General Car Talk

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...

fatstax · fatstax

so i was driving to goodwood to pick up my 65 chev cab and while i was in whitby on highway 2 the durham regional cops drove by me, while he dialed her around and got right behind me, i was driving the bastard, my tow truck and pulling my old trailer, wel i was pooping tiffiany cufflinks waiting for the cop to p...

hemikev · hemikev

Found this while cleaning out the old Dodge

oldkoot · oldkoot

Going to the meet this September, wondering if it's a good show or not, at any rate Vermont itself in the fall is worth seeing.

hemikev · hemikev

My girl was clearing out spare room. She found this movie poster I bought years ago,it's an original lobby poster,,,forgot had this..

Chris58 · Chris58

Since my lovely wife kyboshed the plans of building another shop, I've been toying with another idea to store a couple of cars. Everyone has seen these containers on transport trucks, loaded with more crap from China. Problem is, they don't GO BACK to China since the trade differential is so off balan...

Molten · Molten

Various posts on whats allowed and whats not. This is what I found when doing research for building my rod.Noise, smoke, bells and hornsMuffler75. (1) Every motor vehicle or motor assisted bicycle shall be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent exces...

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

http://www.rmtracking.com/vehicle_recovery/smart_tracker.php

flatblack55delivery · flatblack55delivery

Just wondering what you guys think about how long car shows last.Most seam to go from say 9till3 thats 6hrs.Now I get that promoters want the show to last for a long enough time to get lots of spectator money ,but how long do you stay.We have all seen most of the cars and usually talked with the owners last w...

2drpost · 2drpost

who does decent, reasonable chroming in the gta? i have a pair of sbc v/cvrs i need chromed.

Grabrr · Grabrr

Yesterday, I was over at Best Buy in the south end, and I noticed a few 50's cars, then today I picked my daughter up from school, and while driving by the Days Inn (next to best buy) the parking lot is packed with enclosed car trailers. I'd go investigate, but I'm not allowed out, since it's my oldest daugh...

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

[IMG]https://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p76/seeker105...

Modfather · Modfather

Well guys I guess a hand shake is not what it once was. On Sunday I went to make an offer on a car from a reputable dealerhip a clasic car dealership. The car I went to look at was not really what I had expected and the dealer told me he was in the buying mode and made me a very fair offer on my 55 that is in my avatar....

will · will

I have been searching the Internet for a rust paint and have come up with three products - Por 15, KBS Coatings and Rust Bullet. Does anybody have any experience using any one of these products? I want to paint some frame pieces as well as the floor and trunk area. Any special procedure in using thes...

poncho62 · poncho62

Show us your favourite movie clips.....keep it clean please....or at least PG I will start with one of mine..

scott420p · scott420p

May be a bit of a dumb question BUT, I'm wondering where I can get these in the GTA. I've checked all the specialty bolt places I deal with through my work but still have had no luck. I don't really want to order them if I can get them locally.

sasquatch · sasquatch

New drag strip here was just paved this morning,, "FASTCHEVY" may be able to post some pics, i have them in an email, but not knowing how to post them Here. Should be a FULL race summer this comming year!!

flatblack55delivery · 77

Just cause he asked . Enjoy ..77.

Bradshaw · Bradshaw

Hey guys, a bunch of us went up to Stanhope Airport for a car show and plane fly in. I've posted a video on youtube ,will try to get another made with more of the cars and trucks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEQ7hJoxKCk

hemikev · hemikev

Alot of that here...different

rodmaster · rodmaster

I have sold my anglia and it needs to go from Hamilton, Ont to Milwaukee Wisconsin about 5-600 miles away, I am looking for a good and reasonably priced company or individual to deliver it. Does anyone have any information or suggestions......... Thanks Kenny

Sniper · Sniper

Customer owns this 47 Merc, he bought it as a stalled project years ago. He had a hard time finding someone to take it on at the time, most places didn't want a long term job like this one. Ended up in this shop 6 years or so ago. I started here a year and a half ago and have had a hand in it since then. It's just ab...

flatduck · flatduck

anyone else around Sudbury planning to go in September i think it s on the 2 of sept

fatstax · fatstax

well folks my number is finally up, after 12 years of towing dirty the moe nailed me on wednesday. just so you all know they are doing blitzes in the evening a nd weekends. anyways if there is irony they were setup at the entrance of my street, they saw me drive by and they reeled me in. the moe dude was pret...

poncho62 · poncho62

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcPHHEea3lE&feature=fvwrel

fatstax · fatstax

heres a clever fellow who spent more on the personalized plates than fixing his tail gate. its even red duct tape

Scruff · Scruff

New guy Scruff here, this is my first post so please bear with the multitude of mistakes, multiple edits, and, no doubt a pile of screw ups. Went to the Ford Nats in Arthur on Sunday past and had a good time. Cruised in with three other rats, disturbed the peace and probabley annoyed a few people. Would jus...

dodgy canuck · dodgy canuck

Hello all! I have a position available in the Chassis fab shop I work at in Milton, ON. I am looking for an experienced TIG welder with fitter experience! The person I need will be able to take direction as well as being a self starter. Problem solving does come up in this position, but nothing too serious...

