Here's the scoop, the brake pedal returns in the up position reaalllyy sloooowwwlllyy. I've never encountered this before, it comes back, but way too slow, takes about 3-4 secs. It's a '71 Duster with power brakes, disc at front, Kelsey Hays, 4 piston caliper, this is all factory equipment not retro...
here is my project....been almost 2 years now its been on the go....started with a body from Stony at oddballkustoms, and he got me off to a great start with the frame, used engine..and an excellent base to start with..... had some issues with people doing work on the car....deals arent always deals.....
I have replaced my axle bearings with what I think are called GM style bearings featuring an "O" ring around the outer diameter. The bearings are also sealed. Does this eliminate the need for the traditional axle seal?
Ive got a 360 Dodge motor with 727 trans. Looks like a good low miler-turns over and has compression but has not been started for years. Asking 400 OBO Sombody PLEASE come and buy this so I can stop thinking about another project!
Today we have lost another icon, Dean Jeffries has gone to join the ranks of Von Dutch, Ed Roth and Larry WatsoN in his 80th year. I will miss this man, he was yet another of my inspirations ,first as an accomplished pinstriper when he was young and again when he opened his shop in Hollywood right till the...
Yahoo....Yep the sun was shinning and I just couldn't stand it any more...so I'm out..had her out for a nice afternoon run ..had to check for any leaks or ..pulled the engine down over the winter and and freshened up all the gaskets cleaned all the wiring connections ,tightened up all the under body bot...
So, anyone who has been a vendor at the Stirling Flea market will have been handed a notice that this May will be the last and final meet there according to the AACA car club. It seems that the older fellows who have been in charge of this event have decided that it would be in their best interest to move it co...
I just took a pair of seats in on trade... I was going to advertise them On E-bay leather seats are pricey I thought these would be cool in a Hot Rod truck or rat ros Black leather power with lumbar wiring there... Is 500.00 too expensive?? I can always build a frame and use in garage
found this on way home...38 chevy runs ..needs resto or rat rod same owner 30 yrs i have a few pics..email me for pics...kevin1961@live.ca ..fairly solid car .. hes asking 1800 obo seen alot worse for more money
HAve some NOS Nash sheet metal FS, figured I would offer it local before I sent it out to some "other" boards. NOS 1950 Nash rear drivers full quarter, about 6 feet long with gas door opening. $275 NOS Nash pass front fender, think its a 56, $200 I live north of Bowmanville but can deliver to To...
I have been dreaming and drooling over vintage and classic cars and hot rods my whole life, and all the while saying some day...well i would like that someday to be sooner rather than later. However, in the last year i have bought my first house, and welcomed my first child into the world, so needless to...
ok spring is just around the corner i got my 66 pontiac up for sale its a c/s convertible all done with a sbc 400 in it . price is 13,500.00 with about 4,000.00 extra parts that i collected over the years call for infor 519 923 9361
I'm looking to buy any make truck between 50's and no newer than 70. I would prefer something ready for the road or close to being complete. It has to be a shortbox so it can fit in my garage. I would take on a big project but I do not have the space for it. I have been thinking of dropping something on my Dakota c...
Well another thing on my bucket list is to go to the indy 500 but with my job I never know more than a week or two if I'm working or not but this year I'm clear to go.I know it's late but does anyone know of a hotel close to track? I've goggled some but it's confuzing because I don't know the area so I thought I woul...
My buddy has a 58 Edsel wagon FS, one of only 240 made. Its complete and has very little rust except a couple spots on the lower front fenders. Has rebuilt engine. LMK if interested and will hook you up with him.
Why is it that when folks have a clone or tribute car they seem to think it is worth what the original is worth? I ask myself this question every time I see an add on Kijiji or simalar sites. I also know that most owners spent quite a bit to clone a car but it still doesnt make it original. I know I wouldn't pay th...
Buddy started his collection about 20 years ago, it's open to the public if your ever on the Rock, and yes he has a Daytona also. http://www.vernonsantiquetoyshop.ca/
I want to reattach the seat cover to the foam on the drivers side of my 90 chevy truck. I had thought about removing the seat then the seat cover back far enough to spray some contact cement to both pieces one section at a time and reattaching it making sure that the fabric is well within the grooves. I have a...
