Ontario Rodders Lounge

wuga · wuga

I am going to post here some threads I am following over on the HAMB. These are amazing traditional builds or restores. What gets me is passion, dedication and desire to rebuild the roots of our hobby. Most of them are lengthy but I think well worth the read. I know you have to get past the back slappi...

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

Can aluminum be welded to steel? The answer might surprise you.

fatstax · fatstax

did some scrap truck pullings on tues nite, really muddy so i had to yank this gem about 150 feet from the side of a pond. scored two trucks and some other junk, guy lost his house to the bank so he said go wild.

JPB · JPB

Something I just recently found out from my Vet. Japanese Yew are highly toxic and can kill a full grow cow.The older they become,the more lethal they are. 2/5th's of an ounce can kill a Dog. My neighbor had one of these trees,we just finished taking the thing out. It is about 35 years old.Last Nov,this...

hemi43 · hemi43

Looking to upgrade our older Sony camera. Never had any issues with it, but thinking about Nikon non-SLR.

69SS454 · 69SS454

Taken from someone FB page [video= Post by Dylan Appleton. ] ^^^ Click on post for video. -- Edited by 69SS454 on Saturday 12th of April 2014 01:12:06 PM

51 Styline · 51 Styline

My garage is a fairly small 2 car with a low roof and has an oil furnace in it. The furnace hasn,t been used in at least 5 years. I bought the house 1 1/2 years ago. I,m not to sure about using the furnace. I have a gas fireplace which i took out of my house, my question is can a gas fireplace be used in a garage saf...

DaveM · DaveM

It came from out of the darkness.

JohnnyBgood · JohnnyBgood

Was involved in a Real Estate deal today. Seller got exactly what they wanted so they were really happy. Buyer payed 5 grand less than his limit so he was happy... Seller agent got $0 and the buyer agent got $0 .NO commissions paid.. Nice..more to the storey but stopping here. -- Edited by JohnnyBgood on...

JohnnyBgood · JohnnyBgood

Fired up my car today after 4 years. Dust cover on my tranny was hitting the flywheel. Took it off and beat the crap out of it till it fit. Next the rocker arms were hitting the valve cover. Turned the valve cover around now the oil filler cap won't fit. But it was running and sounded good. Had the rad cap off t...

JohnnyBgood · JohnnyBgood

Got the valance piece made and installed. Didn't want to cut the dash. Had it clamped on with vice grips to see if I liked it. Wish I could have made some curves instead of angles but it will do the trick and if I don't like it down the road I can try to make another. -- Edited by JohnnyBgood on Saturday 5th of Ap...

janies dirty 37 · janies dirty 37

My daughter has explained interest in purchasing a Chrysler 300 (2005 or newer body style) I would prefer an AWD with 3.5/v6. (I would prefer her to be driving a tank instead ) Has anyone owned or have any info regarding these cars? Going to start to shop around and see whats out there so any info from y...

31 Blackrat · 31 Blackrat

Really

fatchuk · fatchuk

Seems like he don't get no satisfaction....but a number of the ones watching are getting satisfaction... http://www.wimp.com/grandparocks/

JohnnyBgood · JohnnyBgood

WTF?........right next door....152 ft long and 3 stories tall......

nailed · 77

I know its not really rod related , but talking about boats with a dude today an I piped up if,n I ever built another boat . I,d build one like Relic,s from the beach combers tv show . Apparantly I am no longer welcome in the Oh I spent 5,000 bucks on shiny stuff for my boat this year club . Oh well , theyre loss...

nailed · nailed

On one beautiful Thursday, Oct 23rd around 1:30 in the afternoon some ass**** stole my 1976 Free Spirit Pace Car.I had a small leak in my bottom rad hose and pulled the car over.I called a friend to meet me at the local repair shop to drive me back as I needed some anti-freeze, everything else I had in my tru...

427CARL · 427CARL

what the name of the fellow who advertises in Old Autos? I think he has a small 1 or 2 truck classic car hauling business I want to inquire about getting a car from south of Winnipeg to Southern Ont in April or May

51 Styline · 51 Styline

OK. I,m done . Thoroughly fed up with winter. Woke up this morning to 4 in. SNOW . I WILL NOT go out and shovel. Mother Nature put it there and she can take it away.

