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markers for cutting metal
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I got fed up with trying to see the lines I draw on metal with pencils or coloured pencils or just scratching lines so I went to the dollar store and got a pack of mackers for a couple bucks. They worked ok but then I saw white markers at princess auto for a few dollars more for one. I bought one and it lasted ov...
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radiator
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My rad cap sits inder my rad shell so it is hard to access. I have seen extensions on radiators that make the rad cap more accessible. Are they add ons or only available with a whole new rad ? I guess what I was told in the begining was true, it is never finished.
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jump starting a 6 volt system
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sideyardmechanicI personally have not had to do this but I found this online and it seems correct Disconnect the battery from the donor car, ensure polarity is correct, turn your ignition switch on, place the "hot" jumper lead...
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Anyone Know?
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I saw this once dragged into a yard in Scarborough after a garage fire. Looks like it was in pretty rust free but the sunroof has me puzzled. Anyone able to identify what it is and did they come with factory sunroof? Happy Easter all!
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need help from Chevy kids
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This is on what is sposed to be a 5.7 tpi motor in my Trini Chicks trans am V0724ANA I tried two code sites and cant find it . Does anyone have a good code site ? to check that out ? or is it even a real number ? Having trouble making out the small serial numbers OOOPPs that was SNA that makes it an 87 350 And sadl...
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Kinda Cool
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For those in the GTA, Standard Auto Wreckers now has a section of abandoned projects. Some interesting stuff hidden in the north end of the yard. Its usually muddy but I enjoy seeing stuff like this. It was probably someone's pride and joy for many years!
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Found it and thought I'd share it
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I tried to cut and paste this but no luck so: Penetrating Oils Compared Penetrating Oil Average load none 516 lbs WD 40 238 lbs PB Blaster 214 lbs Liquid Wrench 12...
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Youtube sites that teach well
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I thought I'd post the sites that I find most helpful in building my ride. Some might not like these sites or instructors but I find them great. They don't just tell me what can be done but how to do it: Rat Rod Bob - he makes it all look so simple and he is so down to earth. Make it Custom - with Carl Fisher - It...
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sun shield mounts
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If anyone needs a pattern for making external sun visor mounts, I made some from an old rusty one I recently acquired. I did a little forming after cutting and filing and I still have to curl 4 edges on each one but I'm leaving a third one flat to be used as a template for any future needs. I have two of the ol...
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E Brake/Parking Brake
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Just wondering if anyone is using an E-Stopp electric parking brake. On my 30 Model A there is no parking brake now. It has a T5 trans and a Ford 8” rear end with original backing plates with holes for the cable and all the brake hardware there. The E-Stopp is very intriguing, but also pricey. I really don’...
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cooling system puzzle - will I ever get to Port Hope ?
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1966 Ford 289 - I recently replaced my rad core, my thermostat, my water pump, flushed the system and filled the system to about one inch below the rad cap. I drove about half an hour away and back for a show in Millbrook on a fairly hot day but not humid. My new Classic Instruments electric water temperatu...
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Pontiac Guys
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So, I'm usually the first one to bitch about the quality of parts, but I actually have a positive experience to share. I was recently working on a Pontiac 8 cylinder engine with a significant rear main seal leak. Most of the Pontiac sites say "just live with it" but this was a really aggressive leak so I...
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Locksmith
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I am looking for a locksmith in Belleville/ Trenton area,I bought a steering column for my 1986 Ford Bronco project without a key and every forum that I have read said you need to drill out the lock cylender to get it to turn to get the pin to move,so if anyone has had this problem or if you know of a locksmit...
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gauge repairs
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Would anyone here know where to send vintage gauges in a cluster for repair ? My temp gauge gives a false reading and my fuel gauge does not function at all. Thank you
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Battery or what ?
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I bought a new battery last year. Babied it through winter in the house with a trickle every 3 months until the charge light turned green Had problems with the car holding a charge recently and had to replace the alternator. Took it to a show half an hour away today after trickle charging it again. Got me...
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Pipe paint
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Trying to build a new shop out here. I want 40x80 with 2nd floor on one side and another pit for sure. Dunno how big the Township will let me do. Hydro service/septic etc etc. I know what I wanna do but.... Anyway, I'm on a mad dash to get stuff running and moved to break ground. (need the access to the back acr...
