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Mentors in your life
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I would like to hear about the mentors in you life and pay respect to the people/person who gave a **** and helped you outWho got you started or even brought you back into to the car thing.That special person who let you hang out and watch.For me it’s a guy named Don Dulmage.Thanks Don for lots of stuff but m...
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What A Day
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I was in downtown Toronto Sunday, 19C Beautiful day, saw a 66 Vet a 69 Camaro and a 63 Impala Low Rider, and coming Home 1966 Chevy Shortbox coming down Hwy#115. I Love It!!!!!
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fuel injection
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is nascar changing to fuel injection something that will change the futur of hot rods and may be make the technologie more affordable for old cars .would you give up your carb for FI .........those FI makes it cheaper on gas?
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Paint Shop Woes and Beefs
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Over the years I have noticed that finding Body Shops that will paint my cars has become harder and harder. 20 years ago, when my daily driver needed a paint job, I would stop in at my local body shop, make an apointment. Two (maybe three) weeks later, I would get my car back fully painted and ready to go....
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Dishwasher
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We all have heard the joke about using the old lady's dishwasher to clean car parts........Anyone actually used one?...The wife bought a new stainless steel dishwasher last week, matches the kitchen now......I have this old dishwasher in my garage. Just got to thinking about that old story....lo...
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1" too short!!!!
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Story of my life, but this refers to the d/shaft in the 52. I have a tremec 5 speed with the frt.'yoke' from Tremec. Yoke is 4" long on slip section & 2" goes in the tranny. I contacted Tremec & they say I need 3"+ in the trans. to be Safe!!!! So Story of my life "I'm 1" too s...
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Gone with the wind
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Got home from the shop today and found the 442 and my chopper out in the open ,didn't remember leaving my tools out either.Oh **** I didn't move my stuff ,the garage moved.I found it in the back on top of the 55,Lots of scratches no dents luckey its flatblack cause I have another paint job in a can.I know it w...
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Garage thread
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Thought I might as well do the oligatory garage picture thread....Every forum worth their salt has to have one....lol The shop I have now is not much compared to my old shop that I built at the old house...It was insulated, had heat and was a bit more spacious....but such is life.It wasnt huge, but was ve...
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oxy/accetylene
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Anyone noticed the new price jump AGAIN in Oxy/Accetylene bottle refills? Getting a bit MUCH!! Was told today, large Oxy is now just over $100.00, and large Accetylene is just over $400.00.
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Canadian models
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A few guys from the Canadian Poncho forum have joined....welcome guys, glad to have you here. It brings up a subject in my mind. Have any of you owned specific Canadian models of cars?...You know, Canadian Pontiacs, Beaumonts, Acadians, Monarchs, Meteors, Mercury or Fargo trucks, that sort of thin...
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Unauthorized use of pictures
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I have been getting emails all day that i had sold my car and the new owner has got it up 4 sale already and advertising a car show in June on Kijiji with it I am flattered they like the picture of my 50 Meteor, but its the point that they used it without my permission and the fact, it is still 4sale by me and not th...
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Historic Plates
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Well the last topic I posted did well, so lets 'stir up the pot some more" I see quite a few "MODIFIED" or "HOT RODS" [call them what you will] at shows & cruise's with Historic plates on them. Total "violation" of what they were brought out for, & I think i...
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its the weekend and i can't get parts
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so there i was in the shop. finished honing out the 427. gave it a good cleaning. got the bearings soaking in oil so i can install the crank and get the bottom sewn up. what no seal for the end of the crank. long weekend, guess i gotta wait till tuesday
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There are still treasures out there
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My type of fishing hole! or this is what I hunt for! If you wanna see more let me know. this is just a few in one area there is plenty more arround here........ -- Edited by 30-S6 on Saturday 11th of February 2012 01:51:12 PM
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Rockabilly
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s24XdYrRaek&feature=related
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PLANISHING HAMMER AT PRINCESS
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FYI - just got the latest Princess flyer and they have a planishing hammer with stand for $179.99, "Special Buy" so they likely won't be carrying it as a stock item.
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61 chev
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I found the picture of Gary's car he live in Hanover Slink
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Drag Racing Video 1959 Era
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Checkout this kool video it starts out with a road trip from California to the U S Nationals in Detroit 1959 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW3XODojZXg
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Conspiricy theory
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So this is my theory as to why all the new restrictions on old cars.The government ownes a very large part of the auto industry(bailout billions).They need to sell a lot of new cars to get paid back,if that is even part of the deal.To boost sales of new cars they have to get the older cars off the road.So the...
