New to the forum. My avitar: A good friends car from where I hangout, St Thomas Raceway Park The Sponge Willy's owned by Rick Staples of Ingersoll Ont. in the photo was totalled at Grand Bend recently. Rick came out unscathed stating 'the saftey stuff and cage all worked'. Glad he's Okay. -- Edite...
New guy Scruff here, this is my first post so please bear with the multitude of mistakes, multiple edits, and, no doubt a pile of screw ups. Went to the Ford Nats in Arthur on Sunday past and had a good time. Cruised in with three other rats, disturbed the peace and probabley annoyed a few people. Would jus...
I am helping Don install under dash A/C and while we have the instrument panel out we decided to make it easier to put it into the car so Don added two connectors so most of the wiring stays on the panel and one connector on each side joins to the main harness. I added an oil gauge where the Chevelle name plate...
Hello all! I have a position available in the Chassis fab shop I work at in Milton, ON. I am looking for an experienced TIG welder with fitter experience! The person I need will be able to take direction as well as being a self starter. Problem solving does come up in this position, but nothing too serious...
One of the previous owners installed an aftermaket intake on my 30 Ford, 1980 302, but it doesnt have provisions for the exhaust crossover passage for the EGR valve to function, so am wondering what options do I have other than buying another intake, EGR spacer, possibly new carb to support the EGR? W...
August 17-19. Just south of Batavia, NY at Empire Dragway presented by the Gasser racing Series. Here's a link to their webpage. Click on the PDF on the left for a look at the race pamphlet. http://www.gasserracingseries.com/#!2012-schedule -- Edited by poncho62 on Sunday 5th of Aug...
Well I'm kinda at a lost here, LOL. I thought for sure that out of all the car guy members here, at least one of you would have posted something about "Moparfest"! Ya I know, most of you are Chevy guys (no wrong in that either), it's the cheapest/easiest way to go. But "Moparfest" i...
Hello everyone! I am new to the forum and wanted to introduce! Im a licensed mechanic/ chassis builder living in Milton, ON. Living the dream, as they say! I am currently working on a 1966 Nova 4 door (which I need to sell since moving into a new house and having to pay higher bills than I expected!). It h...
Here's a few pictures of what can be done with sprayable Polyester primer known as Slick Sand, Feather fill, Z-chrome etc.... This was a fiberglass coin operated ride I painted a few years ago. It had been painted between 18-20 times over the years, and removing all that paint would have been too much w...
a buddy of mine where i work has this 84 camero for sale. he has put alot of money into this car and he cant afford to insure it. it has a new cam, its the HO 305, new high buck headers all professionally installed, auto trans. its a full load car all power stuff, new tires. car is certified as well. he wan...
This is the next in line.....Just all mocked up, I will build a new tube chassis and a SBC. Black BC/CC..... Just the keep it simple method, My Dad had it on KIJIJ for trade but I talked him out of it.. So I will start him off by doing the chassis, he has been a body man for 40 years so I am sure he can handle the...
454 bbc Fresh 454 4 bolt main hi perf gm block, worked and tagged by Mercury Marine new flat tops/cam/roller rockers complete carb to oil pan. looks great! includes mercury "7.4L 360 Magnum" intake cover great for i/o, truck or muscle car $5500 obo please call Joe 613-354-4496
Fresh 454 4 bolt main hi perf gm block, worked and tagged by Mercury Marine new flat tops/cam/roller rockers complete carb to oil pan. looks great! includes mercury "7.4L 360 Magnum" intake cover great for i/o, truck or muscle car $5500 obo please call Joe 613-354-4496
good friend of mine is looking for a 235 Aluminum 4 bolt, not 2 valve cover, to go on a 261 straight six in a 57 chev truck. figured you bunch of vintage gear heads would know where one might be found
hey guys, it's getting closer and closer to this years' epic Hartman's/E.L.T.A. bash. I know a bunch of people who are really looking forward to the party and a few "Rookies" coming in for their first time. So to get the juices flowing check this out. Come on down for a GREAT time
I have built a full tube chassis for this rough old 55 Chev, I will post pics as I make progress on it, if anyone's interested. This car is a tough old bird but deserves to have a second life breathed back into her, Plans are for a smooth firewall all flat custom floors The frame is already built, I built it a...
