facebook page Narodders before joining up on Ontario Rodders. Today I asked Admin Harry if it was OK to mention the sit...

JPB · JPB

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M0-xrF2kpA&feature=plcp

hemikev · hemikev

on a carlot in hamilton ,thats all i know ,,assume it runs ,,,solid car imperial i believe ..19????

JPB · JPB

http://www.flickr.com/photos/76993172@N06/sets/72157629785063293/show/

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

Got to Picton on Fri morning at 9:00 am in the 52 & were waiting for on coming traffic to pass to make left turn into resteraunt lot. A Van stopped behind us & left a space [thank God] just as I moved to start my turn, a lady in another van "PLOWED" into the back of the van behind us & sho...

hemikev · hemikev

I found this corvair in a yard locally..all i want is the steering box,,,if any 1 else needs parts let me know , i will direct you to the yard....no front seats but back seat there,door panels and rest of interior still there ( black ) ..no engine tranny .. all glass decent . doors seemed ok,,,hood a...

fatstax · fatstax

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=3aa_1350303916&p=1

poncho62 · poncho62

Ray sent me this email.... Slowly scroll your way through the images, what do you think they’re building?

Someone · Someone

Thank you so very much for all the years you spent screwing up this Province royally.

Asphalt Angel · Asphalt Angel

Last Saturday evening-Southern Ontario Streetrods Car Club was inducted into the Canadian Street Rodding Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony was held in Waterdown. This club has been active since the early 70's when street rodding as we know it today was in its infancy. Congratulations to all m...

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

I had the Torpedo back go through a NSRA Safety Check while at the show in W.V. last week, it past A-1 other than he said I should have a 3rd. brake light, which I had just bought at swap meet!!!& still in the box. He also suggested that I join up with NSRA. Didn't do it at the time as I wondered if there was...

hemikev · hemikev

When are they

Ragtop · Ragtop

Ya know, since this is an Ontario Forum, it'd be nice if members put down the name of their city or town instead of just :Ontario" It would help with making decisions on whether to contact someone regarding a sale item and other things that wouldn't compromise anyone's privacy

workin class · workin class

today we lost Norm Grabowski 1933-2012 RIP Norm. Only met you once but I knew what everyone said about you was true. Funny smilling laughing King of the fad "T" -- Edited by workin class on Friday 12th of October 2012 05:58:00 PM

shorts · shorts

224 pics just posted on Facebook/Narodders from Saturday at Cayuga check them out.

Gwillyville Kid · Gwillyville Kid

A few years ago I met a fellow at an Ancaster Swap meet. He said he had a letter from Ministry of Transportation regarding fenders on hot rods and tractors. He claimed it stated fenders were NOT required due to some consideration of tractors operating on highways. If hot rods were forced to have fenders...

shorts · shorts

Darwin posted pics from this weekends Turkey National's from St Thomas on Facebook/Narodders all are welcome.

JPB · JPB

http://www.flickr.com/photos/76993172@N06/sets/72157631665525944/show/

Sniper · Sniper

Now that the flury, or maybe the 'fury' of the emmissions fiasco has died down a bit, I'll present this information. I came across some info on the various emmission sub systems. Toyota it seems is a bit more 'giving' with info that is needed, and understood by the lay person, they also are big on school...

sasquatch · sasquatch

A BIG Happy Thanksgiving everone!!

fatstax · fatstax

ok i found a mint cab and doors online around duluth MN. 500 bucks but wayyyyyy better shape than what im working with. 18 hour drive one way. deal or no deal?

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

Leaving Sun mornig for Charleston West Virginia for the Doo wop show next week,& for the 1st time I'm not driving a car down, I'm going to 'trailer" the 52 as it's only got 900 mi on it, & I'm going on my own!!! Janice can't get time off & my travell buddy with the 69 Cutlass has gone AWOL...

Molten · Molten

Some may have seen this, but with some of the negatives mentioned about making your own rod, take a look. -- Edited by Molten on Thursday 13th of September 2012 07:17:43 PM

JPB · JPB

http://www.flickr.com/photos/76993172%40N06/sets/72157631513393890/show/

poncho62 · poncho62

Email sent to me...

poncho62 · poncho62

I saw this post over on the RRoO forum, thought I would help Richuk out and post it here too Hey guys and gals, It's been a while since I posted, but I was wonderring if anyone know who owns this car? I took a few shots of it towards the end of last summer at the Heritage Village near Essex, but never got the ow...