65 belvedere · 65 belvedere

hi im phil from sauble beach

Modfather · Modfather

70 Nova is it or will it ever be a collectable or desired car? I am looking at a Yenko clone with a 434 small block. Any input would be appreciated thanks guys and gals. -- Edited by Modfather on Friday 4th of April 2014 12:58:27 PM

Bryan · Bryan

Live Drag Racing from the Rock. Enjoy http://motormaniatv.com/?page_id=529

fatstax · fatstax

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z6Atrcyofk&feature=player_embedded

hemikev · hemikev

shag766 · shag766

guys i am thinking on a newer car for me. the last 2 have been caddies, sts and present escalade, and i get them about 1 to 2 yrs old. the /02 sts was a good car but the /07 esc is turning into a pc of crap rapidly. i am thinking on trying a navigator this go round, /12-/13. whats the pro's and con's of this thinkin...

flatblack55delivery · flatblack55delivery

So I am parusing a recent edition of a recent edition of the Canadian Astronomy magazine Sky News when I discovered this interesting tidbit.There are earth vehicles 4wheeling around on Mars,have been since 2004.Two of them landed in 2004 and have been runing around ever since.One more was landed la...

poncho62 · poncho62

Just a little note that we just had out biggest month ever, even with all the BS posts I had to delete....... We had almost 100,000 more views of the forum than any other month. That includes non member views. Views(Impressions) per Month 2013-Apr196,768 2013-Nov231,9602013-May198,5...

Gazoo · Gazoo

I'm posting this, in conjunction to Carl's bird thieving thread. I couldn't find the thread, but here's another video of a bird, doing something rather clever. . As some of you know, I have a pet bird, and he surprises us regularly with thing...

Dave Scott · Dave Scott

Well they say a picture is worth a thousand words, or is it a million? who knows. All I know is, I owe a lot of favours, and one day I'm worried you'll all want to cash them in, lol. So here's my list of "sponsors". Some have contributed time, some parts, and some tools, and all knowledge. So a huge...

fatstax · fatstax

this is what you get when you are a dink

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

http://www.thisblewmymind.com/billy-joel-jimmy-fallon-video-went-viral-overnight-truly-amazing/#kgwwuPt4VxP5Tkuq.01

427CARL · 427CARL

Took Barb and Robyn to Port Huron Michigan 72 miles away overcast and cool Went to SCC and picked up Robyns stuff and I picked up Andrews ARP head bolts for 6.0L Fords When to Harbour freight for a set of 3 step drills for 8.99 (reg 19.99) and a set of magnetic trailer or car/truck taillights 9.9...

jonny z · jonny z

a few things to tye up before we leave, was looking for the cheapest place to hire a car when we arrive, been told not to hire from airport , as it is a ripoff. hope to head around london area, are there any cheap place,s around there. cheers jonny, carol.

JohnnyBgood · JohnnyBgood

Tomorrow is Saturday so we can all do a bit of work on our rides. I challenge all, to post by 8pm, pics of what they did on their project..........giddy up and go....eh

shag766 · shag766

morning, A woman runs a red traffic light and crashes into a man's car. Both of their cars are demolished, but amazingly, neither of them is hurt. After they crawl out of their cars, the woman says; "Wow, just look at our cars! There's nothing left, but fortunately we are unhurt. This must b...

toomuchjunk · toomuchjunk

http://www.flixxy.com/car-key-fob-head-trick-explained.htm

fatstax · fatstax

1994 the eagles reunite and perform. 1995 robert plant and jimmy page re unite and perform on stage. nobody thought it possible, now this happens im still better looking i think -- Edited by fatstax on Sunday 30th of March 2014 08:13:10 PM -- Edited by fatstax on Sunday 30th of March 201...

34guy · 34guy

Was a great day in ancaster flea market on Sunday A little cool and icy in the morning but shaped up into a great day. Seen lot's of old friend's and new one's too. Seen slim, the cat, bought some stuff from fatstax thanks Rob , good to see you, chatted with Dave the scot.Found some cool stuff .Life was good f...

fatstax · fatstax

im sure some of you recall that fake wood paneling stuff that pretty much every basement rec room would have been done in back in the day, can that stuff still be bought? i have a trailer im building for the flea markets and i want to sheet the inside with that stuff. any ideas?

sasquatch · sasquatch

The fine for distracted driving has just been raised from $150 to i think $280 plus 2 points. (And rightly so.)

