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Yeah I bought it...lol
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I was really bored this winter and low on funds..(my daughters sports keep me broke!) so I bought this 39 car as a winter project...kind of to keep me busy and kind of to see how I could bring it back to life...so Far I am having fun Making a frame for the car now using a nova front clip and S10 4 x 4 rear end........
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knuckles
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65 merc
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a glimpse of what I have been working on
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Seeker1056
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Moobster/ 61 Apache 10
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I thought I would throw some pics out there of the 61. Hope you like them. Here's a shot of the chassis. Air ride and will lay frame. The Air system is plumbed mostly with stainless tubing, some braided hose was used for the connections to the bags. Front suspension ...
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Moobster
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First Build - Homemade
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Hi all, so I just picked up this homemade body and frame on the weekend. It came with a tall deck 427 and a TH400 trans. Came with some other parts like headlights, tail lights, a seat, some extra rims and tires, and some suspension parts. I picked everything up for $650. The roof is designed to be taken of...
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gh08tu
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(Really) Low Budget Winter Beater
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I know it isnt a hotrod, but there is paint work involved so it will be interesting to some. It also will show that a running driving truck can be achieved for under 1000$. I in reality, ive only spent about $350 so far for two trucks; one truck I just robbed everything I needed off of it and sent it away to the...
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66-67-88Chevy
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Half rat 1931 ford model A pickup
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This is the start of this project, 1931 Ford model A pickup, the body will remain rust, while all of the suspension, frame, and engine will be detailed with show winning standards. frame will be Custom built, as well as all suspension and steering. The plan is to have the frame and rolling chassis don...
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FYN RYD Customs
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My old Anglia with a story and I Need a Glass Hood
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Hi guys This is my first post ever so be kind .I have been looking for a Anglia I built in 1987 but I can't find it it had small butterflys etched into the quarter windows last seen Orillia Onterio so I'am going to build another one. jonny z your car in your picture has the scoop I'am looking for but can't fin...
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Dana
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56 F-100
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Chassis is virtually complete starting on the mechanical and controls.
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V2addict
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1973
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1938 international Harvester on a 48 ford frame
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well what a project. The cab has been sectioned so I had a lot of welding to complete . It came with a 3speed and a flat head , not sure if it is practical to use this engine. Might use a 302 with a c4 trans, either a mustang 8.8 rear end or a 9 inch. I am also considering a Chevy 327 or 350 with automatic for my wife...
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Wp38
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New project
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Just took delivery of this 1951 GMC Cabover. Was originally going to build a ramp truck but now thinking maybe just have a shorter flat deck with wood slat sides. I was thinkin the shorter one would be funnier to drive and take to shows. Any thoughts?
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Pontiacfan
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1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe
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I sold my previous black flamed 34 5 window to a fellow rodder from Sarnia and as far as I know he still owns it. It took awhile , but 37 years later I finally have another one. It's about a 20 year old build . Steel body , chopped 4 inches , with glass fenders. Who ever built the car must have had 69 or 70 dodge do...
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CRANKER
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My Old Nomad
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Thought I would put a few pics of the Old Nomad here and get a little feed back. I've been going to redo this thing but several people say don't. What do think??
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tc
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project: Dirty Cafe
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Shiney things distract me. I found a little bike ame have been spending the odd hour getting it running and doing some "cafe racer" inspired touchea to it...I know it's not a hot rod. But figured some of yoh might think it's alright. Th. Pictures are I. Reverse order.
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2inchestoolow
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Priceless
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$1,646.85 in candies pearls and flake 100 hours of bodywork 50 hours of laying out graphics results. Priceless ( I hope)
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Cat in the Hat
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Tommy Boy
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Morning all, thought I'd share this, it's not mine but some might find it interesting. Years ago my father received a call from someone making a movie and they needed a bunch of cars ASAP. The car the were after was a 67 Plymouth Satellite GTX convertible. They had gotten his name from a car club and...
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BAMBAM
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Media Blasted Maverick
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Just brought my Maverick home from having all the paint stripped off using plastic media pellets. No rust and no bondo. Sealed with a good wet coat of epoxy primer. Now the winter project fun begins . -- Edited by will on Saturday 29th of September 2012 09:04:03 PM -- Edited by will on Saturday 29th o...
