|
It just occurred to me
(Preview)
It just occurred to me this morning that I could build my own frame now and start from scratch. I could rebuild my ride and do it all the way I now know is best. Cool. So has anyone here built their own frame with tubing? A few basic questions: Do I have to have a jig to ensure the finished item is square and...
|
Cuddles
|
38
|
845
|
|
|
|
|
A real puzzle for most I think
(Preview)
Today I saw a video of a rat rod with altered suspension and I'm curious to know if anyone here would know how this suspension works. It looks like a nice alternative to bags. The 1932 Ford pick up is called Hemrod and owned by Robert Wong. It has a 392 Hemi but here's the tricky bit. The rear suspension ra...
|
Cuddles
|
11
|
318
|
|
|
|
|
I just want to be certain
(Preview)
I emptied my rad so I could get a leak repaired. In the Spring, I am removing a head to have a burnt valve repaired so I thought I'd leave the engine free of coolant since I am going to have to drain it again in the Spring anyway. I just need someone here to reassure me that it is ok to leave the antifreeze out o...
|
Cuddles
|
10
|
242
|
|
|
|
|
Grocery getter giving a problem
(Preview)
My daily driver is a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. I left it with a friend to do the rear brakes for me since I am still learning how. Anyway, when the job was done, I got the truck home and when I went to lock it up, I discovered my security system / key fob no longer functioned. I imagine the timing is just a coinci...
|
Cuddles
|
7
|
264
|
|
|
|
|
belts and pulleys
(Preview)
Here is a picture of my A/C and alternator and power steering. The belts in the picture are wrong, it was to check and see if it looked right. I am wondering what is the best way to have the belts.Option # 1 one belt goes from the A/C to the crank to the water pump and back to the A/C. That is the line of groove...
|
Marten
|
9
|
218
|
|
|
|
|
no reverse
(Preview)
my 1981 Chev pickup has a four speed transmission with fourth gear being overdrive. Apparently it is a version of the Chrysler A833 transmission used by GM as a MY 6. It will not go into reverse! Anyone have any experience with this tranny?
|
classsic
|
3
|
156
|
|
|
|
|
Battery mounting
(Preview)
If anyone is starting a project on a channeled model A Tudor and wondering where to store the battery, I looked all around under there and it seems to me that the only place to hide a full size battery is behind the passenger or driver seats under the floor. Especially if you plan to bag your ride and need a...
|
Cuddles
|
2
|
153
|
|
|
|
|
protecting vinyl and rubber
(Preview)
Hi started looking for something to help slow the cracking of dash pads and tires, etc. In my search came across this product called 303 Aerospace Protectant on Amazon but its not cheap and as always the reviews are mixed. Thought I'd ask and see what others are using. Paul
|
Rockhauler
|
2
|
177
|
|
|
|
|
Music
(Preview)
Interested if anyone is playing music in their hot rod with an ipod, no radio. Thanks -- Edited by TIREDIRN on Saturday 24th of October 2020 02:04:58 PM
|
TIREDIRN
|
6
|
159
|
|
|
|
|
1927 Ford model T startup issue
(Preview)
Hi all, purchased a 1927 Model T Cupe. New to this historical vehicle. Having issue on startup. Looks like the gasoline is not getting into carburetor. When unscrew the gas line that connected to carburetor, I see a steam flow off gas. Carburetor's drain plug is in the bottom middle. Not sure abou...
|
ram1976
|
16
|
406
|
|
|
|
|
cold storage
(Preview)
Could someone please post a list of things to do to a ride to prep it for winter storage in a cold garage ? I know, I know, heat the garage. But if I am putting it in cold storage, a list would be nice. Things like a full gas tank or near empty, remove the upholstery if possible, put it up on dollies, etc.. Th...
|
Cuddles
|
19
|
501
|
|
|
|
|
flexible brake line
(Preview)
I had my right front wheel lock up about a week or so ago. Luckily I was just leaving Bill Vilneff's place and he looked it over and discovered the flex line to the caliper was blocked even though it was fairly new and not used much. We put on another and when I got home, I tried to unblock the line but one end...
