I am looking for ow total bucket body. Know of 1. ???? When I was a young boy, my family used to go to Waterford conservation area. Picnic swim/fish...thinking back, some of my best memories. Anyhow 1 day I see the most beautiful car I be ever seen...There on the front lawn of some house sat a black t...
I finally got around to installing the covers, it took about 1HR each after I had the two sided tape on. The pass side was done a little quicker as it was the second one. The wrinkles in the material are from the insulation as seen in the other pics. If you are doing insulation make sure it is as flat as possib...
Big Block bracket neededReply Quote More My brother in Sackville N.B. needs a bracket for his 68 SS 396 Chevelle.... heres his e-mail "Looking for a 66-68 Chevelle/Beaumont 396 lower power steering bracket (Picture attached). I have a repo one but they do not fit worth a beep,beep,b...
I love History heres a video, that shows what event, helped changed our Automotive History... Like it or not Henry Ford was a smart man Narrated by Edsel Ford 9 minutes http://www.youtube.com/embed/POXqGsgAtaY -- Edited by 427CARL on Thursday 10th of January 2013 10:04:19 AM
I always scoffed at the old chryco slant 6 engines, but have recently seen some neat things done with them How about one with a roots type blower?? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d-qqeK0B-I Ok...now I want one
Just brought my new frame home. We welded it up down at Garys Hotrods. We're waiting for the new race engine to come home and go back in the Willys so I have time to start putting the truck frame together. But it doesn't stop there. We also just picked up our 160" FED from our welder. That will go togeth...
Been doing this on and off for the last ten years. I don't have many rods or muscle in my Gallery, but I'm moving to Canada soon, so I'll need to get the finger out :)
Today I removed the pilot bearing in my 302 Ford motor using the bread trick. In 10 minutes it was out using half a hot dog bun and a 5/8 X 3 inch bolt.Works super with no mess. I had never heard of this before. Something that might help down the road.Following is a you tube video I came across last nite. h...
Before I order one of these for the 2010 Suburban, will this affect the MOE regulations?? Add says "legal in 49 States" I can't see why it would affect the Emm. as everything still works just gets more air flow, better torque, better milage, so they say. Thks. Pete
I am toying with the idea of purchasing a used metal lathe. I don't have one in mind, just thinking I "need" one ... been watching Kijiji to see what comes up and then googleing to see what people have to say about them. Just wondering if anyone here has an tips/suggestions on what to look...
Hello, I've been on here for a while and thought it might be time to introduce myself. A little about me I have been working on a 1948 chevy truck for about 4 years now. The truck was found in a field in Barrie, Ontario. It was rough and I probably shoulda left it there but the price was right! Hoping to be f...
Hey everyone, im the new guy, some of you know me....(hi pete) and for those who dont, i like cars, all of em, last 3 years had a 70 Pontiac, 56 Olds, 80 Malibu Wagon, 77 Corvette, and as of Sunday a 40 Chev panel van....Pro street style....! none of them very nice (well the olds was kinda pretty)none expens...
My speedo in the 52 Quit with 1285 mi. on it. Started bouncing all over then dropped to 0. Ok, thought it was the cable, so this week I pulled out the dash cluster & un-did the cable & gave the speedo head a spin, "works". On to the cable, pulled it out & spun it on the bench, "WO...
Clearing more shelf space. New in box aluminum Wilwood GM Metric race calipers. Part# 120-6427. Replacement for '78 up D154 type caliper. GM mid size, G-body,S-10 etc. http://www.wilwood.co...
Jeff , Really cool feature in Performance in Motion mag on your 32 ford pick up . Bad ass car and great photos by Chuck Vranas . The hemi fits in there like a glove lol . The truck has fun written all over it
a good friend of mine passed away recently and he left the widow a mess of automotive crap all over the place. she has asked me what some stuff is worth for her to sell. i said i would ask. the 327 is worn out and basically is a core and crank, it came out of a 67 texas chev 1/2 ton. the 283 is almost complete but i...
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has bought anything off of "Showcars-bodyparts"? (http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/) I was thinking of buying a TBucket Fiberglass body but i have never really heard anythinig about him. Also any other suggestions on where to buy tbucket bodies in...
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Posting this for my dad. Looking to sell or trade for classic truck of same value. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback , 340 with automatic transmission ,headers ( manifolds included) , new gas tank this year, BFGoodrich tires with Crager S/S wheels , bucket seats, black cherry in color with flat bla...
If anybody is looking for a good engine, trans and more for a 2003 Silverado Extended cab 4x4, I have parts available: Big wheels, box liner, great interior, doors, and more. Truck is pretty wrecked but has a lot of good usable parts. Was not rolled. Can hear running, will be moving it out quickly.
My young friend Andrew (owns automotive repair shop -specializes in Diesel) took family to Colorado for Christmas... 5 children in their Duramax Suburban.. He was allowed to stay in a relatives house.. He was nosing around in the garage, and found a 1950 original owner pickup.. He had talked ab...
Well I caved in, and figured I deserved/earned it...I went to the local Dodge dealership this morning and locked it in. I saw it on the lot, late last week, recognized it, I know the previous owner. She's an older lady, close to retirement, and takes really great care of her cars, regular service and all...
Hey guys! I'm from the l'm from the London area. I sold my 52 chevy a few months ago and I'm currently building a 47 Chevy. So far she's chopped 1"1/2" and I'm in the middle of installing a jag front suspension. Pics soon...
Just joined, thanks to Stroker McGurk. I've been building my 31 tudor powered by a stroked 409 for the last three years. Just interior left now so it will be on the road this comming spring.
where do i start. humph. first off howdy all. it's really good to see a canadian forum that isn't brand specific. went through the teen yrs, 60's, as a gear head in peterborough. started driving truck long distance at 18yrs and as some will know your life changes. no more time for hobbies. i am now a semi...
Just wondering , growing up in the muscle car era , do you guys remember the hemi cars in your town , there were a fair amount of hemi cars in ontario , any 1 in ur family have a hemicar , thanx
At the bottom left of the page there is an ad for a movie that I've never heard of. It's a Robert E. Peterson (of Hot Rod Magazine etc) production. Does this ring a bell with anyone?
"Warning: this Super Stock vehicle is to be shipped on the bottom level only of all truck and rail transportation." I have no idea why that would be. -- Edited by Pint and a Pound on Tuesday 1st of January 2013 05:16:46 PM
I was going through some old pictures, and figured I would post something I built for my kids back in 1999. The first 2 pictures are when it was freshly built, and the last 2 were taken in 2009 when it finally got retired. It's powered by a 5hp Briggs and a 2 speed transmission with reverse. There's almost 2...
