Hello, I have a 1952 DeSoto Custom S10 with its original V8 engine. It starts and idles very well. However, when I try to rev the engine, it consistently pops. I'm unsure if the sound is coming from the engine bay or the exhaust. If I maintain pressure on the accelerator, it continues to pop and backfire...
looking for a shop to repair my 42 instrument cluster. Speedo is seized and fuel gauge unreliable. Found a shop already that cost me over $300 to tell me what I already knew - fuel gauge and speedo don't work. Looking for a shop that actually fix things.
I took my42 in to a reputable shop to have the brakes done because they have always been soft and squishy. They advised that I get a new master cylinder so I did and they installed it and --- the breaks are still soft and squishy. I have to pump them to get a secure stop. Screwed if I ever have an emergency s...
Since last year I have not been able to work on my car because my health has gone down hill. I handed the car over to a street rod builder to finish, He is having problems getting door seals and even a Holley fuel injection unit. I want to know if anyone is having problems getting their parts . With this perso...
Progress is slow but I am enjoying the task of tidying up my wiring and I prefer doing it in the summer. It just seems like working on a rod in the summer makes a nice summer memory. Nicer if someone joined me but I'll enjoy as best I can. I have cleaned off my bench numerous times already but you can't tell...
Set of Richmond 4:10 gear, ring and pinion for GM 12 bolt series 4. Excellent condition, less than 500 miles. Reason for selling; moved from city to country, and the 4:10's were too much gear for me now. Switched to 3:55's, otherwise I would still have them in. Lol.$300.00 -- Edited by BRIAN 71 on Tues...
As it says, I am looking for a 1937 ford front transverse spring with stock eyes. I think they were the same from 1937 to 1942. I specifically need the main leaf. Thanks Warren
I need to find the vin number on my 42 ford pickup but can't find it. I looked on the dash and on top of the frame rail on the driver side in front of the firewall. No luck. I looked on the door edge and the door frame. No luck. I understand it is also on top of the bell housing but that's no good to me. I can't get a...
Carburetor rebuilt I'm looking to have a Carter WA-1 single-barrel carburetor from a 1950 Hudson Pacemaker 500 rebuilt. Is there any shop or trusted contact that I can reach out to? Hand Brake Cable: Does anyone know where I can find or order the hand brake cable — specifically, the one that runs fro...
This Saturday is the Lakeside car show at the Cobourg beach. A great show that does not advertise rods but they will not turn them away. They average 250 cars and that almost maxes the size area the town lets them use. I enjoy watching some of the volleyball matches (for the competitive side of it).
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...
Hello everyone, I currently have a FACTORY 12 bolt OLDS rear end, 3:23 gears with the W27 aluminum cover for sale. Unit has been serviced, painted, and comes with spare 3:08 gears. My price is 1800.00 cash. If anyone is interested, please let me know. In the meantime, happy rodding to all.
I am thinking of selling my 1994 C1500 SWB truck I bought this truck from the original owner back in 2014,in South Carolina,it was my dsily driver down there until I moved back up here for good,It is original 350,buckets and console and original paint scratches and all ,it has about 186,000 miles on it a...
Listed 2 hours ago on Facebook - I tried to add photos but no luck.Ontario Muscle Cars, Hot Rods & PartsChris Morrish · 2h · 1932 ford truck was on the road a year ago last owner took it apart to change front suspension then passed away comes with everything in the p…See more1932 Ford model a...
My Local Dads FB page shared a post form a guy named Justin Nupoort https://www.facebook.com/justin.nupoort ...He is selling 3- 4 post hoists. FB page Says he is owner of Menace Rides in Stoney Creek. Not sure if the FB link will work on here but it was posted today 6/19/25 -- Edited by 69SS454 on Thurs...
I'm either the unluckiest person in the world or there is a disturbing trend happening. The day of a big road trip, the mechanical fuel pump on my 440 Challenger started to leak at the diaphragm. It was an expensive Mopar Performance unit but what can you do right? Bought a replacement and sucked it u...
Hey guys just in case you haden't heard the Port Hope cruse Saturday nights has a new location. It is now at the old Canadian Tire store on Robertson St right beside the railroad viaduct. 5 till momma says come home Saturday nights. Ed
My escalade motor gave up the ghost and looking at a brand change over to a wagoneer with the new 6 cyl 3.0L. Just looking for any info anyone has had or heard about these motors. They have my attention with their horse power numbers.
I have a 42 Ford pick up with a door that will not lock. I made a tool that allows me access to the base of the handle but when I push back the spring loaded mechanism, I can find no screw that allows me to remove the handle from the door interior. Please advise. I need access to the door lock from the inside....