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For any Model A rat rod owners
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If you have your battery stored as I do behind the seats under the floor, you probably find it awkward every spring and fall to move the battery if you store your battery elsewhere over the cold season. But recently, I built some taller jack stands and having done that, I can now move my battery in or out w...
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Emergency brake
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Now that I have jack stands high enough to get under there and now that the weather is warm enough to do so, I got under my ride and saw what a mess my emergency brake cable is in. The handle jammed and I wondered why. Whoever set it up screwed up I think. I watched some videos and it isn't anything like how it sh...
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Safety Stands
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I have been a licensed mechanic for over 50 years, never get under a vehicle unless it is properly supported by approved safety stands.No homemade or welded repaired stands,its not worth your life.Never depend on wood or cement blocks to save your life.
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relays
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I would like to know if there is a difference, aside from appearance, in the starter relay I found under my dash and the starter relays I see when researching what I need to buy to do my electrical system correctly. All the starter relays I see on the net for properly wiring a hot rod are small, square black...
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First Oil Change
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These filters are really hard to find!
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J & K Torque Convertors ?
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Hi folks these guys are out of Baden Ontario I have never delt with them before and reviews seem difficult to come buy. Was hoping some here are familiar with his work I really want to support a Canadian company in these tough economic times and still get a quallity product. The convertor is for a BBC 50...
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Cutting header pipes
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I have been watching youtube videos to see how to make headers. In all the videos, they cut the mandrels with a bandsaw. Is there a specific reason that a bandsaw must be used or could I use a chop saw ? And must the mandrels be Tig welded or can they be Mig welded ? Thank you. (one too many photos - sorry) -- Edi...
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rad shell cutting
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I am sure I will have to cut more off the bottom of my rad shell to allow for the rod that goes across from one wheel to the other and attaches to ball joints (I think). I think it is the tie rod since it ties both sides together. But I don't want to cut away more than necessary. Could I please get opinions on how...
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Covid Backorders
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Anybody else having trouble getting parts? I have a bunch of weatherstrips, ordered from 2 different places and both are backorder. One shows a May release date. Also ordered some clutches for a GM posi, took 8 weeks to arrive. Not gonna be driving much in the near term anyway but May seems kinda na...
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Pulse electric wipers kits for 50 chev truck
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any leads ? all the conversion kits i ca see are just two speeds
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summer oil for a 66 289 cu. in.
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I may have asked this before (I'll write the answer down this time) but what oil is best for summer driving? I researched and discovered that Rotella T & Delvac 1300 have zinc in them and that's good for older engines (I think). Does it matter if they sit in the cold all winter ? I'm changing the oil in S...
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New Trend?
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Happy New Year all! I've been noticing an unusual trend lately, wondering if Covid may be a factor. Seems like I'm getting an unusually high number of complaints about "differential noise". Once I get them opened up, there is always some moisture in the diff case, possibly from condensation? I'...
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Poppy's
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Well I'm finished spending large amounts of money on paint jobs. I have decided in the future any cars I buy will have to have a decent look to it body wise. By that I mean no body work on the outside of the body required to drive it the "barn fresh" look. I stumbled on to this. Check out both video's. They kind...
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spoon pedal throttle option
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I wasn't sure how I'd go about attaching the Hang Ten dimmer switch pedal to my throttle pedal and then one morning recently, it jus came to me. So for anybody out there wanting to make a spoon pedal more comfortable for your foot, here is what I did: I took a nut that was a bit too big to fit into the back of the...
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model A doors stick
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I am hoping to work out a lot of little 'kinks' whenever the weather allows or at least in the spring. One issue is my doors. When I first got my model A Tudor on the road, the doors used to swing open all the time. Then my 94 year old friend and neighbour from down the road who used to own a few of these in his ti...
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Re Charging Optima gell cell style battery
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Hey all so Im just playing around with The Little Gremlin , keep calm its my drag car LOL Apparantly my dollar store battery tender gave out . Battery could have been dead a year to 6 months ?? Could it be recharged ?? . I,m thinking just to put a cheap parts source regular battery in to see if it will start...