|
Cuddles
|
6
|
223
|
|
|
|
|
reluctance
(Preview)
I recently swapped an old and dirty Holley 2 barrel for a new tri power along with a new intake manifold. But the initial reluctance I felt when I stepped on the throttle remains pretty much the same. The car is hesitant to start though I am told it should turn over easily with a turn of the key. And when d...
|
Cuddles
|
21
|
495
|
|
|
|
|
chrome
(Preview)
My old car has plenty of chrome on bumpers, grille etc, but my new car has plenty of plastic chromed. Is it possible to have plastic chrome plated at a after market shop like metal plating was done years ago?
|
classsic
|
3
|
228
|
|
|
|
|
quick & easy
(Preview)
I just learned a new tip that might help somebody else too. Take 8 small bread bag clips and number them 1 - 8 and throw them in the tool box. Next time you need to mark you spark plug cables, just attach the bread clips. Eezy Peezy. Neat eh ?
|
Cuddles
|
6
|
157
|
|
|
|
|
Experimental paint job.
(Preview)
I'm always messing around trying and/or looking for less expensive, or easier ways of doing things. Sometimes you get lucky, and a lot of the time...not. Automotive paint is getting right out of this world for expense. So looking for a bit of a monetary break isn't that far out there. This little gimmi...
|
Sniper
|
6
|
294
|
|
|
|
|
Paint, Brands and Suppliers
(Preview)
Looking for a half decent solid polyurethane single stage. Half decent meaning not break the bank but still a nice hard paint with good shine. My daughter wants a colour change (red) on CURSE, (my 69 El Camino). I will frame off the car and do some mods in about 7 years time, so basically temporary so she c...
|
123pugsy
|
10
|
303
|
|
|
|
|
Cooling fans...in your home.
(Preview)
With the weather as warm and muggy as it's been lately, I'm sure the house/shop whatever fans you have, are doing over time. I've had my share of dried out bearings and just plain seized up fans over the years and have found an easy fix with minimal labour. The oil lite bearings gum up and get sticky or seiz...
|
Sniper
|
5
|
257
|
|
|
|
|
AC Hoses
(Preview)
Anyone know of a company that makes up custom AC hose in the GTA?
|
123pugsy
|
4
|
173
|
|
|
|
|
Benz mechanic/shop
(Preview)
Hi All, I'm looking for someone who can work on my 1966 Benz 200 4cyl gas engine and transmission. Car runs and drives after sometime, I see smoke in the engine bay and engine shutdown by its self. Just to check the transmission, clutch works, bit hard to change the clutch. Any recommendation? Tha...
|
ram1976
|
0
|
142
|
|
|
|
|
Gas tank lining
(Preview)
I have a couple gas tank that have pin holes and was wondering if anyone had done any relining . Did it work and for how long ? What product and where is it available? Thanks. Ed
|
flatblack55delivery
|
29
|
863
|
|
|
|
|
Engine and transmission
(Preview)
Hello, I recently purchased a 1947 Chevy on a 1986/88 cutless. Need help on identifying the engine 305/350 and the transmission. I have attached picture of the transmission pan. Any other information needed? Thanks in advance.
|
ram1976
|
4
|
265
|
|
|
|
|
Butt welding tip
(Preview)
I just found a video I think is pretty neat that shows a nice technique for butt welding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u31t13QO6A I hope to use this technique in the not too distant future for my Track-T rad shell. I hope this helps somebody else too.
|
Cuddles
|
4
|
363
|
|
|
|
|
If anybody wants to mount a tool on their bench without damaging the bench
(Preview)
Until I have the extra cash for a hitch, I thought I’d make do with scraps around the garage to secure my vise to the bench. I used the same principle as a tow hitch mounted under the bench so it is secure, removable and doesn’t damage the bench surface at all to install it. Took 3 days of cutting, drilling...
|
Cuddles
|
4
|
363
|
|
|
|
|
intake manifold bolt sequence
(Preview)
Well installing a new intake manifold is a long way off but I like to plan way ahead so I started researching and discovered al different bolt sequences for replacing the bolts when putting the manifold back on. I looked and found one that shows "Intake Torque Sequence for Small Block Fords". I copie...
