Oshawa, August 22-24 http://www.autofestoshawa.com/ I'll be doing a little metal shaping demo at the show Saturday and Sunday at 10 AM. There will be an air ride and coatings seminar also. Hopefully they'll get more next year. See how it goes. Stop by and say hello if you're around. Thanks, Pugsy...
Subject: Fwd: Fw: Frank & Leonard (GOLFING PARTNERS) !!!
Two 70 something-year-old men had been friends all of their lives.
When it was clear that Frank was dying, Leonard visited him every day.
One day Leonard said, "Frank, we both loved playing golf all our lives, and we started pl...
Every once in awhile an event explodes number wise. Last night in Belleville so it was. Local radio personality Feddy Vette (who actually drives a T-Bird (???????) does a broadcast every year from one of the Belleville cruises. It was scheduled for a week ago but rain washed it away. I didnt know but it...
Was told it is a truck rim,5 bolt 5.5,and 5.5 wide please call Mario 905 584 9478 or send a pic,asking $ and location to www.trudymario@hotmail.com thanks
I have a hard to find instrument cluster with tack. Fits 67-72. I also have one without tack forsale. Best offer or trade Call or text 226-567-3575 Located in simcoe ont
I am looking for a 53 to 56 Dodge 5 ton truck engine. The one I desire is a BIG six cylinder and will have two large single barrel carbs on it however it was also built with one carb, sometimes in the large engine size and sometimes a smaller size. I am not restoring anything. I am thinking Rat Rod or should I...
Ghost Joke*A professor at Wayne State University in Detroit was giving a lecture on Paranormal Studies. To get a feel for his audience, the lecturer asks, "How many people here believe in ghosts? About 90 students raise their hands. "Well, that's a good start. Out of those who beli...
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...
Pair of V8 emblems for 1955 Chevrolets. These go below the tail lights on V8 equipped cars. They are showing some wear but they look decent from a distance. $20 for the pair.
1955 Chevrolet radiator for V8 car with automatic transmission. This radiator came with my '55 when I bought it. It was not in the car when I bought it so I have no idea what shape it is in. It may or may not need to be recored. $45 takes it! -- Edited by Brianandhisbad55 on Tuesday 19th of August 2014 10:...
Newbie from michigan needs some help finding somebody. We had the Woodward dream cruise this past weekend and my next door neighbor at the campground was a drag racer from Toronto that had a black 55 chevy with a 409 and a 4 speed and no hood. Long story short he left his car cover at the campground and I wou...
Just a quick reminder of the Brantford Piston Pushers' 60th anniversary car show this coming Sunday at the Paris Fairgrounds, 8am. This is a huge accomplishment for any club in not only Canada, but North America. There are a few older clubs in the US, but in Canada this is one of, if not, the oldest cont...
Hi everyone, I have some 55 Chevrolet parts for sale that came off of my 2 door post Belair. They are on Ottawa Kijiji under other parts and accessories in the automotive section. Just search 1955 Chevrolet and they will come up for you. There are 7 ads on Kijiji complete with pictures. I have front mar...
Thought I'd wander back in, been away awhile. Tell me, am I the only one still waiting for summer - it's been below 60' the past couple days. I remember August as a kid laying in bed, can't sleep for the heat, listening to the cicadia in the trees. Where did that weather go?
I was planning an illustrious 3 day weekend beating on my old '49 dodge, moving ever forward toward getting it's papers so I can drive the damn thing in Ontario. Wednesday last week my 03 golf blew a heater core. I had my buddy look up book time, about 6+ hours job, looked in the bank, money is there. Shoul...
2 sets of 327 Chev 300 hp heads (461 casting and 462 casting). Mallory dual point dist with cable tach drive, cable and Moroso tach. Moroso cool can. 350 Chev long block (010 casting), 283 +.030 long block, early 283 staggered valve cover bolt heads (1957). Early WCFB and 4GC carbs and intakes, 19...
Was at a garage sale yesterday and saw one of those devices that were being advertised about 10 years ago. It was brand new, still in the box with instructions. I didnt buy it, but was wondering if anyone ever had any luck with these things?...and how did they supposed to work?
Who's all planning to go! For those of you that are not brand specific. This is likely the largest show of it's kind, north of the USA. Close to 2,000 cars, all MOPARS. Live entertainment, kids park, beer pavillions, car draws, 50/50 draws , a trip for 2 to Barrett-Jacksons, a trip for 2 to the Daytona 50...
My annual BBQ will be on the Aug 16 this year. Last year I left it kinda late so I thought I would move it up a bit.I will be firing up my smoker putting on some pork shoulder for pulled pork sandwiches. There will also be side dishes too.The BBQ will be served around 5:00pm as piggy will need to cook all day....
Warren Grimm and Neil Candy are taking Neil's belly tanker to Bonneville. The tanker has been there the past two years, but has suffered from overly high temperatures in the head. To solve this problem several measures have been taken. The GMC engine which over the years has been bored repeatedly...
Have 4 14"X 6" corvette style gm rally rims-code "XN" off a 68/69 Nova /Camaro which is for drum brake cars (all 4 drums I beleive)-have original 4 clip trim rings and factory derby caps-all in good shape- $150 for the set Have a set of 15" X7" 5 spoke rims -off a 71/72 ch...
Out to Lunch on Price on 55 American Pontiac I saw for sale today at car show in Pefferlaw Ont. Asked what he was looking for $ wise & was told "if you don't have a hundred grand don't talk to me" so I don't think he talked to too many people, nice 2 dr. htp. but all I saw was about $25000 car at the...
3 New radial trailer tires on slightly used rims, bolt pattern 5 X 41/2". Rims are painted white and are in new like condition. Two tires are 205X75 R14 and third wheel is 205X75 R15, however; the outside diameter is the same on all three. $320.00 for all three and I will throw in a spare new rim whic...
I don't know how many customizers there are on this board but the last of the famous Alexander Brothers Custom Shop of Detroit passed away today.Mike and his late brother Larry built some of the nicest Kustom cars in the late 50's thru the early 70's as well as painting most race cars in the Detroit area....
Over the years I've been honing my skills as a photographer. It's been a hobby for years, but I'm always learning mostly through experimentation. Here are a few I took back in the fifties and sixties: -- Edited by Fordy Acres Car Farm on Tuesday 22nd of July 2014 10:09:59 PM
I was driving yesterday, Saturday, at around 4pm. northbound on Hwy 50 - North of Hwy 9 approaching Hwy 89. There was a variety of vintage cars travelling south that passed by. Anyone have any suggestions on what show it might have been?
Anyone going to Orillia downtown car show tomorrow? I'm leaving at 7am from the Esso/ Country Style in Manchester if you want to tag along Good show, lots to see in downtown Orillia, the Legion always puts on a good barbecue too
I just changed the soft top on the tonneau cover on my truck after the branches turned it into a shish kebob during the winter. Has anyone found a cleaner that can help keep it looking good? The sun really beats the snot out of the vinyl.
I know that it can be very hard to determine the value of something without seeing them and without all the info, but I will give what I have (I went to look at the car in June but walked away from it as I was not ready for that kind of project at the time). I also dont want to buy the car solely on the thought that...