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will
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67 chevy c10
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Just picked this up on the weekend, its a bit tough, but fixable!!! Its gonna be a fairly lengthy project timewise as Im working 3 hours from home. Gonna tear into it as soon as I can. It has a running 454, th400, first pics are the "gem", last ones will be the goal
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smdjeeps
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1971 Ranchero GT
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I bought this car out of a field in Saskatchewan in 2003, brought it back to Calgary in 2004, and had it finished in June 2006. It is the original colour, and now has a 472 cu. in. BBF c/w Kaase P51 heads, 12:1 compression, Comp solid roller cam, Victor intake with a 1000cfm HP Holley. The C6 is fully rolleri...
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Ranch71460
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My T coupe project
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Thought I'd better post a few pics of my project. My brother and I drove almost non stop from Windsor to Saskatoon and picked up this T coupe a couple of months ago. I had just sold my '34 Coupe to a guy from Quebec and needed a project car to replace it. [IMG]https://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n88/47...
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Ragtop
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More of the '49 Dodge
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Well, You know how things snowball. I got in to do a manifold, and broke a bolt off, took the inner fender out to drill the remainder etc. Looked around a bit and here's where I stand. -Tie rod ends -Electrical *FULL rewire* with original style (correct colour and cloth covering) -exhaust system - blas...
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bmw2002e3
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48 pontiac
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took longer than I wanted but it started for the first time. happy days here again
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48poncho
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Newbie here Carstechguy,over 40 years, Ford Senior Tech, Past Gm Tech, Self Employed Shop
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Hope to meet new friends and help others on here!!! Thanks for letting me in. Here is a few pics of my rides, and starting a new one,, 65 falcon convertible
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Carstechguy
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what to do when your bore lollllllllll
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well the weather was so nice today ,but to hot to go riding.to much snow , snow in the trails to take the quad lollllllllllll and pushing snow got boring so what is next best look at the pool ,no no water to cold so i just when and look at the big boat and took it outside was all fun lolllllllllllllll
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flatduck
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Raising the roof...... on my neighbours bus :-0
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So my neighbour has decided to raise the roof a foot on his camo bus. Big job and not sure how its gonna work out. Could be a chit show, or be great But opportunity to learn/practice and he is just crazy enough to pull it off so I'm in. lol We removed all the windows yesterday and did the cutting today. We had...
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janies dirty 37
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1967 Cutlass Supreme
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Was checking out Rocketman's build and thought I'd share one I have on the go too. This one started out as a quick fix and go but turned into a bigger job as they want to do sometimes. The frame was junk, so a donor was located. The 330/glide was pulled for another future project and replaced with a 455/th40...
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Playin Hookie
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New ride Avanti II
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Heres the 72 Avanti II pics [after having to get new computer for this satellite network] one of 105 built that yr by Altman, A/C cruise, pwr.strg. brks. windows,Ant. Etc. New crate engine with about 1000 mi. on it now. weighs in at 3100 Lb. done 4 shows so far & gets a lot of attention & lots of q...
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dualquadpete
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progress on the 67 Cutlass
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Just finished metal work on the body. I found a few areas of weak metal which I guess is normal for a 46 year old car.
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Rocketman
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New Old Gasser being built in Keene
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I spent today in Keene at my friend Bill Vilneff's shop. Bill is the one who gave me the VW body for my VW gasser project. That one was a 73 and when Bill got a chance to get a decent 65 with a flat windshield he ditched the 73 for the early one. Billl already has a gasser. A 64 Beaumont which he has run for many...
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Don
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Goodbye old friend
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After 20 years of good service my old Dodge truck (aka Berth) has gone. Even though I sold it almost two months back it sat here since. Yesterday when wuga was here the fellow came to see if it would run. Last I had running it was Dec when I moved it to its winter spot. When I went to move it this spring the batte...
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Don
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Poor mans billet aluminum
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Here is an old chrome pulley that I had a brainstorm idea with. I didnt like the look of chrome with the aluminum valve covers so I decided to take a red scotch brite pad to it, then clear coat with satin clear. Now I finally have a use for all the old chrome laying around. Let me know what you think. -- Edit...
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FYN RYD Customs
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anybody needs to light their wood fire
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[video=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=511140508976606]
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Flatduck
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37 chevy chop top
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anyone seen this truck,around dryden, etc??
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BJ
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Built my English wheel finally this weekend.
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So I have been collecting bits and pieces for a couple years now to build me an English wheel. Started off with the purchase of a very nice 8" caster wheel from a vender at Stirling ,had a you g lad working a co-op placement at my work who had a father with a nicely set up machine shop at home. he took the...
