here's something I found that should be required reading for all of us. [Editor's Note: After the conversation following our introduction of the Hemmings Motor News Motor Oil last month, we turned to our tech guru, Jim O'Clair, for an explanation of the problems classic car owners have when choos...
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The mother-in-law arrives home from the shops to find her son-in-law boiling angry and hurriedly packing his suitcase. "What happened ?" she asks anxiously. ...
Looking for a pair of 13.5" gas pump globe inserts. I know I can buy them on ebay but I thought someone local might have a pair sitting around. Prefer Texaco, Supertest, Mobil but willing to look at anything. Thanks
Read over in the intro section Daves planning a next project!!! Gonna be a Mazda powered beast , has the tranny already True rodder at heart , project's project's project's so torn which to dislike more Mopar or Mazda oh well they both start with M
Hello. My project is at a standstill- the 4.3's emmissions and e-testing are giving us a hassle right now as everything is all connected into one circuit. So, before this Saturday, I was wondering whether or not someone from the Barrie vicinity could possibly go...
I have a sandblast cabinet, tends to get really dusty and hard to see inside when using. A friend gave me a blower motor from a gas hot water tank and suggested I use it to extract the dust. Anyone ever done this?
I'm neck deep in a project in where I have drastically altered the structure of the original unibody. I was recently asked about insuring and licensing a modified/custom vehicle by someone who has had a problem with his custom bike after frame modifications. He tells me that I will not be able to sim...
Some of you will know me from the HAMB and from Canadian Rodder, some of you are even lucky enough to have met me in the flesh I've got a '51 Ford tudor sedan and a '41 Ford business coupe. Been chipping away at the '51 for a few years, I've rebuilt, replaced, reworked and restyled pretty much every part on th...
I received an email this morning letting me know that my good friend Paul Dunbar has passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Sandra and daughter Jen and her husband at this time. Paul was the "re-creator of the famous James Boys Willys gasser and the Rydell Hope and Lang Vega. He...
Im looking to build a pole barn style shop when I finish my house reno next summer.Anyone have plans that I can adjust or know where I can get a set. Looking for about 30 x 30...thax
I've started taking measurements to start on the frame for my 27 T roadster and I'm wondering how low is too low? I'm thinking of running the bottom of my frame rails at around 5 1/2" or 6". Just curious what others have done with theirs.
Package of flathead stuff for sale Merc block, was stripped 30+ years ago and dry stored in a barn, rust in cylinders, Merc crank, was reground but got rusty again. The shop I took it to in Oshawa said it should clean up. Set of Jahn's pistons There are pulleys, rods, a couple old intakes, water pump and...
A friend of mine is shutting down his body shop and retiring. He has a few cars there that have been left there and gone unclaimed. Some have been there over ten years. Say's I can have them if I want them. any suggestions on how to get the ownerships?
I just got back from a trip to Nova Scotia on some urgent Family Business. While there I drove to Canning N.S. to visit a friend of mine by the name of Chad Hiltz. Chad is the owner of Green Goblin Customs and has been making a name for himself for the last couple of years in the Maritime region. He has built q...
Possibly looking at trading a vehicle for another, its going to be a private deal, if we make the trade what's my next step, do I have to get an appraisal and then pay the HST on that or just on the difference, who can do an appraisal in the Brant Norfolk area that would be able to satisfy the MTO and not break t...
Looking for a grille for a 1946- 1948 Pontiac. I know there are some differences but I'll make it work one way or the other. Let me know what you have. Thanks
Mid 70's TH350 Just pulled this from my project car, need to make room in my garage. Worked well prior. Short tail shaft. Comes with stock torque converter. $100.00 OBO
1930 Ford Model A, 2 Door Coach ( Not Hacked, Cut Or Chopped In Any Way ) - Complete Bondo Free Body and Fenders & Straight As An Arrow - New Upholstery ( Headliner, Side Panels & Kickboards ) - New Light Green Tinted Safety Glass All Way Around - New Window Regulators - Freshly Recovered 2001 Coug...
“The Liberals have refused to seriously address costly technical flaws with their new computerized emissions test and have instead opted to force Ontarians to foot the bill, said Todd Smith, Prince Edward-Hastings MPP, in support of colleague Michael Harris, PC Environment Critic, MPP represe...
