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Brianandhisbad55 · Brianandhisbad55

Can I get some advice as to what product people are using to clean and polish billet aluminum? I have billet valve covers on my '55 and want to keep them looking good. Thanks!

48poncho · 48poncho

dont know much about torque converters other than i need one and not sure what i need i have a 454 BB about 540 hp mated to a turbo 400 tranny any help would be great cheers Brian

Chris58 · Chris58

Last year I had a run of wheel bearing and brake issues on my 58. I remedied the front wheel bearing issue by upgrading to a taper bearing hub kit. Done. The brakes were a whole new bag of tricks. I kept this car stock with 4-wheel non-power drums and the single suicide master cylinder. I ended up replacing...

poncho62 · poncho62

I know, not hot rod related, but I know someone on here will know....My RV fridge isnt working like it should.....still about plus 5 celcius in warm weather on high...Its in a popup camper, so doesnt have the chimney stack......I have added a couple of fans to draw air out of the compartment, helped a bi...

Beachcat · Beachcat

I need someone to come to Schomberg and help wire my 47 Merc 2 ton basically from scratch. It's a pretty simple vehicle. No computers to worry about. But I'm not knowlegable on relays and wire guages etc. Any takers? I would pay you with money, beer, parts, home furnishings ( I have a store) etc.

Iwannagofast · Iwannagofast

Hi guys, looking to pick your brains. I recently pulled our Falcon out of storage after 19 years. It has a '69 302 / C4 auto, stock converter & trans-go shift kit. Motor has stock distributor, stock dual-plane & Holley 4160 4bbl w/ vac secondaries. Car ran fine when parked & was started onc...

Beachcat · Beachcat

Looking to convert my car to power steering. I have the pump and steering box. I would nee to find a new pully on the crank to take another belt. I'm looking for someone who can do this for me. Any takers?

cadmanof50s · cadmanof50s

Doing some mods on my radiator shroud and need a 4 x 1 foot section of splash apron material. I think it's called masticated fiber. Anyone knows where I can source a stip of this material? (Preferably local) A strip of heavy rubber (1/8 " thick would also do). Thanks, Vic

Gazoo · Gazoo

I'm hoping Working class will chyme in... I'm looking to find a good seam sealer for my camper. First I want to go over the seams on the roof, it's a one piece roof, and second I would like to go around all the windows etc... What sealer is good and where do I get it? I have one small leak somewhere, I think it's...

BAGINZ · BAGINZ

ANYBODY SUGGEST A GOOD SHOP FOR TINTING IN THE BARRIE,GTA AREA.I'VE HEARD THAT CERAMIC TINT IS BEST. THANK YOU

Beachcat · Beachcat

My hot rod mechanic fell down a set of stairs and is real banged up. We had just ordered a Holley 875 to put on my car. Now I have nobody to do the job. Anyone out there who is qualified to do this job? Is this something pretty much any mechanic could do?

Beachcat · Beachcat

Looking for someone who is really good at adjusting car doors to fit properly. I have a couple that are 1/2 low at the back. I believe they were not mounted properly and it is NOT a sagging frame problem.

fatstax · fatstax

ok, i have a 55 chev front axle genrousley provided by sacotu, i am converting it to 5 lug disc rotors for the rat truck. i bought mid seventies monte rotors and bearings. what i discovered is the outer bearing fits perfect, the inner bearing is about 30 thou under. i have read that you can emery cloth t...

69Amazon · 69Amazon

Hi, I am wondering if anybody could give me some insight into my project. I am building a small modified, but instead of using a dropped straight axle I intend to use an IFS from a small 60"s car. ( I already have the small car as a donor and this is a severely budget-limited project) I figure the front...