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

friend of mine [yes i do have 1 or 2] was speaking with a MTO officer past wknd. & of course the topic got on the enforcement & hassles we are getting from MOE & MOT etc. Anyway, he said get prepared for more "SH#T" coming down the pipe!! Mc Goofy's gang is setting up, Min Roof height...

JPB · JPB

http://www.flickr.com/photos/76993172@N06/sets/72157630497625404/show/

Bradshaw · Bradshaw

Kawartha Speedway last race and Cruise night of the 2012 season http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9_btxtGrDI

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

Some of my club members went on fall tour today & decided to go to Haliburton & do the show there. Just outside of Minden Ian's Dodge started smoking "badly'. Roadside repair to "split tranny hose" & away we go. Got to halibuton at 10:30 & show area was "FULL&quo...

JPB · JPB

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&list=UUTCXvhYDLe37ACcxWc1gqhQ&v=PGJU6XP8KrE

123pugsy · 123pugsy

Anyone know of a local source for a roll of 1/4" stainless steel brake line at a decent price? I got a price of $109.00 from my parts supplier. Summit sells it for about 40 bucks. I hate getting bent over up here in Canada. Feels like I dropped the soap again........

JPB · JPB

http://www.flickr.com/photos/76993172@N06/sets/72157631625844344/show/

flatblack55delivery · flatblack55delivery

Alright we are going to issue a challange to other car clubs to show your banners,plaques,crests,coats or whatever infront of the coolest thing you can find.Here is the Ganaraska Ratlers entry. Ed

Gearhead · Gearhead

Now here's some fine photography we can all agree on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au5xm3sqaZA

JPB · JPB

http://www.flickr.com/photos/76993172@N06/sets/72157630482681708/show/

poncho62 · poncho62

Not my style but, this has Ontario plates on it....Anyone know of it?

Gearhead · Gearhead

I'm looking for someone who specializes in media blasting body panels & shells. I don't want to use sandblasting. Anyone know of a good shop within a 1 hour radius of Guelph or Fergus/Elora? I'd prefer someone who can also epoxy prime after I inspect it. Thanks, Scott

Furtrader · Furtrader

I lost my free indoor storage. I am on a tight budget.If anyone has or knows someone who has safe, secure space for a modest price (or free), please let me know.I need it in Ottawa for roughly November to April, depending on weather. My Cutlass thanks you.

atomsplitter · atomsplitter

So I met this guy that's got losts of cash and he likes my truck and wants to buy. Yes, Hemi43, even with the skirts! I actually set the price and he seems happy with the number, $15,000. It's more than I have in the truck and the truck is not finished, which he's fully aware of and I offered to throw in the n...

Schnitz · Schnitz

I'd like to learn to weld right the first time. Anyone know of or can recommend an evening MIG welding class? I'd like to learn what's necessary to do bodywork. One day maybe I'll work up to chassis work but that's best left to pros IMHO. Looking to start an early 50's custom project.

