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Canox C-450-DW welder info wanted
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My buddy won it on an auction and it is listed as C-450-DW. I looked up the number but could not get any info on it. We pick it up next week. Thanks
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henrys57wagon
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Plumbing a 5.7 Vortec with 4L60E
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I have a crate 5.7 Vortec engine and for fuel lines have so far figured out I need -8AN and -6AN fittings (or JIC 8 and JIC 6) to connect to the existing engine fuel lines to the spider injectors, but then what? I picked up a new gas tank (2000 Sonoma replacement) that has what appear to be plastic push on conn...
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Northern 52
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Ford-Smith hoist
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I wonder if anyone knows anything about a Ford-Smith two post hoist I got it and it was already taken down and I'm having trouble figuring out the low pressure air lines that operate the controls Anyone have a diagram of how it is connected? Thanks
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Hot Rod 123
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Convertible top help.
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Any good guys in the Cobourg area good with convertible tops of the 70s?
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Steves29
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desperate for help on this one
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Hello: I recently had a small, narrow screw brake in half while screwing it into my frame. It broke flush with the frame so I figured I should carefully try to drill it out. I was almost successful but then the drill bit broke flush with the frame. On the bright side, it is only a small drill bit but it s...
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Cuddles
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firewall paint
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Hello: I am soon to paint the inside portion of my firewall in my 29 model A Tudor. It is my understanding that I should paint every surface to keep rust away and that I should also cover nearly every surface with insulation to deaden the sound and in this case, to keep engine heat out of the cab. So my que...
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Cuddles
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changing oils in newer vehicles regular or synthetic
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Not really hot rod related but I'm looking for some input. I'm changing all the gear oil in the diffs and tranny and t case on my 2009 Toyota Tacoma. and the manual calls for 75-90 but all I can locate at any stores is 75-90 synthetic. always heard that you can't use synthetic after using regular as it dama...
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Mattmctree
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Cleaning put cross members and frame rails
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Any advice on cleaning out years of crud from cross members and frame rails. They are all boxed design and I can't get access to front or back as openings are welded in by P.O.. has anyone undertook cutting frames open for cleaning and then welding then back up again. I've got an old frame which I can pract...
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Mattmctree
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S10 rearend
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Im looking for a fairly narrow 5 bolt chev rear end . Im thinking S10. can anyone tell me the backing plate to backing plate dimension?
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hotrod-steve
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Transmission / diff angle.
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I'm having a difficult time determining the best reference point on a 4l60e transmission to measure the drive-line angle from. Can I use the top of the casing by the gear select electrical plug or is there a better spot? I had to hack the old 4.3 v6 mount out due to the installation of the 5.7 v8 engine. ...
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Northern 52
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Rad source
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I can get the rad I need from Summit Racing in the U.S. but would prefer a Canadian source if possible for the same one or similar. Any ideas as to where I might get one or have one made? The Ideal rad is the Summit part number SUM-381324 or at least one with the same dimensions. -- Edited by Northern 52 on Tu...
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Northern 52
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Convert to EFI
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I am thinking about converting my carb to EFI on a 275hp 350. I really like the idea of ease of start and idle. For those that have done it what system did you use, where did you source and anything else you want to share on it.
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markc
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Vortec 5.7 mechanical fuel pump mount question.
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After a long winter (and spring) lack of building progress, I finally got back to my chassis. To recap, I am installing a 1952 Chevy truck body on a 2000 Sonoma chassis. I lowered the engine into place last weekend to see how the engine and trans mounts will work out. With this year of truck, the engine...
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Northern 52
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windshield wiper
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Hello: I have to mount my windshield wiper motor in my model A Tudor soon if I am to pass a safety. Is there an exact position I should drill or does it just go wherever I choose? Thank you.
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Cuddles
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In The Weeds
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Hello again: I am researching the air bag systems and struts and cantilever and, well , the list goes on. I'd like to be able to lower my ride but still have a lot of research to do. Any advice? My ride is pretty open so I think a lot of options are open to me.
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Cuddles
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Another paint question
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My 250ci six cylinder engine, in my 1981 Chev half ton, has a strange looking valve cover. Big humps on top that I assume is for all the engine pollution equipment at that time. I thinking I would like to re-paint it to clean up the engine. The colour is blue.... but is there a paint code for this blue? ...
