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2015 Hot Rod of the Year Announced By Hot Rod Magazine & Street Rodder Magazine
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Well I am more than excited with the recent news, Jeff Norwell's Deuce Coupe, which was built at my shop was selected by Hot Rod Magazine and Street Rodder Magazine for "2015 Hot Rod of the Year". Pretty amazing considering we were up against $500,000 (plus) builds. Sorry about the pricel...
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Candy-Man
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Re iNVision – the ’32 Ford Roadster
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Hi boys and girls, we have a new build coming up that I'd like to share!A good friend and long time supporter has asked me to design and build him a custom roadster - from the ground up. He’s loves the simplicity of the traditional '32 Ford styling, but also wants a more ‘road race’ feel incorporated into...
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72 Chev 1/2 Ton
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Just got this 72 Chev dug out of the woods,my neighbours grand father bought this brand new,it hasen't moved in about 15 years,we are going to do a rat theme on this,maybe short bed and lower it and the new ZZ6 crate motor,the woods here in South Carolina nearly swallowed it up,so hopefully we can save it...
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Redneck Rydes
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Project WTF -Rat Rod Coupe- The Build!
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It's the moment you've all been waiting for! No more mock-ups, it's build time. I was late getting down to Grumps tonight, so only had a couple of hours before the neighbourhood curfew kicked in. But I'm excited to have made a start. (all I did was take the pictures so far) The first cut is the d...
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Dave Scott
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Supernash rebirth
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I thought I'd start my own topic on the car. Now, remember, I've had this thing for 40 years and then some. Finding this site by mistake, and reading about what you guys have done/doing kinda lit my fire to get off the couch. Other than the Sunshine through the shop windows. it hasn't seen daylight for al...
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'31 Chevy
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Hi guys, So this is where I am starting. HAS to be on the road for spring, in one form or another.
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Jeff
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SuperNash is Real
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I had the opportunity, to drop in, to the "centre" of South Western Ont. and meet SuperNash and his/her Dad...... Brad...... Tucked away in a neat garage, is a rust free, dark green, Hot Rod Javelin Period correct wide Ansen style "mags" with fats on the rear Super tough 9 i...
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427CARL
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Replaced grandsons stolen stepside....
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Reeves red pickup was stolen Oct 3 2015 insurance settled after 15 days Shell of truck was located last week in a " Indigenous area " Photo enclosed is 1 of red truck and several of new whites one... Just got in this evening from a trip to Paris Ont. area... Went with only grandson, t...
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427CARL
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Shippers pick-up Dads 1953 Studebaker and 1951 Mercury
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This video is not exactly new, it was recorded September 22 when I was back home there. I was sad the drags that week got cancelled, but such it is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZPzWAKKUzQ Cars are still not here in BC yet, but possibly in the next 2 weeks or so. (Be very careful with unknown ship...
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Lonemonk
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65 Falcon convertible..........
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I have been busy on the car the last couple of months here are a few pictures of the progress....... -- Edited by 28Abone on Wednesday 9th of December 2015 08:48:49 PM
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28Abone
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'53 Chevy 210 more door
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Hello all! So hear it goes........... I've never had much knowledge of cars, just an overwhelming sensation when I would see a classic car cruising down the street. Always dreamt of owning a classic, and figured by the time I retired, I might be able to afford one! (already done of course, cause I coul...
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Jay
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Old School Gassers
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Ike
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its alive!!!
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I bought my 1952 Chevy 1300 about a year ago it was seized when I got it but some wd 40 and a bar I got it to break free then I put it in the corner of my shop and left it.. till about a good week ago. it was Monday and there was a huge car show on Sunday that I wanted to at least drive it into I didn't care if I had to tow it...
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Redchev
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Going back 40 years rebuild
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This winters project 1957 Bel-Air Rebuild. I have owned this car since 1975 its one of three 57’s that I have had. These picture run from 1975 to 1981 She last ran a 400 small block balanced. Then one hot Saturday night dropped the drive shaft, zinged the tack, twisted a rod, cracked the 5 and 7 holes, Spli...
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Building another Gasser !
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Well i sold the INSTIGATOR. and bought a 64 Falcon sedan delivery As I understand there were not a lot of these built under 800 this car was built but had issues. I will fix them drive the car for Summer and prep this car for Detroit next year.
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Cat in the Hat
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Project 1969/71 402 BB.