30AV8 · 30AV8

One of the previous owners installed an aftermaket intake on my 30 Ford, 1980 302, but it doesnt have provisions for the exhaust crossover passage for the EGR valve to function, so am wondering what options do I have other than buying another intake, EGR spacer, possibly new carb to support the EGR? W...

poncho62 · poncho62

Guy on another one of my forums posted this.......thought you may get a charge out of it....maybe not...lol

henrys57wagon · 57150

I've come across a few of these green cars lately.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	2005	Oct 6, 2012 by Gearhead
	Darwin Kent Nice Old Cars (Preview) http://www.flickr.com/photos/76993172%40N06/sets/72157631513393890/show/	JPB	6	1367	Oct 5, 2012 by shorts
	This is what I call an auto addiction (Preview) Email sent to me...	poncho62	8	1102	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	1211	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	15109	Oct 1, 2012 by Sacotu
	Old Motorcycles (Preview) http://www.flickr.com/photos/76993172@N06/sets/72157630497625404/show/	JPB	3	867	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	606	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	2220	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	854	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	1304	Sep 29, 2012 by 123pugsy
	I would adopt anyone of these! (Preview) http://www.flickr.com/photos/76993172@N06/sets/72157631625844344/show/	JPB	4	1055	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	1263	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	1239	Sep 26, 2012 by VirgilHilts
	Nice old stuff (Preview) http://www.flickr.com/photos/76993172@N06/sets/72157630482681708/show/	JPB	2	865	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	1905	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	4361	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	1354	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	1789	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	5699	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	1429	Sep 20, 2012 by poncho62
	close call ( 1 2 ) (Preview) so i was driving to goodwood to pick up my 65 chev cab and while i was in whitby on highway 2 the durham regional cops drove by me, while he dialed her around and got right behind me, i was driving the bastard, my tow truck and pulling my old trailer, wel i was pooping tiffiany cufflinks waiting for the cop to p...	fatstax	52	6491	Sep 19, 2012 by Cat in the Hat
	Remember this. Reverb (Preview) Found this while cleaning out the old Dodge	hemikev	8	1321	Sep 19, 2012 by DavyJ
	Anyone been to NSRA Vermont meet (Preview) Going to the meet this September, wondering if it's a good show or not, at any rate Vermont itself in the fall is worth seeing.	oldkoot	5	1274	Sep 18, 2012 by oldkoot
	Vanishing point poster (Preview) My girl was clearing out spare room. She found this movie poster I bought years ago,it's an original lobby poster,,,forgot had this..	hemikev	7	3303	Sep 18, 2012 by jarvis1
	Seafreight Containers as Storage (Preview) Since my lovely wife kyboshed the plans of building another shop, I've been toying with another idea to store a couple of cars. Everyone has seen these containers on transport trucks, loaded with more crap from China. Problem is, they don't GO BACK to China since the trade differential is so off balan...	Chris58	42	2736	Sep 15, 2012 by Sacotu
	Rules or interpetations (Preview) Various posts on whats allowed and whats not. This is what I found when doing research for building my rod.Noise, smoke, bells and hornsMuffler75. (1) Every motor vehicle or motor assisted bicycle shall be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent exces...	Molten	2	7589	Sep 14, 2012 by Cat in the Hat
	low cost tracking device (Preview) http://www.rmtracking.com/vehicle_recovery/smart_tracker.php	henrys57wagon	2	1180	Sep 13, 2012 by poncho62
	Car Shows (Preview) Just wondering what you guys think about how long car shows last.Most seam to go from say 9till3 thats 6hrs.Now I get that promoters want the show to last for a long enough time to get lots of spectator money ,but how long do you stay.We have all seen most of the cars and usually talked with the owners last w...	flatblack55delivery	20	1902	Sep 13, 2012 by Molten
	GTA, CHROMING (Preview) who does decent, reasonable chroming in the gta? i have a pair of sbc v/cvrs i need chromed.	2drpost	6	2154	Sep 12, 2012 by dualquadpete
	Anyone know whats going on in London? (Preview) Yesterday, I was over at Best Buy in the south end, and I noticed a few 50's cars, then today I picked my daughter up from school, and while driving by the Days Inn (next to best buy) the parking lot is packed with enclosed car trailers. I'd go investigate, but I'm not allowed out, since it's my oldest daugh...	Grabrr	6	1139	Sep 11, 2012 by Grabrr
	Our rides? (Preview) [IMG]https://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p76/seeker105...	Seeker1056	39	2541	Sep 11, 2012 by Jazz