1st outing for the 52, Weather wasn't the greatest, but about 85 cars showed up. 52 only has 35 Miles on it, so took it easy for a few miles then ran it up to around 4 grand in 1st through 4th. hauled "A$$" in all gears, then at 60MPH turned 1600 in 5th. took some pics. so here are some of them from sho...
This year the Great Race is traveling around the great lake and one of their overnight stops is in Sudbury Ontariohttp://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=710538&highlight=ontario
Bothwell car show at Victoria Park in Bothwell. 2 days of vending and 1 day of car show. Has grown to a pretty good size in last few years. Cars from all over central and southern Ontario and a few from the border states. Bring a wide brim hat, shade can be at a premium. 50/50 draw has been over 10.000 bucks fo...
Hi everyone, I'm looking for a guy that stopped in at my place last weekend... Pretty sure he said his name was Trent? He was driving a Merc rat rod pickup (very cool by the way!) He was on his way back from the Dundalk show... He knew my name and mentioned this forum as well as some others on here, so I assume...
Messing with old cars has always been just a hobby with me. Was wondering how many of you guys have made a career of this?...Be it, body, mechanical, paint, pinstiping etc? I dont mean the guys that work in a dealership, body shop etc, but the guys that build or work on hot rods only.
Our club is holding a show and shine at the Markham Museum on AUGUST 19, 2012. Time will be 10 AM to 3 PM. 9350 Markahm Rd. Note: Markham Rd is closed to N/B traffis, so use 9TH Line or McCowan Rd if coming from the south. Vehicle: 5 bucks, spectators, free. 905-940-8353 Hope to see you there.
Hey guys, just stopping in to let you know there is still a Timmies around the area that has a pretty killer scene. I've been to it 3X this summer and its always loaded with a bunch of Chevelle's, tubbed Camaros, 70 Cuda, Cutlasses, various rods etc etc... Saturday night is usually the busiest as I believ...
Ok Pontypool Car Cruse Is tonight I'll be there at 7pm Come and visit me, I' be at the corner of John & Pontypool ; )Mapquest or Goggle it Please, But If you were at Noons car show last week, Pontypool is 5mins north/east of there. Pontypool Car CruiseCorner of John Street and Pontypool Rd232 Jo...
Pontypool Car CruiseCorner of John Street and Pontypool Rd232 John St, Pontypool, Ont.At Country style and XTR Gas stationEvery Tuesdays Starting July 10th 2012 to Oct 2 20126:30pm-8:30pm (9:00pm)All Cool Rides are welcome including Bikes too
4 door .........ya sorry if it was a 2 door it wouldn t be for sale ..............nice and complete has a 312 motor .......alway been inside a garage since 1997 ............not sitting in grass........will take offers and add pics if interest 1977 Ford LTD II ,351 windsor, complete and run .but need...
Hey everyone, another thread reminded me of another hobby of mine. I'm an amateur photographer and I'm looking for some fresh subjects to shoot before the snow flies. I especially like old rusted cars and trucks sitting abandoned in fields. If anyone here has some vintage, preferably weathered tin...
Here's some fiberglass fenders I made for my teardrop trailer. I wanted the lines to match my car. I made the mockup from wood, covered in cardboard, then covered in foam [IMG]https://...
Swap meet holiday monday aug 6 canadian tire parking lot Queensway and east mall in etobicoke home of the Street Classics cruize Bring your stuff and vend or bring your money and buy not sure of vending cost's 20.00 I believe Good turn out of venders other years
Saw these on a couple of other sites, thought I would add them here too.. Apparently, they were made by a guy who used to go to all the public functions...especially the picture theaters. And always carried a Sugar Bag to collect empty bottles and cans. His name was... Albert (Tapper) Torney. Everyon...
Just a little sample from my photo shoot July 27th Enjoy I am always looking for Kool Cars & Bikes Message me if you want to have your can in one of my Photo Shoots Higher me want some awesome pics of you car(Yes I Can also supply the Doll if you want lol)Thanks Moon Doll
Riverside Car Show - September 9th @ Riverside Tavern in Chippawa, 10 AM until 3 PM - Registration, 10 AM to 1 PM - $ 8.00 per car - Entertainment, Wilber James Band - goody bags, dash plaques for first 75 cars - Awards, door prizes, 50/50, penny sale and BBQ.Hosted by Niagara Falls Back Alley Cruisers &am...
Come and visit me, I' be at the corner of John & Pontypool ; )