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

WENT TO GET THE 20LB PROPANE TANK FILLED FOR THE BBQ AND NOW ITS $30.00. SO I'm GOING BACK TO GOOD OLD WOOD/CHARCOAL/BRICKETTES. SINCE I AM SURROUNDED BY TREES I'M LOOKING FOR A GOOD DESIGN FOR A HOMEMADE WOODFIRED GRILL. SOMETHING THAT WILL SIT ON THE PORCH AND NOT BE A FIRE HAZARD. ANYBODY HAVE A GOOD...

JohnnyBgood · JohnnyBgood

no post for 13 hours.....w.t.f...maybe we need a few rumours...eh

31 Blackrat · 31 Blackrat

Thanks homer i,m glad you could shoehorn us in for breakfast had a great time,,good food, good people ,missed the shop crawl, had to do brakes on the dodge again, lucky we got home but all is good,,ancaster tomorrow..

JohnnyBgood · JohnnyBgood

I'm going to buy some new Michelin tires for my trip out west. Any one know where I can get a decent price??

invision · invision

http://news.boldride.com/2014/03/selfies-causing-more-drivers-to-have-accidents/45766/

Modfather · Modfather

Hey Glen I was disappointed to hear that you are not continuing with your build thread. Isn't it funny how someone wants to share their ideas knowledge and wisdom and get spanked for it by others. I know everyone is entitled to their own opinion but I think sometimes if someone has nothing nice to say t...

31 Blackrat · 31 Blackrat

shag766 · shag766

for the guys around the kitchener area there is an online auction going on now for a whole bunch of work shop stuff if you are looking. - --- www.managingyourassets.com

parklane · parklane

Was watching the news today, when a thing about our Canadian soldiers came on. The way that these guys/girls get treated by our government, after representing our country is embarrassing to say the least. So I fired off an email to the Governor General telling him so. I ask everyone on this board to do t...

