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Sun shade
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It might be a Fulton sun shade, I don't know but I finally got it mounted after making the side and center brackets and buying the small center clips. After all the work of restoring and mounting it, not sure I like it but I'll leave it for a while and see if it suits the truck. -- Edited by Cuddles on Sunday...
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1951 chevy 1300
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I sold my last 1930 Essex hotrod and then went out to get a simple driver..... I bought a 1951 chevy 1300 with an inline 6... Basically fresh from a farm in Saskatchewan. my plan was to drive it the way I bought it , Until I got it home and looked under it. -- Edited by 30-S6 on Sunday 16th of January 2022 06:5...
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Door never shut right
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On my 29 model A, the pass door never shut right and was hard to open, especially from inside. I finally had the time to look at why and discovered the hinge had been welded on to cover up bad, rusted out metal and the welds bulged enough to stop the door from shutting correctly so I cut the hinge off, rest...
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Cuddles
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1930 Essex coach
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Well this is mine .... pokin' at it for 3 yrs now.
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30-S6
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The Bantam
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My best friend Keith and I are building a nostalgia altered powered by a 261 Chev/Pontiac 6 cylinder. He built the chassis at his home in Haida Gwaii, I joined him to finish it to this point and then I brought it back to Ontario to do the drive train. Here are some pictures of the build details so far
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wuga
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58 Delray
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Been chipping away at my Delray for the last 15-17 yrs. Some time in between lost interest and it sat untouched for 4 or 5 years. I try to get some time at it on Sundays, but every Sunday. Finally starting to resemble a car again. The fenders have been off for so long. Also working on getting a new Painless Wi...
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my 2024 project
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Well - seems I stumbled upon a truck I have wanted for some 52 years - short box unibody Custom Cab 4x4 - with the Big back window. And here it is all in one package Currently has a 289 and C4 trans with a divorced transfer case The project will be to add front disc brakes, an overdrive transmission, power wi...
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Seeker1056
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Reality bites
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So here is the all to familiar scenario. I just got my suburban back after a couple years at a friends getting some work done. I realized there was a lot more to be done and perhaps a decision had to be made. I decided that I would never get to the 27 Chev RP and 3 rides was really not practical anymore so here go...
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flatblack55delivery
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Roadster Pickup
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It's Christmas and I just acquired this 1931 Ford Model A roadster Pickup. It is a driver, but I have lots of plans even though it will remain a four banger. It is currently in Edmonton and I haven't figured out how it is going to get here. I have several options, hire an enclosed transport, load it at so...
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wuga
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1941 NEW YORKER
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I picked up a 41 Chrysler about 4-1/2 years ago. I didn't like the front end so I figured I'd simply change the headlights and take the point off the front. How hard could it be? I started by cutting some fender away and setting a 37 Ford headlight bezel in the hole. This is when the %#$# hit the fan.
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123pugsy
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1973 Javelin
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Hi all. After being prodded to do so in my other post - here is my latest build. A 1973 AMX Javelin - was originally a 401 4spd car when it was born. I bought it as a roller out of Quebec as a drag car. Bought it sight unseen because it was so far away, and scarce to boot. Got it home and just about everything need...
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Seeker1056
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1938 Chev
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I have owned this car for over 20 years. I started with big ambitions and low budget intending to make a nice car out of it. Got married , bought a house, 2 daughters came along. In other words, life got in the way. I never forgot about the car or even considered selling it. I was hoping to have it done in time e...
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Lightspeed Mike
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city welding works
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I got my shock mounts welded by Bryan at CWW in Ptbo. Nice guy and I wonder if I'll ever weld half as good?
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Cuddles
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Nicknames
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Practically everyone here is using a nick name ,but does your car or truck have one? I ask because I've been watching a show that the guy from Hot Rod magazine comes up with some very clever ones for the vehicles on the show. I have yet to get one for my 51 1300 Chevy ... Well my buddy calls it "Gangreen" jus...
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30-S6
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The Stude
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As I mentioned over on the Bantam thread, I just acquired a tow vehicle. It is a 1962 Studebaker Lark Station Wagon. The body is rock solid as is everything underneath. Brakes and suspension have gotten a little tired over the past 57 years but the wagon only has 33K miles on it. The engine purrs like...
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wuga
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tight curves for the poor
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For those of us without plasma cutters, this is how I make tight curves in 16 gauge. I'm sure someone will tell me a better way. At least I hope so. I have 2 more to make. I could use a grinder for the outside curves but what the heck, I'm drilling anyway and I want to be precise.
