I've spent many years wondering about whatever happened to a green roadster I saw as a kid in Petrolia, On. Turns out it was what's known as the TBird Deuce AND turns out I knew the current and mid 60's owner of this car, John Willoughby, and his cohort Jim Prouse. I read all the stuff, so far, on it , and spok...
Some time ago sombody on this site was looking for there fathers old 48 coup. This car was described as chopped padded top and a very destinctive fiberglass tilt front end . I saw this car today. I was doing a service call at the farm of a very excentrick surviverlist type guy . While winding my way past sem...
If you are good at wood working have the tools such as planers etc.... An you are looking to barter for work on you're ride.... Contact us.... Wife needs a new kitchen consisting of cabinets ...pine/oak...etc...[to be discussed] Old kitchen is already removed for a fresh slate/start. No plumbing i...
Having never been to either of these swap meets, which is the larger of the two? What would you say either show caters to most - old stuff or muscle car era? Why would they hold these on the same weekend when they're so near each other?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKjHVUDukjU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kEBHNb9NCA COPY AN PASTE INTO YOUR BROWSER IT'S A MUST WATCH AN LISTEN -- Edited by Ground Pounder on Wednesday 27th of April 2016 10:44:59 AM
im looking to get into road racing but everywhere i look it seems to be a lot of money (i know racing is expensive) but i was wondering if there is something that i am not finding when i search. thanks for any help
APRIL 16-17 , 2016 The fifth annual Hogtown Meet will be held at my work place on the third weekend of April this year. I will bring all my shaping equipment from home but we could always use more shaping stuff such as e-wheels, hammers, bags, stumps, etc. E-wheels are extremely important and a few guys b...
Clean clean clean, one owner low mileage, only driven to church on Sundays. Posted it on Kijiji yesterday but may pull it. Kijiji people!! 5 were supposed to show last night, only one came with empty pockets and a dream. If you want it, don't ask the wife first! But wouldn't this make the bestest Mothe...
Hey Gang, I am heading to Ottawa this Thursday from Sault Ste. Marie with an empty car hauler and my truck if anyone has anything they would like taken to Ottawa. I will be going through Sudbury, North Bay etc. Just thought I would throw it out there.
Hello all, I have been thinking about selling my 35 chev as I have not been using it due to other interests, I have owned this car for close to 40 years. The body is all steel and has never been repaired just a repaint in 1982 body is in amazing condition for its age, no rust what so ever It has a fresh 302 GMC en...
COSTELLO: I want to talk about the unemployment rate in Canada.ABBOTT: Good Subject. Terrible Times. It's 5.6%. COSTELLO: That many people are out of work?ABBOTT: No, that's 23%. COSTELLO:You just said 5.6%.ABBOTT: 5.6% Unemployed.COSTELL...
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were a fixture on T.V. in the 50's and their stand up routine " Who's On First stands the test of time as being one of the funniest sketches ever ......enjoy ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTcRRaXV-fg
You guys in different areas,,,, in your municipality or township etc, do you have a bylaw concerning unlicensed vehichles on your property?? I ask this cause some have passed a bylaw stating you are only allowed to have ONE unlicensed vehichile on your property. My point in this posting regardin...
This is a rare 1937 60 H.P. 'Tinside' Ford flathead long block assembly that has been cleaned ,painted black and detailed for display but is suitable for rebuild. It comes with a equally as rare Eddie Meyer 2 x 2 aluminum intake manifold. $450.00
Well, brought the rod home today, cool ride, but good to have her home. Lots on new stuff this winter, new higher windshield, new GPS speedometer, it's cool, by pushing the button, I get, direction, elevation, time, time from 0-60, time for 1/4 mile, and miles in KPH, made by Speedhut. When ordering, t...
I have a set of 186 heads and noticed that two of the valves had oil visible on the inside of the head. I pulled the springs and noticed that the valve guides are loose and can be rotated by hand. Is there a way to tighten them up or am I looking at having the guides replaced. JG
Hey There! I'm new to this forum and would love to see what kind of cars everyone has. I myself do not have a hot rod unfortunately but I've gotten the opportunity work on a couple I actually work out of a garage in Markham, ON If you ever need some help with some custom electrical work give me shout! Whe...