Took my truck in to have the gas gauge and speedometer repaired at Thompson's on Armour today. Expensive (what isn't) but very knowledgable guys. Told me to find someone in Canada who can repair a cluster. Speedometer is seized and the gas gauge isn't reading right. Might as well get the whole clu...
Hey Ya"ll, I am looking for the front lower valance,(plastic) piece for a 1999-02 Chevy Silverado front bumper,mine mysteriously got ripped of on a parking curb,so if any one has one in the Trenton area,give me a holler Thanks
Just finished painting my sun visor red with a vintage Ford logo. I never know if the stuff I do is acceptable or another stupid idea un til AFTER I complete it so here's hoping I got this one right. I changed the visor from cream colour to red and added a little pin striping too. So much to do and learn.
Just a heads up for all you painters out there. We’ve all heard about the Harbor Freight “purple” spray gun, the one that some guys like for primer and then throw away after one use because they’re so cheap. Well, Princess Auto has the same gun in their latest flier for just $17.99, same design and spec...
About 10 years ago a friend dropped in to our place with a request - " would you guys ( first my wife then myself) be my Executor?" he asked.'Of course " we replied, Then about a year ago the same friend wanted to talk about his final requests. He's a single guy, retired and a collector of all things. All his f...
I watched a video about wiring and the guy showed some grommets that were $35 US each ------------ so I made some instead. Took a while but I think they will work on both sides of the firewall. Took a day and some scrap stainless and an old inner tube. I'm ok with them. On to the next thing !
Ok So I been hot rodding , drag racing , street racing since like 1976-77 . Literally every hot rod Ive had has been sold for parts , pieces , or as a project or a driver . Then never seen again . Now its 2025 . With all this technology cell phones , internet , face time zoom etc etc . Aug 23 we downsized , moved ,...
Anybody here have a UTV, I now have a Polaris Sportsman that I am going to sell and buy a SxS,I have been looking at Polaris,Can Am,Hisun, and not sure what to buy I have had very good luck with my Polaris,would like to know if anybody has a UTV and what they feel would be a good buy,not looking to go ripping it...
This will be the last year for the Lindsay Swap meet if a new group cannot be found to put it on. The AACA group have aged out no longer having the manpower to put it on. This will be a shame as one of the only swap meets for its size that is 90% automotive. Hoping they can find a group to take it over. Anyone here h...
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Not that long ago, the spray on hydro-chrome system was the latest and proposed to be the greatest thing since sliced bread. What happened to it all? The system and the people involved in it seemed to have vanished. I would have to guess the cost got out of hand, or the durability of the finish just wasn't...
FREE FREE FREE 30 issues of Gasser Magazine 20 issues of Good Guys Magazine from 2013 to 2015 30 issues of Street Rodder from 2008 to 2011 These are all good reads and will keep you entertained for hours if not days. I think they are too heavy to ship, but if you are in the area or attending a show where we can m...
We all have heard the old saying, that if you learned something new today it was a good day. I guess I had a good day as I learned something new but it is turning into a pain in the ass trying to find one. lol I stopped into the shop in Peterboro where they are certifying a 2005 p/t for me to see how it was comin...
I was talking to another car nut about starting a car that has been sitting for some time. I told him I was taking some gas, a battery, jumper cables and ether starting fluid. He said not to use ether as it will wash the oil off the cylinder walls. Use brake cleaner instead. Isn't brake cleaner for removin...
Poor guy. Hope he gets it across at some point. Vehicles 25 years and older subject to tariffs. Think this makes cars already in Canada more valuable? -- Edited by 69SS454 on Sunday 23rd of March 2025 08:16:37 AM
Fs Edelbrock 5412 Tri Power intake with 3 rebuilt Stromberg 97 Carbs. If you want to run a 289, 302 Windsor this is the intake to do it. I believe it’s discontinued now so they are pretty hard to come by. It has 3 Stromberg 97s that were rebuilt with Stromberg parts, it has Stromberg Tri Power progressive l...
On Friday I had the opportunity to visit a machine shop that was making up railings for a local business. The top rail was formed aluminum tubing and there wasn't a kink in any bend, and there were a lot of bends. I wondered out loud how they got such a clean bend and they told me they were done by a local gar...
Hi, This is a long, heavy post but please bear with me. I'm hoping someone here can help me understand and navigate the rules for licensing and insuring a full-on custom that's not based on a production car. I know that you can build and, if the certifying mechanic deems it built safely and correctly, ha...
[video=This was fun… building a Model T in under 3 minutes…] This was fun… building a Model T in under 3 minutes… I clicked on the url but not sure if it will come up. Found it on FB. It looks like your ride Warren.