BAGINZ · BAGINZ

VEHICLE - 56 CHEV I LIKE TO USE MY LIGHTER RECEPTICLE AS A POWER SOURCE FOR MY IPOD.I INSTALLED A NEW RECEPTICLE AND LIGHTER.THE FUSE BLOCK IS ORIGINAL.SOMETIMES THE LIGHTER WILL WORK AND SOMETIMES IT WON'T.TODAY,I FORGOT MY POCKET LIGHTER,SO I USED THE CAR LIGHTER A COUPLE OF TIMES & IT WORKED FI...

slab · slab

My kid has a 1988 camaro 2.8 V6 car with no motor or trans. Because of the year it has to be emmissions legal. For gas and insurance reason he would like to stay V6 (Us older guys all say go V8...I know, I know ). Buget is a factor as well. I have a line on a complete, running 4.3 equiped auto Chevy X-treme P...

will · will

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSb-R0gjTdQ&feature=autoshare

Malibu Man · Malibu Man

I have a 9 inch with 3.25 gears.I'd like to step up to 3.90's or 411's. Any one know of a place in the Waterloo area that would be able to help?

Malibu Man · Malibu Man

When I pulled the axles to get the center section out of the 9 inch rear,I realized the calipers need rebuilding.The trouble is,it's out of a Lincolin Versaille,which is a completely different disc brake set up than any other Ford 9 inch. The parts are getting hard to find.Does anybody know a place i...

flatduck · flatduck

ok i have a stock car and 87 with a 318 but with heads from a 340 ya they are the one with the X off a 1972..............the car loose is power when the engine is warm up .........now the guy who had the car before ........suggest to go back to points and this way get away from using the electronic lean bur...

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

I'm trying to get the paint code for the 68-69 Road Runner flat hood paint!! Think this is "close" to the Hot Rod Black I want to paint the 52 Poncho, or does anyone know a paint thats near that?? Thanks Pete

carta · carta

Hi Guys I,m wondering if there is a place in the Guelph area anyone knows of that I could rent to paint in. If I don,t sel my Valiant I will be looking at spraying it this year. I may need to paint my wifes car as well. I have all my own guns just need the shop to spray in. Any help would be appreciated

Frankr · Frankr

Need to crimp the AC hoses "on the Car". Does anyone have a portable AC Hose Crimper that I can rent or borrow. Would even pay a reasonable price for you to come and do it in my garage. I have the refrigerant and gauges to fill the system but n...

30-S6 · 30-S6

I've got a problem! I'm building a 30's sedan and I don't want the rack sitting out in front of the grille shell. I'd like to put a rear steer rack in, but I would have to flip the spindles from side to side. see where a problem could arise? Anyone know what rodders have been doing the past 30+ years that I'm m...

Beachcat · Beachcat

I have a 47 Merc 2ton I'm working on. There's quite a bit of play in the steering box. It doesn't really bother me but I'm thinking I'm going to have to get this truck certified down the road. I does anyone know the criteria for when they certify historic vehicles? Would they fail it based on that? Anyone k...

Frankr · Frankr

My car now has a saginaw 700 variable ratio stering box. It drives well and steers nice at all sppeds but the turning radius could be improved. There is more steering travel available but the pitman arm's swing is too short to get that extra travel, so a longer arm would probably fix this. I am thinkin...