I've decided to go with a t bucket. its my first build and i figured its the easiest and probably the cheapest way to go. just tryiing to get my foot in the door. i wanted to post my build on this site step by step to peak some interest and mabye get a few ideas... started my chasis 3 weeks ago its a 2x4 contruct...
This happened last year but I'll share because I feel I learned a valuable lesson.While the p/u ('68 GMC) was down for the winter I did a few projects. Started with lowering, 3" drop spindles and 4" coils. Front lower control arms needed some rework due to clearance issues with 15" tir...
I'd like to make a swamp cooler for my truck and I picked up this 1950's Vaccum as a start because it's the right length, made of steel and the general shape...round. Unfortunately I no fabrication skills and wanted to know if anyone has tried to make one themselves. *Yes it works and no, I don't wa...
Anyone heading to the Stayner show on Saturday? A few of us ( probably quite a few as we are all itching to get out) from WB are heading down. Free admission. If you need deets, let me know.
Hey everyone hope all is well...Im planning on having another Cruzzz threw Niagara soon possibly on the May long wknd...We had a few good Cruzzzes last year with our Club members but i want to invite non members as well the more the merrier...Its about 100kms from start to finish...We start at Charles...
Updating my elcamino to disc brakes and the original 14 inchers wont fit so I am looking for a 16. 17 .18 inch aftermarket set of rims, maybe a torque thrust or 5 spoke style but will consider others, bolt pattern is 5X 4.75 inches, same as a camaro or S10 thanks
If you have ever ported a head you know how much work it is and how little material is usually removed. this pic is of the material i just removed from the new race head for my cummins motor - and yes - all of it from one head the Bud can is to put perspective on how big the pile really is lol the pile weighs abou...
I now have a 59 Chev with a 348, The power steering pump bolts to the back of the generator, i want to switch to an alternator so I need a double pulley for the 348 and does anyone know what power steering pump i can use to fit the original steering box or originall lines. If anyone has the parts, pump, alter...
I jumped at the chance to see George Tackaberry's collection, it was the outing for our 2 day spring meeting in Oshawa. He is a great man, down to earth and is very proud of the collection he has but enthused to have others enjoy it as well. Chris Stapley your a lucky man to have him as a freind. His collectio...
Hey everyone! I was doing some body repair on my '72 C10 last friday night when I got to thinking... are there any really active car clubs in the Milton area? I'd love to be in a club like the 'Lead Kings', but I don't fit the vehicle profile (for now). I'm looking for a true club... you know... the ones who he...
Hey guys am just posting this for a buddy hs looking for a set of dome pistons for a 302 chevy budget build standard Or .030 he just asked me to post it here i told him to get new slugs. but he's on a tight budget I guess -- Edited by Chad on Tuesday 30th of April 2013 09:49:55 AM
first spring project is my 50 f-1. i have the hardwood bed out and ready for re-covering. i put the 8 oak boards through a planer on the weekend and want to know if there are any tricks to what and how i apply the varnish. the truck is candy apple red and a very-very small hint of red in the covering would look g...
throwing this out there just in case. anybody heading to or leaving the stirling swap and has a mechanical problem my shop is available for members. it has all the amenities to fix pretty much any thing. 5 min north of 401 at wallbridge-loyalist rd or 10 min south of stirling, same rd. 766 frankford r...
Hi everyone, my name is Tony, I'm from Orangeville. It's great to find a site with a lot more local people. I've got a few projects on the go, but my pride is a 1966 Beaumont custom convertable. I bought her about 20 years ago from a wreckers near Ottawa. I put in a carbed LQ9 700r4 combo, and IRS from a '92 Lin...
anyways i picked upa 2000 suburban today, high miler with a 5.3 vortec. is there any point to saving it or is it not an ls engine like it looks? it quit running and has 480000 on it. it may be a wrecked engine or not.
I just read on 1 of the mopar forums im on ,, warning vendors and buyers -- The taxman will be at some of the bigger swapmeets to collect their money from both buyers and sellers... They want their money on new and used parts .. wow Is that messed up or what .. Really wtf
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