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Chris Stapley
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1956 Dodge The Royal Custom
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Yeah, I know I messed up the name , should be Custom Royal but I'm changing the car up so I thought I'd best to the name too,ha,ha.. AT any rate, I'm at a point in my life where the family, kids and work have almost made it impossible to keep a cool car around, seems that every time I got one together I'd have to s...
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Chris Stapley
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/ six tunnel ram now up and running on the Senior Dragster
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Today I finished the tunnel ram project initial install on my slant six dragster. I designed the tunnel ram about 3 years ago. The build took a long time however today it barked to life. Manifold has two 500 cfm 2 bbls which are roughly the equivalent of a 750CFM holley. (4 bbls are rated at a different va...
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Don
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I have had to revise build plans :-/
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I just need to rant a bit. Well once again.... its 2:00am and I'm out in my shop working on my other "hobby" building this custom furniture, ect. Not my 9 t0 5 job But lt has quickly turned into my 6pm to 2am job. lol I do have to finish these things by Sun and I'm about 75% done. I am grateful I h...
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janies dirty 37
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1985 Renault Alliance DL
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Mine is the white one with the red interior and boot. Purchased in Detroit Michigan 14 September 1985 and released by new AMC President George Romney who micromanaged the sale. Nethercutt Collection Steve Marketti said they were not interested in this ca...
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Badskipr
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i wonder what i can make this into
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well since cat has revolutionized the world of hot rodding as we know it by building the unbuildibull, I figure I might as well jump on the bandwagon while its still rolling. picked up an ownership and vin tag for a 39 caddy and it came with a free car.
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fatstax
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New ride
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I spent a week,after selling all my cars,and couldn"t ake it anymore.I had to buy a new toy, a 1996 Impala SS,I know it is not a rod by any chance,but is is super clean,It was bought brand new by a fellow that took great care of it and loved it immensely.He had fallen ill and had to sell it.I was fortunat...
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Redneck Rydes
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1937 chevy chop top pickup
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IT TOOK 4 YEARS AND $8000 TO BUILD THIS UNIT, THE TOP WAS ALREADY CHOPPED,THANK GOD! FRAME OFF AT COOKS AUTO IN AURORA. COMPLETE CAMARO DRIVE LINE WITH A PACER FRONT END. YES A PACER,FIT THE FRAME PERFECTLY. USED MARINE PLTWOOD FOR FLOOR OF BOX AND WOODY SIDES, AS THE BOX WAS REALLY DENTED. SOLD IT FOR $11...
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BJ
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A few pics but still lots to do...
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MarkM
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Passive supercharging
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Many years ago when I was only about 12 I read an article about an experiment GM was doing with passive supercharging using a form of air entrainment. I never forgot it and mentioned it on another website some 4 years ago. Three weeks ago a rodder from down east (formerly from the SOO) hunted me up and call...
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Don
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42 Cummins Fargo
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I started tearing down the parts trucks in July and started building in August.
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Tom
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54 Bel Air
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So , we found this baby in South Carolina.....came across it by chance and could not pass it up!! So far i dropped the back with some 3' blocks that I made, cut 2 coils out of the front springs....I have a 04 zo6, engine, TH 350, f-body rear end, disc brakes........just waiting for some front end parts...
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MADSCI
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a 406 for the shark.
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i enjoy cruising around in the vette but lawdy that l48 is anemic. i picked up a real good 400 block, truck block with 4 bolt mains, for a terrific price. i have a build in mind for it, nothing insane but enough to really wake up that car. scat 9000 bottom end, howards roller, and afr 195's. edelbrock perfor...
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studeshaker
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Progress on the 61
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First time outside in about a year and a half. [URL=http://s10...
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TIREDIRN
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homebuilt electric car
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I have just acquired an electric forklift with a good 48 volt motor, I will be converting a p!ss can car to electric. I can buy a digital controller for about 600 bucks. I will be posting updates as I acquire more stuff. another thing soon to be off my list
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fatstax
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57 pontiac
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDHRYRFgxYY&feature=youtu.be
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Rustynuts
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Clean!
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Don't you love when people drop off projects that are clean! I'd have to try real hard to get dirty working on this one. Has to be the cleanest G-body ever. Virginia car, 29k miles. I feel a little warm in the loin's to get to wire and fire this bad boy. shhhwing!!!!! I'll think about putting exhaust on i...
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DaveM
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latest project
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Last November I bought this car to replace the 72 that got hit head on and wrote off. I bought this car for what I consider to be cheap as it needed a whole new wiring harness as the PO butchered the original really badly trying to make things work that another PO had royally screwed up - however neither kne...
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Seeker1056
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