1964 Chevelle bench seat.Perfect condition.White.$500.00.I'm in Ottawa.Bought buckets. Seat will be coming out shortly.No headrests great for a hot rod. -- Edited by BIG BLOCK BILL on Thursday 21st of April 2016 06:53:42 PM
So it has been a while since I made any progress but got a chance today. I am building the trans cross member. Thought I would put some pics here so not to confuse my build page. That and I need/would like to know that I am doing it right. First pic is what I started with. If you look on the left you can see...
Today I visited the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona California. I saw some wonderful things, including a 1953 Studebaker which is near and dear to my heart in particular. Lots of (in)famous drag cars, etc. Link below is a pretty large collection of pictures. I saw on the event calend...
Hey guys. My truck cab needs some TLC around the windshield area. I'd love to find a sheet metal replacement panel or a donor part which is solid. Does anyone know a place to get a prefab replacement so I don't have to recreate this area of the cab? Thanks!
Here is what our local PC MPP has been able to turn up so far, guys if we want to stop this latest tax grab help your local PC MPP with any information you have! Rather than post thoughts and rumours here lets keep this posting to facts that will help kill it at the 2'nd reading.Good morning, Don.As a follow-...
55 bird set up for small block throttle body chev and 700r 8 inch rear power disc brakes new wiring harness frame off 5 years ago currently no motor trans out for freshening up sell without engine trans 17,000 or 22,00 back together have another project that could use the motor trans original engine t...
Here's a picture my uncle took of a few of my family's rides. The 1966 GMC is my dad's. The 1941 Willys belongs to my uncle. The 1967 Firebird is my other uncles. Missing is my dad's 1969 Barracuda.
Thinking of putting a winch in my shop to pull the truck in from outside. It is easy to roll out as it is all down hill, getting it back inside is hard. So can someone explain how much pull strength I would need.
it is a stock 70 chevelle h/t car with some big power that i am asking about. i don't notice much stress with street tires on but with the slicks it is noticeable and i am not sure where or how to add some support to the frame. gusset the corners is probably a starter point but is there some other places to thi...
Hey guys, Just a quick note to say that I started an appraisal company. Sheehan's Appraisal Service Ltd is committed to ensuring accurate and comprehensive appraisals of your hard earned investments and they're insured for the correct replacement value in the ever-changing automotive market....
Had too many cars to count...imported many as a hobby from the southern States in late 70's to early 80's....only rod I totally built from frame was a 34 5window...currently just have a 57 hardtop.
I installed a new set of leaf springs in my '67 Camaro. I'd liked the stance as it was but the leaf bundles had separated so I measured it up and found it was 1" lower than stock and ordered a new set with a 1" drop. The problem is that the car is a convertible and the extra weight must have them compressed mor...
Do you remember not to many years back the price of oil went sky high to about $170 a barrel? Back then every manufacturer of anything, used this price of oil increase to justify jacking up what ever they sold from tires to paint to delivery services.Now the price of oil is and has been rock bottom for abou...
Looking for a reversed Corvair steering box. I have an original 64 cast aluminum not reversed, has the Saginaw stamping, a bit beat up from trying to get it apart unsuccessfully. Willing to throw it into the deal. I will be at the Lindsay Flee Market on the 29th.
Somewhere along the way, I lost the retaining plate that holds the speedometer cable drive into the side of the transmission. This is a super t10 and I don't remember which style it is. I have seen a flat bar with a bolt hole in the end and also have seen as on my T5, a horseshoe shape with a bolt hole at the t...
How does that work to sell a 1970 mustang to a USA buyer ..is there paper work at Canada customs before if leaves?? Then a person would have to stop at USA border to import it ??thanks
This area was warned about fake Tax Dept calls threatening to take you to court if you don't send money somewhere . Got mine today ........it starts off as an automated call telling you they are the CRA and to get your attorney etc. The phone number area on my call display was flashing " INCOMING CALL "...