poncho62 · poncho62

Saw this posted on the HAMB A friend sent me a link to this video on YouTube ..... Hollywood Blvd. At the start it says Hollywood Blvd - 1953 but later on I see a 57 Chevy and 57 Cad and those seem to be the newest cars so I'm guessing it was filmed in late 56 or 57. At 2:28 I spotted a lowered and primered 49-51 For...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Guy seeking his Fathers old Duster on kijiji - have you seen it? (Preview) http://guelph.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1970-Plymouth-Duster-Coupe-W0QQAdIdZ424234765	Gearhead	3	1606	Nov 1, 2012 by 427CARL
	Stationary Engines of days gone by (Preview) http://www.flickr.com/photos/76993172@N06/sets/72157631884191020/show/	JPB	3	687	Oct 31, 2012 by 77
	Ancaster this SUNDAY , whos goin (Preview) I for 1 will be at ancaster , rain or shine,,,should be a big meet , whos goin ,,any 1 vending so can stop by and say hi ..... are there any flyers to hand out to get the word out about our site ,,,just askin ... Kev	hemikev	30	2136	Oct 30, 2012 by dualquadpete
	Project vehicles?? (Preview) I asked this over at Cdn. Poncho & thought I'd give my thoughts on this topic. I think these vehicles are becoming harder to sell, talked to a fellow south of my town with a early 50's Ford P/up project that he said has brought no interest or calls, I said "i think the days of project vehicles is c...	dualquadpete	24	1848	Oct 30, 2012 by Gearhead
	What do you know about Snow Performance Water Methanol Injection Kits (Preview) Well had too much time on my hands today, can't combine beans soooo i got to reading and spent way too much time looking and finding out about these water methanol injection kits, the one i read the most about was from Snow Performance Boost, sounds like a great idea to cool the Plymouth down, currently r...	Hibred	5	1019	Oct 27, 2012 by fast Ed
	Some ol'time hot rodding in So.California (Preview) This is some great period footage of cars and drivers that look to be a 1940's dirt track event in California http://vimeo.com/38922379#	Rochie	1	682	Oct 26, 2012 by Sniper
	Awesome youtube vid makes me want it for a ringtone (Preview) I want a ringtone for my phone that sounds like this guy jammig thru the gears...let me know if you know of a site that has one! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Omj6zxtIB0 trying to find ringtones like this is like searching for a needle in a haystack	Gearhead	8	1321	Oct 26, 2012 by sasquatch
	The Brakes Stopped Working? (Preview) I just got around to doing the brakes on a cherokee I bought. The guy I bought it from said " I was driving it ocassionally and the brakes just stopped working, so I parked it". Clearly he did not maitain this vehicle. Here is a picture of the rotor and I don't know maybe the reason "the brak...	scott420p	13	1544	Oct 25, 2012 by Sniper
	New Facebook site North American Rodders or Narodders (Preview) Some of you guys know me and know that I take a lot of pictures as I go to about 50 car events a year so far close to 4000 pics this year.I had a hard time loading up on Photobucket so I started a Facebook page Narodders before joining up on Ontario Rodders. Today I asked Admin Harry if it was OK to mention the sit...	shorts	7	2509	Oct 25, 2012 by hutchys
	Craig Jackson's Garage (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M0-xrF2kpA&feature=plcp	JPB	7	2414	Oct 25, 2012 by poncho62
	found this old mopar (Preview) on a carlot in hamilton ,thats all i know ,,assume it runs ,,,solid car imperial i believe ..19????	hemikev	9	1038	Oct 24, 2012 by fatstax
	Dowler Karn gas item Collection (Preview) http://www.flickr.com/photos/76993172@N06/sets/72157629785063293/show/	JPB	4	961	Oct 24, 2012 by chevyboy
	Nearly Rear ended in Picton!! (Preview) Got to Picton on Fri morning at 9:00 am in the 52 & were waiting for on coming traffic to pass to make left turn into resteraunt lot. A Van stopped behind us & left a space [thank God] just as I moved to start my turn, a lady in another van "PLOWED" into the back of the van behind us & sho...	dualquadpete	1	757	Oct 22, 2012 by Someone
	wrecking yard today posting some pics (Preview) I found this corvair in a yard locally..all i want is the steering box,,,if any 1 else needs parts let me know , i will direct you to the yard....no front seats but back seat there,door panels and rest of interior still there ( black ) ..no engine tranny .. all glass decent . doors seemed ok,,,hood a...	hemikev	19	1701	Oct 22, 2012 by Gearhead
	check this out (Preview) http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=3aa_1350303916&p=1	fatstax	8	1072	Oct 19, 2012 by fatstax
