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Great Race in Ontario
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This year the Great Race is traveling around the great lake and one of their overnight stops is in Sudbury Ontariohttp://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=710538&highlight=ontario
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Looking for Trent? Mercury Rat Rod pickup....
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Hi everyone, I'm looking for a guy that stopped in at my place last weekend... Pretty sure he said his name was Trent? He was driving a Merc rat rod pickup (very cool by the way!) He was on his way back from the Dundalk show... He knew my name and mentioned this forum as well as some others on here, so I assume...
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Hot Rodding as a career.....
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Messing with old cars has always been just a hobby with me. Was wondering how many of you guys have made a career of this?...Be it, body, mechanical, paint, pinstiping etc? I dont mean the guys that work in a dealership, body shop etc, but the guys that build or work on hot rods only.
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Brantford Tim Hortons loaded with muscle cars and Rods
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Hey guys, just stopping in to let you know there is still a Timmies around the area that has a pretty killer scene. I've been to it 3X this summer and its always loaded with a bunch of Chevelle's, tubbed Camaros, 70 Cuda, Cutlasses, various rods etc etc... Saturday night is usually the busiest as I believ...
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Pontypool Car Cruise
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Pontypool Car Cruise Corner of John Street and Pontypool Rd 232 John St, Pontypool, Ont. At Country style and XTR Gas station Every Tuesdays Starting July 10th 2012 to Oct 2 2012 6:30pm-8:30pm (9:00pm)All Cool Rides are welcome including Bikes too
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Searching for old cars & trucks to photograph
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Hey everyone, another thread reminded me of another hobby of mine. I'm an amateur photographer and I'm looking for some fresh subjects to shoot before the snow flies. I especially like old rusted cars and trucks sitting abandoned in fields. If anyone here has some vintage, preferably weathered tin...
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Update from M.O.E. Website Dated 07/26/12
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http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/environment/en/category/drive_clean/STDPROD_098041.html
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Pop can cars
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Saw these on a couple of other sites, thought I would add them here too.. Apparently, they were made by a guy who used to go to all the public functions...especially the picture theaters. And always carried a Sugar Bag to collect empty bottles and cans. His name was... Albert (Tapper) Torney. Everyon...
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Sample from the photo shoot
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Just a little sample from my photo shoot July 27th Enjoy I am always looking for Kool Cars & Bikes Message me if you want to have your can in one of my Photo Shoots Higher me want some awesome pics of you car (Yes I Can also supply the Doll if you want lol) Thanks Moon Doll
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I am in a Pickle
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Hey I know it's been awhile But life is getting in my way of sitting in front of the computer lol Any way .... I am looking for a couple of cool rides for a photo shoot I am doing This Friday I had a couple of Cars but...... they backed out on me Grrrrr...... Soooo......... Could someone help me out. The Cars d...
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Decoding chebby small blocks
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Does any one have a linkl to site for decodoing sbc engines or can some one decode this one V1118 7DD or V1118ZDD I tried 3 sites an got 3 different answers ????. Thanks ..77.
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Incredible photo site:
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I discovered this on another site, Hope it hasn't been posted here before: An amazing bunch of pics, (lots!) of neat cars, bikes , interesting shots etc. Go Here: http://rusttee.tumblr.com/
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wiring help
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There was a guy on here a while back offering wiring assistance. I think he was from the Barrie area. Can't find his contact info now. If you are out there and read this, could you shoot me a pm with your contact info? Thanks
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Arm Drop
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I received my news letter Greetings from the Armdrop Drag Racing Gang!We were unable to get an August event date this season, so our next event will beSaturday September 22! Join us for drag racing at the historic Picton Airfield from 12-5, gates open at 11 am! This event is open to ALL street cars &am...
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the classic gto club of ontario 30th annivesary all pontiac weekend
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aug. 24-26 2012 st. thomas ont. contact april 519-647-2090 for details.
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A man needs to know his limitations
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Pinstriping, especially curved and swooping lines is where I draw the line( no pun) on my skill set, today Rollie Guertin dropped by to finish what I started last winter. I haven't talked with Rollie for close to 20 years, nice catching up on the past, but sad to learn of all the "old rodders"...
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Anyone notice latley?
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Had the privlage to run the hot-rod to various cruise nights and shows Thursday, Friday, Sat, Sunday. I use secondary roads and my god, the roads are TERRIBLE! I don't have much suspension with the straidhgt front axle, but man, do you notice the terrible shape of our roads. Roads ranged from Marmora t...