|
Cuddles
|
8
|
314
|
|
|
|
|
Fiberglass
(Preview)
Once it is warm enough and I can get the supplies from a store, I thought I might try doing some fiberglass for my roof liner. I have never done fiberglass so any tips would be appreciated. At this point (and I am probably wrong again) I figure I can cover the outside of my roof with something like aluminu...
|
Cuddles
|
17
|
487
|
|
|
|
|
With all this support, I am compelled to add this
(Preview)
I hope I didn't already post this project. I forget. But if not, here goes. I built two spark plug wire harness covers after I saw them on a few rods at a show last summer. I used two flat sheets of stainless steel from an old bar-b-q and cut them to size and shape. Then I found a style of font I like from th...
|
Cuddles
|
7
|
663
|
|
|
|
|
Spray foam
(Preview)
Hello: Yes, I know, focus on one thing and get it done and move on. I should but I can't help it. I do all different portions from day to day. Anyway, I have been making some progress on a headliner (I think) but I am not all that familiar with spray foam (Great Stuff). I used a can on the house once or twice...
|
Cuddles
|
7
|
410
|
|
|
|
|
Help Please
(Preview)
My 1981 chev pickup was side swiped in the winter storage compound and now needs a repair to the box. I have been to a dozen auto body shops and they can not help me because all they do is collison work and insurance work. Does anyone know of a body shop in the Ottawa or the surrounding area that may do repai...
|
classsic
|
3
|
446
|
|
|
|
|
Yeah, I know. It aint much.
(Preview)
Well it isn't much and the welds look really bad and it is a little crooked even though I tried to weld it straight but the important thing is ... IT WORKS ! It works great ! I just tried making 3 tucks to see how it went and all 3 were exactly the same, exactly where I wanted them and were just the size of tuck I...
|
Cuddles
|
11
|
537
|
|
|
|
|
switch templates
(Preview)
bought a power window kit - has the chrome single and 4 gang switches no templates for cutting out the switch holes supplied anyone out there with templates or know where I can get some? would rather be precise rather than by guess n by golly
|
Seeker1056
|
5
|
396
|
|
|
|
|
Skinny donut spares
(Preview)
Anyone use a donut wheel? I'm talking about the skinny steel spare wheel only put a real tire on it. Off a gm midsize car (cutlass, monte, Camaro, etc.)I'm thinking they'd be much cheaper than ordering from wheel vintiques or someone like that.
|
Dustman
|
7
|
450
|
|
|
|
|
brake hoses
(Preview)
Does anyone know of a supplier who can get early Chev brake parts? I am using a mid 60s van axle on my truck project and need front hoses and wheel cylinders.
|
hotrod-steve
|
5
|
411
|
|
|
|
|
Bypassing computer for over drive
(Preview)
92 sierra 3 sp with over drive. New engine, removed computer, transmission has electronic over drive. How do I bypass the computer so over drive works? Or is it even possible?
|
Iron-Man
|
8
|
573
|
|
|
|
|
Spark plugs
(Preview)
I have a 383 stroker and just curious on what spark plugs and gap people are using. Platium vs reg vs v groove.
|
Iron-Man
|
3
|
393
|
|
|
|
|
Dropped I beam
(Preview)
does anybody know were I can get an original 1930 Ford axle dropped locally,, I tryed a few on the states side but the shipping is more than the work,, thanks for your time
|
Luckylou
|
2
|
527
|
|
|
|
|
1986 Acadian 1.6
(Preview)
Guys, working on this weapon replacing timing belt, trans filter etc, small floor board repair and a carb rebuild. The 2bbl Holley has this EFE base gasket for emissions. The kit does not have it with the wires/heating thing as in the pics, just a normal base gasket. Anybody ever come across this befor...
|
supernash
|
11
|
652
|
|
|
|
|
Pine-sol as a carb cleaner
(Preview)
I had tried various alternative cleaners in the past with dismal results. Years ago we had the carb dip that came in the 2 gallon pail. Worked great, but was wicked stuff. You always ended up with at least a trace of it on your hands. The stench would last for about three days. Just handling the pieces afte...
|
Sniper
|
9
|
606
|
|
|
|
|
Manual or electric fuel pump?