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classsic
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Body and paint question
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I had a car painted last year in a urethane metallic and it has some orange peel. Just wondering if I can sand or buff it out and if so, how to go about it.Any help is appreciated -thanks Steve
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hotrod-steve
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Tire Sizes
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I'm going to buy four new tires for my 1981 Chev pickup. The brochure says it came with FR78-15R tires??????? I am now running 235 R75 15. Do you think this is a good replacement size? Thanks
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classsic
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Overflow cannister
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I am looking for some ideas for an overflow canister for the Bantam. I can't use anything glass or like a beer can. It must be traditional. It must be able to pass NHRA tech inspection It must be sealed except for the vent It must be able to mount on the passenger side of a Model A rad/rad shell. It probably n...
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wuga
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Edelbrock carb
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How do I identify the size of an Edelbrock card I think it is a 600 but want to make sure before I sell it
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Homer
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Help:Decode SBC
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These are the numbers I got...and this is what I found....any more help appreciated. Cast # 3970010 which is 1968-1979 350, possible 2 or 4 bolt main, came in car, truck or vette 185hp-370hp Heads are 333882 which are 350-400 heads 1.94s/1.50 The other stampings on the front of block is where Id lik...
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GhostPost
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rims
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Hello: Please forgive my ignorance in these matters. I do not understand the measurements listed for buying rims. Perhaps it has something to do with converting from or to metric? Currently I have P20575R15 on the front and P23570R15 on the rear. This is on the rubber. I get that. But if I want to b...
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Cuddles
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Hidden antenna
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Has anybody used a hidden antenna,can it be mounted under dash,hidden under body,any ideas?
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Redneck Rydes
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Battery Disconnect
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I'm trying to learn something - I see lots of differing opinions when I read about the topic. I'm sure many here will also have different opinions as well - hopefully we can all discuss without any arguments. lol Battery disconnects and if the switch should be on the ground side or opposide ground side...
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Nickeleye
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1955-57 Chevrolet Pitman Arm Recall
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Just got a notice from CPP that the pitman arm I purchased from them two years ago has been recalled,if you have installed one of their arms over the last few years you may want to contact them at 1-800-522-5004.
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two tone 56
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fuel gauge not working
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It shows way past full all the time. Pulled the power supply to the sender from the gauge and measured the voltage. It was 8 volts. Pulled the ground wire from the sender off at the ground post on the frame, put a voltmeter in series to the ground and got no volts. Sounds like the sender is pooched. Not looki...
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Randyr
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Olds 455 marine engine for a jet boat, best setup and looking for a builder
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Hi all. My name is Chris and I'll introduce myself by way of my background. After university, I tried a couple of jobs but ended up working for J Craft Boats in Pefferlaw, learning composites building these great boats. The company is gone now, although I do know of one shop that is still making one model...
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ChrisW
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is it worth it?
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Good morning all. I recently had a discussion with a friend who seems to know all there is to know about muscle cars. I mentioned to him that I hoped to one day put a blower on my 289. I confess, racing is not my cup of tea at all and my friend recognizes that I much prefer cruising to racing but I am build...
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Cuddles
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someone/shop to make stainless steel lines ??
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preferably in the scarborough / pickering area what I want to find is someone or a shop that can bend and flare a number of sizes of stainless steel line .. I don't want hoses , just some lines bent up I want to make copies of the o-e lines used for water and oil to my turbo , the steel line for my heater hose and...
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DJD
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Alternator fitting and brackets
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would like to fit one of the small denso type alternators to the SB Chevy. Also want to mount it low down. anyone done this? What brackets will I need, at the moment the alternator is up high. Ugly on a fenderless, hoodlles rod.
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Jeff66
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Steering column and ignition suggestions
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Starting to round up parts for my 38 Dodge pickup project that I will start on again this winter. Wondering what most do for steering columns, ignition switch/key, gauges etc. its going on a Dakota frame but no steering column came with it and dash is completly gutted. Was thinking of getting a univers...
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Hyper Henry
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Valve covers
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Anyone know what these are for? Some a hole sold me them, telling me they are SBC covers. well they don't fit my motor! -- Edited by Jeff66 on Thursday 24th of August 2017 05:43:10 PM
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Jeff66
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Help me find specs.
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Long story short...I've recently committed to the purchase of a '56 Dodge truck sight onseen, because it has a 354ci Hemi with two deuces, it has the perfect hot rod look for my '38. The issue I have, is that the truck is in New Brunswick, I have to pick it up, and it's a 5 ton truck. I can't find any info on th...