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Grand Prix of Mosport ... rant :(
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Just a quick little rant ... We are heading to the cottage this weekend so attending the big ALMS event at Mosport is out for me ... but wait !! According to the Mosport website, there is no charge for spectator entry on Thursday. Friday entry is $35, Saturday entry $40 and Sunday entry $50 with Thurs...
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Law of Mechanical Repair
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poncho62
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Weird Combinations?
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Wondering what weird or unusual engine/body combinations you,ve seen? Years back one i saw was when two guys came down from London on a sunday, to drag race the fastest cars in town,, and the strange one was a 62-63 plymouth 2 door, powered by an Olds 425 engine, (think they were rated at 365 Hp.) Olds e...
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back from Syracuse
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We stayed over at the campground as usual until Mon and after a busy day yesterday today is a trailer cleanup day. We got to meet hemi43 ( Dan) and his son and Sacotu ( Steve) and had some great conversations, thanks. After all the years of going there we do not and try to see everything. A great time was had b...
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I miss those days
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I started cutting grass for my dad at age 10.....50 cents/hr...Got to drive this though When I was 16, worked at the A&W slinging burgers and fries....Saved up $300 and bought this. [IMG]http://img....
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HAPPY SHOP!!!!
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OK call me "anal" but I had to "clean up the garage" of the body work "mess" Anybody know how to get "rubber" off the interlok. I'm in " TROUBLE" over that with the BOSS!!!! Hope to get it Painted sometime next week
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2012 Atlantic Nationals
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Anyone heading to Moncton for this year's Atlantic Nationals? I'll be rolling east as of the 10th to be there the night of the 11th. If there is anyone heading that way, sure would be nice to roll together. I know SACOTU is rollin with me. Look for the 58 Chev on the highways and fall in if you're in view.
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Pictures from The Atlantic Nationals - July 2012
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Returned yesterday after a nine day tour to New Brunswick and P.E.I. Four day stop in Moncton for the Atlantic Nationals. Following are the pictures I took. Mostly Hot Rods and Street Rods. Great show, lots of cars, different cars than we are used to seeing in Ontario. The weather was great and Ma...
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Collector Car Appreciation Day- Ontario exempt???
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From:SEMA Action Network (SAN) Date sent07/05/2012 12:07:08 pm Subject:Province of Manitoba Proclaims July 13, 2012 as “COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY” To view this email as a web page, please follow this link Province of Manitoba Proclaims July 13, 2012 as “COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY”T...
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Hey...Thunder Bay guys
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Here I am, stuck in your fair city....I am on vacation, heading west. My van has a tire going for a crap. Heres where you come in. Tomorrow is Canada Day, so everything is pretty much closed......Do you guys know any 24/7 place that might be open?...Probably not, huh?....Guess I am here at the KOA until T...
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PICTURES FROM GRAND BEND -- ONDR EVENT TODAY
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Great day at "the bend" WOW what a great selection of cars. Thanks to ONDR -- you put on a great show today. The following link should take you to my pictures from today. I have not edited any as the green flag just dropped in Daytona and I am going to sit back and watch. Enjoy! John https:...
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Myrtle Beach Car Show
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http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2012/03/15/2719767/pee-dee-street-rod-show-parade.html#http://media.myrtlebeac...
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Port Hope Canada Day show and shine
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wow what a surpraze when I got to the park.Everything was full.Front lawn,park across the road,south lawn,parking lots back and side.Found a spot on the road with some other latecomers.Wandered over to get regestered and a guy comes up to me and says is that your car and points to the delivery ,yes I s...
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can't help it
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My wife says there is something wrong with me,i am never satisfied she says,,,,after selling the 57 chevy i thought i would need something to fill the empty space in my yard, so, went to Collingwood to look at a car,,saw a 57 sedan delivery on kijiji located in Wasaga Beach,it's on the way...,,i'll buy t...
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A GOOD thing about torunna real estate prices
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One good thing about torunna real estate prices being so high . Is that as people move outta the city , an come north to barrie , be hot roddy , cruiser , biker , what ever they are , are all bringing their stuff with them . 5 yrs ago you,d barely see even the same cars during the summer . Now guys up from T O , in a s...
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Canada Day Long Weekend Finally Here
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Hey Guys! I'd like to wish everyone out there a great, safe and probably most importantly fun long week!! And from the words of Robert Mitchum for all the hotrodders out there cruisin' make sure "the tank is filled with 100Proof and you're all tuned up and gassed." You may need it...