Have a really nice Larravee guitar bought new mid 90's LR Baggs pick up installed still have the original invoice for over 1500.00 includeds larravee hardshell case don't use it anymore will post a picture as soon as I figure out where I set my camera down Let me know what you may have to trade or 1000....
Hi everyone, I know this isn't car related but I checked with the moderator and he allowed me to mention it on here... My name is Adam, I'm a musician and I have recently started my own music publishing company called "Forward Audio Solutions". I write music for licensing opportunities (TV...
Hey guys! I just joined the forum looking for some information on emissions testing (of course). Cool cars on this site. I have a 74 Dodge Dart that I converted 100% electric. Fun project with lots of torque. Hardest part was installing the Ron Francis wiring kit. My next project for the winter is to...
Hi everyone, I just picked up a 1955 Dodge Crusader on the weekend, and couldn't be happier! Also started really following NASCAR for the first time this year and am totally hooked (helps that I picked Jimmy Johnson to be my driver)...cars are slowly taking over all my free time. Anyways, just wante...
I picked up a Lincoln sp175 plus the other day from work for $275. I have it set up for flux core and it sucks. I must add though that I'm a new welder and have played with the bigger machines at work that have the gas hooked up and its night and day. The metal shop guys at my work are telling me that its going to be...
A guy asked me if I knew anyone who had a 49 -54 Chevy pickup for sale. I offered to post it here. Please email me if you have an under-construction project or original unrestored you know of for sale
Some may have know David,Originally from Galt.he was living in Toronto.David Passed Friday evening. A true Hotrodder and custom guy... he was a diehard gear head.He was known on the Hamb by the handle"NortonG" Rest easy David.
Hi guys, I am new to this forum and you really have to excuse me if this was asked and answered because I looked but could not find it. I am planning to drop a new GM E-rod crate (6.2L ) in my 1991 porsche 911. My 911 needs tailpipe emission testing. I will include all of the emission equipment as per GM. How...
2001 Ford E-Series Van E-350 Super Duty Extended INCOMPLETE EXTENDED VAN, 7.3L V8 OHV 16V TURBO DIESEL. Automatic transmission. Crestline Coach ambulance body. Minor dents, dings and scratches. The odometer reading is 178,182 km. At auction on a Governement Sales site: now at $2600 http://www....
Pair of southern fenders, PS side one is the best,one small hole rear bottom, DS has an area front lower curved section with pinholes from blasting, 400 for the pair. Rear one piece california bumper,straight, rust free needs a rechrome.125 dollars.email for pics quickqs@sympatico.ca
Sam here. I've been a motorhead since 1966 when I got my first HotRod mag. Started racing in 72' at St. Thomas with a 67' El Camino 4sp 327/300hp. Then came wife, mortgage, kids, career, collage x3 and finally in 07 jumped back into the sport. My son developed an interest and bought himself a car, 74' Ome...
I have a 87 chev 305 TBI in my 48 chev p/u All new gas lines, fitter it will only start If you put gas down the TBI AS soon as it starts it will run great weak pump?
With a bonus drag race at the end for Chris Stapley !! http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=e0b_1384243423 -- Edited by hemi43 on Tuesday 12th of November 2013 01:20:40 PM
Here is the start of the newest project. This will be almost all hand fabricated from steel. Including body, suspension, frame, dash, and whatever else suits the theme. If you have any questions or opinions, i would love to hear them. -- Edited by FYN RYD Customs on Monday 16th of September 2013 10:54...
OK, heres the deal...I installed an Autometer tranny temp gauge in my truck this morning...4L60 trans....Its about 35-40 degrees around here...Went into town to run a few errands. Temp on gauge went to about 125F, that was about it. Ran a total of about 10 miles. Is this normal for this time of year?.....
I never give it a second thought when i sell a classic car or truck that i've personalized to my build requirements or quality, with the exception, a 1952 GMC 4x4, I called Hotwheels, It sat on a 1980 Jimmy Chassis with 38'' tires, it was red with flames, last i heard it was BRANDED by the MOE for emissio...
After driving Grumps car round the block a couple of times yesterday (first person other than Grumps to drive his car EVER by the way ), I asked him about steering play.I realised that I have never driven an older style car with traditional worm steering. And to make things worse, I've been playi...
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=e0b_1384243423 -- Edited by hemi43 on Tuesday 12th of November 2013 01:20:40 PM
), I asked him about steering play.