oldkoot · oldkoot

Ouch!!! -- Edited by oldkoot on Friday 21st of March 2014 12:44:30 PM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Other Guy's posts (Preview) I am going to post here some threads I am following over on the HAMB. These are amazing traditional builds or restores. What gets me is passion, dedication and desire to rebuild the roots of our hobby. Most of them are lengthy but I think well worth the read. I know you have to get past the back slappi...	wuga	6	1618	Apr 13, 2014 by Torquewar
	Trivia question (Preview) Can aluminum be welded to steel? The answer might surprise you.	MANCAVER	11	1425	Apr 12, 2014 by fatstax
	pulling for ya (Preview) did some scrap truck pullings on tues nite, really muddy so i had to yank this gem about 150 feet from the side of a pond. scored two trucks and some other junk, guy lost his house to the bank so he said go wild.	fatstax	14	1181	Apr 12, 2014 by sasquatch
	Dogs and Trees/Shrubs (Preview) Something I just recently found out from my Vet. Japanese Yew are highly toxic and can kill a full grow cow.The older they become,the more lethal they are. 2/5th's of an ounce can kill a Dog. My neighbor had one of these trees,we just finished taking the thing out. It is about 35 years old.Last Nov,this...	JPB	13	877	Apr 12, 2014 by JohnnyBgood
	Any photographers out there? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Looking to upgrade our older Sony camera. Never had any issues with it, but thinking about Nikon non-SLR.	hemi43	60	1870	Apr 12, 2014 by MANCAVER
	Grandpa Lighting the fire (Preview) Taken from someone FB page [video= Post by Dylan Appleton. ] ^^^ Click on post for video. -- Edited by 69SS454 on Saturday 12th of April 2014 01:12:06 PM	69SS454	1	1167	Apr 12, 2014 by flatblack55delivery
	Garage Heat. (Preview) My garage is a fairly small 2 car with a low roof and has an oil furnace in it. The furnace hasn,t been used in at least 5 years. I bought the house 1 1/2 years ago. I,m not to sure about using the furnace. I have a gas fireplace which i took out of my house, my question is can a gas fireplace be used in a garage saf...	51 Styline	12	1139	Apr 12, 2014 by dualquadpete
	Newcastle Thursday night. (Preview) It came from out of the darkness.	DaveM	5	703	Apr 11, 2014 by Gazoo
	Score one for the little guys.. (Preview) Was involved in a Real Estate deal today. Seller got exactly what they wanted so they were really happy. Buyer payed 5 grand less than his limit so he was happy... Seller agent got $0 and the buyer agent got $0 .NO commissions paid.. Nice..more to the storey but stopping here. -- Edited by JohnnyBgood on...	JohnnyBgood	10	732	Apr 11, 2014 by JohnnyBgood
	&@$)?&$@ Mice. (Preview) Fired up my car today after 4 years. Dust cover on my tranny was hitting the flywheel. Took it off and beat the crap out of it till it fit. Next the rocker arms were hitting the valve cover. Turned the valve cover around now the oil filler cap won't fit. But it was running and sounded good. Had the rad cap off t...	JohnnyBgood	32	1912	Apr 11, 2014 by hemi43
	What did you do on your car this week? Posting challenge #2 (Preview) Got the valance piece made and installed. Didn't want to cut the dash. Had it clamped on with vice grips to see if I liked it. Wish I could have made some curves instead of angles but it will do the trick and if I don't like it down the road I can try to make another. -- Edited by JohnnyBgood on Saturday 5th of Ap...	JohnnyBgood	34	1456	Apr 11, 2014 by Seeker1056
	Looking for info regarding Chrysler 300 2005 or newer (Preview) My daughter has explained interest in purchasing a Chrysler 300 (2005 or newer body style) I would prefer an AWD with 3.5/v6. (I would prefer her to be driving a tank instead ) Has anyone owned or have any info regarding these cars? Going to start to shop around and see whats out there so any info from y...	janies dirty 37	12	885	Apr 10, 2014 by MADSCI
	Spring (Preview) Really	31 Blackrat	40	4477	Apr 9, 2014 by JPB
	gettin satisfaction (Preview) Seems like he don't get no satisfaction....but a number of the ones watching are getting satisfaction... http://www.wimp.com/grandparocks/	fatchuk	5	710	Apr 9, 2014 by fatchuk
	Look what there building next door to my new shack (Preview) WTF?........right next door....152 ft long and 3 stories tall......	JohnnyBgood	30	1331	Apr 8, 2014 by JohnnyBgood
	Boats (Preview) I know its not really rod related , but talking about boats with a dude today an I piped up if,n I ever built another boat . I,d build one like Relic,s from the beach combers tv show . Apparantly I am no longer welcome in the Oh I spent 5,000 bucks on shiny stuff for my boat this year club . Oh well , theyre loss...	77	16	3510	Apr 8, 2014 by nailed