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	Cleaning billet aluminum (Preview) Can I get some advice as to what product people are using to clean and polish billet aluminum? I have billet valve covers on my '55 and want to keep them looking good. Thanks!	Brianandhisbad55	15	27187	Jun 27, 2012 by Gazoo
	torque converter question (Preview) dont know much about torque converters other than i need one and not sure what i need i have a 454 BB about 540 hp mated to a turbo 400 tranny any help would be great cheers Brian	48poncho	4	1674	Jun 25, 2012 by SD66
	Who arcs brake shoes? (Preview) Last year I had a run of wheel bearing and brake issues on my 58. I remedied the front wheel bearing issue by upgrading to a taper bearing hub kit. Done. The brakes were a whole new bag of tricks. I kept this car stock with 4-wheel non-power drums and the single suicide master cylinder. I ended up replacing...	Chris58	24	1816	Jun 21, 2012 by Chris58
	RV fridge (Preview) I know, not hot rod related, but I know someone on here will know....My RV fridge isnt working like it should.....still about plus 5 celcius in warm weather on high...Its in a popup camper, so doesnt have the chimney stack......I have added a couple of fans to draw air out of the compartment, helped a bi...	poncho62	6	1393	Jun 11, 2012 by henrys57wagon
	wiring help (Preview) I need someone to come to Schomberg and help wire my 47 Merc 2 ton basically from scratch. It's a pretty simple vehicle. No computers to worry about. But I'm not knowlegable on relays and wire guages etc. Any takers? I would pay you with money, beer, parts, home furnishings ( I have a store) etc.	Beachcat	31	2216	May 27, 2012 by RacerRick
	Holley 4160 lean issue (Preview) Hi guys, looking to pick your brains. I recently pulled our Falcon out of storage after 19 years. It has a '69 302 / C4 auto, stock converter & trans-go shift kit. Motor has stock distributor, stock dual-plane & Holley 4160 4bbl w/ vac secondaries. Car ran fine when parked & was started onc...	Iwannagofast	7	1621	May 19, 2012 by Iwannagofast
	Power steering unit (Preview) Looking to convert my car to power steering. I have the pump and steering box. I would nee to find a new pully on the crank to take another belt. I'm looking for someone who can do this for me. Any takers?	Beachcat	0	758	May 17, 2012 by Beachcat
	Splash Guard Material Needed (Preview) Doing some mods on my radiator shroud and need a 4 x 1 foot section of splash apron material. I think it's called masticated fiber. Anyone knows where I can source a stip of this material? (Preferably local) A strip of heavy rubber (1/8 " thick would also do). Thanks, Vic	cadmanof50s	7	1752	May 6, 2012 by oldkoot
	RV help needed. (Preview) I'm hoping Working class will chyme in... I'm looking to find a good seam sealer for my camper. First I want to go over the seams on the roof, it's a one piece roof, and second I would like to go around all the windows etc... What sealer is good and where do I get it? I have one small leak somewhere, I think it's...	Gazoo	17	1895	May 3, 2012 by Gazoo
	WINDOW TINTING (Preview) ANYBODY SUGGEST A GOOD SHOP FOR TINTING IN THE BARRIE,GTA AREA.I'VE HEARD THAT CERAMIC TINT IS BEST. THANK YOU	BAGINZ	4	858	Apr 29, 2012 by 77
	Need carb install (Preview) My hot rod mechanic fell down a set of stairs and is real banged up. We had just ordered a Holley 875 to put on my car. Now I have nobody to do the job. Anyone out there who is qualified to do this job? Is this something pretty much any mechanic could do?	Beachcat	7	1101	Apr 28, 2012 by Beachcat
	Door adjustments (Preview) Looking for someone who is really good at adjusting car doors to fit properly. I have a couple that are 1/2 low at the back. I believe they were not mounted properly and it is NOT a sagging frame problem.	Beachcat	8	922	Apr 22, 2012 by 77
	wheel bearings (Preview) ok, i have a 55 chev front axle genrousley provided by sacotu, i am converting it to 5 lug disc rotors for the rat truck. i bought mid seventies monte rotors and bearings. what i discovered is the outer bearing fits perfect, the inner bearing is about 30 thou under. i have read that you can emery cloth t...	fatstax	7	1315	Apr 17, 2012 by Sacotu