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Cuddles
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shock mounts made
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Well it was a challenge. My old shock eyelets were only 1" wide so the mounts only accomodated 1". My new coil over eyelets are 1 1/2" wide with the rubber bushing/sleeve so I had to fab new mounts. I tacked them together and still have to weld them but they fit by wrapping under the frame to connect with th...
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Cuddles
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New parts for an old ride
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I love putting new, quality parts on my ride. Just a little Permatex anti-seize and the bushings and it should be a smoother ride than I ever had. At least that's the plan. And I'll only be broke for 3 months ! I can live with that.
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Cuddles
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1929 Model A Sport Coupe to Cabriolet conversion
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Hi all. Been working on this one for a while. Basket case 1929 Sport Coupe piecemeal body converted to a Coupester/Cabriolet. Except for paint, it's been entirely built here in my home shop. There are lots of subtle body mods done in an effort to try to wring the ugly out of this early Sport Coupe. Can you...
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mgermca
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Who will be first to tell me to toss it out ?
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I wanted to see if I could make a cutting torch gear shift. Making one on a standard tranny wouldn't be much of a challenge but on an automatic, it took a heck of a long time - but I think I did it. For me, the trick was to be able to hide the mechanism and still make it reliable. I worked a lot of hours trying to m...
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Cuddles
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New Project 1965 Comet Caliente
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Started a new project for myself. Thinking 390 stroked to 427,4 speed with a 9" rear.Needs a little work,but not too bad.
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Buzzard
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The latest pics of my 47
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I haven't posted much, so he we go! 85 jag front suspension, s10 rear end and leaf springs, 327, 700r4, and an 1"1/2" chop. The jag front is the way to go if anyone is looking for a front end, its got a chevy bolt pattern, 4 piston calipers rack and pinion. And its bolted in on the jag! -- Edited by D...
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Dustman
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Home built E WHEEL
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After much research I figured I "need" an E Wheel, Buy the P.A. POS ? Naaaaa, , talked to everyone that I could and figured I'm gonna build my own, Why the Hell Not?? I gotta quit watching those dam TV shows that build beautiful rides in 40 minutes. That "I can do that" attitude g...
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53 F100 Ls swap
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During 2021 and Covid, to keep busy, I swapped out the little 229 inch V6 for a low km 5.3 LS Not many real pics of the swap but the finished looks pretty good.
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Seeker1056
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New car…
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Well, while I am waiting for a buyer for the Prefect. l bought myself a car I never thought I would be able to own. Found a ‘56 Nomad, that really is nice. Needs some work. But is a driver. Just got to find somewhere to put it till the Prefect is so sold! -- Edited by Jeff66 on Sunday 13th of November 2022 09:53:...
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Jeff66
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1940 Pontiac Arrow 3 on the tree to automatic
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I have an all original 1940 Pontiac Arrow with a 3 on the tree. I'm looking to swap out the transmission to an automatic. The motor in it right now is a 224 from what I understand. The engine number is 2798257. Has anyone got any experience with that? I appreciate any help. Thanks -- Edited by Doze1273 on Tu...
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Doze1273
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1946 Chevy Pickup
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Here is a 1946 Chev Pickup I started a few months ago.I built the frame like a Factory Five Cobra,early 1954 331 Hemi with a T.K.O. 600 Tremec. Ford 8.8 31 spline 3.55 gear out back. Thanks Larry
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Model 'A' trunk space
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I recently converted an old fire extinguisher into a space to store a tow cable because inside a 29 Tudor, there isn't a lot of space to store anything. My gas tank is under the rear window so I have a bit of space on either side of the tank but just enough for a jack & a tarp. I didn't add a nozzle, hose and...
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Cuddles
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Been awhile.
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Glad to see the site is still going. I have been doing things just not computer forums. Was surprised to see photobucket put all my pictures back up. Not impressed with their big logo but at least you have pics. Sorry I don't know why some pics are upside down and side ways. Rich
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slab
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The Little Gremlin
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-- Edited by poncho62 on Wednesday 27th of April 2022 07:26:06 AM
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Back to my roots!
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Well, the 31 has gone.... Being a Brit, living in Ontario now. I had the itch for an English car. So here it is. its running, has a few snags to sort out, but looks like it could be fun.