	stolen Buick (Preview) On one beautiful Thursday, Oct 23rd around 1:30 in the afternoon some ass**** stole my 1976 Free Spirit Pace Car.I had a small leak in my bottom rad hose and pulled the car over.I called a friend to meet me at the local repair shop to drive me back as I needed some anti-freeze, everything else I had in my tru...	nailed	13	1571	Apr 7, 2014 by nailed
	Car Hauler (Preview) what the name of the fellow who advertises in Old Autos? I think he has a small 1 or 2 truck classic car hauling business I want to inquire about getting a car from south of Winnipeg to Southern Ont in April or May	427CARL	10	2025	Apr 7, 2014 by toomuchjunk
	I,m DONE (Preview) OK. I,m done . Thoroughly fed up with winter. Woke up this morning to 4 in. SNOW . I WILL NOT go out and shovel. Mother Nature put it there and she can take it away.	51 Styline	18	1544	Apr 6, 2014 by sasquatch
	new (Preview) hi im phil from sauble beach	65 belvedere	12	929	Apr 6, 2014 by DavyJ
	70 Nova Question (Preview) 70 Nova is it or will it ever be a collectable or desired car? I am looking at a Yenko clone with a 434 small block. Any input would be appreciated thanks guys and gals. -- Edited by Modfather on Friday 4th of April 2014 12:58:27 PM	Modfather	29	1507	Apr 6, 2014 by Flatduck
	Live Drag Racing from the Rock (Preview) Live Drag Racing from the Rock. Enjoy http://motormaniatv.com/?page_id=529	Bryan	4	662	Apr 6, 2014 by Bryan
	must watch (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z6Atrcyofk&feature=player_embedded	fatstax	2	573	Apr 6, 2014 by MANCAVER
	future hotrodder (Preview)	hemikev	9	749	Apr 4, 2014 by workin class
	thoughts on newer lincolns (Preview) guys i am thinking on a newer car for me. the last 2 have been caddies, sts and present escalade, and i get them about 1 to 2 yrs old. the /02 sts was a good car but the /07 esc is turning into a pc of crap rapidly. i am thinking on trying a navigator this go round, /12-/13. whats the pro's and con's of this thinkin...	shag766	12	1087	Apr 4, 2014 by teejay99
	Scrap yard on Mars (Preview) So I am parusing a recent edition of a recent edition of the Canadian Astronomy magazine Sky News when I discovered this interesting tidbit.There are earth vehicles 4wheeling around on Mars,have been since 2004.Two of them landed in 2004 and have been runing around ever since.One more was landed la...	flatblack55delivery	1	615	Apr 3, 2014 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	Forum Statistics (Preview) Just a little note that we just had out biggest month ever, even with all the BS posts I had to delete....... We had almost 100,000 more views of the forum than any other month. That includes non member views. Views(Impressions) per Month 2013-Apr196,768 2013-Nov231,9602013-May198,5...	poncho62	8	936	Apr 2, 2014 by Boots
	Clever bird. (Preview) I'm posting this, in conjunction to Carl's bird thieving thread. I couldn't find the thread, but here's another video of a bird, doing something rather clever. . As some of you know, I have a pet bird, and he surprises us regularly with thing...	Gazoo	1	576	Apr 2, 2014 by teejay99
	Dave's big list of Good Guys! (Preview) Well they say a picture is worth a thousand words, or is it a million? who knows. All I know is, I owe a lot of favours, and one day I'm worried you'll all want to cash them in, lol. So here's my list of "sponsors". Some have contributed time, some parts, and some tools, and all knowledge. So a huge...	Dave Scott	0	661	Apr 2, 2014 by Dave Scott
	sweet karma ( 1 2 ) (Preview) this is what you get when you are a dink	fatstax	54	2041	Apr 2, 2014 by Shop_Rat
	This was really cool! (Preview) http://www.thisblewmymind.com/billy-joel-jimmy-fallon-video-went-viral-overnight-truly-amazing/#kgwwuPt4VxP5Tkuq.01	MANCAVER	1	572	Apr 2, 2014 by hemi43
	Crossing the Big Bridge in Sarnia (Preview) Took Barb and Robyn to Port Huron Michigan 72 miles away overcast and cool Went to SCC and picked up Robyns stuff and I picked up Andrews ARP head bolts for 6.0L Fords When to Harbour freight for a set of 3 step drills for 8.99 (reg 19.99) and a set of magnetic trailer or car/truck taillights 9.9...	427CARL	15	1777	Apr 2, 2014 by shag766
	CAR HIRE (Preview) a few things to tye up before we leave, was looking for the cheapest place to hire a car when we arrive, been told not to hire from airport , as it is a ripoff. hope to head around london area, are there any cheap place,s around there. cheers jonny, carol.	jonny z	4	729	Apr 2, 2014 by shag766