	Handmade (Preview) Ray sent me this email.... Slowly scroll your way through the images, what do you think they’re building?	poncho62	18	1630	Oct 18, 2012 by dualquadpete
	Good bye Dalton McGuinty... (Preview) Thank you so very much for all the years you spent screwing up this Province royally.	Someone	6	1190	Oct 16, 2012 by shorts
	Newest inductees to Hall of Fame (Preview) Last Saturday evening-Southern Ontario Streetrods Car Club was inducted into the Canadian Street Rodding Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony was held in Waterdown. This club has been active since the early 70's when street rodding as we know it today was in its infancy. Congratulations to all m...	Asphalt Angel	3	633	Oct 16, 2012 by jarvis1
	NSRA membership??? (Preview) I had the Torpedo back go through a NSRA Safety Check while at the show in W.V. last week, it past A-1 other than he said I should have a 3rd. brake light, which I had just bought at swap meet!!!& still in the box. He also suggested that I join up with NSRA. Didn't do it at the time as I wondered if there was...	dualquadpete	9	1092	Oct 16, 2012 by Asphalt Angel
	Ancaster fall swap meets.?? (Preview) When are they	hemikev	6	2217	Oct 15, 2012 by RacerRick
	Pet peeve (Preview) Ya know, since this is an Ontario Forum, it'd be nice if members put down the name of their city or town instead of just :Ontario" It would help with making decisions on whether to contact someone regarding a sale item and other things that wouldn't compromise anyone's privacy	Ragtop	34	2483	Oct 14, 2012 by 30-S6
	lost another HOT ROD legend (Preview) today we lost Norm Grabowski 1933-2012 RIP Norm. Only met you once but I knew what everyone said about you was true. Funny smilling laughing King of the fad "T" -- Edited by workin class on Friday 12th of October 2012 05:58:00 PM	workin class	5	1258	Oct 14, 2012 by DavyJ
	Pics from Toronto Motorsport Park (Preview) 224 pics just posted on Facebook/Narodders from Saturday at Cayuga check them out.	shorts	2	854	Oct 13, 2012 by 2drpost
	Fenders on a Hot Rod. (Preview) A few years ago I met a fellow at an Ancaster Swap meet. He said he had a letter from Ministry of Transportation regarding fenders on hot rods and tractors. He claimed it stated fenders were NOT required due to some consideration of tractors operating on highways. If hot rods were forced to have fenders...	Gwillyville Kid	22	5485	Oct 9, 2012 by Modfather
	Pics from Turkey Nationals (Preview) Darwin posted pics from this weekends Turkey National's from St Thomas on Facebook/Narodders all are welcome.	shorts	0	517	Oct 9, 2012 by shorts
	Port Elgin Pumpkin Fest (Preview) http://www.flickr.com/photos/76993172@N06/sets/72157631665525944/show/	JPB	5	1208	Oct 9, 2012 by Youngoldguy
	Emmissions (Preview) Now that the flury, or maybe the 'fury' of the emmissions fiasco has died down a bit, I'll present this information. I came across some info on the various emmission sub systems. Toyota it seems is a bit more 'giving' with info that is needed, and understood by the lay person, they also are big on school...	Sniper	3	1032	Oct 8, 2012 by scott420p
	Again, once a year! (Preview) A BIG Happy Thanksgiving everone!!	sasquatch	17	1160	Oct 8, 2012 by DavyJ
	driving to duluth, mn (Preview) ok i found a mint cab and doors online around duluth MN. 500 bucks but wayyyyyy better shape than what im working with. 18 hour drive one way. deal or no deal?	fatstax	29	1991	Oct 8, 2012 by sasquatch
	Road trip on Sun.!!!! 2nd place in distance (Preview) Leaving Sun mornig for Charleston West Virginia for the Doo wop show next week,& for the 1st time I'm not driving a car down, I'm going to 'trailer" the 52 as it's only got 900 mi on it, & I'm going on my own!!! Janice can't get time off & my travell buddy with the 69 Cutlass has gone AWOL...	dualquadpete	17	1255	Oct 7, 2012 by Molten
	Is Hot Rodding Dead (Preview) Some may have seen this, but with some of the negatives mentioned about making your own rod, take a look. -- Edited by Molten on Thursday 13th of September 2012 07:17:43 PM	Molten	16	1944	Oct 6, 2012 by Gearhead
	Darwin Kent Nice Old Cars (Preview) http://www.flickr.com/photos/76993172%40N06/sets/72157631513393890/show/	JPB	6	1306	Oct 5, 2012 by shorts
	This is what I call an auto addiction (Preview) Email sent to me...	poncho62	8	1051	Oct 4, 2012 by meoracing
	Do you know this guy?...the car? (Preview) I saw this post over on the RRoO forum, thought I would help Richuk out and post it here too Hey guys and gals, It's been a while since I posted, but I was wonderring if anyone know who owns this car? I took a few shots of it towards the end of last summer at the Heritage Village near Essex, but never got the ow...	poncho62	3	1123	Oct 3, 2012 by Ragtop