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Gazoo
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Molasses -take that rust!
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As a follow up to the other thread that lurks here somewhere, I thought I would post an example picture that clearly illustrates the rust removing power of feed grade molasses. This axel (yes, it's a tractor part) was put in the mixture about a month ago and forgotten...I never touched it until today wh...
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2inchestoolow
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Gasser Bumper
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Looking for 36 " threaded 3" black pipe with cast iron end caps in KW area .Ike Ike
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Ike
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What about these Crown Vic front ends
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Im thinking about a Crown Vic front end for my truck. Anyone know what years they came in? I think Im looking for the aluminum one that bolts in.
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hotrod-steve
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cluster gauge schematic
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Good afternoon: I managed to acquire a cluster gauge out of a 1951 Ford F100. Would anyone happen to have a schematic for this instrument?
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Cuddles
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Bottom Rad hose
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Hey guys looking for help on a bottom rad hose . I need a sharp 90 degree mandrel bend 1 3/4 inch. I have the hose coming off the water pump and the rad need to marry them together. Any other suggestion would be nice.
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Bradshaw
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SBC Oil Pump Screen Installation Tool
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It's been a little quiet around here lately so I thought I'd post pics of a tool I just made (after screwing up my first attempt at installing one of the pressed-in SBC oil pump screens). The problem I had with the homemade "cutaway tube" installation tool is that it only pressed on one side of the oil pump...
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Pete Moss
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Finding a transmission model
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Hi, I'm a new owner of 1951 Packard 400, which has 1976 Dodge 440 engine. I found there is a leak from transmission pan and I'm not sure what type of transmission is there in order to get a new gasket. The car still have the column shift and it is automatic. Any help? thanks in advance.
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ram1976
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Variable Frequency Drive need some help
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Hi, anyone have knowledge with replacing a single phase electric motor with a VFD and a three phase motor. Looking for help selecting motor voltage and HP and then getting correct size VFD for a wood lathe to have variable speed. For starters the lathe turns too fast for out of balance rough blanks, l...
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Rockhauler
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1986 ford f150 steering column help
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Hi , bought an 86 ford pickup , when try to start the truck , the ignition is so hard to turn ,almost need pliers to turn it so I can start it . I 've heard there is a problem with these , suppose to be an actuator in the column that breaks . Its a tilt column ,anybody ever run across this or changed one ? Is it a hard j...
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kruzr
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quick release steering column hubs
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Hello: I am anxious to get a quick release steering wheel hub for my ride but cannot find information I would consider credible on which make to buy and how much to spend. From the research I've done so far, it appears I can get a shallow (1") unit or a unit about 2" or 3" deep which is nice for me as I'd like to...
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Cuddles
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old gas
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My brother-in-law tells me that because my engine is from 1966 when gas was leaded, I may now have to put in an additive every time I gas up. Please tell me, is he right?
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Cuddles
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Radiator expansion tank or not
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I topped up the rad apparently forgetting that there's no expansion bottle and ran around town for a while. When I shut it off at home the coolant ran out the tube made a small puddle then stopped. Now I'm thinking I should order one of them long shinning tubes to stop this. My question is are they really ne...
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Bones
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Gas gauge 1957 Chev
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Hi everyone......... I am trying to get gas gauge to work . Its on the empty mark or below . there is 12 volts at the gauge but no power going to the S post . I tried a continuity tester to check across the I post and the S post . no continuity on the multi meter . Should there be continuity between the posts ? Tha...
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kruzr
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Uphostery
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Good morning: Please tell me where I may get upholstery done to my seats for my 29 model A rod in the Peterborough area? Thank you
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Cuddles
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1929 Model A Tudor windshield frame (chopped) replacement
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Good morning: I have reached the point of piecing together the remnants of 5 windshield frames to make one good one. So far I have restored and salvaged the top, two sides and the bottom and marked where I think I should cut the sides. I plan to make horizontal cuts to the sides about one inch above the b...
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Cuddles
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Need a rear end rebuilt
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Does amyone know who is a reputable rear end rebuilder,started to clean out the 70 Chev real end,been sitting for about 15 years,and it does not sound good,might as well put a posi unit in it,like to find some one in the area of Belleville,Kingston area.Thanks
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Redneck Rydes
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Sealers
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What is out there that's like or better than POR 15 that is readily available locally and not horrendously expensive?
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Seeker1056
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