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Jeff66
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Most expensive pair to tires ever?
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Just had a pair of piecrust cheater slicks made at Towel City. Damn, with shipping and taxes there are stupidly priced. Had to have them though!
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Jeff
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update to hang ten foot pedal
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In case anyone wants to do the same, I finally managed to mount my high beam hang ten foot pedal to my spoon gas pedal without damaging the gas pedal in any way. I understand the spoon pedal can't be welded and drilling might damage it so I thought about what options were left. I decided to tackle one step a...
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Cuddles
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toilet paper rolls
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I have 1 5/8" header pipes to cut at 1" intervals with a 15 degree angle on one end. I discovered that toilet paper cardboard rolls slide nicely over the pipe so I cut one end of the roll at 15 degrees. Then for every piece, I slide the roll over the pipe and mark it. Whether the straight cut side or the angl...
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Cuddles
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tack welding header clamps
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Well it takes a while fidgeting with them and deciding what materials work best and I ended up using old coat hangers cut to 4 1/4" and twisting them up to hold the bolts. Four curved pieces per clamp plus a shorter piece for a long loop for one side and then a small block of steel with two holes for bolts on th...
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Cuddles
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Nothing spectacular but
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Fun to make. I just finished making a brace for my small homemade brake. I found the bends weren't as sharp in the centre before so I added this removable brace (for easy storage). I also made a hinge pin removal tool so I can take a hinge off my 42 and replace it with a passenger side mirror. The tool was fun...
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Cuddles
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33 chev 3 window
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Sold my 34 chev 5 window a few years back and had this 33 3 window in the wings
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34guy
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equal length fender headers design
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My first attempt at making equadistant headers: First I used a metal flange as a template to mark on a strip of wood where the cylinders are. Then I used a whole saw bit to cut 8 round chunks out of a thick piece of plywood. Then I bolted four of them to the center of the cylinder marks on the strip of woo...
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Cuddles
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Spoiled Kids stuff
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Lets see the stuff you've built for your Kids or Grandchildern !!! These are a few that I've done......(currupt them early and they'll be arround to hold stuff)
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30-S6
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getting it back together
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I finally got the headlights back on. A little welding and adjusting and the mounts fit just fine. Almost ready for Spring.
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Cuddles
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This is great
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I think I found a way to incorporate mechanical instead of air to raise/lower my ride. I'll have to fab some pieces but that shouldn't be anything but fun. And I'll have to make some wide jack stands so my shocks stay under load so I can crawl under and get some measurements. What a blast ! So, first the st...
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Cuddles
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Fan shroud
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I think it is called a fan shroud that I just fabricated to go on the back of my track-T rad shell. I noticed that the model 'A' built by the Tucci Brothers in New York had this on their car so I figured it must be something I'm supposed to have on mine so with the weather so accommodating lately, I got right to...
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Cuddles
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1953 F100 LS swap
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This summers project. installing a 5.3 LM7 and 4l60e trans for better power and drivability. I apologize for lack of pics - wasn't thinking so all there is , is the end result. It runs - but still searching for a tuner that uses HP Tuners
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Seeker1056
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steel Track-T nose almost done
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I finally got the radiator shell on and almost finished - Not sure I like the paint so I'll play with that a bit. Have to move the headlight mounts a bit but generally, I think I'm almost done the track-T nose. And I couldn't have done it without Jari. He sure knows how to shape metal. I spent a lot of hour...
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Cuddles
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New Project '87 Sonoma
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Hey Everybody, Been a while since I posted on here. Been keeping busy with a new project. In the fall last year I decided to retire the bug and sell it to a buddy of mine. As fun as it was, I needed something a little different. Needed to be able to have 3 seats and drive in the rain if need be...lol Missed out on...
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ratbeard86
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New fuel tank,
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Cambyrnes
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Air to fuel tank convert
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Hey guys still plugging away on the 46
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Cambyrnes
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Cams 46 pictures
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Cambyrnes
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My daughter is building a 1948-52 Ford Rat rod truck
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Since her last project ( slammed 82 Mercedes 300D) went so well and has continued to be an awesome driver, Kelsey has now taken a full time job with John at Last Chance Auto Restore just north of Kingston in Yarker as a restoration specialist, she's also managed to get her welding tickets completed and...
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Chris Stapley
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46 Chevy build
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Hey guys working on a bobber truck 100% garage built
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Cambyrnes
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