Ive had this truck for about 8 years and havnt done much with it. My brother is a great craftsman and he redid the cab about 4 yrs ago . I have had it longer than the 51 so I figured I should do the truck first. So here we go again. Found a Buick 3.8 and it almost ready for startup. The plan is to make it look origi...
Puchased a crate engine for my latest GM 350 small block project. Had the machine shop add my upgrades to the engine (warranty intact) leaving me w/ these new unused parts: dbl row timing chain & gear, stock push rods, valve springs, lifters, rockers / balls, chrome valve covers & stock cam (3...
I'm assuming Rodder's and Racer's in Rockton is cancelled for this year due to the Corona thing. Anyone know at this point as i can't seem to get an answer on any of the pages on the interwebs. Even their Facebook page has not been touched since 2014.
How long do we think borders will be closed . I wanna put my drag car and my gasser project on evil bay , But sad fact is borders and covid . F Liberals F Tam F covid . I don't need to sell this stuff , I just wanna get rid of them . Its time . And also previewing my ad a flag jumped up about international shipping . I...
Nothing special to anyone else but special to me. I got my first welding helmet today. So I'm committed to learn this stuff. Now to save for a welder. Should take a while but that's OK. I have lots to do. I put two coats of paint on the rod today and a final tomorrow if the weather is right. Sure is handy...
I just found a video I think is pretty neat that shows a nice technique for butt welding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u31t13QO6A I hope to use this technique in the not too distant future for my Track-T rad shell. I hope this helps somebody else too.
I took a chance on the moratorium on plate renewals and participated in a surprise birthday parade for a car crazey kid last week. My plates were due in Feb but I just got the Ventura out this week and the offices were closed. Parade went fine ,kid was smiling from ear to ear and I wore the winter flatspots o...
Until I have the extra cash for a hitch, I thought I’d make do with scraps around the garage to secure my vise to the bench. I used the same principle as a tow hitch mounted under the bench so it is secure, removable and doesn’t damage the bench surface at all to install it. Took 3 days of cutting, drilling...
Well installing a new intake manifold is a long way off but I like to plan way ahead so I started researching and discovered al different bolt sequences for replacing the bolts when putting the manifold back on. I looked and found one that shows "Intake Torque Sequence for Small Block Fords". I copie...
This lockdown craziness here in Illinois is driving most crazy. I suppose its needed to stop this virus, but I wonder how much of what we see and hear on the so called news is real? I'm blessed with some contracting work that involves me working alone. How about the rest of you?
Hello: I am wondering if anyone here has a list of what is required to pass a safety for a 1929 model 'A'? It is my understanding that the regulations current in 1929 still apply to my vehicle but I don't know what they are. I'd like to know BEFORE I take the car in for a safety so that it is well prepared to p...
Once it is warm enough and I can get the supplies from a store, I thought I might try doing some fiberglass for my roof liner. I have never done fiberglass so any tips would be appreciated. At this point (and I am probably wrong again) I figure I can cover the outside of my roof with something like aluminu...
I hope I didn't already post this project. I forget. But if not, here goes. I built two spark plug wire harness covers after I saw them on a few rods at a show last summer. I used two flat sheets of stainless steel from an old bar-b-q and cut them to size and shape. Then I found a style of font I like from th...
If Hobart or Miller make a 110 Volt welder, I would like to get one if the price is good. I checked Lincoln but I understand their's is a pain to maintain.
Anybody got any ideas on how to get parts from the US. I have a PO box at My US Address but it is closed right now. I put a wish list together at MidFifty. Truck glass, power window kits, extra reinforcing plates I need and a bunch of fasteners. They have free shipping in the US when the order is over $1000...
Hi everyone iam new to this message board , so i thought i should tell you all a little about my self . I have built cars quite a few cars over the years everything from 1966 f100 on airbags to my old a trusty 1929 model A . I work at a local tire shop that does every thing from lawnmower tire to large tractor...
One of my best friends son was killed last year-he was 22-great person-I miss him everyday-he was a gearhead and a volunteer firefighter-his dads shop built a LS engine worth about 23K to be used as a draw to raise money for The Bright Volunteer Fire Dept and Ronald McDonald house more info [url]https...
A friend recently gave me a steel table 2 1/2' x 5'. It seems perfect for welding and stuff I think. It was built in 1955 and it is on wheels that lock if I want and is heavy as sin. So my question is, if I want to mount a vise on it, where is the most appropriate place ? Is it just a question of personal choice o...
One of my son's and I dropped a big old Manitoba Maple at his place yesterday, before it fell and squashed his shop. As I was brushing, my mind wandered ( happens a lot at my age ) and I got to thinking about the effect of the virus on the stock market. Then I got to wondering about the prices of cars. trucks a...
Convert Gm computer controlled transmissions to full manual control. Works like a full manual valve body and retains engine braking. Also available "auto" lock up of converter in 4th gear. I can build units with auto/manual lockup and an indicator light . "Sloppy transbrake available on 4L80e. P...
So I have been caught up in watching these races from England and Holland. I understand demolition derby's, I understand stock car racing but I can't figure out banger racing. How do you win, last car running or laps completed. If you do win a heat ,what car would you drive in the final? How does anyone su...