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there ought to be a law
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this is why there should be laws governing customizing
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Golden Beach Show
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Had a ball today at the Golden Beach show .They tell me there was over 200 cars .The Ratlers were well represented with Fatstax,Grumpy and Susan,SACOTU and me.There was a wide assortment from squeekers ,an 08(thats 1908)touring car,and several origional pickups.Lots of restored 40s and 50s,some...
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58 Cadillac
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I don't know if this is the way to go about finding a person or not . I am looking to get in touch with the owner of the 58 caddy named Radillac he gave me his name and # and it has since gone through the washing machine and dryer. Yup I was doing the laundry..lol If any one can help please P.M. me
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On the road again
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So the delivery is on the road again and we will be heading for the 20th Golden Beach car show.The delivery is more legal now than it has ever been.When I blew up after a cruse night I decided to go legit.I traded a big old 77Riveria to Fatstax for a fairly low milage 350(2bbl?)out of a 76 Impalla.I now have...
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Road Kill
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Last night on my way home from the cruise night in Paris in my 58, I hit not one, not two, but three friggin skunks! The stink in my shop is brutal. Anybody else got any good road-kill stories with their old rides? This ain't my first with this car. Got a cat last year and a bird jammed into the grill too. Two w...
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Breathless Buick
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I was at a cruise night in Cambridge this past Wednesday, minding my own business, when a drop dead gorgeous custom slinked in and parked. My jaw dropped at the sight of this full blown custom. Of course I drooled all over it, soaking in all the details. What jumped out at me, besides the quality and propo...
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Video from Steve Plunkett's 2012 Super Car Show
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The following link will take you to a 10 minute video of Steve Plunkett's 2012 car show weekend - ALL for charity. This will give you an idea of Steve's collection and the number of cars that were there, keeping in mind this was a poor turn out because of the rainy weather. If you have never been, it is a mu...
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Vintage race & car show, Mosport
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For those who may not keep up with race cars, etc...Mosport Raceway...ahh...Canadian Tire Motorsport Park will be the site of the annual VARAC race on June 15/16/17. There will also be an all makes car show on Sunday. This is a great venue for a car show with the race track in the background, tons of park...
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Anyone going to the Camaro Nationals?
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The Camaro Nationals are in St.Catherines I beleive it's the 15-17 of June. Ben, Jacob and Me will be there Saturday the 16th. We've never been before but since Ben's now a "Camaro Owner" we've got to go and check it out. I'm looking forward to it. Anyone else going or have been in the pas...
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Getting the word out.
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Getting a new forum up and running is a lot of hard work, well hard on the fingers anyways. Lots of emailing, PMing people on other forums.....Been pretty successful so far, but would like to get a few more people aboard. We were thinking about handing out some flyers at local car shows, swap meets aroun...
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Road Trip to W.Virginia
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Leaving for West Virginia tomorrow for FOP car Show just outside of Charleston. This will be the 7th year in a row attending this one with the 64 Catalina. Was hoping to take the 52 but ran out of time!!! I'll try & stay in touch on friends computor while there. Pete
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Pictures from Steve Plunkett's weekend
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The following link will take you event coverage at Cruze magazinefeaturing album 1 & 2 from Steve Plunkett's Car ShowAs you will see, the rain did not spoil the whole weekend. http://www.cruzemagazine.ca/eventcoverage.htm
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Graffiti Car Show, and some pics
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On my way back from a late night of partying in TO on Sunday late morning...I was thinking to myself what a beautiful sunny day, maybe I should point the Dakota north and head to Barrie swap. And then I remembered! Oh ya, the Graffiti show in St-Jacobs, so me and my co-pilot agreed on the co-ordinates and o...
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Breaking News.....
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http://ca.news.yahoo.com/canadians-pay-more-americans-canadian-made-vehicles-085902418.html
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Danica
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What do think this driver was thinking about? -- Edited by Bradshaw on Saturday 9th of June 2012 01:15:04 PM
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Meet at Barrie for beer!
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Anyone going to Barrie this weekend? I'm heading there Friday, will b stopping for beer at the tent at 1 pm. Drop around and lets shoot the sh**. Will be wearing a grey Dream Machines garage coat I won at their open house a couple years back! Gary
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My 50 Chevy
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Hey all this is my 50 chevy truck . I bought it from a friend of mine,s estate . He,d owned it about maybe 17 - 17 yrs . The truck came up from toronto an I believe was built late 70,s . I asked over on Canajun rodder , the...
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