Hi there fellow rodders I,m new at this email thing,I" an old pencil and paper type of guy.I have had some weird cars and trucks in my day,from a 38 Armstrong Siddley, a Singer 4 place ,a few morris minors,one with a healey 4 cyl. a Hillman minx with ford v8 60, lots of chev.6 cyl. curentley driving a l...
sometime ago when i was looking for a part, power top switch, for the 67 galaxie i had entered the vin # off my ontario ownership into a site for cross reference and the reply was that vin number doesn't exist. i knew what it was and i started snooping into it. the second digit on older fords is a letter, not a...
Has any one used their heads? sb Ford specifically. The prices for them are lower, but are they any good? Are they Chinese? I saw one of their ads on Ebay that said they were cast in Australia, but they don't say that now.
I am on my 3rd. buick supercharged motor (all different years) they all have motor knock under load, gas milage is good, no oil burning. put 60,000 klix on last one.anybody else have similar problem?
I thought I'd start my own topic on the car. Now, remember, I've had this thing for 40 years and then some. Finding this site by mistake, and reading about what you guys have done/doing kinda lit my fire to get off the couch. Other than the Sunshine through the shop windows. it hasn't seen daylight for al...
Hi, Brooklin, Ontario is hosting it's 4th reunion at the Legion the first Saturday in June 2016 and the committee is looking for a driver with a classic pick up sized truck to transport 4 ladies in the parade. We do some of our advertising this way as we have banners we hold on to. Anyone interested? Thank...
anyone out there know how to take the hardness out of a bolt I have several control arm bolts seized into the sleeve/bushings and will have to use a sawzall to cut them out - problem is they are Grade 8 hardness and eat sawzall blades like no tomorrow is there something I can do on the car to remove some or al...
I put a subject matter on about "the price of oil". I am able to get access to the first few replies on the site but after the first page nothing! Could someone please explain to me in detail how to access them. I have tried numerous times with no luck..............Thank you
A friend of mine from Welland, passed on another friends request for help with sale of his car...... Hi All, Ken said this may be a good outlet to try before I start advertising the car on line for sale. I have a 1950 Ford coupe that I purchased this past spring. I have since had the front rims blasted and p...
Looking for clutch /break peddles ,Hurst / Indy shifter handle ,reverse linkage and M21 tail stock bracket . A good pair of Black Bucket seats with all brackets for 64/65 Chevelle or El camino . please reply to John at riddellfamily@ cogeco.ca Thank you.
Interesting five minute spot on CTV Toronto News tonight about a guy from Uxbridge, Ontario building a 37 Plymouth hot rod. Seriously when was the last time you saw anything hot rod related, well positive anyhow, on the local news/ Great segment, nice looking car out for its first drive today. Bel...
I was buying old brass carbs at Hershey this year 8 to be exact. The up draft pre 1920s ones that had to be complete in good shape and the guys could not figure out what I was up to. Johnston, Wheeler-Schebler, Kingston, Mayer, Marvel and so on, all real popular brand names I am sure you all recognise! My fi...
I had the opportunity, to drop in, to the "centre" of South Western Ont. and meet SuperNash and his/her Dad...... Brad...... Tucked away in a neat garage, is a rust free, dark green, Hot Rod Javelin Period correct wide Ansen style "mags" with fats on the rear Super tough 9 i...
OK truck guys. While wrassling a couple doors outside this morning, I came across a tailgate off the old 1973 chev. I know the tailgate saw one winter so it's very nice. The other item is a complete grille with rings etc also nice, from a 1972 chev. No breaks, cracks, fades etc. What say you ? Thanks
I'm looking for parts for a 1964 327 engine I got. im looking for rebuild kits cam heads pulleys carbs lifter push rods tunnel ram etc.. let me know what you have thanks
Any one know who can make custom rubber or braided brake lines in southern Ont? This actually for a motorcycle, but I don't think that makes a difference.
My names Travis, ive always had a passion for muscle cars or really anything American wise. Like most of you I some how stumbled upon this site. It's awesome glad to see there's so many guys here In Ontario sharing the same passion. I've owned a few different cars but my latest one is my 1964 Ford Fairlane...
Looking to buy 2 like new or new condition tires 7.00 x 16 large whitewalls call Mario 416 779 8103 thanks -- Edited by mario on Thursday 17th of December 2015 04:47:20 PM
I used to really like Windows XP when I got my first computer ( yooz Apple guys can be excused from this discussion ) but as equipment failed with age I was forced to go to Windows 8 and then 8.1 . I will readily admit that I went kicking and screaming to the new tablet style format of Win 8 . but , like single...
Need a pair of 33x12.5 tires for the 40 monster truck. Must be in good shape-no cracks and decent tread. something out in the Brantford area would be great. Thanks
Remember after the recession a few years back the price of a barrel of crude oil went down to about $50. Then after the recession in the next 5 years when the economy picked up slowly the price of a barrel of oil peaked out at $170 a barrel. During this time period a litre of regular conventional motor oil th...
rationality 101 The fairest Layoff Letter ever!This letter was sent this week to a major employer here in Ontario. I changed the name of the company,Dear Employees:As the CEO of this organization, I have resigned myself to the fact that Kathleen Wynne is our Ontario Premier and that our taxes, Hyd...
From my shop to your's May you have a safe, happy and properous Christmas and New year Photo by Lucas Scafone -- Edited by Cat in the Hat on Monday 21st of December 2015 04:56:03 PM
A neighbours son was driving down hwy 10 into Caledon Village and was stopped for speeding.His crime was for doing 53kph in a 50 zone.I have never heard of a fine for driving 3kph over the limit.I told her to take it to court and claim speedo needle width to get it cancelled.
i gave myself a present and ordered a marti report for my 67 xl convert with the Q-code 428 in it. i would appreciate some input from the ford guys, others welcome also, on translating the statistics numbers that came with it in the statistic report section. - - your vehicle was one of: --144 with this pai...
well , I'm building a 1941-46 Chevy truck and all I have is the bare cab. I'm looking for things like a dash , window crank , gauges etc . Anyone have any of this stuff ,or know anyone?
Hi, looking for a pair of 15x6 or 15x7, 4.75 (GM) bolt pattern Torque Thrust D's with grey centers and polished outer lip. Open to condition as long as they are not cracked or gouged. Let me know if you have something... Cheers
I am on the hunt for a rust free pair of doors and fenders to fit the 67 2dr ht chevelle or Beaumont cars email me at ckr5610@hotmail.com -- Edited by Seeker1056 on Tuesday 17th of November 2015 12:16:34 PM
i have an unrestored Gilbarco gas pump,manufactured in 1960 that I'd rather sell this winter than restore. I have done a number up over that's bit have just too many things to do already. I have removed the motor and pump so that it can b moved easily,(you'd thank me for that if you've ever moved one befor...