	Posting challenge ......eh ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Tomorrow is Saturday so we can all do a bit of work on our rides. I challenge all, to post by 8pm, pics of what they did on their project..........giddy up and go....eh	JohnnyBgood	66	2489	Apr 1, 2014 by Gazoo
	morning giggle (Preview) morning, A woman runs a red traffic light and crashes into a man's car. Both of their cars are demolished, but amazingly, neither of them is hurt. After they crawl out of their cars, the woman says; "Wow, just look at our cars! There's nothing left, but fortunately we are unhurt. This must b...	shag766	3	759	Apr 1, 2014 by fatstax
	Remote control (Preview) http://www.flixxy.com/car-key-fob-head-trick-explained.htm	toomuchjunk	5	615	Apr 1, 2014 by toomuchjunk
	hell freezes over (Preview) 1994 the eagles reunite and perform. 1995 robert plant and jimmy page re unite and perform on stage. nobody thought it possible, now this happens im still better looking i think -- Edited by fatstax on Sunday 30th of March 2014 08:13:10 PM -- Edited by fatstax on Sunday 30th of March 201...	fatstax	31	1376	Apr 1, 2014 by scruffre
	great day in ancaster (Preview) Was a great day in ancaster flea market on Sunday A little cool and icy in the morning but shaped up into a great day. Seen lot's of old friend's and new one's too. Seen slim, the cat, bought some stuff from fatstax thanks Rob , good to see you, chatted with Dave the scot.Found some cool stuff .Life was good f...	34guy	12	1057	Mar 31, 2014 by 34guy
	cheesy cheap wood paneling (Preview) im sure some of you recall that fake wood paneling stuff that pretty much every basement rec room would have been done in back in the day, can that stuff still be bought? i have a trailer im building for the flea markets and i want to sheet the inside with that stuff. any ideas?	fatstax	28	1539	Mar 31, 2014 by 51 Styline
	Got a cell Phone? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) The fine for distracted driving has just been raised from $150 to i think $280 plus 2 points. (And rightly so.)	sasquatch	82	4481	Mar 30, 2014 by 51 Styline
	well I FINALLY HAD IT............ (Preview) WENT TO GET THE 20LB PROPANE TANK FILLED FOR THE BBQ AND NOW ITS $30.00. SO I'm GOING BACK TO GOOD OLD WOOD/CHARCOAL/BRICKETTES. SINCE I AM SURROUNDED BY TREES I'M LOOKING FOR A GOOD DESIGN FOR A HOMEMADE WOODFIRED GRILL. SOMETHING THAT WILL SIT ON THE PORCH AND NOT BE A FIRE HAZARD. ANYBODY HAVE A GOOD...	Rustynuts	29	1231	Mar 30, 2014 by DB Cooper
	where is everybody? (Preview) no post for 13 hours.....w.t.f...maybe we need a few rumours...eh	JohnnyBgood	20	1048	Mar 29, 2014 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	shout out to homer (Preview) Thanks homer i,m glad you could shoehorn us in for breakfast had a great time,,good food, good people ,missed the shop crawl, had to do brakes on the dodge again, lucky we got home but all is good,,ancaster tomorrow..	31 Blackrat	0	556	Mar 29, 2014 by 31 Blackrat
	Need new Michelin tires... (Preview) I'm going to buy some new Michelin tires for my trip out west. Any one know where I can get a decent price??	JohnnyBgood	5	544	Mar 29, 2014 by JohnnyBgood
	Me, myself and my selfie.... (Preview) http://news.boldride.com/2014/03/selfies-causing-more-drivers-to-have-accidents/45766/	invision	5	1086	Mar 28, 2014 by flatblack55delivery
	Cat in the Hat (Preview) Hey Glen I was disappointed to hear that you are not continuing with your build thread. Isn't it funny how someone wants to share their ideas knowledge and wisdom and get spanked for it by others. I know everyone is entitled to their own opinion but I think sometimes if someone has nothing nice to say t...	Modfather	19	1652	Mar 25, 2014 by shaggn
	for janice (Preview)	31 Blackrat	10	793	Mar 24, 2014 by janies dirty 37
	heads up for the kitchener area--auction (Preview) for the guys around the kitchener area there is an online auction going on now for a whole bunch of work shop stuff if you are looking. - --- www.managingyourassets.com	shag766	6	762	Mar 24, 2014 by 427CARL
	Canadian Soldiers Off topic, but Important (Preview) Was watching the news today, when a thing about our Canadian soldiers came on. The way that these guys/girls get treated by our government, after representing our country is embarrassing to say the least. So I fired off an email to the Governor General telling him so. I ask everyone on this board to do t...	parklane	26	1536	Mar 23, 2014 by fatstax
	When bad things happen (Preview) Ouch!!! -- Edited by oldkoot on Friday 21st of March 2014 12:44:30 PM	oldkoot	5	1300	Mar 23, 2014 by DavyJ
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