General Car Talk

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...

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.

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	ATCO the way it was (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&list=UUTCXvhYDLe37ACcxWc1gqhQ&v=PGJU6XP8KrE	JPB	4	972	Sep 29, 2012 by sasquatch
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	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	4096	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	1671	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	1907	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	1173	Sep 5, 2012 by fastchevy
	Just for TorkWar (Preview) Just cause he asked . Enjoy ..77.	77	6	1105	Sep 3, 2012 by flatblack55delivery
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