	It Is Not Sold Unitil The Cash Is In Hand (Preview) Well guys I guess a hand shake is not what it once was. On Sunday I went to make an offer on a car from a reputable dealerhip a clasic car dealership. The car I went to look at was not really what I had expected and the dealer told me he was in the buying mode and made me a very fair offer on my 55 that is in my avatar....	Modfather	14	1965	Sep 10, 2012 by dualquadpete
	Rust Paint Questions (Preview) I have been searching the Internet for a rust paint and have come up with three products - Por 15, KBS Coatings and Rust Bullet. Does anybody have any experience using any one of these products? I want to paint some frame pieces as well as the floor and trunk area. Any special procedure in using thes...	will	12	3941	Sep 9, 2012 by hutchys
	Movie clips thread.... (Preview) Show us your favourite movie clips.....keep it clean please....or at least PG I will start with one of mine..	poncho62	13	1546	Sep 8, 2012 by DaveM
	GM Body Bolts and U Nuts (Preview) May be a bit of a dumb question BUT, I'm wondering where I can get these in the GTA. I've checked all the specialty bolt places I deal with through my work but still have had no luck. I don't really want to order them if I can get them locally.	scott420p	14	1705	Sep 6, 2012 by 123pugsy
	Yippee, It's comming together! (Preview) New drag strip here was just paved this morning,, "FASTCHEVY" may be able to post some pics, i have them in an email, but not knowing how to post them Here. Should be a FULL race summer this comming year!!	sasquatch	11	1047	Sep 5, 2012 by fastchevy
	Just for TorkWar (Preview) Just cause he asked . Enjoy ..77.	77	6	989	Sep 3, 2012 by flatblack55delivery
	Stanhope Airport (Preview) Hey guys, a bunch of us went up to Stanhope Airport for a car show and plane fly in. I've posted a video on youtube ,will try to get another made with more of the cars and trucks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEQ7hJoxKCk	Bradshaw	0	828	Sep 3, 2012 by Bradshaw
	Automotive art (Preview) Alot of that here...different	hemikev	1	826	Sep 3, 2012 by Bradshaw
	Looking to have my car delivered (Preview) I have sold my anglia and it needs to go from Hamilton, Ont to Milwaukee Wisconsin about 5-600 miles away, I am looking for a good and reasonably priced company or individual to deliver it. Does anyone have any information or suggestions......... Thanks Kenny	rodmaster	21	1684	Sep 2, 2012 by Gwillyville Kid
	Not mine, but what I've been working on. (Preview) Customer owns this 47 Merc, he bought it as a stalled project years ago. He had a hard time finding someone to take it on at the time, most places didn't want a long term job like this one. Ended up in this shop 6 years or so ago. I started here a year and a half ago and have had a hand in it since then. It's just ab...	Sniper	8	1218	Sep 1, 2012 by DavyJ
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	the MOE and me (Preview) well folks my number is finally up, after 12 years of towing dirty the moe nailed me on wednesday. just so you all know they are doing blitzes in the evening a nd weekends. anyways if there is irony they were setup at the entrance of my street, they saw me drive by and they reeled me in. the moe dude was pret...	fatstax	22	1937	Aug 28, 2012 by Sacotu
	Farm Truck (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcPHHEea3lE&feature=fvwrel	poncho62	13	2018	Aug 28, 2012 by tc
	how we roll in cobourg (Preview) heres a clever fellow who spent more on the personalized plates than fixing his tail gate. its even red duct tape	fatstax	0	899	Aug 27, 2012 by fatstax
	Ford Nationals Arthur (Preview) New guy Scruff here, this is my first post so please bear with the multitude of mistakes, multiple edits, and, no doubt a pile of screw ups. Went to the Ford Nats in Arthur on Sunday past and had a good time. Cruised in with three other rats, disturbed the peace and probabley annoyed a few people. Would jus...	Scruff	3	1044	Aug 23, 2012 by Adslow65
	Looking for welder/fitter asap!!! (Preview) Hello all! I have a position available in the Chassis fab shop I work at in Milton, ON. I am looking for an experienced TIG welder with fitter experience! The person I need will be able to take direction as well as being a self starter. Problem solving does come up in this position, but nothing too serious...	dodgy canuck	14	1987	Aug 22, 2012 by Cat in the Hat
	Emissions EGR install (Preview) One of the previous owners installed an aftermaket intake on my 30 Ford, 1980 302, but it doesnt have provisions for the exhaust crossover passage for the EGR valve to function, so am wondering what options do I have other than buying another intake, EGR spacer, possibly new carb to support the EGR? W...	30AV8	12	1668	Aug 21, 2012 by 30AV8
	Farmers Rat Rod (Preview) Guy on another one of my forums posted this.......thought you may get a charge out of it....maybe not...lol	poncho62	15	2464	Aug 20, 2012 by sasquatch
	Cars Reclaimed by Nature (Preview) I've come across a few of these green cars lately.	57150	11	1701	Aug 18, 2012 by henrys57wagon
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