I was given an older mobile Vulcan scissor lift years ago. Its handy as hell for raising a car 36" or so. The problem is that it stalls the pump/motor once it realizes the whole weight of the car. I used it extensively when I did my Chevelle, but it had no drive train in it while I was doing the body. Now...
Hi all, Don here. Been around cars and rodding since my early teens. First drag strip pass July 1966. Speak Mopar but have built other make engines as well. Now retired class A mech /auto machinist (ASE master engine machinist) Drive a 1963 Dodge 2dr hrdtop Max wedge clone with a real 426 wedge with stag...
I have a 1930 Ford 2 Door Sedan that I just purchased and it came with an engine block (not attached to the car) and the gentleman that I purchased it from said it came with the car. Upon doing some research online and running the block casting number, I have found that it was originally built in March of 19...
Some friends of mine sent this to me today. I had no idea anyone took pictures for the paper. They got my name and info from another guy standing there who knew me.
Hey all, I picked up a 56 Lincoln Premiere project earlier this year, unfortunately most of the glass was busted out of it. I managed to get the rear window and a couple quarter windows but I'm still looking for a windshield. I'm also looking for taillights Any help would be much appreciated Thank...
Beauty of a day. took the 55 out for a bit of a tour today.Cobourg to Port Hope worked a little at the shop,nobody around so up to Bewdley by the lake and back thru Harwood and back home .Nice day got some waves and a thumbs up from a big group of bikers touring the other way,had a blast just driving with noware...
I am on the hunt for a very nice 70-71 Torino Must be the GT style roof line not the fairlane style Preference will be to a car with the hide away head lights, and second preference is to a manual shift car Information leading to a sale will net you a $50 reward email me at ckr5610@hotmail.com thanks...
THE LAWS OF LIFE&Law of EconomicsThe amount needed for the present emergency is always in direct proportion to the amount you had saved for a vacation.&Law of Mechanical RepairAfter your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch or you'll have to pee.&am...
Just saw a poster on another site from Austin Texas, state that from 9:00pm last night untill 4:00 am this morning they got 15.6 INCHES OF RAIN!! 3 Counties are totally flooded, and the Blanco river has risen 32FT!!! EMS is backed up with helicopter rescues trying to get to people who are stranded up i...
Any one here for the old car guys buget builds cool drivers four doors and orphans hell wannabes and dreamers need to start some where. They have a place. Any entry level cars aswell. Im going out on a limb and try to keep this area for under $10.000 the lower the better. -- Edited by workin class on Sunday...
So, what's everyone planning for halloween? This will be our first Halloween in Canada, so I'll probably go a bit OTT, lol. So far I have three huge pumpkins, and I plan to buy a smoke machine, some red lamps and maybe a strobe light Will make a spooky haunted garage for the night
Jerry Hoppe just called me and informed me that his 77 Impala big block 6:71 blower care has been stolen. They took it right out of his driveway yesterday morning between 12:30 AM and 6:00AM. If you spot the car please phone the local cops to report it, OK? f
Hello Everyone: I am looking for some small parts for my Tudor, if anyone has them or knows someone who might, please let me know. Thank you. Rear Window Trim Moulding Windshield Frame Dash Rail Instrument Cluster Panel Rad Shell Rad Splash Apron Hood Support Rods Any and all help is greatly app...
I have been informed that a '23 T roadster pickup that I helped build in the early '60's is now for sale. It has been sitting in a container or trailer for 25 or 30 years. The owner has just passed away. When it was built, it has a 394 Olds with 6 carbs, loads of chrome, etc. It now has a blower on what kind of engi...
Back at it again. Tried trading my 'ol Dodge to Chad for those parts he collected but he didn't want her either so I worked a three way trade to end up with a 1940 Plymouth coupe. Never done a trade like that but it worked out alright in the end. First impression on the deal is I came up short on this one but t...