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How to find a lost Cadillac
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Hey everyone, I got thinking about a car my Dad owned but sold about 10 years ago. He had it forever and I have lots of childhood memories with it and I thought it would be cool to try and find it again! I'd love to buy it back and fix it up (as that's what he wanted but never had the chance) Now that I have a family...
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Photos from my travels
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Maybe you recognize some.... -- Edited by RAT BOY on Sunday 12th of February 2012 12:32:40 AM
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SAT 9 O CLOCK CHAT TODAY NOW
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PAINT HELP
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Hey guys does anyone know of a Canadian distributor for hot rod flatz? I dont really want to buy it south of the border
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I want this!
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http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1964-Mercury-Meteor-W0QQAdIdZ350306840
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Superbird
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http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1970-Plymouth-Road-Runner-Superbird-Coupe-W0QQAdIdZ353801369
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Pro Pictures done - What do you think?
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Hey guys, This guy called me up to do some professional pics on the cars that Backyardbasher and I built. He took some awesome pics!! What do you guys think of the cars & pics? They are posted on his website here: http://www.scarfonephoto.com/2012/hot-rod-shoot/ Kevin
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Special Edition???
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http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=353891310
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Old scrap yards and Eccentrics
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Reading here about Vintage tin getting scarce got me to thinking about this guy,,For those that weren't aware of this guy years back this is an interesting read i think some of you will find enjoyable. I was at this guys auction sale in 1970, this place was full , Not only vintage planes, but vintage ca...
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What is fake
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I thought I would ask a question that started on the 66 stepside thred.A 66 chev stepside evidently in very good condition is offered for sale for around $7000 to me a reasonable price.Some comments were" needs a lot of work", and "the phoney patina isn't cool".So the question I...
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Vintage tin is getting scarce....
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With the price of scrap up and down finding vintage tin is getting harder. Half of the cars in my vids are long gone....check them out! http://www.youtube.com/user/RatmotorMike
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Hot Rodding and your kids....
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Pete mentioning of his son and his car got me thinking of this subject. When I was a kid, my dad was always fixing something. Not really a hot rodder, but he used to buy old VWs and fix them up and resll them, always was dragging lawn mowers etc home. I guess I got my ways from him. My first bike was some piece of...
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American Graffiti Coupe Pictures and Myths
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Cool page about Milners coupe http://jeffsallgraffitiallthetime.blogspot.com/
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Just too many.....
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i have 4 vehicles just way too many something has to be sold or maybe 2 of them, my favorites are my Anglia and i just got the sedan delivery in October and would luvvvvvv to repaint it and do a funky interior
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AutoRama !
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Who goes ? What day ? Anyone showing there car ? Detroit AutoRama is my favorite weekend of the year, and I can't wait for it !
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Model Contests at Syracuse Nationals
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At the Syracuse Nationals we have every year a MINI SYRACUSE NATIONALS Model Contest, there are several different classes and age groups, The competition is tough some very well done and detailed work. One of our sponsors donate model kits to the kids and they can assemble and paint them with there p...
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A new site a new day
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Just joined this fourm moved on over from the other one. A few photos of my rides
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Member's Rides
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Here' s a place to post pics of your rides. During these long winter months, it's nice to have some inspiration. I've owned this one for over 25 years, and I still get a great feeling when I crack the throttle. It' s a fun car. 1971 Duster, 340, 4 speed.
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Looking For One Of These
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So I am looking for one of these it does not have to be operational because I don't sing unless it is at Dave's Farm and there is beer involved...lol So if you know of anyone that has a Sure 55 or 55s Mic please get back to me. I think you guys know what I will be using it for
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Disappearing car doors
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I was sent an email on this new concept, someone from the UK came up with, a trick idea checkout this video Click here: Disappearing Car Door* <http://www.flixxy.com/high-tech-car-door.htm>;
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67 "X"
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The van thread and the talk of the Coca Cola prize vans got me thinking of another custom car that was given in a contest. Most of you were likely too young, but in 1967 George Barris built these Olds Toronodo custom cars that Esso gave away. Here are a few links about them [img]http://www.blogcdn.com/w...
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