(Preview)
Can I use my existing in tank fuel pump with a Edelbrock 650 carb? Orginal engine was throttle body sbc. What pressure range will I need? Thanks
|
Iron-Man
|
4
|
440
|
|
|
|
|
Jeep rear seat dimensions.
(Preview)
anyone have the rear seat dimensions for a Wrangler. Just trying to workout if a bench will,work in the car.
|
Jeff66
|
1
|
382
|
|
|
|
|
what is involved in getting a 1990 chevy S10 spindle to work on 1973 chevy full size truck A arms ?
(Preview)
I have a 1952 GMC truck with a frt independent suspension from a 1974 chev truck. have a 1969 nova rearend under the back. want to use the same bolt pattern as the rear diff on the frt. Can S10 frt spindles be used with the A arms from the 73 suspension if S10 ball joints will work in the ball joint mounts of the...
|
lmcair
|
7
|
645
|
|
|
|
|
Need help on 350 SBS
(Preview)
Hi all, I'm looking for someone who can able to diagnose and fix the starting issue on the engine. Would like to check the following... Vacuum leaks Bad Plug wires Spark Plug, Low compression Starter (it is new, but would like to check it out) Ignition issue idle issue Preferred in Scarborough or Aj...
|
ram1976
|
2
|
406
|
|
|
|
|
1989 Corvette i Dorchester
(Preview)
I need to find someone reputable to work on a 1989 Corvette in the Dorchester area. My in-laws both have dementia and their daughter needs to get a safety for their car. It sat in their garage for a while but he had taken it out from time to time. It could be done over the winter as a project for someone with...
|
Cuddles
|
2
|
442
|
|
|
|
|
trying to find swivel suitable for oil pump pick-up
(Preview)
gotta be industrial /life time (me) quality - must allow full 360* ++ rotation of pickup screen at end of tube must be oil proof seals of course I'd swear mopar used to have a stock looking pickup tube with a swivel on the pick up pan at the end but I can find no trace they ever existed the milodon stuff wo...
|
DJD
|
7
|
630
|
|
|
|
|
Whitewall cleaner....that works!!
(Preview)
I run wide whites, and raised white letter tires, and have had my share of grubby smudges and brake dust to contend with. Tried a lot of the cleaners out there, the typical Simple Green, Fantastic, SOS, Scotchpads, bleach etc. etc. Even tried the so called commercial tire cleaner sprays, foams and so f...
|
Sniper
|
11
|
1608
|
|
|
|
|
Trailer lighting
(Preview)
Its kinda car related trailer lights . I,ve bought bulbs from several different sources and I,m getting broken filaments On both my utility and miska tandem car trailer the miska tows fairly smooth loaded / unloaded The utility has the heavier spring sets and bounces a bit . Lights are mounted secu...
|
77
|
3
|
478
|
|
|
|
|
Engine air flow...
(Preview)
Stood in the garage last Sunday with my son, looking at the front end of the Prefect.. I have a 3 core rad, with a electric pull fan. The motor is a 350ci with wrapped headers. As you can imagine, it gets kinda hot under the hood. The hood has a cal custom scoop, (something I don't really care for). Anyway, w...
|
Jeff66
|
17
|
633
|
|
|
|
|
oil leak under dashboard
(Preview)
Hi all, I have a 47 Chevy 2D on a 1988 Oldsmobile cutlass frame with SBS 305. Noticed oil leak under the dashboard. I see some oil sports on the steering column, driver side carpet and center of dashboard. its basically damaged the radio too. But could not find where is it from? no evidence on the firewa...
|
ram1976
|
7
|
607
|
|
|
|
|
Temp sensor
(Preview)
I recently swapped out my 305 for a 383 stroker. I'm not reading anything on my temp guage in the truck. I used the same temp sensor by the thermostat housing and what I believe is the temp switch in between number 1 and 3 cylinders. Do I need the temp switch if I'm not using an electric fan at the moment? Than...
|
Iron-Man
|
8
|
786
|
|
|
|
|
I need engine help
(Preview)
Hey guys, if anyone in the london area is looking for some extra cash or even the barter system with some welding etc please contact me. Basically I just swapped out my engine from the orginal 305 to a 383 stroker. I basically need help with getting the guages working properly, timing and just cleaning u...
|
Iron-Man
|
0
|
486
|
|
|