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So had knee replacement surgery on May 21st, laid around for the first three weeks and that was enough of that. So in my shop I have a 1969 402 block with a crack in #7 about center of the cylinder, I have a set of 300 hp heads off a 1971 402 that I had purchased for the block, it is a 4 bolt main, with the complete m...
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fedge
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Pictures of my 61 Apache
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I thought I would post up some pictures of my latest project. It's a 1961 Chevrolet Apache 10, Custom. Built in my garage at home. Suicide doors, forward tilting hood, raised tunnel, recessed grille, recessed gauges, recessed glove box, smoothed dash, parking light delete, bookmatched Black Waln...
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Powered up my Eastwoods bead roller...
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BAM BAM this is for you buddy, So I have had use in our family shop of a good old basic Eastwoods bead roller, Very simple,foolproof but unhandy as the day is long,.. I bought one for my shop after using that cursed thing do for 25 plus years off and on and decided that mine needed to be powered so one person co...
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Chris Stapley
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Some new pictures
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Here's a few from the weekend of my uncles cars.
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NorthernRatRodder
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46 Resto turd
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Just a little update on my 46 chevy truck . Just finishing up the wiring and then on to the box . Hoping to roll down the road in June
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biscuit
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1967 Chevy II - Custom
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The bottom of this car is nicely detailed through out and presents itself extremely well with NO signs of rust as well. It has a professionally built 383 RHS small block mated to a 700R automatic transmission and a big 10 bolt rear, aluminized exhaust, headers, aluminum intake, 4 barrel carb, electr...
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Delta Tango
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new addition.
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a new roomate for the stude and vette. alotta fun with the 427 - 4 speed.
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studeshaker
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after 7 years finally driving my 48
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its been a long time since I have been here but have been busy with car thought I would bring you all up to date here are some pics over the years hope you enjoy
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My New Daily Driver - 1966 Valiant Custom 200 Hardtop
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Hey there Ontario-Rodder folk! Our 2000 VW Bug was finally costing too much to fix. I was tired of the same old find another grey/silver newish car Bull****. So searched Usedvictoria.com and found this: http://imgur.com/a/8g6JU Been driving it to work for the last month or so; 50+ miles per day rou...
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Lonemonk
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My Laneway an Garage
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New project, lots of work ahead.
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New project.. now to clean the shop out to fit it in and start tearing apart for mods.
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my shop is progressing.
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i suppose my new shop could be considered a project. it will certainly be a treat to work in. a large carport is being built on one side to store the car hauler and kubota bx25. the big foot tubes will soon be poured and the 4 post lift is arriving tomorrow, it is the higher 82" lift. plenty of clearance...
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Ready for the road
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Kent
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Inaugural cruise
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Well it's officially on the road. Went cruising with the lovely bride last night, rides like an old truck but with more power isn't that what its all about. Cheers Pete
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maiden voyage
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I finally got to drive the truck today and it was so worth the wait. So far only one gremlin with the brakes being too tight. Called Hot Rods Auto in Simcoe and got the truck in right at closing time. Rod stayed late and fixed it in about an hour. The brake pedal rod was about .080" too long and was partia...
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Sweet little Cruiser my wife picked up.
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1954 Ford 2 door post. Florida car that was brought into Canada 5 years ago, and worked over by a retired mechanic out of London, Ont. 61000 original miles ( and it shows ) on the car,..the old Y block removed and replaced with a completely rebuilt, '69 Mustang 289 engine and a rebuilt C-4 Auto. Tranny,....
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cheyenne
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The Mercoln
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I am going to make my best attempt to run a build thread on my latest project. I am more of an observer than I am a poster so bear with me. I am by no means an automotive expert and have no formal training in the field. I simply love to fabricate and "build" from start to finish. I have some sk...
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Builderrhys
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redneck ratrod monstertruck
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Just trying to make something out of all the spare parts and aborted projects that are laying about. It may never see the road but at least it should plow snow! I still need a pas side rear fender if anyone has one.Should be lots of fun this winter.
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hotrod-steve
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My Daily Driver. 1983 Olds Ninety Eight.
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Here is the Daily driver. It's a 1983 Oldsmobile Regency Ninety Eight. Its got the 307 Olds Engine, with a 200R4 trans. Nice car to drive, and not bad on fuel for what it is.