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battery maintenance
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I recently started charging my 6 volt & thought I better check fluid levels. It was way down in all 3 cylinders. (half empty) I had saved water from a dehumidifier in two empty lemonade bottles. I understand water from dehumidifiers is ok for a battery. So I topped up the battery but when almost f...
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split cotter pin
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I need to remove a split cotter pin from a hole which has access from only one end. Any tips ? I figure I might be able to drill it out but I think that would be a last measure.
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spark plug wires
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I just watched this video. He ran the wires through metal tubes (I think) and I was told to keep my spark plug wires away from metal or they will arc. Maybe the tubes he slides them through look like metal but they are plastic ?
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turnbuckle suspension
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Whats In The Fuel?
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Customer complaint was the car would only run if you kept spraying "quick start" in the carb. Claims he does not use ethanol fuels. This is what the o-ring on the needle/seat looks like on his Holley 4160. It degraded so much it actually plugged the path for the fuel to get into the front bowl. The bra...
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metal shaping tips
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLKp81y-tPQ&list=RDCMUCU4f0UCOfiB32Lo4Z6NDghA&index=2
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battery chargers
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Canadian Tire sells a battery charger for $40.99 that will charge a 6 volt battery. But I read in one of the reviews that it is only good for an 80 amp hour battery (whatever that means). I have a 6 volt battery from NAPA I took out of my 42 truck for winter. Does anyone know if I can use that Canadian Tire cha...
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sandblasting
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I'm thinking about getting 4 or 5 vintage steel rims sandblasted. Does anyone have a ballpark cost or where to get it done ? Thank you in advance (in case I forget).
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Odd ball spark plugs
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Guys, I found a box full of plugs. Maybe 100'ish brand new in the boxes. No Idea why I'd have so many of same. Anyway, they are Motomaster TRS79 V-groove. I've tried every cross reference I can find and can't figure out what their for or even convert to AC or NGK. Yes I have new glasses. Harry, you got better...
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Part Quality
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I know I've gone off on this before but it really grinds my gears when I see people spend good money for poor quality parts. Recently had a customer, who is also an old friend, reach out because the new "crate" 454 engine he installed in his project 1970 El Camino was running really bad. As with most of us...
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When that day finally comes
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Does anyone have any images of what framework goes beneath a track-T radiator shell ? Is there some kind of framework for support ? Is there bracing of any kind ? Or does the shell just bolt to the frame and / or radiator support ? Thank you.
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solve exhaust drone.
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a saved link I found cleaning junk outta my computer https://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/gm-engine-exhaust-performance-21/how-build-exhaust-resonator-tube-eliminate-drone-489463/page4/ [URL]https://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/gm-engine-exhaust-perfor...
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track T rad shell
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I managed to weld the bottom and side panels together and I think the next step is to attach the two compound curves to the side panels but that's a problem. The side panels curve inward from side to side and the compound curve panels curve inward from top to bottom with no curvature sideways. For a final...
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Cleaning a rusty gas tank
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I just bought a old International W4 tractor, and it not been run in about 10 years,I have got the gas tank off and there is some nasty crud in there,mostly some rusty gunk,any suggetions that would be the best way to clean it out,it does have a baffle welded tight in the middle,so putting nuts,bolts or a c...
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Oil Filters
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I just wanted to put this out there to see what everyone thinks. I usually change my own oil and for my whole life, I have used nothing but Fram oil filters and I have never had an issue. Now I understand, from youtube I think, that Fram is probably the worst filter on the market. Just wondering what everyon...
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spare tire mounting
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I have a 42 Ford pickup with a mount for the spare tire on the side but the holes in the rim don't line up with the holes in the mount. I thought there must be a bracket missing but the previous owner said there isn't. I don't know how to mount the spare rim and I can't find a video on youtube for a truck this old....
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Stromberg 97s
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I was having trouble getting my Strombergs set. There is a small hole in the primary arm for the set screw to hit the small hole in the brass rod that controls fuel flow in the primary carburetor. The problem I'm having is that if I use that setting, my primary arm doesn't sit at 45 degrees. It sits almos...
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sheet metal bending
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I spent yesterday in the garage making a sheet metal bender. I found a few youtube videos that showed how but this one worked well for me. Hope to finish it up today. Looks like it stores away easy when done. So if anyone needs to make one, here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iFVW753...
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