Looking for a good used pnumatic motorcycle lift table.... Scissor type, rear wheel cutout, front wheel clamp, with or without side extensions....etc..... Revolution, Pro-Lift, Ranger, etc...... NOT interested in any Princess A or Harbor F lifts.... Anyone have one to get rid of? Reasonabl...
Looking for a 34 ford 3 window chopped rod. Glass or steel or combo. Up to $30K. If you have anything, let me know. ( example below) -- Edited by Beachcat on Sunday 24th of June 2012 12:46:32 PM-- Edited by Beachcat on Sunday 24th of June 2012 12:47:01 PM
I have noticed some folk get extremely pi$$ed off at Christmas adverts before rememberance day. I'm curious as to why it's seen as such a disrespectfull thing to do over here? Never noticed a problem in the UK, just curious.
Just seen this on another site and decided to post it here. Trailer broken into in Brampton at DSE automotive, and a race built "Powerglide" and converter stolen. If you hear of anyone trying to peddle this trans and converter call DSE in Brampton. Owner is offering a $500.00 reward.
Here is a 1955 Chevy pickup that we built a 350 sbc for, and installed along with a new aluminum rad, electric fan, and overflow. Also custom bent 2.5" dual exhaust with Flowmaster 40's and stainless tips.
I am giving my mothers Toyota Camry to my daughter in Waterloo... had it certified and needed a E-test (for Waterloo) Took it to Exeter for test 2002 96,000km in at 1pm out at 1:19 $39.55 sheet says passed NO actual reading results Good for me all set got this e-mail though of how quic...
https://picasaweb.google.com/1105981...?noredirect=1# every year for the past 6 years, a family I met in Oklahoma, with the help of a few friends ,rents the track in Tulsa and throws a bash on. Great people and awesome cars...and every year for the past 2 years now, I get to look a the pictures...
I have 1 nostalgia Lokar shifter , its a 23 inch , its for a ford, i have a chev , ....asking 150 speedway has same 1 on sale 300 $ If you want it come get it, wont hold , quality shifter and wont take much space on your hotrod floor....
found this piece on sunday at ancaster , to ugly not to take home.....will be in the man cave on the wall ... guy said it was from a 37 packard ( i really couldnt tell you though )
For all of you out here, I guarantee that you have something that has rust on it or even completely rusted through. While walking through Canadian Tire two weeks ago, I saw a product on the shelf called Evapo-Rust....read the bottle, stated it's astonishing ability to remove rust. I continued to re...
Back in late 80s on concession st in hamilton , 69 chevy kingswood wagon , light green , woodgrain , 427 car,, full of old paint cans in the back , couldnt find owner ....slime hemi challenger hemi rag , i couldnt come up with 20 000 .. 66 sattelite hemi 4sd hrtp ,passed shudda bought.. 71 cuda hem...
Just saw this on another site: Paul Noakes of London Ont, Won at Reading Penn., in alcohol funny car. A well deserved win , Paul has been around a long time.
Two restored 1940s or 50s pumps. One is a Bowser 575, tall pump done in Supertest, pump was stripped, straightened and painted in autmotive paint, New globe ose decals etc, Asking 2400, Second is a tall Wayne 70 restored in Texaco Firechief , 2400 Both are nice pumps Pics wont upload so email if...
Well I thought someone would have posted how the Sailor Jerry Dames and dice event went. I did see some photos of Grumps car in the Sun. Perhaps to much of the Sailor Jerry ...lol
What have you used for sound proofing? I'm replacing my firewall pad and installing a 4 speed so it seems like the perfect time to upgrade the insulation. Guys on the HAMB talked about a product called peel and seal at lowes but can't find it there.
A nun, badly needing to use to the restroom, walked into a local Hooters. The place was hopping with music and loud conversation and every once in a while 'the lights would turn off.' Each time the lights would go out, the place would erupt into cheers. However, when the revelers saw the nun, the ro...
Will make a spooky haunted garage for the night