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Undead_Edsel_59
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My Old Nomad
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Over the winter I decided to make this old girl a little more authentic. Put a straight axle in it, some more appropriate tires on it, proper headers and put a little more steam in the engine. Put about 150 miles on it and it drives and rides not bad. Next thing is 8 stack Hilborn fuel injection (electronic...
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Project Cherry Bomb
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I bought this car last summer from a man in Windsor. I've wanted a '55 since I was 10 and watched 2 Lane Blacktop with my dad for the first time. That was 30 yrs ago and I've spent more time than I care to admit trying to figure out how to get my hands on one. They are always too expensive, or I'd find one just afte...
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Joe Mosely
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better gas pedal.
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the studebaker had a floor mounted cheapo mr gasket pedal which didn't work terribly well. it had the feeling that it wanted to bind and was too close to me as well. i just finished the install of a lokar firewall mounted unit - night and day difference in the feel and action. i used a lokar cable and bracke...
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My '29 Plymouth coupster.
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Like I said, I bought a cowl, doors and a rear section. Made frame from scratch, and have to cut, piece, support, brace, weld, bolt, rivet and tie everything together. It's a lot of work, but it keeps me busy and out of trouble! Been busy around the house, not at work, too cold. Life is getting in the wa...
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My other project. VW gasser
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With the dragster now running and pretty well ready for Picton I am back working on another project I have here. A VW Gasser. A friend who was building one switched bodies about 1/2 way thru deciding to go with a 68 beetle and 383 Chev power. He gave me the old body he had started mostly because of my heritag...
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Don
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Engine swap
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Its been quiet on the site so I thought I would post some pics of my winter project . Im putting a BBC into my 56 Cad.Turning out to be more work than I had anticipated. A small block would have been easier,but I have never taken the easy route-why start now. The pics don't want to download-Ill try later. -- E...
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My 1964 Bel Air sedan
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Recently purchased this, I paid 1,800$ with a second 283 complete engine, I want to think I got a good deal? anways, it was on the road when I bought it but it needed a bit of work. Now I'm a total noob at this stuff for the most part so I'm getting a lot of help from my father but i'm trying to do most of it myself,...
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Block-rod
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hey guys! So over the Easter weekend I found myself playing Legos with my nephew. it was great fun just sitting with the kids playing blocks. so here is my latest project...my Block-rod for my nephew! -- Edited by Chance on Wednesday 8th of April 2015 10:06:53 AM
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1925 Model t closed cab tow truck
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starting straight axle install on HenryJ
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I ran a string front to back on center and also marked the position of the front axle. I clamped one spring in place to get an idea of where the spring will sit. The plumb bob is about 1/2" behind the axle center line as the center should move about that when the weight is on. This is not the final placeme...
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Appraisals
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I need to find someone in the Guelph area do do a appraisal on my car for tax. I went to get a trip permit this morning and the girl said that anything over 20 years needs to appraised for tax purposes. I had used Walter Lane before but I cant locate him. Any help would be appreciated.
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32 FORD HOTROD BUILD
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Just wanted to show you guys my 32 ford build that is near completion at Candy's Hot Rod Supply.It's no secret Neil and I have become fast friends over the years and he has had my 32 from the start. Plans were to build a good fun driver,.... well...i can't leave anything alone and the build has progressed i...
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Jeff Norwell
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55 GMC aka THE BEAST
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i've had the truck near on 25 or more years and the original repairs i did to the front cab mounts need attention. so for the last couple of days i've taken the boxs and doors off, yesterday took out the steering column and disconnected everything. today we rolled the cab back onto a dolly and left the chas...
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65 Gasser Nova?
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So, I have a big decision to make... I recently came into possession of the front frame rails and support bars for my Nova. No cross member. I have 2 choices... mustang II or gasser! The car is a 4 door inline 6. But, I'm adding a turbo in the next month or so. Not too sure which way to go! Thoughts?
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"the next one" - Scratchbuilt Mid-Engine Sports Car
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I really appreciate everyone's enthusiasm on Rhythm's project thread ...even though it's not a traditional custom or hot rod. Thanks very much. A new custom car is in the works. Same as the first vehicle, it's something that both my dad and I are involved with...I wouldn't have it any other way. Al...
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Merc Gasser
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Well I guess it is finally time to put my project up for you all to see. It has been under construction for two years - and is almost done. I am just working on the interior at the moment - and waiting for MBA Audio to finish their gig for the stereo system. I am having Mark at Classis Upholstery do the seats as I...
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