	More legislation coming,"rat rods' ( 1 2 ) (Preview) friend of mine [yes i do have 1 or 2] was speaking with a MTO officer past wknd. & of course the topic got on the enforcement & hassles we are getting from MOE & MOT etc. Anyway, he said get prepared for more "SH#T" coming down the pipe!! Mc Goofy's gang is setting up, Min Roof height...	dualquadpete	69	14761	Oct 1, 2012 by Sacotu
	Old Motorcycles (Preview) http://www.flickr.com/photos/76993172@N06/sets/72157630497625404/show/	JPB	3	783	Oct 1, 2012 by Sacotu
	Friday Night at the Track (Preview) Kawartha Speedway last race and Cruise night of the 2012 season http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9_btxtGrDI	Bradshaw	0	562	Sep 30, 2012 by Bradshaw
	Fall "Club Tour" pictures (Preview) Some of my club members went on fall tour today & decided to go to Haliburton & do the show there. Just outside of Minden Ian's Dodge started smoking "badly'. Roadside repair to "split tranny hose" & away we go. Got to halibuton at 10:30 & show area was "FULL&quo...	dualquadpete	3	2044	Sep 30, 2012 by Adslow65
	ATCO the way it was (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&list=UUTCXvhYDLe37ACcxWc1gqhQ&v=PGJU6XP8KrE	JPB	4	802	Sep 29, 2012 by sasquatch
	1/4" STAINLESS BRAKE LINE (Preview) Anyone know of a local source for a roll of 1/4" stainless steel brake line at a decent price? I got a price of $109.00 from my parts supplier. Summit sells it for about 40 bucks. I hate getting bent over up here in Canada. Feels like I dropped the soap again........	123pugsy	8	1232	Sep 29, 2012 by 123pugsy
	I would adopt anyone of these! (Preview) http://www.flickr.com/photos/76993172@N06/sets/72157631625844344/show/	JPB	4	963	Sep 28, 2012 by poncho62
	Ganaraska Ratlers Car Club Challange (Preview) Alright we are going to issue a challange to other car clubs to show your banners,plaques,crests,coats or whatever infront of the coolest thing you can find.Here is the Ganaraska Ratlers entry. Ed	flatblack55delivery	9	1187	Sep 27, 2012 by 77
	Another new fave YouTube video (Preview) Now here's some fine photography we can all agree on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au5xm3sqaZA	Gearhead	5	1177	Sep 26, 2012 by VirgilHilts
	Nice old stuff (Preview) http://www.flickr.com/photos/76993172@N06/sets/72157630482681708/show/	JPB	2	804	Sep 24, 2012 by sasquatch
	To each their own.... (Preview) Not my style but, this has Ontario plates on it....Anyone know of it?	poncho62	25	1832	Sep 24, 2012 by Gearhead
	Does anyone do media blasting near Guelph, K/W or Cambridge area? (Preview) I'm looking for someone who specializes in media blasting body panels & shells. I don't want to use sandblasting. Anyone know of a good shop within a 1 hour radius of Guelph or Fergus/Elora? I'd prefer someone who can also epoxy prime after I inspect it. Thanks, Scott	Gearhead	6	4249	Sep 23, 2012 by wolfman1
	Indoor Car Storage Needed (Ottawa) (Preview) I lost my free indoor storage. I am on a tight budget.If anyone has or knows someone who has safe, secure space for a modest price (or free), please let me know.I need it in Ottawa for roughly November to April, depending on weather. My Cutlass thanks you.	Furtrader	4	1304	Sep 22, 2012 by dualquadpete
	What to do if you sold your ride? (Preview) So I met this guy that's got losts of cash and he likes my truck and wants to buy. Yes, Hemi43, even with the skirts! I actually set the price and he seems happy with the number, $15,000. It's more than I have in the truck and the truck is not finished, which he's fully aware of and I offered to throw in the n...	atomsplitter	21	1714	Sep 20, 2012 by Jazz
	Welding class (evening)?? (Preview) I'd like to learn to weld right the first time. Anyone know of or can recommend an evening MIG welding class? I'd like to learn what's necessary to do bodywork. One day maybe I'll work up to chassis work but that's best left to pros IMHO. Looking to start an early 50's custom project.	Schnitz	12	5639	Sep 20, 2012 by 69SS454
	Cool video (Preview) Saw this posted on the HAMB A friend sent me a link to this video on YouTube ..... Hollywood Blvd. At the start it says Hollywood Blvd - 1953 but later on I see a 57 Chevy and 57 Cad and those seem to be the newest cars so I'm guessing it was filmed in late 56 or 57. At 2:28 I spotted a lowered and primered 49-51 For...	poncho62	9	1373	Sep 20, 2012 by poncho62
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