	reversing steering set up (Preview) Hi, I am wondering if anybody could give me some insight into my project. I am building a small modified, but instead of using a dropped straight axle I intend to use an IFS from a small 60"s car. ( I already have the small car as a donor and this is a severely budget-limited project) I figure the front...	69Amazon	2	985	Apr 10, 2012 by spinner43
	ELECTRICAL ISSUE-LIGHTER (Preview) VEHICLE - 56 CHEV I LIKE TO USE MY LIGHTER RECEPTICLE AS A POWER SOURCE FOR MY IPOD.I INSTALLED A NEW RECEPTICLE AND LIGHTER.THE FUSE BLOCK IS ORIGINAL.SOMETIMES THE LIGHTER WILL WORK AND SOMETIMES IT WON'T.TODAY,I FORGOT MY POCKET LIGHTER,SO I USED THE CAR LIGHTER A COUPLE OF TIMES & IT WORKED FI...	BAGINZ	10	1166	Apr 8, 2012 by Chris58
	Engine swap tech help (Preview) My kid has a 1988 camaro 2.8 V6 car with no motor or trans. Because of the year it has to be emmissions legal. For gas and insurance reason he would like to stay V6 (Us older guys all say go V8...I know, I know ). Buget is a factor as well. I have a line on a complete, running 4.3 equiped auto Chevy X-treme P...	slab	17	2111	Mar 24, 2012 by fatstax
	You Tube Video on the set of the Megaspeed Car show (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSb-R0gjTdQ&feature=autoshare	will	0	960	Mar 16, 2012 by will
	9 inch rear gears (Preview) I have a 9 inch with 3.25 gears.I'd like to step up to 3.90's or 411's. Any one know of a place in the Waterloo area that would be able to help?	Malibu Man	7	1303	Mar 16, 2012 by Malibu Man
	Where to get calipers rebuilt (Preview) When I pulled the axles to get the center section out of the 9 inch rear,I realized the calipers need rebuilding.The trouble is,it's out of a Lincolin Versaille,which is a completely different disc brake set up than any other Ford 9 inch. The parts are getting hard to find.Does anybody know a place i...	Malibu Man	7	1982	Mar 16, 2012 by Malibu Man
	mopar guy s (Preview) ok i have a stock car and 87 with a 318 but with heads from a 340 ya they are the one with the X off a 1972..............the car loose is power when the engine is warm up .........now the guy who had the car before ........suggest to go back to points and this way get away from using the electronic lean bur...	flatduck	8	1317	Mar 12, 2012 by RacerRick
	any Mopar guys? need paint code (Preview) I'm trying to get the paint code for the 68-69 Road Runner flat hood paint!! Think this is "close" to the Hot Rod Black I want to paint the 52 Poncho, or does anyone know a paint thats near that?? Thanks Pete	dualquadpete	3	1068	Mar 5, 2012 by Chris Stapley
	Paint booth (Preview) Hi Guys I,m wondering if there is a place in the Guelph area anyone knows of that I could rent to paint in. If I don,t sel my Valiant I will be looking at spraying it this year. I may need to paint my wifes car as well. I have all my own guns just need the shop to spray in. Any help would be appreciated	carta	5	2785	Feb 26, 2012 by carta
	AC Hose Crimpers (Preview) Need to crimp the AC hoses "on the Car". Does anyone have a portable AC Hose Crimper that I can rent or borrow. Would even pay a reasonable price for you to come and do it in my garage. I have the refrigerant and gauges to fill the system but n...	Frankr	4	1700	Feb 16, 2012 by 427CARL
	Need help Mustang II IFS (Preview) I've got a problem! I'm building a 30's sedan and I don't want the rack sitting out in front of the grille shell. I'd like to put a rear steer rack in, but I would have to flip the spindles from side to side. see where a problem could arise? Anyone know what rodders have been doing the past 30+ years that I'm m...	30-S6	17	1673	Feb 14, 2012 by 30-S6
	steering box (Preview) I have a 47 Merc 2ton I'm working on. There's quite a bit of play in the steering box. It doesn't really bother me but I'm thinking I'm going to have to get this truck certified down the road. I does anyone know the criteria for when they certify historic vehicles? Would they fail it based on that? Anyone k...	Beachcat	8	1184	Feb 10, 2012 by spinner43
	Saginaw 605 steering box (Preview) My car now has a saginaw 700 variable ratio stering box. It drives well and steers nice at all sppeds but the turning radius could be improved. There is more steering travel available but the pitman arm's swing is too short to get that extra travel, so a longer arm would probably fix this. I am thinkin...	Frankr	0	1251	Feb 6, 2012 by Frankr
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